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NR327 Maternity Exam 1 Crash 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURE
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D COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (23
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E6B)
QUESTION 1 vc
Protein in pregnancy vc vc
ANSWER
Essential for rapid tissue growth of maternal & fetal structures 20% of daily calorie intake 71 g/day
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QUESTION 2 vc
Calcium in pregnancy vc vc
ANSWER
1,000-
1,400 mg Sources: yogurt, cheese, legumes/nuts, fortified OJ, milk, calcium fortified soy milk, dark green
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leafy veggies, broccoli.
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QUESTION 3 vc
Carbohydrates in pregnancy vc vc
ANSWER
50% of total daily calorie intake Allows protein to be spared & available for synthesis of fetal tissue
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QUESTION 4 vc
Iron in pregnancy
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ANSWER
, Demand increases by 50% Supports increase in maternal volume & to provide iron for fetal liver storag
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e Sources: red meats, eggs, leafy greens, dried fruits Consume with vitamin C to increase absorption Sup
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plementation: 27-30 mg vc vc
QUESTION 5 vc
What sources are high in B12?
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ANSWER
Mushrooms, dairy products, eggs, shellfish, fortified soy milk
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QUESTION 6 vc
What may interfere with the absorption of iron?
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ANSWER
milk & caffeine
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QUESTION 7 vc
Sources of vitamin D vc vc vc
ANSWER
Sunlight, egg yolks, fish oils, vitamin D-fortified foods, red meats
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QUESTION 8 vc
What foods to avoid in pregnancy?
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ANSWER
-Sodium rich canned foods -Large fish: high mercury content -Raw fish: parasites or bacteria -Pate -
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alcohol -processed meat -soft cheese unless pasteurized
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QUESTION 9 vc
Consumption of unpasteurized products may lead to ___________ in pregnancy
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ANSWER
Listeriosis
QUESTION 10 vc
Exam Solution
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NR327 Maternity Exam 1 Crash 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURE
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D COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (23
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E6B)
QUESTION 1 vc
Protein in pregnancy vc vc
ANSWER
Essential for rapid tissue growth of maternal & fetal structures 20% of daily calorie intake 71 g/day
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QUESTION 2 vc
Calcium in pregnancy vc vc
ANSWER
1,000-
1,400 mg Sources: yogurt, cheese, legumes/nuts, fortified OJ, milk, calcium fortified soy milk, dark green
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leafy veggies, broccoli.
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QUESTION 3 vc
Carbohydrates in pregnancy vc vc
ANSWER
50% of total daily calorie intake Allows protein to be spared & available for synthesis of fetal tissue
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QUESTION 4 vc
Iron in pregnancy
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ANSWER
, Demand increases by 50% Supports increase in maternal volume & to provide iron for fetal liver storag
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e Sources: red meats, eggs, leafy greens, dried fruits Consume with vitamin C to increase absorption Sup
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plementation: 27-30 mg vc vc
QUESTION 5 vc
What sources are high in B12?
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ANSWER
Mushrooms, dairy products, eggs, shellfish, fortified soy milk
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QUESTION 6 vc
What may interfere with the absorption of iron?
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ANSWER
milk & caffeine
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QUESTION 7 vc
Sources of vitamin D vc vc vc
ANSWER
Sunlight, egg yolks, fish oils, vitamin D-fortified foods, red meats
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QUESTION 8 vc
What foods to avoid in pregnancy?
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ANSWER
-Sodium rich canned foods -Large fish: high mercury content -Raw fish: parasites or bacteria -Pate -
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alcohol -processed meat -soft cheese unless pasteurized
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QUESTION 9 vc
Consumption of unpasteurized products may lead to ___________ in pregnancy
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ANSWER
Listeriosis
QUESTION 10 vc