(COMBINED) Maternal Child Nursing Care -
Chapter 9: Maternal and Fetal Nutrition,
Chapter 8: Nursing Care of the Family
During Pregnancy NCLEX, Chapter 6:
Genetics, conception and fetal development
Perry OB Exam 3 questions, Chapter 7
Anatomy and Physiology. All With Complete
verified Solutions, Updated 2024/2025.
A 22-year-old woman pregnant with a single fetus has a preconception body
mass index (BMI) of 24. When
she was seen in the clinic at 14 weeks of gestation, she had gained 1.8 kg (4 lb)
since conception. How would
the nurse interpret this?
A) This weight gain indicates possible gestational hypertension.
B) This weight gain indicates that the woman's infant is at risk for intrauterine
growth restriction
(IUGR).
C) This weight gain cannot be evaluated until the woman has been observed for
several more weeks.
D) The woman's weight gain is appropriate for this stage of pregnancy.
D) The woman's weight gain is appropriate for this stage of pregnancy.
Which meal would provide the most absorbable iron?
A) Toasted cheese sandwich, celery sticks, tomato slices, and a grape drink
B) Oatmeal, whole wheat toast, jelly, and low-fat milk
C) Black bean soup, wheat crackers, orange sections, and prunes
D) Red beans and rice, cornbread, mixed greens, and decaffeinated tea
C) Black bean soup, wheat crackers, orange sections, and prunes
Which nutrients recommended dietary allowance (RDA) is higher during lactation
than during pregnancy?
A) Energy (kcal)
B) Iron
C) Vitamin A
D) Folic acid
A) Energy (kcal)
A pregnant woman's diet consists almost entirely of whole grain breads and
cereals, fruits, and vegetables. The nurse would be most concerned about this
woman's intake of:
A) Calcium
,B) Protein
C) Vitamin B12
D) Folic acid
C) Vitamin B12
A pregnant woman experiencing nausea and vomiting should:
A) Drink a glass of water with a fat-free carbohydrate before getting out of bed in
the morning.
B) Eat small, frequent meals (every 2 to 3 hours).
C) Increase her intake of high-fat foods to keep the stomach full and coated.
D) Limit fluid intake throughout the day.
B) Eat small, frequent meals (every 2 to 3 hours).
A pregnant woman reports that she is still playing tennis at 32 weeks of
gestation. The nurse would be most concerned that during and after tennis
matches this woman consumes:
A) Several glasses of fluid.
B) Extra protein sources such as peanut butter.
C) Salty foods to replace lost sodium.
D) Easily digested sources of carbohydrate.
A) Several glasses of fluid.
Which statement made by a lactating woman would lead the nurse to believe that
the woman might have
lactose intolerance?
A) I always have heartburn after I drink milk.
B) If I drink more than a cup of milk, I usually have abdominal cramps and
bloating.
C) Drinking milk usually makes me break out in hives.
D) Sometimes I notice that I have bad breath after I drink a cup of milk.
B) If I drink more than a cup of milk, I usually have abdominal cramps and bloating.
A pregnant womans diet history indicates that she likes the following list of
foods. The nurse would encourage this woman to consume more of which food to
increase her calcium intake?
A) Fresh apricots
B) Canned clams
C) Spaghetti with meat sauce
D) Canned sardines
D) Canned sardines
A 27-year-old pregnant woman had a preconceptual body mass index (BMI) of
18.0. The nurse knows that
this woman's total recommended weight gain during pregnancy should be at
least:
A) 20 kg (44 lb)
B) 16 kg (35 lb)
C) 12.5 kg (27.5 lb)
D) 10 kg (22 lb)
C) 12.5 kg (27.5 lb)
,A woman in week 34 of pregnancy reports that she is very uncomfortable
because of heartburn. The nurse
would suggest that the woman:
A) Substitute other calcium sources for milk in her diet.
B) Lie down after each meal.
C) Reduce the amount of fiber she consumes.
D) Eat five small meals daily.
D) Eat five small meals daily.
A woman has come to the clinic for preconception counseling because she wants
to start trying to get pregnant in 3 months. She can expect the following advice:
A) Discontinue all contraception now
B) Lose weight so that you can gain more during pregnancy
C) You may take any medications you have been taking regularly
D) Make sure that you include adequate folic acid in your diet
D) Make sure that you include adequate folic acid in your diet
To prevent gastrointestinal upset, clients should be instructed to take iron
supplements:
A) On a full stomach
B) At bedtime
C) After eating a meal
D) With milk
B) At bedtime
Women with an inadequate weight gain during pregnancy are at higher risk of
giving birth to an infant with:
A) Spina bifida
B) Intrauterine growth restriction
C) Diabetes mellitus
D) Down syndrome
B) Intrauterine growth restriction
After you complete your nutritional counseling for a pregnant woman, you ask
her to repeat your
instructions so you can assess her understanding of the instructions given.
Which statement indicates that she understands the role of protein in her
pregnancy?
A) Protein will help my baby grow.
B) Eating protein will prevent me from becoming anemic.
C) Eating protein will make my baby have strong teeth after he is born.
D) Eating protein will prevent me from being diabetic.
A) Protein will help my baby grow.
Pregnant adolescents are at high risk for _____ because of lower body mass
indices (BMIs) and fad
dieting.
A) Obesity
B) Diabetes
C) Low-birth-weight babies
D) High-birth-weight babies
, C) Low-birth-weight babies
Maternal nutritional status is an especially significant factor of the many factors
that influence the outcome
of pregnancy because:
A) It is very difficult to adjust because of peoples' ingrained eating habits
B) It is an important preventative measure for a variety of problems
C) Women love obsessing about their weight and diets
D) A woman's preconception weight becomes irrelevant
B) It is an important preventative measure for a variety of problems
Which statement regarding acronyms in nutrition is accurate?
A) Dietary reference intakes (DRIs) consist of recommended dietary allowances
(RDAs), adequate intakes (AIs), and upper limits (ULs).
B) RDAs are the same as ULs except with better data.
C) AIs offer guidelines for avoiding excessive amounts of nutrients.
D) They all refer to green leafy vegetables, whole grains, and fruit.
A) Dietary reference intakes (DRIs) consist of recommended dietary allowances
(RDAs), adequate intakes (AIs), and upper limits (ULs).
With regard to protein in the diet of pregnant women, nurses should be aware
that:
A) Many protein-rich foods are also good sources of calcium, iron, and B
vitamins.
B) Many women need to increase their protein intake during pregnancy.
C) As with carbohydrates and fat, no specific recommendations exist for the
amount of protein in the diet.
D) High-protein supplements can be used without risk by women on macrobiotic
diets.
A) Many protein-rich foods are also good sources of calcium, iron, and B vitamins.
Which nutritional recommendation about fluids is accurate?
A) A woman's daily intake should be eight to ten glasses (2.3 L) of water, milk, or
juice.
B) Coffee should be limited to no more than two cups, but tea and cocoa can be
consumed without
worry.
C) Of the artificial sweeteners, only aspartame has not been associated with any
maternity health
concerns.
D) Water with fluoride is especially encouraged because it reduces the child's risk
of tooth decay.
A) A woman's daily intake should be eight to ten glasses (2.3 L) of water, milk, or juice.
Which minerals and vitamins usually are recommended to supplement a pregnant
womans diet?
A) Fat-soluble vitamins A and D
B) Water-soluble vitamins C and B6
C) Iron and Folate
D) Calcium and zinc
C) Iron and Folate
Chapter 9: Maternal and Fetal Nutrition,
Chapter 8: Nursing Care of the Family
During Pregnancy NCLEX, Chapter 6:
Genetics, conception and fetal development
Perry OB Exam 3 questions, Chapter 7
Anatomy and Physiology. All With Complete
verified Solutions, Updated 2024/2025.
A 22-year-old woman pregnant with a single fetus has a preconception body
mass index (BMI) of 24. When
she was seen in the clinic at 14 weeks of gestation, she had gained 1.8 kg (4 lb)
since conception. How would
the nurse interpret this?
A) This weight gain indicates possible gestational hypertension.
B) This weight gain indicates that the woman's infant is at risk for intrauterine
growth restriction
(IUGR).
C) This weight gain cannot be evaluated until the woman has been observed for
several more weeks.
D) The woman's weight gain is appropriate for this stage of pregnancy.
D) The woman's weight gain is appropriate for this stage of pregnancy.
Which meal would provide the most absorbable iron?
A) Toasted cheese sandwich, celery sticks, tomato slices, and a grape drink
B) Oatmeal, whole wheat toast, jelly, and low-fat milk
C) Black bean soup, wheat crackers, orange sections, and prunes
D) Red beans and rice, cornbread, mixed greens, and decaffeinated tea
C) Black bean soup, wheat crackers, orange sections, and prunes
Which nutrients recommended dietary allowance (RDA) is higher during lactation
than during pregnancy?
A) Energy (kcal)
B) Iron
C) Vitamin A
D) Folic acid
A) Energy (kcal)
A pregnant woman's diet consists almost entirely of whole grain breads and
cereals, fruits, and vegetables. The nurse would be most concerned about this
woman's intake of:
A) Calcium
,B) Protein
C) Vitamin B12
D) Folic acid
C) Vitamin B12
A pregnant woman experiencing nausea and vomiting should:
A) Drink a glass of water with a fat-free carbohydrate before getting out of bed in
the morning.
B) Eat small, frequent meals (every 2 to 3 hours).
C) Increase her intake of high-fat foods to keep the stomach full and coated.
D) Limit fluid intake throughout the day.
B) Eat small, frequent meals (every 2 to 3 hours).
A pregnant woman reports that she is still playing tennis at 32 weeks of
gestation. The nurse would be most concerned that during and after tennis
matches this woman consumes:
A) Several glasses of fluid.
B) Extra protein sources such as peanut butter.
C) Salty foods to replace lost sodium.
D) Easily digested sources of carbohydrate.
A) Several glasses of fluid.
Which statement made by a lactating woman would lead the nurse to believe that
the woman might have
lactose intolerance?
A) I always have heartburn after I drink milk.
B) If I drink more than a cup of milk, I usually have abdominal cramps and
bloating.
C) Drinking milk usually makes me break out in hives.
D) Sometimes I notice that I have bad breath after I drink a cup of milk.
B) If I drink more than a cup of milk, I usually have abdominal cramps and bloating.
A pregnant womans diet history indicates that she likes the following list of
foods. The nurse would encourage this woman to consume more of which food to
increase her calcium intake?
A) Fresh apricots
B) Canned clams
C) Spaghetti with meat sauce
D) Canned sardines
D) Canned sardines
A 27-year-old pregnant woman had a preconceptual body mass index (BMI) of
18.0. The nurse knows that
this woman's total recommended weight gain during pregnancy should be at
least:
A) 20 kg (44 lb)
B) 16 kg (35 lb)
C) 12.5 kg (27.5 lb)
D) 10 kg (22 lb)
C) 12.5 kg (27.5 lb)
,A woman in week 34 of pregnancy reports that she is very uncomfortable
because of heartburn. The nurse
would suggest that the woman:
A) Substitute other calcium sources for milk in her diet.
B) Lie down after each meal.
C) Reduce the amount of fiber she consumes.
D) Eat five small meals daily.
D) Eat five small meals daily.
A woman has come to the clinic for preconception counseling because she wants
to start trying to get pregnant in 3 months. She can expect the following advice:
A) Discontinue all contraception now
B) Lose weight so that you can gain more during pregnancy
C) You may take any medications you have been taking regularly
D) Make sure that you include adequate folic acid in your diet
D) Make sure that you include adequate folic acid in your diet
To prevent gastrointestinal upset, clients should be instructed to take iron
supplements:
A) On a full stomach
B) At bedtime
C) After eating a meal
D) With milk
B) At bedtime
Women with an inadequate weight gain during pregnancy are at higher risk of
giving birth to an infant with:
A) Spina bifida
B) Intrauterine growth restriction
C) Diabetes mellitus
D) Down syndrome
B) Intrauterine growth restriction
After you complete your nutritional counseling for a pregnant woman, you ask
her to repeat your
instructions so you can assess her understanding of the instructions given.
Which statement indicates that she understands the role of protein in her
pregnancy?
A) Protein will help my baby grow.
B) Eating protein will prevent me from becoming anemic.
C) Eating protein will make my baby have strong teeth after he is born.
D) Eating protein will prevent me from being diabetic.
A) Protein will help my baby grow.
Pregnant adolescents are at high risk for _____ because of lower body mass
indices (BMIs) and fad
dieting.
A) Obesity
B) Diabetes
C) Low-birth-weight babies
D) High-birth-weight babies
, C) Low-birth-weight babies
Maternal nutritional status is an especially significant factor of the many factors
that influence the outcome
of pregnancy because:
A) It is very difficult to adjust because of peoples' ingrained eating habits
B) It is an important preventative measure for a variety of problems
C) Women love obsessing about their weight and diets
D) A woman's preconception weight becomes irrelevant
B) It is an important preventative measure for a variety of problems
Which statement regarding acronyms in nutrition is accurate?
A) Dietary reference intakes (DRIs) consist of recommended dietary allowances
(RDAs), adequate intakes (AIs), and upper limits (ULs).
B) RDAs are the same as ULs except with better data.
C) AIs offer guidelines for avoiding excessive amounts of nutrients.
D) They all refer to green leafy vegetables, whole grains, and fruit.
A) Dietary reference intakes (DRIs) consist of recommended dietary allowances
(RDAs), adequate intakes (AIs), and upper limits (ULs).
With regard to protein in the diet of pregnant women, nurses should be aware
that:
A) Many protein-rich foods are also good sources of calcium, iron, and B
vitamins.
B) Many women need to increase their protein intake during pregnancy.
C) As with carbohydrates and fat, no specific recommendations exist for the
amount of protein in the diet.
D) High-protein supplements can be used without risk by women on macrobiotic
diets.
A) Many protein-rich foods are also good sources of calcium, iron, and B vitamins.
Which nutritional recommendation about fluids is accurate?
A) A woman's daily intake should be eight to ten glasses (2.3 L) of water, milk, or
juice.
B) Coffee should be limited to no more than two cups, but tea and cocoa can be
consumed without
worry.
C) Of the artificial sweeteners, only aspartame has not been associated with any
maternity health
concerns.
D) Water with fluoride is especially encouraged because it reduces the child's risk
of tooth decay.
A) A woman's daily intake should be eight to ten glasses (2.3 L) of water, milk, or juice.
Which minerals and vitamins usually are recommended to supplement a pregnant
womans diet?
A) Fat-soluble vitamins A and D
B) Water-soluble vitamins C and B6
C) Iron and Folate
D) Calcium and zinc
C) Iron and Folate
