A+ LIFE CYCLE PREGNANCY QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS FOR PAEDIATRIC NURSING. WELL PHRASED
AND RESEARCHED ASNWERS.
1. Which nutrient does the body show a dramatic increase in absorption
for during pregnancy? Calcium
2. is a primary determinant of beta cell growth in infants:
Nutrition
3. Jennifer craves a bowl of ice cream every night while pregnant and has
heard that this craving may be due to her body's need for additional
calcium. What would you tell her? Cravings do not indicate a physiological
need fora nutrient
4. Which of the following is a correct statement about calcium during
pregnancy? RDA for calcium is the same as before pregnancy
5. The increased needs for during pregnancy cannot be met by
diet or existing stores so supplements are recommended.: Iron
6. An infant born at 39 weeks would be described as.: full-term
7. Associated with iron-deficiency anemia: Pica
8. The "bag of waters" in the uterus, in which the fetus floats: Amniotic
sac 9. An infant with a birthweight at the 90th percentile or higher for
gestational age: Macrosomia
10. The embedding of the blastocyst in the inner lining of the uterus:
Implantation
1 1. Heavy use during pregnancy may increase the risk of miscarriage or
low birthweight: Caffeine
12. Common discomfort during pregnancy caused by relaxed digestive
muscles and pressure on the stomach Heartburn: Heartburn
13. An infant born before 38 weeks: Pre-term
14. Hormone that stimulates the mammary glands to eject milk: Oxytocin
15. The best indicator of an infant's health: Birthweight
16. Hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that promotes the
production of milk: Prolactin
17. Increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome: Smoking
ANSWERS FOR PAEDIATRIC NURSING. WELL PHRASED
AND RESEARCHED ASNWERS.
1. Which nutrient does the body show a dramatic increase in absorption
for during pregnancy? Calcium
2. is a primary determinant of beta cell growth in infants:
Nutrition
3. Jennifer craves a bowl of ice cream every night while pregnant and has
heard that this craving may be due to her body's need for additional
calcium. What would you tell her? Cravings do not indicate a physiological
need fora nutrient
4. Which of the following is a correct statement about calcium during
pregnancy? RDA for calcium is the same as before pregnancy
5. The increased needs for during pregnancy cannot be met by
diet or existing stores so supplements are recommended.: Iron
6. An infant born at 39 weeks would be described as.: full-term
7. Associated with iron-deficiency anemia: Pica
8. The "bag of waters" in the uterus, in which the fetus floats: Amniotic
sac 9. An infant with a birthweight at the 90th percentile or higher for
gestational age: Macrosomia
10. The embedding of the blastocyst in the inner lining of the uterus:
Implantation
1 1. Heavy use during pregnancy may increase the risk of miscarriage or
low birthweight: Caffeine
12. Common discomfort during pregnancy caused by relaxed digestive
muscles and pressure on the stomach Heartburn: Heartburn
13. An infant born before 38 weeks: Pre-term
14. Hormone that stimulates the mammary glands to eject milk: Oxytocin
15. The best indicator of an infant's health: Birthweight
16. Hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that promotes the
production of milk: Prolactin
17. Increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome: Smoking
