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NURS 299 Nutrition EXAM 3 Questions and Answers
The hormones progesterone, estrogen, and human chorionic gonadotropin all signal what to occur
during pregnancy?
Increased glucose circulation and increased immune response
Increased glucose circulation and decreased immune response
Decreased glucose circulation and increased immune response
Decreased glucose circulation and decreased immune response - Ans:✔✔-Increased glucose circulation
and decreased immune response
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These three hormones signal for increased glucose circulation, or availability in the blood, and decreased
immune response, among other functions. Both of these effects aid in fetal development and growth.
Which of the following foods is/are a choking hazard to a young child?
Grapes
Hot dog
Applesauce
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich - Ans:✔✔-Grapes and Hot dog
Hot dogs and grapes are both choking hazards for young children. Applesauce is easily swallowed, and
although peanut butter on its own is a hazard, as part of a sandwich it is not. Size, shape, and texture
should all be taken into account when determining whether a food is a choking hazard
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A pregnant patient is experiencing constipation and asks if this is normal. Constipation is normal and
leads to increased absorption of nutrients, particularly iron and calcium, and is caused by an increased
production of what hormone?
Thyroxine
Human placental lactogen
Progesterone
Estrogen - Ans:✔✔-Progesterone
Progesterone is a hormone that signals smooth muscle relaxation, including the muscle cells of the
uterus and the gastrointestinal tract. Smooth muscle relaxation leads to increased transit time and
increased nutrient absorption; however, it also leads to constipation for a majority of pregnant women.
The patient is advised to drink plenty of fluids and follow a diet that will produce soft stools.
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An 18-year old African-American patient enters the clinic. She is 21 weeks pregnant. She has been
experiencing dizziness, headaches, severe nausea, and small amounts of blood in her urine. Her hands,
face, and feet look puffy. What is a possible diagnosis for these symptoms?
Diabetes mellitus
Foodborne illness
Maternal phenylketonuria
Preeclampsia - Ans:✔✔-Preeclampsia
These symptoms indicate preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is pregnancy-induced hypertension and can be
fatal to both the mother and the infant. This patient should immediately see her obstetrician to received
appropriate medical care.
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NURS 299 Nutrition EXAM 3 Questions and Answers
The hormones progesterone, estrogen, and human chorionic gonadotropin all signal what to occur
during pregnancy?
Increased glucose circulation and increased immune response
Increased glucose circulation and decreased immune response
Decreased glucose circulation and increased immune response
Decreased glucose circulation and decreased immune response - Ans:✔✔-Increased glucose circulation
and decreased immune response
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These three hormones signal for increased glucose circulation, or availability in the blood, and decreased
immune response, among other functions. Both of these effects aid in fetal development and growth.
Which of the following foods is/are a choking hazard to a young child?
Grapes
Hot dog
Applesauce
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich - Ans:✔✔-Grapes and Hot dog
Hot dogs and grapes are both choking hazards for young children. Applesauce is easily swallowed, and
although peanut butter on its own is a hazard, as part of a sandwich it is not. Size, shape, and texture
should all be taken into account when determining whether a food is a choking hazard
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A pregnant patient is experiencing constipation and asks if this is normal. Constipation is normal and
leads to increased absorption of nutrients, particularly iron and calcium, and is caused by an increased
production of what hormone?
Thyroxine
Human placental lactogen
Progesterone
Estrogen - Ans:✔✔-Progesterone
Progesterone is a hormone that signals smooth muscle relaxation, including the muscle cells of the
uterus and the gastrointestinal tract. Smooth muscle relaxation leads to increased transit time and
increased nutrient absorption; however, it also leads to constipation for a majority of pregnant women.
The patient is advised to drink plenty of fluids and follow a diet that will produce soft stools.
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An 18-year old African-American patient enters the clinic. She is 21 weeks pregnant. She has been
experiencing dizziness, headaches, severe nausea, and small amounts of blood in her urine. Her hands,
face, and feet look puffy. What is a possible diagnosis for these symptoms?
Diabetes mellitus
Foodborne illness
Maternal phenylketonuria
Preeclampsia - Ans:✔✔-Preeclampsia
These symptoms indicate preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is pregnancy-induced hypertension and can be
fatal to both the mother and the infant. This patient should immediately see her obstetrician to received
appropriate medical care.
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