NTD 2239 Spotlight E Summative Quiz
Which of the following correctly identifies the recommended total weight gain range
during pregnancy for a woman whose BMI was 23 before she was pregnant?
20-30 pounds
28-40 pounds
35-45 pounds
25-35 pounds - Correct Answer- 25-35 pounds
All of the following are significant risks associated with excessive weight gain during
pregnancy EXCEPT:
baby being born small for gestational age (SGA).
cesarean delivery.
increased risk of the baby's developing diabetes as an obese adult.
preterm birth. - Correct Answer- baby being born small for gestational age (SGA).
All of the following are significant risks associated with inadequate weight gain during
pregnancy EXCEPT:
unsuccessful breastfeeding.
preterm birth.
birth defects.
stillbirth. - Correct Answer- birth defects.
Small for gestational age (SGA) infants have higher risks of developing all of the
following EXCEPT:
increased risk for hypertension as an adult.
stillbirth.
increased risk for diabetes as an adult.
increased risk for cancer as an adult. - Correct Answer- increased risk for cancer as an
adult.
, All of the following factors increase the risk of a baby being born small for gestational
age EXCEPT:
the mom smoked during pregnancy.
the mom was underweight prior to pregnancy.
the underweight mom only gained 10 pounds during the pregnancy.
the mom gained too much weight during pregnancy. - Correct Answer- the mom gained
too much weight during pregnancy.
All of the following statements are true about pregnancy EXCEPT:
the average full-term infant is born after 40 weeks of gestation.
at the 10th week of pregnancy, the fetus weighs less than 1 ounce.
prenatal multivitamin/mineral supplements are generally recommended for pregnant
women.
a woman's energy needs do not increase significantly until the second trimester. -
Correct Answer- prenatal multivitamin/mineral supplements are generally recommended
for pregnant women.
Which of the following CORRECTLY identifies the recommendations for average
increased energy intake during the second and third trimesters?
second trimester: 260 kcal; third trimester: 450 kcal
second trimester: 450 kcal; third trimester: 640 kcal
second trimester: 500 kcal; third trimester: 800 kcal
second trimester: 340 kcal; third trimester: 450 kcal - Correct Answer- second trimester:
340 kcal; third trimester: 450 kcal
One of the following statements is NOT true. Critical periods refer to:
Which of the following correctly identifies the recommended total weight gain range
during pregnancy for a woman whose BMI was 23 before she was pregnant?
20-30 pounds
28-40 pounds
35-45 pounds
25-35 pounds - Correct Answer- 25-35 pounds
All of the following are significant risks associated with excessive weight gain during
pregnancy EXCEPT:
baby being born small for gestational age (SGA).
cesarean delivery.
increased risk of the baby's developing diabetes as an obese adult.
preterm birth. - Correct Answer- baby being born small for gestational age (SGA).
All of the following are significant risks associated with inadequate weight gain during
pregnancy EXCEPT:
unsuccessful breastfeeding.
preterm birth.
birth defects.
stillbirth. - Correct Answer- birth defects.
Small for gestational age (SGA) infants have higher risks of developing all of the
following EXCEPT:
increased risk for hypertension as an adult.
stillbirth.
increased risk for diabetes as an adult.
increased risk for cancer as an adult. - Correct Answer- increased risk for cancer as an
adult.
, All of the following factors increase the risk of a baby being born small for gestational
age EXCEPT:
the mom smoked during pregnancy.
the mom was underweight prior to pregnancy.
the underweight mom only gained 10 pounds during the pregnancy.
the mom gained too much weight during pregnancy. - Correct Answer- the mom gained
too much weight during pregnancy.
All of the following statements are true about pregnancy EXCEPT:
the average full-term infant is born after 40 weeks of gestation.
at the 10th week of pregnancy, the fetus weighs less than 1 ounce.
prenatal multivitamin/mineral supplements are generally recommended for pregnant
women.
a woman's energy needs do not increase significantly until the second trimester. -
Correct Answer- prenatal multivitamin/mineral supplements are generally recommended
for pregnant women.
Which of the following CORRECTLY identifies the recommendations for average
increased energy intake during the second and third trimesters?
second trimester: 260 kcal; third trimester: 450 kcal
second trimester: 450 kcal; third trimester: 640 kcal
second trimester: 500 kcal; third trimester: 800 kcal
second trimester: 340 kcal; third trimester: 450 kcal - Correct Answer- second trimester:
340 kcal; third trimester: 450 kcal
One of the following statements is NOT true. Critical periods refer to:
