NURS 6200 Exam 1 Nutrition Questions with Correct
Answers
what are examples of successful pregnancy outcomes? correct answer -
viability and acceptable birth weight of infant
-no congenital defects in infant
-favorable long term health outlook for mother and infant
basal metabolic rate (BMR) increases ____ by the end of pregnancy
correct answer 15-20%
during pregnancy, the mother uses ___ as fuel while the fetus uses ___
correct answer -fat
-glucose
what are changes in blood that occur during pregnancy? correct answer -
plasma volume doubles
-hemodilution
what are renal changes that occur during pregnancy? correct answer -
increase in glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
-possible serious problem, preeclampsia or pregnancy induced
hypertension
what are GI changes that occur during pregnancy? correct answer -
slower GI motility
,-smooth muscle relaxation
-consequences of GI changes: constipation, heartburn, delayed gastric
emptying
what are the three components of maternal weight gain? correct answer -
changes in maternal body composition: increased blood and fluid
volume
-maternal support tissues
-products of conception (fetus and placenta)
what are consequences of inadequate weight gain throughout
pregnancy? correct answer -low birth weight
-small for gestation age status
what is the suggested weight gain during pregnancy? correct answer 20-
40 pounds
anything less than ___ is considered a low birthweight correct answer -5
lbs 8oz
(1 in every 12 babies in the US have low birth weight)
what are the current weight gain recommendations for pregnancy based
on BMI? correct answer -normal (18.5-24.9): 25-30 lbs
-underweight (<18.5): 28-40 lbs
-overweight (25-29.9): 15-20 lbs
, -obese (>30): 11-20 lbs
what are risk factors when being obese during pregnancy? correct
answer -increased risk for operative delivery
-postpartum weight gain
-gestational diabetes
how much extra energy is recommended to be consumed during
pregnancy? correct answer -extra 340 kcal/day during second trimester
-425 kcal/day during 3rd trimester
how much extra protein is recommended to be consumed during
pregnancy? correct answer -71 g/day for adolescents and adults
why is an increase protein intake during pregnancy needed? correct
answer to build and maintain tissues of pregnancy
what are the recommended vitamin and mineral supplementations
throughout pregnancy? correct answer -prenatal type multivitamin-
mineral supplement
-folate increased to 600 ug per day
-iron increased to 30 mg/day
-calcium intake of 1000 mg for adults, 1300 mg for adolescents
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