Question : 51.Nancy weighs 124 pounds and at an appropriate weight for : 1357209

51.Nancy weighs 124 pounds and is at an appropriate weight for her height. How much should Nancy weigh at the end of her pregnancy?

a.134 to 139 pounds

b.140 to 149 pounds

c.149 to 159 pounds

d.152 to 164 pounds

52.You are counseling a pregnant woman who is experiencing “morning sickness.” To alleviate this condition you tell her to:

a.sip juice or coffee when nauseated.

b.nibble on soda crackers or dry toast.

c.try drinking beverages between meals only.

d.a and b

e.b and c

53.A woman who has just become pregnant is used to drinking 2 pots of coffee a day. What adjustments should she make in her caffeine consumption?

a.drink diet colas instead of coffee

b.none—studies have shown that caffeine intake is safe during pregnancy

c.limit coffee consumption to 2 cups a day

d.eliminate tea and cola intake because they increase risk of fetal death

54.What should a woman who drinks a daily glass of wine with her dinner consider when she becomes pregnant?

a.One glass of red wine a day is beneficial for heart health so this practice should be continued.

b.Alcohol can help restore her appetite if she is nauseated during pregnancy.

c.Even a small amount of alcohol during a critical growth period can be damaging.

d.Alcohol can help in the transport of oxygen through the umbilical cord.

55.The development of fetal alcohol syndrome in infants is related to alcohol intake by a woman during her pregnancy. How does this syndrome affect the infant?

a.The most severe impact happens during the first two months of pregnancy.

b.Damage to the fetus can be reversed if alcohol intake stops during pregnancy.

c.Children will grow out of the symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome as they get older.

d.This type of birth defect is very rare so it doesn’t affect very many children.

56.A woman has gained 30 pounds in her first two months of pregnancy and has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. What should she know about her health risks from this condition?

a.She is at risk of having a low-birthweight baby.

b.This condition is permanent and must be monitored frequently.

c.She should stop eating all carbohydrates to lower her blood glucose.

d.This condition usually goes away after the baby is born.

57.If a woman develops preeclampsia during her pregnancy, what should her doctor tell her?

a.Preeclampsia causes fluid retention around the ankles.

b.She will need to shorten her exercise routine to decrease fluid retention.

c.Her symptoms will likely disappear within a few days after delivery.

d.This condition is chronic and must be monitored frequently.

58.What are the risks of hypertension during pregnancy?

a.Blood pressure will remain high with gestational hypertension even after delivery.

b.Chronic hypertension is accompanied by protein in the urine.

c.Gestational hypertension increases the likelihood of high infant birthweight.

d.Both chronic and gestational hypertension increase the chance of heart attack and stroke.

59.A woman who is breastfeeding is not able to eat enough food for two weeks because of a lack of money. What effect will it have on her breast milk?

a.The quantity of milk will decrease but it will still be nutritionally adequate.

b.She will stop making breast milk until she gets adequate food again.

c.There will not be any effect because the body will continue to produce enough.

d.The breast milk will be too concentrated in nutrients for the baby.

60.Beverly consumed 1500 calories daily before she became pregnant. Approximately how many calories per day should she consume during lactation?

a.1830

b.1950

c.2125

d.2250