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Nutrition For Childbearing

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Question 1
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When planning a diet with a pregnant client, what should the nurse's first action be?

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A

Teach the client about MyPlate.

B

Review the client's current dietary intake.

C

Instruct the client to limit the intake of fatty foods.

D

Caution the client to avoid large doses of vitamins, especially those that are fat-soluble.

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Question 2
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A nurse is teaching a nutrition class to a group of pregnant clients. The nurse should include that the major source of nutrients in the diet of a pregnant woman should be composed of which?

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A

Fats

B

Fiber

C

Simple sugars

D

Complex carbohydrates

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Question 3
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To increase the absorption of iron in a pregnant client, with what should an iron preparation be given?

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A

Tea

B

Milk

C

Coffee

D

Orange juice

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Question 4
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Multiple Choice

When should iron supplementation during a normal pregnancy begin?

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A

Before pregnancy

B

In the first trimester

C

In the third trimester

D

In the second trimester

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Question 5
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What is the recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a client who begins pregnancy at a normal weight?

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A

10 to 15 lb

B

15 to 20 lb

C

20 to 25 lb

D

25 to 35 lb

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Question 6
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A client in her fifth month of pregnancy asks the nurse, "How many more calories should I be eating daily?" What should the nurse's response be?

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A
180 more calories a day
B
340 more calories a day
C
452 more calories a day
D
500 more calories a day
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Question 7
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A pregnant client's diet may not meet her need for folate. What is a good source of this nutrient?

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A
Chicken
B
Cheese
C
Potatoes
D
Green leafy vegetables
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Question 8
Multiple Choice

A pregnant client asks the nurse if she can double her prenatal vitamin dose because she doesn't like to eat vegetables. What is the nurse's response about the danger of taking excessive vitamins?

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A
Increases caloric intake
B
Has toxic effects on the fetus
C
Increases absorption of all vitamins
D
Promotes development of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)
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Question 9
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A nurse is conducting a prenatal nutritional education class for a group of nursing students. Which should the nurse include as the definition of pica?

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A
Iron deficiency anemia
B
Intolerance to milk products
C
Ingestion of nonfood substances
D
Episodes of anorexia and vomiting
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Question 10
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Which is the common effect of both smoking and cocaine use on the pregnant client?

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A
Vasoconstriction
B
Increased appetite
C
Increased metabolism
D
Changes in insulin metabolism
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Question 11
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The breastfeeding client whose recommended prepregnancy caloric intake was 2000 calories per day would need how many calories per day to meet her current needs?

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A
2300
B
2500
C
2750
D
3000
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Question 12
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Which is the most important reason for evaluating the pattern of weight gain in pregnancy?

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A
Prevents excessive adipose tissue deposits
B
Determines cultural influences on the woman's diet
C
Assesses the need to limit caloric intake in obese women
D
Identifies potential nutritional problems or complications of pregnancy
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Question 13
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A pregnant client would like to know a good food source of calcium other than dairy products. Which is the best answer that the nurse should give?

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A
Legumes
B
Lean meat
C
Whole grains
D
Yellow vegetables
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Question 14
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To determine cultural influences on a client's diet, what should the nurse do first?

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A
Evaluate the client's weight gain during pregnancy.
B
Assess the socioeconomic status of the client.
C
Discuss the four food groups with the client.
D
Identify the food preferences and methods of food preparation common to the client's culture.
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Question 15
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Which pregnant adolescent is most at risk for a nutritional deficit during pregnancy?

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A
A 16-year-old who is 10 lb overweight
B
A 17-year-old who is 10 lb underweight
C
A 15-year-old of normal height and weight
D
A 16-year-old of normal height and weight
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Question 16
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What should be the goal of a client with the nursing diagnosis "Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements" (related to diet choices inadequate to meet the nutrient requirements of pregnancy)?

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A
Gain a total of 30 lb.
B
Decrease intake of snack foods.
C
Take daily supplements consistently.
D
Increase intake of complex carbohydrates.
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Question 17
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A client who is in week 28 of gestation is concerned about her weight gain of 17 lb. Which is the nurse's best response?

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A
"You should not gain any more weight until you reach the third trimester."
B
"You should try to decrease your amount of weight gain for the next 12 weeks."
C
"You have not gained enough weight for the number of weeks of your pregnancy."
D
"You have gained an appropriate amount for the number of weeks of your pregnancy."
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Question 18
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In teaching a pregnant adolescent about nutrition, what should the nurse plan to do?

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A
Determine the weight gain needed to meet adolescent growth and add 35 lb.
B
Suggest that she not eat at fast food restaurants to avoid foods of poor nutritional value.
C
Realize that most adolescents are unwilling to make dietary changes during pregnancy.
D
Emphasize the need to eliminate common teen snack foods because they are too high in fat and sodium.
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Question 19
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The traditional diet of Asian women includes little meat and few dairy products and may be low in calcium and iron. The nurse can help a client increase her intake of these foods by which action?

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A
Suggest that she eat more tofu, bok choy, and broccoli.
B
Suggest that she eat more hot foods during pregnancy.
C
Emphasize the need for increased milk intake during pregnancy.
D
Tell her husband that she must increase her intake of fruits and vegetables for the baby's sake.
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Question 20
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When planning a diet for a pregnant client, which nutritional interventions should be implemented?

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A
Fluids should be restricted to 6 glasses a day to minimize fluid retention and occurrence of edema.
B
Protein in the diet should be increased to meet growth and development needs.
C
Nutrient density should be used only if there are problems with weight gain during the course of the pregnancy.
D
Advise the client that the pattern of weight gain is not as important as the overall weight gained during the pregnancy.
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