Chapter 10: Nutrition during Pregnancy and Lactation

Chapter 10: Nutrition during Pregnancy and Lactation

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Nutritional needs during pregnancy are affected by

a.	the mother’s age.
b.	the sex of the infant.
c.	the mother’s food cravings.
d.	whether the mother works.

 

 

ANS:  A

Nutritional needs during pregnancy are affected by the mother’s age along with height and prepregnancy weight.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   174-175         TOP:   Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation, Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

2. A pregnant woman’s energy needs must be met in order to

a.	spare vitamins.
b.	spare adipose stores.
c.	prevent fetal deformity.
d.	spare protein.

 

 

ANS:  D

Adequate energy is necessary to spare protein. If inadequate kilocalories from energy are provided, then protein will be used for energy. Protein increase is approximately 50% more than the average adult requirement.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   174-175         TOP:   Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation, Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

3. Daily kilocalorie needs during the second trimester exceed normal requirements by approximately _____ kcal.

a.	100
b.	200
c.	340
d.	500

 

 

ANS:  C

The national standard recommends an increase of 340 kcal/day during the second trimester and approximately 450 kcal/day during the third trimester of pregnancy.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   174                TOP:   Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation, Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

4. The amount of extra protein required by pregnant women compared with nonpregnant women is approximately _____ g/day.

a.	10
b.	15
c.	25
d.	30

 

 

ANS:  C

Protein intake should increase 25 g/day during pregnancy on top of nonpregnancy needs. This increase is approximately 50% more than the average adult requirements.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   175

TOP:   Nursing Process: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation, Health Promotion and Maintenance