OB EXAM #2 (CHAPTERS 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20) Practice Questions and Answers
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OB EXAM #2 (CHAPTERS 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20)
Practice Questions and Answers
Excessive weight gain may lead to which complications? - Answer️️ -
•Macrosomia- big baby (ex. Gestational diabetes)
•Cesarean birth
•Low Apgar scores- 7-10 (good score)
•Hypoglycemia
•Overweight in chi...
OB EXAM #2 (CHAPTERS 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20)
Practice Questions and Answers
Excessive weight gain may lead to which complications? - Answer✔️✔️-
•Macrosomia- big baby (ex. Gestational diabetes)
•Cesarean birth
•Low Apgar scores- 7-10 (good score)
•Hypoglycemia
•Overweight in children
During a Dr. visit for a pregnant pt, what should be checked? - Answer✔️✔️-
check vital signs (esp. B/P!!), check weight, & urine test to detect any
possible problems
How much weight should the average women gain during the FIRST
trimester?*IMPORTANT STAR! - Answer✔️✔️-ATI: 1 to 2kg (2.2 to 4.4 lb.)
should be a small amount bc of small fetal growth
How much weight should the average women gain during the
SECOND/THIRD trimester?*IMPORTANT, STAR! - Answer✔️✔️-ATI:
About 0.4kg (1 lb.) per week
How do you find BMI? - Answer✔️✔️-BMI (body mass index): wt./ht. ²
When is folic acid intake important? And WHY? - Answer✔️✔️--Folic acid
intake important in periconceptional period
-Neural tube defects (e.g., Spina bifida) more common in infants of women
with poor folic acid intake
______________ weight gain influences on fetus growth and development -
Answer✔️✔️-POOR
How many cups of fluid should a pregnant women consume daily? -
Answer✔️✔️-8-10 cups fluid /day (I cup=240 ml)
How much caffeine can a pregnant women have? Why? - Answer✔️✔️--
Caffeine = No more than 200 mg ( 2-3 cups of coffee) /day >>> To reduce a
risk of miscarriage or IUGR (intrauterus growth retardation)
-more caffeine is related to preterm birth/ can cause muscle
movement/contractions
Carbohydrates - Answer✔️✔️-Main source of energy as well as fiber
What is the role of protein during pregnancy? - Answer✔️✔️-Supplies
needed amino acids for *growth of uterus and breast tissue*
What are some foods that are rich in iron? - Answer✔️✔️-Red meat, Pork,
Poultry, Seafood, Beans, Dark green leafy vegetables, such as spinach
Dried fruit, such as raisins and apricots.
What improves the absorption of iron? What interferes with the
absorption? When is it best absorbed? - Answer✔️✔️--IMPROVES: Vitamin
C (orange juice)
-INTERFERES: milk & absorption
*It is best absorbed on an empty stomach (between mealtime with Vit. C
richen food
What are some adverse effects of iron supplements? - Answer✔️✔️--Stomach
discomfort
-Constipation (stool softener might be added to decrease this)
-Black and tarry stool
What are the fat soluble vitamins? - Answer✔️✔️-A, D, E, K
Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body tissues
What are the water-soluble vitamins needed during pregnancy? -
Answer✔️✔️--folic acid= Due to the increase of RBC production
-Vitamin C = Tissue formation with the absorption of iron
Some women may need to take__________________ with well-balanced
diet - Answer✔️✔️-Multivitamin-multimineral supplements
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