NURS 299 Nutrition EXAM 3 with Complete Questions and Answers
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NURS 299 Nutrition EXAM 3 with Complete Questions and AnswersNURS 299 Nutrition EXAM 3 with Complete Questions and AnswersNURS 299 Nutrition EXAM 3 with Complete Questions and AnswersNURS 299 Nutrition EXAM 3 with Complete Questions and Answers
The hormones progesterone, estrogen, and human chorio...
The hormones progesterone, estrogen, and human chorionic gonadotropin all
signal what to occur during pregnancy?
Increased glucose circulation and increased immune response
Increased glucose circulation and decreased immune response
Decreased glucose circulation and increased immune response
Decreased glucose circulation and decreased immune response - ANSWER-
Increased glucose circulation and decreased immune response
These three hormones signal for increased glucose circulation, or availability
in the blood, and decreased immune response, among other functions. Both
of these effects aid in fetal development and growth.
,Which of the following foods is/are a choking hazard to a young child?
Grapes
Hot dog
Applesauce
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich - ANSWER-Grapes and Hot dog
Hot dogs and grapes are both choking hazards for young children.
Applesauce is easily swallowed, and although peanut butter on its own is a
hazard, as part of a sandwich it is not. Size, shape, and texture should all be
taken into account when determining whether a food is a choking hazard
A pregnant patient is experiencing constipation and asks if this is normal.
Constipation is normal and leads to increased absorption of nutrients,
particularly iron and calcium, and is caused by an increased production of
what hormone?
,Thyroxine
Human placental lactogen
Progesterone
Estrogen - ANSWER-Progesterone
Progesterone is a hormone that signals smooth muscle relaxation, including
the muscle cells of the uterus and the gastrointestinal tract. Smooth muscle
relaxation leads to increased transit time and increased nutrient absorption;
however, it also leads to constipation for a majority of pregnant women. The
patient is advised to drink plenty of fluids and follow a diet that will produce
soft stools.
An 18-year old African-American patient enters the clinic. She is 21 weeks
pregnant. She has been experiencing dizziness, headaches, severe nausea,
and small amounts of blood in her urine. Her hands, face, and feet look puffy.
What is a possible diagnosis for these symptoms?
, Diabetes mellitus
Foodborne illness
Maternal phenylketonuria
Preeclampsia - ANSWER-Preeclampsia
These symptoms indicate preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is pregnancy-induced
hypertension and can be fatal to both the mother and the infant. This patient
should immediately see her obstetrician to received appropriate medical
care.
The nurse is performing an initial antepartal assessment on a woman who
has missed two periods. Assessment of this woman for alcohol consumption
is best determined by the:
A. CAGE test.
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