NURS 354 test 2 with correct answers
Identify 3 factors affecting a woman's prenatal nutrition - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔age, pre-
pregnancy nutrition, parity
Identify the recommendations for total pregnancy weight gain for underweight, normal weight,
overweight and obese women - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔underweight (28-40lbs), normal (25-
35lbs), overweight (15-25lbs), obese (11-20lbs)
What is the distribution of weight in pregnancy? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS
**✔✔Fetus/placenta/AF- 11lb
Uterus- 2lb
BV- 4lb
Breast tissue- 3lb
Maternal storage- 5-10lb
What is the recommended caloric increase per trimester during pregnancy? - ** VERIFIED
ANSWERS **✔✔calories do NOT inc. in first tri, 300cal during 2-3rd tri, 500cal when breastfeeding
Carbohydrates provide energy: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔should be inc in 2-3rd tri, found in
grains, bread, cereal, pasta, brown rice
Protein are necessary for growth of tissues: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔RA is 60-70g/day, found
in animal products, lean meat, fish, poultry, eggs, beans, nuts, milk
Fats provide energy: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔recommended to be 25-35% of diet, baby is at
risk for preterm and LBW if dec
Ca dec risk for pre-eclampsia: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔RDA 1000g, found in milk, nuts,
dried fruit, dark leafy greens
,PO4: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔RDA 700mg (1,250mg if <18y/o), found in protein and
calcium foods, dec sodas and processed foods
Iodine: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔RDA 220mcg, too little causes creationism in baby (mental
problems), found in salt and seafood
Sodium aids in metabolism and fluid balance: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔should not be
restricted
Zinc aids in protein metabolism (milk production and lactation): - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS
**✔✔RDA 12mg, too little causes growth retardation, too much causes N/V, cramping, diarrhea,
found in meat, shellfish, poultry, whole grains, legumes
Mg for cellular metabolism and structural growth: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔RDA 350mg,
found in milk, whole grains, dark green veggies, nuts, legumes
Iron is inc during preg. to prevent anemia: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔RDA 27mg, is inc to
30mg during 2-3rd tri., absorbed best with Vit C, NO coffee, found in lean meats, dark veggies,
enriched cereals, shellfish, molasses
Fat soluble vitamins vs Water soluble vitamins: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔A, D, E, K, stored in
the liver, overdose is dangerous causing developmental problems for baby, and C, B are excreted in
urine causing greater risk for overdose
Vit A for cell growth and nerve sheath: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Helps retinol develop night
vision, overdose causes cleft pallet, sources are green/yellow/orange veggies and fruits
Vit D for Ca and PO4 absorption: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔deficiency cause rickets, overdose
causes hypercalcemia, sources sunlight, fortfied milk
Vit E for cell membrane and spares Vit A: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔overdose causes bleeding,
baby gets through breastmilk, sources veggies fats and oils, whole grains, greens, eggs
, Vit K helps blood coagulation: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔ABX inhibit vit K synthesis, sources
green leafy veggies and liver
Vit C for collagen: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔too little causes scurvy, baby at risk if given cows
milk, sources citrus, cantaloupe, potatoes, broccoli, tomatoes, strawberries, leafy green veggies
B1: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Thiamine, pork, liver milk, potatoes, bread, cereal
B2 - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Riboflavin, too little causes cheilosis (cracks in lips), milk, eggs,
breads, cereal, liver
B6 for amino acid metabolism: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Pyridoxine, helps with N/V, wheat
germ, yeast, fish, liver, pork, potatoes, lentils
B12 for RBC: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Cobalamine, too little for vegans at risk for pernicious
anemia, animal products only
Folic acid for normal growth, reproduction and lactation: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔RDA 400-
600mcg, deficiency causes neural tube defects, risk for pt w/ hx of seizures and who is carrying
multiples, sources green leafy veggies, peanuts, whole grain breads, cereals, liver
Recommended overall fluid intake and water intake during pregnancy? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS
**✔✔8-10 glasses per day of fluid, 4-6 glasses recommended to be water
types of vegetarian diets - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔lacto-ovo vegetarian (dairy +egg)
lacto-vegetarian (dairy but no egg)
Vegans are at risk for: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔B12, Ca, D, iron, and zinc deficiency,
supplements are needed. Alternatives include beans, legumes, tofu, nuts