SCI 228 Nutrition, Health & Wellness w/Lab Week 7 Quiz  

SCI 228 Nutrition, Health & Wellness w/Lab
Week 7 Quiz
Question 1 (TCO 4) The average weight and height for a healthy newborn in the United States is:
5.5 pounds and 14-16 inches long.
6.5 pounds and 16-18 inches long.
7.5 pounds and 18-22 inches long.
8.5 pounds and 22-24 inches long.
Question 2 (TCO 4) A pre-term infant is one that is born:
weighing less than 5.5 lbs.
less than 17 inches long.
before 38 weeks’ gestation.
prior to the full development of the respiratory system.
Question 3 (TCO 5) What percentage of neural tube defects is related to the mother’s intake of folate before and during pregnancy?
25
30
50
70
Question 4 (TCO 6) Why is it crucial for the fetus to store adequate iron during gestation?
Breast milk is low in iron.
Iron from breast milk and formula is poorly absorbed.
The fetus loses a great deal of iron during delivery.
During the first month of life, the infant is unable to store iron.
Question 5 (TCO 7) The only thing that will cure preeclampsia is:
delivery of the infant.
hypertensive medication.
low-sodium diet.
bedrest.