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Question 1 of 50
Question 1: According to current research, a standard prescription of vitamin B6 for the treatment of nausea is:
3mg/day
30mg/day
130mg/day
300mg/day
Question 2 of 50
Question 2: NVP symptoms commonly peak at:
At conception
4-6 weeks gestation
8-12 weeks gestation
16-20 weeks gestation
Question 3 of 50
Question 3: A popular theory for the increase in UTIs during pregnancy includes:
Pregnant women have greater fluid requirements
Pregnancy increases the core body temperature
Pregnant women consume higher intakes of sugar
Pregnant women have changed hormone levels
Question 4 of 50
Question 4: What is not a common hypothesis for food cravings during pregnancy?
Not eating enough regulary
Hormonal fluctuations
Nutrient deficiencies
Gender of the foetus
Question 5 of 50
Question 5: A client needs assistance in optimising their fluid consumption. Other than drinking water, what other recommendations could be made?
Increase physical activity levels
Recommend increasing fibre intake
Increase consumption of foods high in moisture
Monitoring blood glucose levels
Question 6 of 50
Question 6: List some of the nutritional considerations which can impact fatigue:
Hydration, iron levels and blood glucose levels
Hydration, folate intake and vitamin E levels
Iron levels, vitamin C levels and probiotic intake
Iron levels, vitamin D and prebiotic intake
Question 7 of 50
Question 7: How much fibre is recommended for pregnant women?
28-30g/day
23-25g/day
20-25g/day
25-28g/day
Question 8 of 50
Question 8: Which condition is not one of the types of conditions that can usually help diagnose Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)?
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Hypercalcemia
Central Nervous System Disease
Iron deficiency anemia
Question 9 of 50
Question 9: Which is not a suggested strategy to reduce reflux symptoms?
Reduce intake of fatty foods and caffeine
Avoid food intake late at night
Lay down for 30 minutes after eating
Elevate heart when sleeping
Question 10 of 50
Question 10: Women with a BMI greater than 30 are how many times more likely to develop GD during their pregnancy than women who have a healthy BMI:
Twice as likely
4 times more likely
9 times more likely
15 times more likely
Question 11 of 50
Question 11: Unless a woman is having multiple gestations or is underweight at conception, the typical recommended weight gain for the first trimester is less than:
2kg (4.4 pounds)
3kg (6.6 pounds)
4kg (8.8 pounds)
5kg (11 pounds)
Question 12 of 50
Question 12: The average additional calorie intake recommended for the second trimester of pregnancy is:
300kcal/day
340kcal/day
420kcal/day
500kcal/day
Question 13 of 50
Question 13: Spina Bifida is most commonly found in babies whose mothers don’t meet:
Choline requirements
Iron requirements
Vitamin D requirements
Folate requirements
Question 14 of 50
Question 14: A high maternal dietary protein intake can result in:
Pre-eclampsia
Neural Tube Defects
Intra-uterine growth restriction
Foetal Chronic Kidney Disease
Question 15 of 50
Questions 15: How often is recommended that pregnant clients be weighed in clinic throughout their pregnancy?
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Never
Question 16 of 50
Question 16: Which BMI category recommends 0-4kg (0-8.8lbs) of weight being adequate?
Overweight BMI category
Class I BMI category
Class II BMI category
Class III BMI category
Question 17 of 50
Question 17: Woman who were underweight before pregnancy and gained not enough weight during pregnancy are:
6 times more likely to experience excessive weight gain during pregnancy
6 times more likely to experience infant mortality
6 times more likely to experience thyroid complications during pregnancy
6 times more likely to experience low B12 levels
Question 18 of 50
Question 18: The following person may require a higher than standard folic acid supplement:
A 29 year old woman who is 6 weeks pregnant and has chronic asthma
A 31 year old woman who is 8 weeks pregnant with a BMI of 36 having her second baby
A 35 year old women who is 4 weeks pregnant and does eat lot of green vegetables
A 38 year old woman who is 18 weeks pregnant and doesn’t eat many green vegetables
Question 19 of 50
Question 19: A minimum intake of how much calcium per day is required to minimise the risk of pre-eclampsia in healthy pregnant women?
100mg/day
1300mg/day
1500mg/day
1700mg/day
Question 20 of 50
Question 20: What MTHFR mutation results in 70% loss of function?
MTHFR C677T Heterozygous
MTHFR C677T Homozygous
MTHFR A1298C Heterozygous
MTHFR A1298C Homozygous
Question 21 of 50
Question 21: Iodine status during pregnancy is most important during:
8-10 weeks gestation
10-12 weeks gestation
12-14 weeks gestation
14-16 weeks gestation
Question 22 of 50
Question 22: Which nutrient does not play a significant role in epigenetic processes that regulate gene expression?
Folate
Vitamin B12
Calcium
Choline
Question 23 of 50
Question 23: What amount of choline could be recommended to support foetal development and improve pregnancy outcomes?
250mg/day
400mg/day
950mg/day
1100mg/day
Question 24 of 50
Question 24: Vitamin B6 supplementation is considered safe if less than a total of:
120mg/day
140mg/day
160mg/day
Question 25 of 50
Question 25: What amounts of ginger is suggested to provide potential NVP relief?
100-350mg 4 times/day
100-400mg 4 times/day
150-300mg 4 times/day
250-500mg 4 times/day
Question 26 of 50
Question 26: Which form of iron is associated with less gastrointestinal intolerance?
Ferrous gluconate
Ferrous sulfate
Iron bisglycinate
Ferrous fumarate
Question 27 of 50
Question 27: During pregnancy, TSH levels should be:
In the lower range of usual parameters
In the upper range of usual parameters
Above usual parameters
Below usual parameters
Question 28 of 50
Question 28: A key nutrient to consider to minimise risk of pre-eclampsia is:
Vitamin E
Vitamin C
Question 29 of 50
Question 29: Clients with recurrent pregnancy loss should be screened for:
Coeliac disease
Cow’s milk protein allergies
Chronic renal failure
Diabetes
Question 30 of 50
Question 30: What type of nutrient deficiency is common in those with hypothyroidism?
Iron
Vitamin D
Question 31 of 50
Question 31: What is not a type of medical complications can elevate risk of recurrent miscarriage?
Hypertension
Gestational diabetes
Eczema
Question 32 of 50
Question 32: Which is not a condition that can create delivery complications when associated with pre-eclampsia diagnosis?
Neurological complications
Uteroplacental dysfunction
Acute kidney injury
Coeliac Disease
Question 33 of 50
Question 33: Which nutrient is associated with improved thyroid antibodies in people with Hashimoto’s?
Selenium
Iodine
Question 34 of 50
Question 34: Iodine supplementation can be dangerous for women with:
Grave’s disease
Hashimoto’s
Question 35 of 50
Question 35: Research suggests that infants born to a parent who is atopic have:
A 30% increased risk of allergy, but can be as high as 70% if both parents are atopic
A 50% increased risk for allergy, but can be as high as 70% if both parents are atopic
A 30% increased risk of allergy, but can be as high as 90% if both parents are atopic
A 50% increased risk of allergy, but can be as high as 90% if both parents are atopic
Question 36 of 50
Question 36: Current research suggests that a foetus’ sense of taste and smell are well-developed by:
12 weeks
21 weeks
23 weeks
32 weeks
Question 37 of 50
Question 37: Emerging research suggests that which of the following may increase the risk of an infant developing Autism Spectrum Disorder:
Not taking folic acid supplements during pregnancy
Low serum selenium levels
Having a vitamin D supplement during pregnancy
Taking too low or excessive amounts of folic acid supplements during pregnancy
Question 38 of 50
Question 38: What omega-6:omega-3 ratio must be applied by the third trimester due to its crucial role in neurological development during this time?
1:3 ratio
1:5 ratio
5:1 ratio
3:1 ratio
Question 39 of 50
Question 39: The effects of pesticides to ASD risk are most significant:
Between weeks 1-12 during pregnancy and weeks 4-12 postpartum
Between weeks 7-12 during pregnancy and weeks 1-4 postpartum
Between weeks 12-24 during pregnancy and weeks 1-4 postpartum
Between weeks 1-7 during pregnancy and weeks 4-12 postpartum
Question 40 of 50
Question 40: What nutrient deficiencies have been associated with an increased risk of ASD development?
Zinc and iron
Zinc and selenium
Iron and selenium
Folate and selenium
Question 41 of 50
Question 41: Adequate choline during gestation can optimise cognitive function and prevent conditions. Which condition does not fall under this category?
Alzheimer’s disease
Epilepsy
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Question 42 of 50
Question 42: Babies start to produce allergy regulating IgE antibodies from:
15 weeks of pregnancy
20 weeks of pregnancy
25 weeks of pregnancy
30 weeks of pregnancy
Question 43 of 50
Question 43: What type of organ meat would not meet the safe for consumption requirements that is suitable for pregnant clients?
Cooked liver
Pate
Kidney
Stomach
Question 44 of 50
Question 44: Pregnant clients following a vegan diet should supplement:
2.6µg/day of vitamin B12
130mg/day of iron
9mg/day of zinc
100-200mg/day of DHA and EPA
Question 45 of 50
Question 45: An example of a herbal tea that is safe during pregnancy is:
Primrose oil tea
Rooibos tea
Echinacea tea
Fennel tea
Question 46 of 50
Question 46: How much caffeine is considered the maximum safe dose to consume during pregnancy?
150mg/day
200mg/day
Question 47 of 50
Question 47: Whilst recommendations for alternative sweeteners should be minimized. What sweeteners are generally considered safe during pregnancy?
Aspartame and acesulfame potassium
Acesulfame potassium and saccharin
Saccharin and sucralose
Stevia and aspartame
Question 48 of 50
Question 48: Which is not classified as a side effect of ketosis during pregnancy can lead to:
Offspring nutritional deficiencies
Physical deformities of offspring
Problems with offspring brain development
UTIs
Question 49 of 50
Question 49: What type of food can increase heartburn during pregnancy?
Spicy foods
Fermented foods
Organ meats
Honey
Question 50 of 50
Question 50: When should fermented foods not be recommended to a pregnant client?
If they have Eczema
If they are supplementing vitamin D
If they don’t usually consume fermented foods
If they are not having prebiotics