Rank the following areas in order of where a pregnant woman gains ...

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Rank the following areas in order of where a pregnant woman gains the most weight during the course of her pregnancy:
 
  _______ Placenta
   _______ Maternal stores of protein and fat
   _______ Baby
   _______ Maternal blood supply

Question 2

The nurse is developing a pamphlet for the local public health department. The topic of the pamphlet is preventing foodborne illnesses. What information should be included in the pamphlet about keeping foods safe? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Wash your hands and surfaces often.
  B) Keep foods separated.
  C) Keep foods warm.
  D) Cook all foods to the correct temperature.
  E) Always put food in plastic containers.

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Answer to Question 1

1=Maternal stores of fat and protein, 2=Baby, 3= Maternal blood supply 4= Placenta

Rationale: Pregnant women gain 12 pounds during pregnancy in their breast tissue, 12 pounds in the placenta, 23 pounds of amniotic fluid, 34 pounds of blood, 34 pounds of bodily fluids, their baby accounts for 68 pounds, and maternal stores of fat and protein account for 810 pounds. Over the course of their pregnancy, women gain 2535 pounds.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
Feedback:
To prevent foodborne illnesses, handling food and the environment in which it is kept and prepared is very important. Always clean your hands and environment, keep foods separated to prevent cross-contamination, chill food promptly, and cook food to the proper temperature to ensure any pathogens are destroyed.