ENFANT CHERI STUDY CENTRE, INC.

Purok 1 – A Upper Doongan, Butuan City

4th Mid Quarter Examination

T.L.E. 7

I. Read each statement below carefully. Write T if the statement is TRUE and write F if the
statement is FALSE. Write your answer in the answer sheet.
1. The period of pregnancy is about 280 days or forty weeks.
2. Lactation is the period during a woman carries a baby within her body before giving birth.
3. Changes in the hair is one of the signs of pregnancy.
4. During the first month, a fertilized egg – a union of mother’s egg and father’s sperm is
developed.
5. Sex organs start to develop on the second month.
6. A three-month fetus can already hear sound and can react to them by creating body
movement inside the mother’s womb.
7. The increased appetite in early pregnancy is needed to meet the increasing requirements for
nutrients.
8. A balanced diet is good for the expectant mother only.
9. Clothing should be fit and high heeled shoes are preferred for proper support to the back and
feet.
10. A pregnant woman should not take her usual daily bath.
11. Sufficient rest, sleep, and exercise are needed during pregnancy.
12. The most useful form of exercise is running outdoors.
13. Prenatal care will help mothers maintain a healthy lifestyle after giving birth.
14. Looking for a newborn baby is very demanding.
15. A healthy infant can come from a healthy mother.
16. Pregnant woman’s breasts grow in preparation for lactation.
17. During pregnancy, uterus and supporting muscles decrease in size and strength.
18. Joints become more flexible in preparation for childbirth.
19. Anemic mothers predispose infants to anemia.
II. Match the description in column A to the discomforts and nutrient needs during pregnancy
in column B. Write the letter of your answer in the answer sheet.
A.
Column A Column B

20. It is also known as “morning sickness”. a. back pain

21. It is a condition in which there is difficulty in emptying b. constipation
the bowels, usually associated with hardened feces. . c. edema

22. It is a burning sensation in the chest or throat. d. fatigue

23. It is a water retention in the body which may cause slight e. foodborne illness
swelling of the feet. f. heart burn
24. It is a caused by food bacteria. g. nausea
25. It is an irregular lines or streaks on the skin where it has m. stretch marks
been stretched or distended. n. varicose veins

26. It is an extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion.

27. It is a prolonged pain in ones back.

B.
28. It prevents neural tube defects. a. calcium
29. It promotes strong bones and teeth. b. folic acid
30. It helps prevent anemia. c. iron
31. it is necessary for the growth of new cells and replacement of old ones. d. protein
32. It is required for DNA and RNA synthesis and for protein synthesis e. vitamin B
 and cell development. f. zinc
III. Enumeration
33. – 38. Give at least 6 guidelines in prenatal/postnatal care.
39. – 44. Give 6 prenatal supplements for pregnant/lactating woman.
V. Essay
45. – 50. Why is breastmilk the best and the only natural milk for the baby?

Prepared by:

PHOEBE ALEXIS C. TAMPIL

Teacher