Module 6: Knowledge check - Metro North Health

1. Based on the Sasha’s weight gain chart below, identify what actions would be appropriate to support a healthy weight gain.

a) Assess for presence of increased fluid in recent weeks

b) Continue with current plan and observe pattern of weight gain for a few weeks

c) Assess for significant changes in dietary intake or physical activity

d) Advise that weight gain is too quick and ask Sasha what might be contributing to this

e) a and b

f) all of the above

2. Francis has a consistent pattern of weight gain tracking above a healthy weight, her baby is growing well, what further course of action would be appropriate.

a) Assess dietary intake, and physical activity in relation to pregnancy guidelines

b) Assess appetite, presence of oedema and fetal growth

c) Discuss referral to a dietitian

d) Pattern of weight gain is consistent, so no action required

e) a, b and c

f) All of the above

3. Practical strategies that could slow the rate of weight gain for someone who is plotting above the healthy weight gain range on the pregnancy weight gain chart

a) Skipping meals or snacks, and monitoring sedentary time

b) Shopping to a meal plan, and adding extra vegetables to meals

c) Increasing frequency of snacking or reducing incidental activity

d) a and c

Healthy pregnancy healthy baby: Module 6

Knowledge check