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This comprehensive study guide prepares nursing students for Maternal Exam 1 by reviewing essential maternal-newborn nursing concepts, including prenatal care, physiological changes during pregnancy, fetal growth and development, maternal assessment, nutrition, common pregnancy complications, and evidence-based nursing interventions. It is designed to strengthen clinical knowledge and support exam success.

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Maternal Exam 1
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1. What is focused on in reproduc- -STI's
tive healthcare? -Infertility
-Contraception
-Pregnancy Prevention
-Prenatal Care (before pregnancy)
-Antepartum Care (during pregnancy)
-Postpartum Care (after pregnancy)

2. *What are examples of prima- -Using condoms to prevent STD/STI
ry prevention for reproductive -Obtaining birth control to prevent pregnancy
health -Abstinence

3. *What are examples of sec- -Doing PAP smear for cervical cancer screening
ondary prevention for repro- -Blood test for HIV or other STI's
ductive health

4. *What are examples of ter- -Hormone replacement therapy to control symptoms of
tiary prevention for reproduc- menopause
tive healthcare -Viagra for erectile dysfunction

5. What does Transgender mean? Someone whose identity does not correspond with the sex
assigned at birth.




6. What does Intersex mean? A natural condition where individuals have variations in
sex characteristics. Variations include chromosomal, genital
and hormone differences.




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EX: May be physically female presenting by lack a uterus
development in-utero.




7. How long should patients pre- 3 months
pare for pregnancy before ac-
tively trying to conceive

8. What lifestyle changes can help - Healthy diet that is nutrient dense
increase chances of conceiving? - Moderate healthy exercise
- Healthy BMI
- Managing preexisting conditions
- Cut smoking, alcohol and illicit drug use
- Reducing Stress
- Tracking menstrual cycles
- Reducing occupational/hobby hazards
- Boxers/loose fitting pants (Difference in Men)

9. What is behavioral method for Altering behavior around the timing of sexual intercourse to
contraception? prevent pregnancy

10. What is barrier method for con- Placing a physical barrier between the uterus and sperm.
traception?

11. * Define what the hormon- Means to prevent pregnancy but do not offer protection
al method for contraception against STIs
means

12. What is sterilization method for Any form of procedure that renders a patient unable to
contraception? become pregnant or to get others pregnant.



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13. *What are two types of Natural - (BBT) Basal Body Temperature
Family Methods? - Calendar Method

14. *What is the BBT Method of Nat- Taking temperature first thing upon waking up but prior to
ural Family Planning? arising out of bed.

- BEFORE ovulation temperature 96-98 degrees
- AFTER ovulation temperature 97-99 degrees

15. *Calendar Method Includes? Tracking of menstrual cycle 8-12 months to determine
which days the patient is most fertile. Abstaining or using
barrier method on fertile days.

16. *Toxic Shock Syndrome Symp- - high fever
toms? - diarrhea
- muscle pain
- rash on hands and feet
- headache

17. *What physiologically occurs - release toxins into the body
when Toxic Shock Syndrome de- - can result in organ failure and death
velops?

18. *What causes Toxic Shock Syn- A bacterial infection occurs when high absorbency tampons
drome? are left in vaginal vault

19. *Combination Pill (ethinyl estra- Therapeutic Advantage- prevent pregnancy, regulates men-
diol/norethindrone) strual cycle, decreases acne, prevents and treats PMS

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