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Prepare confidently for NR 327 Exam 1 with this comprehensive study guide featuring 500+ expertly verified practice questions and correct answers covering the essential concepts of maternal-newborn nursing and obstetric care. This resource provides an in-depth review of prenatal care, pregnancy physiology, fetal development, maternal adaptations, nutrition during pregnancy, prenatal assessment, fetal diagnostic testing, genetic screening, labor risk factors, obstetric complications, high-risk pregnancies, infectious diseases in pregnancy, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, gestational diabetes, placental disorders, and comprehensive nursing interventions. Presented in an organized question-and-answer format, the guide strengthens clinical reasoning, reinforces evidence-based nursing practice, and prepares students for classroom examinations and NCLEX-style assessments. The study material thoroughly covers the continuum of maternal and fetal care, including pregnancy terminology (GTPAL, gravida, parity), prenatal visit schedules, nutritional requirements, weight gain recommendations, common physiological adaptations during pregnancy, maternal laboratory testing, Rh incompatibility and RhoGAM administration, fetal monitoring techniques, ultrasound examinations, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), amniocentesis, maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP), non-stress testing (NST), biophysical profiles (BPP), contraction stress testing (CST), fetal kick counts, and Doppler assessments. It also reviews maternal infections such as HIV, Group B Streptococcus (GBS), cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasmosis, herpes simplex virus, rubella, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, HPV, trichomoniasis, and urinary tract infections, along with evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies. Additionally, this guide provides extensive review of major pregnancy complications including ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, molar pregnancy, placenta previa, placental abruption, cervical insufficiency, infertility, hyperemesis gravidarum, gestational hypertension, chronic hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), anemia, substance use during pregnancy, advanced maternal age, adolescent pregnancy, fetal-maternal blood incompatibility, oligohydramnios, polyhydramnios, fetal growth abnormalities, macrosomia, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), and appropriate nursing assessments, pharmacologic therapies, patient education, and collaborative management. This makes the document an excellent resource for comprehensive examination preparation, clinical rotations, and maternal-newborn nursing coursework. The content aligns with evidence-based maternal and newborn nursing references, including Lowdermilk, D. L., Perry, S. E., Cashion, K., & Alden, K. R. Maternity & Women's Health Care (13th ed., Elsevier), Perry, S. E., Hockenberry, M. J., Lowdermilk, D. L., & Wilson, D. Maternal Child Nursing Care (7th ed., Elsevier), Ricci, S. S. Essentials of Maternity, Newborn, and Women's Health Nursing (5th ed., Wolters Kluwer), and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) NCLEX-RN® Test Plan. These authoritative resources provide the scientific and clinical framework for maternal-newborn nursing education. The questions and answers contained within this uploaded document are derived from the study guide itself and are not reproduced from these publications. Relevant Students: NR 327 Nursing students Maternal-Newborn Nursing students Obstetric Nursing students Maternity Nursing students BSN Nursing students ADN Nursing students Pre-Licensure Nursing students Registered Nursing (RN) students Accelerated BSN students Women's Health Nursing students Maternal Health students NCLEX-RN candidates Nursing bridge program students Midwifery students Healthcare students studying obstetrics and maternal care Keywords NR 327, NR 327 Exam 1, Maternal-Newborn Nursing, Maternity Nursing, Obstetric Nursing, Prenatal Care, Pregnancy Physiology, Prenatal Assessment, Pregnancy Nutrition, Fetal Development, High-Risk Pregnancy, Maternal Adaptations, GTPAL, Gravida, Parity, Prenatal Laboratory Tests, Rh Incompatibility, RhoGAM, Fetal Assessment, Ultrasound, Chorionic Villus Sampling, CVS, Amniocentesis, Maternal Serum Alpha Fetoprotein, MSAFP, Non-Stress Test, NST, Biophysical Profile, BPP, Contraction Stress Test, CST, Fetal Kick Counts, Doppler Ultrasound, Gestational Hypertension, Chronic Hypertension, Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, Gestational Diabetes, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Placenta Previa, Placental Abruption, Ectopic Pregnancy, Molar Pregnancy, Cervical Insufficiency, Polyhydramnios, Oligohydramnios, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, IUGR, Macrosomia, Group B Streptococcus, GBS, HIV in Pregnancy, Cytomegalovirus, Rubella, Toxoplasmosis, Herpes, Syphilis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HPV, Trichomoniasis, Pregnancy Complications, Maternal Nursing, NCLEX Review, Nursing Exam Questions, Nursing Practice Questions

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NR 327 Exam 1 2026 Exam
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What was a major issue in maternal care before the 20th century? -

ANSWER ✔✔Increased maternal and neonatal mortality due to home

births and complications after delivery.

What significant developments occurred in maternal care during the 20th

century? - ANSWER ✔✔Physician-assisted deliveries, hospital

deliveries, and the use of narcotics.

What are some pregnancy-related deaths that can occur during

delivery? - ANSWER ✔✔Infection/sepsis, pulmonary embolism,

cardiovascular complications, and hemorrhage.

,What is the typical post-labor stay for a vaginal delivery? - ANSWER

✔✔48 hours


What is the typical post-labor stay for a C-section? - ANSWER ✔✔96

hours


What role does a doula play in maternal care? - ANSWER

✔✔Provides emotional, physical, and informational support during labor

but is not medically trained.


What is the role of a certified nurse midwife? - ANSWER ✔✔Assists

only in vaginal births and does not perform C-sections.

What are the three levels of hospital care for maternal and infant care? -

ANSWER ✔✔Level III (highest care)




Level II (midlevel care for typically 32 weeks and above)




Level I (low-risk clients).


What is the antepartum phase of labor? - ANSWER ✔✔The length of

pregnancy before labor begins.

,What is the intrapartum phase of labor? - ANSWER ✔✔The labor and

delivery process.


What is the postpartum phase of labor? - ANSWER ✔✔Typically lasts

for 6 months after delivery.

What can happen with excessive weight gain in pregnancy? -

ANSWER ✔✔can lead to macrosomia and labor complications


What is macrosomia? - ANSWER ✔✔A condition where the baby is

excessively large, weighing more than 4,000 grams (8 lbs 13 oz).

What are the caloric needs during the first trimester of pregnancy? -

ANSWER ✔✔No additional caloric intake/same as pre-pregnancy


What are the caloric needs during the second trimester of pregnancy? -

ANSWER ✔✔An additional 340 kcal/day.


What are the caloric needs during the third trimester of pregnancy? -

ANSWER ✔✔An additional 452 kcal/day.


What is the recommended weight gain for a normal BMI (18.5-24.9)

during pregnancy? - ANSWER ✔✔11.5 - 16 kg (25-35 lbs).


What is the recommended weight gain for an underweight BMI (<18.5)

during pregnancy? - ANSWER ✔✔12.5 - 18 kg (28-40 lbs)


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, What is the recommended weight gain for an overweight BMI (25-29.9)

during pregnancy? - ANSWER ✔✔7-11.5 kg (15-25 lbs)


What is the recommended weight gain for an obese BMI (>30) during

pregnancy? - ANSWER ✔✔5-9 kg (11-20 lbs)


How much weight should be gained in the first trimester? - ANSWER

✔✔Gain about 4.4 lbs in the first trimester and gain 1 lb per week after


What foods are in a pregnancy diet? - ANSWER ✔✔sea fish, lean

meats, nuts, beans, lentils, cooked eggs, leafy vegetables, whole grains,

yogurt, sweet potatoes, avocados, soybeans


What foods should be avoided during pregnancy? - ANSWER

✔✔Raw/undercooked foods, soft cheese, pate, excessive caffeine,

alcohol, and raw milk.


How much fish can be ingested during pregnancy? - ANSWER ✔✔no

more than 12 oz per week (high levels of mercury)

What kind of foods can cause toxoplasmosis during pregnancy? -

ANSWER ✔✔lunch meats, meat spreads (pate), soft cheese, raw

eggs

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