ASU NUR 353 REP EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | ASU NUR 353 REP EXAM 1 STUDY
GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
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What is assessed in the subsequent prenatal visits?
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-Frequency: 1st & 2nd trimester every month, 3rd trimester <36 weeks, every
other week, 3rd trimester >36 weeks, every week
-Assessment: Physical, psychosocial, vital signs, FHR doppler >12 weeks, fundal
height at 20 weeks
-Review: 20 week anatomy scan, immunization, genetic testing, rhogam shot if
Rh negative at 28 weeks, GTT (diabetes screen) and CBC at 28 weeks
-Educate: childbirth prep, physiological changes, provide culturally competent
care, identify barriers/resources, appointment frequency/when to call
provider
-Assesses fetal chromosomes to screens for aneup loidy (chromosomal
abnormalities) and neural tube defects
Examples: Nuchal Translucency, MS-AFP levels, Cell-free DNA
, -Optional screening test, but necessary for each pregnancy
-Vitamin D: mood, pregnancy complications like preeclampsia
-Folate: decreases neural tube defects
-Choline: brain/spinal cord development, eggs best source
-Iron: protein sources, physiologic anemia, important in late pregnancy 3rd
trimester (post-partum blood loss)
-Detailed ultrasound assessment to assess fetal well-being
-Assesses fetal movement, fetal breathing, fetal tone & amniotic fluid volume
-Score is out of 10
-8 points from ultrasound
-2 points from nonstress test (NST)
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What are some nursing interventions for male infertility?
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,-Smoking
-Mumps
-Endocrine disorders
-Genetic disorders
-History of STIs
-Alcohol
-Trauma to testicles
-Anatomical anomalies
-Decreased sperm production
-Mental health (stress, anxiety, abuse)
-Substance use (drugs, alcohol)
Maternal:
-Low BMI
-Dehydration
-Electrolyte imbalances
-Dizziness/fall risk
-Hypotension
Fetal:
-Low birth weight
-Intrauterine growth restriction
-Placental insufficiency
-Risk of sepsis
-Learning disabilities
-Info on ARTs
-Grief referrals
-Encourage healthy relationships
-Monitor for adverse effects of medications used to treat infertility
-Genetic counselors
-Provide emotional support
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How often are prenatal visits in the second trimester (13-28 weeks)?
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-Once a month <20 weeks
-daily 28 weeks-birth
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What are the best vitamins to take during pregnancy?
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-Breast tenderness: due to lactogenesis and estrogen causing increased blood
flow/fluid retention causing swelling
-Nausea/vomoting: HCG hormone after implantation
ANSWERS | ASU NUR 353 REP EXAM 1 STUDY
GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
1 of 186
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What is assessed in the subsequent prenatal visits?
Give this one a try later!
-Frequency: 1st & 2nd trimester every month, 3rd trimester <36 weeks, every
other week, 3rd trimester >36 weeks, every week
-Assessment: Physical, psychosocial, vital signs, FHR doppler >12 weeks, fundal
height at 20 weeks
-Review: 20 week anatomy scan, immunization, genetic testing, rhogam shot if
Rh negative at 28 weeks, GTT (diabetes screen) and CBC at 28 weeks
-Educate: childbirth prep, physiological changes, provide culturally competent
care, identify barriers/resources, appointment frequency/when to call
provider
-Assesses fetal chromosomes to screens for aneup loidy (chromosomal
abnormalities) and neural tube defects
Examples: Nuchal Translucency, MS-AFP levels, Cell-free DNA
, -Optional screening test, but necessary for each pregnancy
-Vitamin D: mood, pregnancy complications like preeclampsia
-Folate: decreases neural tube defects
-Choline: brain/spinal cord development, eggs best source
-Iron: protein sources, physiologic anemia, important in late pregnancy 3rd
trimester (post-partum blood loss)
-Detailed ultrasound assessment to assess fetal well-being
-Assesses fetal movement, fetal breathing, fetal tone & amniotic fluid volume
-Score is out of 10
-8 points from ultrasound
-2 points from nonstress test (NST)
Don't know?
2 of 186
Term
What are some nursing interventions for male infertility?
Give this one a try later!
,-Smoking
-Mumps
-Endocrine disorders
-Genetic disorders
-History of STIs
-Alcohol
-Trauma to testicles
-Anatomical anomalies
-Decreased sperm production
-Mental health (stress, anxiety, abuse)
-Substance use (drugs, alcohol)
Maternal:
-Low BMI
-Dehydration
-Electrolyte imbalances
-Dizziness/fall risk
-Hypotension
Fetal:
-Low birth weight
-Intrauterine growth restriction
-Placental insufficiency
-Risk of sepsis
-Learning disabilities
-Info on ARTs
-Grief referrals
-Encourage healthy relationships
-Monitor for adverse effects of medications used to treat infertility
-Genetic counselors
-Provide emotional support
, Don't know?
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How often are prenatal visits in the second trimester (13-28 weeks)?
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-Once a month <20 weeks
-daily 28 weeks-birth
Don't know?
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Term
What are the best vitamins to take during pregnancy?
Give this one a try later!
-Breast tenderness: due to lactogenesis and estrogen causing increased blood
flow/fluid retention causing swelling
-Nausea/vomoting: HCG hormone after implantation
