NUR 353 TICKET INS 2026/2027 | NUR 353 TICKET QUESTIONS &
STUDY GUIDE
conception - ANS✔✔ formation of a viable zygote
fertilization - ANS✔✔ the union of a spermatozoa nucleus with an egg nucleus to form the
primary nucleus of an embryo
gametogenesis - ANS✔✔ the formation and development of germ cells, oocytes, and
spermatocytes
gestation - ANS✔✔ the period of development in the uterus from conception until birth
contraception - ANS✔✔ a process that interferes with the normal process of ovulation,
fertilization, and implantation
What is the term for the innermost layer of the uterine wall , the lining where the fertilized
ovum implants?
Endometrium
Peritoneum
Fundus
Myometrium - ANS✔✔ endometrium
In order to place a catheter, the nurse must visualize the female urethra.
Which phrase best describes where the female urethral opening is located?
,Between the vaginal vestibule and the anus
Between the labia majora and labia minora
Between the hymen and opening of the Bartholin gland
Between the clitoris and the vaginal opening - ANS✔✔ Between the clitoris and the vaginal
opening
Where, in the female anatomy, does fertilization typically occur?
Myometrium
Lining of uterus
Distal section of ovary
Ampulla of fallopian tube - ANS✔✔ Ampulla of fallopian tube
At approximately 3 weeks after conception, the fertilized ovum differentiates into THREE
primary germ layers. All of the fetal tissues and organs develop from these three germ layers.
What is the middle germ layer called and what does this middle layer give rise to?
Ectoderm; epidermis, central nervous system, tooth enamel
Mesoderm; bones, muscles, cardiovascular system
Mesoderm; peripheral nervous system, lining of bladder and urethra
Endoderm; epithelial lining of respiratory and digestive tracts - ANS✔✔ Mesoderm; bones,
muscles, cardiovascular system
In a healthy pregnancy, maternal and fetal blood never mix.
Where in the placenta - on a microscopic level - does the transfer of oxygen and nutrients occur
between mother and fetus?
,Amnion
Umbilical vein
Endometrial artery
Intervillous space - ANS✔✔ Intervillous space
Increased vascularity in the vaginal mucosa and cervix which results in violet-bluish color -
ANS✔✔ Chadwick sign
The first recognition of fetal movements by the mother - ANS✔✔ quickening
The capacity to live outside of the uterus - ANS✔✔ viability
Approximate increase in blood volume during pregnancy, above nonpregnancy levels - ANS✔✔
1500 mL or 40-50%
A pigmented line extending from the symphysis pubis to the top of the fundus - ANS✔✔ linea
negra
The normal baseline heart rate in a full-term fetus is between ___ and ___ beats per minute. -
ANS✔✔ 110 and 160
During fetal monitoring, which monitor is able to detect and record the frequency, duration and
intensity of contractions?
Tocotransducer
Intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC)
Spiral electrode
Ultrasound transducer - ANS✔✔ Intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC)
, The nurse observes the fetal monitor and notes that the fetal heart rate baseline is 135
beats/min, with moderate variability, no decelerations and occasional accelerations.
According to the Three-Tier FHR Classification System, how would the nurse document this fetal
heart rate tracing?
Category 3
Category 4
Category 2
Category 1 - ANS✔✔ Category 1
This maternal labor position can help relieve "back labor," often caused by a fetus in the
"occiput posterior" position of the presenting part.
Upright position
Semi-Fowler's position
Sitting on birthing ball position
Hands and Knees position - ANS✔✔ Hands and Knees position
This type of anesthesia is a nerve block, typically administered in the second stage of labor; it
does not change maternal vital signs or fetal heart rate status.
Although the patient can still feel contractions, this method relieves pain in the vagina and
perineum.
Pudendal
Spinal
Epidural
Local - ANS✔✔ Pudendal
STUDY GUIDE
conception - ANS✔✔ formation of a viable zygote
fertilization - ANS✔✔ the union of a spermatozoa nucleus with an egg nucleus to form the
primary nucleus of an embryo
gametogenesis - ANS✔✔ the formation and development of germ cells, oocytes, and
spermatocytes
gestation - ANS✔✔ the period of development in the uterus from conception until birth
contraception - ANS✔✔ a process that interferes with the normal process of ovulation,
fertilization, and implantation
What is the term for the innermost layer of the uterine wall , the lining where the fertilized
ovum implants?
Endometrium
Peritoneum
Fundus
Myometrium - ANS✔✔ endometrium
In order to place a catheter, the nurse must visualize the female urethra.
Which phrase best describes where the female urethral opening is located?
,Between the vaginal vestibule and the anus
Between the labia majora and labia minora
Between the hymen and opening of the Bartholin gland
Between the clitoris and the vaginal opening - ANS✔✔ Between the clitoris and the vaginal
opening
Where, in the female anatomy, does fertilization typically occur?
Myometrium
Lining of uterus
Distal section of ovary
Ampulla of fallopian tube - ANS✔✔ Ampulla of fallopian tube
At approximately 3 weeks after conception, the fertilized ovum differentiates into THREE
primary germ layers. All of the fetal tissues and organs develop from these three germ layers.
What is the middle germ layer called and what does this middle layer give rise to?
Ectoderm; epidermis, central nervous system, tooth enamel
Mesoderm; bones, muscles, cardiovascular system
Mesoderm; peripheral nervous system, lining of bladder and urethra
Endoderm; epithelial lining of respiratory and digestive tracts - ANS✔✔ Mesoderm; bones,
muscles, cardiovascular system
In a healthy pregnancy, maternal and fetal blood never mix.
Where in the placenta - on a microscopic level - does the transfer of oxygen and nutrients occur
between mother and fetus?
,Amnion
Umbilical vein
Endometrial artery
Intervillous space - ANS✔✔ Intervillous space
Increased vascularity in the vaginal mucosa and cervix which results in violet-bluish color -
ANS✔✔ Chadwick sign
The first recognition of fetal movements by the mother - ANS✔✔ quickening
The capacity to live outside of the uterus - ANS✔✔ viability
Approximate increase in blood volume during pregnancy, above nonpregnancy levels - ANS✔✔
1500 mL or 40-50%
A pigmented line extending from the symphysis pubis to the top of the fundus - ANS✔✔ linea
negra
The normal baseline heart rate in a full-term fetus is between ___ and ___ beats per minute. -
ANS✔✔ 110 and 160
During fetal monitoring, which monitor is able to detect and record the frequency, duration and
intensity of contractions?
Tocotransducer
Intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC)
Spiral electrode
Ultrasound transducer - ANS✔✔ Intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC)
, The nurse observes the fetal monitor and notes that the fetal heart rate baseline is 135
beats/min, with moderate variability, no decelerations and occasional accelerations.
According to the Three-Tier FHR Classification System, how would the nurse document this fetal
heart rate tracing?
Category 3
Category 4
Category 2
Category 1 - ANS✔✔ Category 1
This maternal labor position can help relieve "back labor," often caused by a fetus in the
"occiput posterior" position of the presenting part.
Upright position
Semi-Fowler's position
Sitting on birthing ball position
Hands and Knees position - ANS✔✔ Hands and Knees position
This type of anesthesia is a nerve block, typically administered in the second stage of labor; it
does not change maternal vital signs or fetal heart rate status.
Although the patient can still feel contractions, this method relieves pain in the vagina and
perineum.
Pudendal
Spinal
Epidural
Local - ANS✔✔ Pudendal
