NSG 432 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND RATIONALES 2026
◉ linea nigra. Answer: dark line running vertically midline abdomen
◉ neurological implications. Answer: headache prone
lightheaded, syncope in first trimester
carpal tunnel in 3rd trimester
◉ thyroid implications. Answer: increased thyroid hormone
fetal CNS development depends on T4, ensure mom is taking meds
◉ CMP notable. Answer: prolactin rises
insulin rises
◉ mom's immune system. Answer: extremely compromised
don't let her aorund sick people in any term
◉ hCG positive test. Answer: above 25 iu/L
◉ urine hCG. Answer: detects sufficient level of hCG
,◉ serum hCG. Answer: measures exact level of hCG
◉ presumptive signs of pregnancy. Answer: observed by patient
◉ probable signs of pregnancy. Answer: observed by provider
◉ positive signs of pregnancy. Answer: attributed to life from fetus
◉ naegele's rule. Answer: First day of last normal menstrual period,
subtract 3 months, add 7 days and 1 year
◉ preterm. Answer: pregnancy 20-37 weeks
◉ full term. Answer: 41 weeks
◉ routine prenatal blood tests. Answer: blood type and Rh status
rubella and varicella titers
RPR (syphilis)
◉ fundal height and measurement. Answer: indicates fetal growth
after 18 weeks, cm height should match number of weeks
, ◉ fetal heart tones. Answer: early 1st trimester
ultrasound
◉ fetal movement. Answer: 16-20 weeks
◉ folate sources. Answer: meats
legumes- beans, peas, chickpeas
dark green veggies
grains
egg
corn
papaya, avocado, orange
◉ 2nd trimester caloric increase. Answer: 340 cal/day
◉ 3rd trimester caloric increase. Answer: 452 cal/day
◉ protein needs. Answer: increase
◉ fats. Answer: 20-35%
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND RATIONALES 2026
◉ linea nigra. Answer: dark line running vertically midline abdomen
◉ neurological implications. Answer: headache prone
lightheaded, syncope in first trimester
carpal tunnel in 3rd trimester
◉ thyroid implications. Answer: increased thyroid hormone
fetal CNS development depends on T4, ensure mom is taking meds
◉ CMP notable. Answer: prolactin rises
insulin rises
◉ mom's immune system. Answer: extremely compromised
don't let her aorund sick people in any term
◉ hCG positive test. Answer: above 25 iu/L
◉ urine hCG. Answer: detects sufficient level of hCG
,◉ serum hCG. Answer: measures exact level of hCG
◉ presumptive signs of pregnancy. Answer: observed by patient
◉ probable signs of pregnancy. Answer: observed by provider
◉ positive signs of pregnancy. Answer: attributed to life from fetus
◉ naegele's rule. Answer: First day of last normal menstrual period,
subtract 3 months, add 7 days and 1 year
◉ preterm. Answer: pregnancy 20-37 weeks
◉ full term. Answer: 41 weeks
◉ routine prenatal blood tests. Answer: blood type and Rh status
rubella and varicella titers
RPR (syphilis)
◉ fundal height and measurement. Answer: indicates fetal growth
after 18 weeks, cm height should match number of weeks
, ◉ fetal heart tones. Answer: early 1st trimester
ultrasound
◉ fetal movement. Answer: 16-20 weeks
◉ folate sources. Answer: meats
legumes- beans, peas, chickpeas
dark green veggies
grains
egg
corn
papaya, avocado, orange
◉ 2nd trimester caloric increase. Answer: 340 cal/day
◉ 3rd trimester caloric increase. Answer: 452 cal/day
◉ protein needs. Answer: increase
◉ fats. Answer: 20-35%
