NU 170 EXAM REVIEW 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026

NU 170 EXAM REVIEW #3 CHAPTER 4 Prenatal Care Know terms 2. Explain the frequency of prenatal care and what is done during each visit. Gestation and complete history and physical examination Identify problems that may affect the person and their developing fetus Conception to 28 weeks (every 4 weeks or every month) Note: 28 wks is 7 months become more frequent 29 – 36 weeks (every 2 – 3 weeks) 37 weeks (full term) to birth (weekly) Know terms related to pregnancy Gravida-How many times someone was pregnant Para-# of deliveries after age of viability (after 20weeks) Abortion-any pregnancy terminated before viability (20wks) T-Term Born after 37wks P-Preterm Born after 20 wks and before 37wks Know Gravida/par to do TPAL ● G-Gestation any pregnancy ● P-Para Birth after viability ● T-Term Born after 37wks ● ● A-Abortion aborted before 20wks (spontaneously or induced) ● L-Living-# of children now living 3. Explain Nagele’s rule. -used to determine the EDD Determine the first day of last normal menstrual period (LNMP) Count backwards 3 months Add 7 days 4. Explain the presumptive signs of pregnancy. S/S are common during pregnancy, but a definite diagnosis cannot be determined or quantified ● Amenorrhea-cessation of menses ● Nausea-may result from HCG levels ● Breast tenderness-Hormones from placenta stimulate growth of the ductal sys in prep for breast feeding ● Deepening pigmentation-occurs primarily in dark-skinned women, increased pigmentation of the face, breasts and abdomen ● Urinary frequency -Enlarged uterus puts pressure on bladder ● Quickening-fetal movement (4-5month/16-20wks) expect baby to move