Maternal-Newborn Nursing: Prenatal Testing Across All Trimesters

Name: Maternal-Newborn Nursing: Prenatal Testing Across All Trimesters
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This free online course will help you understand prenatal testing options available during all trimesters of pregnancy.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Define prenatal testing and state its importance in maintaining fetal and maternal health.
Identify the major types of prenatal screenings and diagnostic tests conducted in each trimester.
Summarize the procedures and nursing responsibilities involved in ultrasound and blood screenings.
Explain the purpose and components of the integrated and the quad screen.
Discuss the role of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) testing in identifying neural tube defects.
List the indications, benefits, and potential risks of diagnostic procedures such as CVS, amniocentesis, and PUBS.
Describe the ways nurses prepare, educate, and support patients during prenatal testing procedures.
Recognize the influence of maternal age, health conditions, and genetic history on the selection of prenatal tests.

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