HESI COMPREHENSIVE MATERNITY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A client who is attending antepartum classes asks the
nurse why her healthcare provider has prescribed iron
tablets. The nurse's response is based on what
knowledge? - CORRECT ANSWER -It is difficult to
consume 18 mg of additional iron by diet alone.
The nurse is teaching breast feeding to prospective
parents in a childbirth education class. Which instruction
should the nurse include as content in the class? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Feed your baby every 2-3 hours or
on demand, whichever comes first
The nurse is counseling a couple who has sought
information about conceiving. For teaching purposes,
the nurse should know that ovulation usually occurs?
A. 2 weeks before
, B. right after
C. Right before
D. 3 weeks after - CORRECT ANSWER -two weeks before
menstruation
A client who has autosomal dominant inherited disorder
is exploring family planning options and the risk for
transmission of the disorder to an infant. The nurse's
response should be based on what information? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Each pregnancy carries a 50%
chance of inheriting the disorder
A pregnant client tells the nurse that the first day of her
last menstrual period was August 2, 2013. Based on
Nagele's rule, what is the estimated date of delivery? -
CORRECT ANSWER -May 9, 2014. Subtract 3 months
and add 7 days
A pregnant woman comes to the prenatal clinic for an
initial visit. Her childbearing history, the client indicates
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A client who is attending antepartum classes asks the
nurse why her healthcare provider has prescribed iron
tablets. The nurse's response is based on what
knowledge? - CORRECT ANSWER -It is difficult to
consume 18 mg of additional iron by diet alone.
The nurse is teaching breast feeding to prospective
parents in a childbirth education class. Which instruction
should the nurse include as content in the class? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Feed your baby every 2-3 hours or
on demand, whichever comes first
The nurse is counseling a couple who has sought
information about conceiving. For teaching purposes,
the nurse should know that ovulation usually occurs?
A. 2 weeks before
, B. right after
C. Right before
D. 3 weeks after - CORRECT ANSWER -two weeks before
menstruation
A client who has autosomal dominant inherited disorder
is exploring family planning options and the risk for
transmission of the disorder to an infant. The nurse's
response should be based on what information? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Each pregnancy carries a 50%
chance of inheriting the disorder
A pregnant client tells the nurse that the first day of her
last menstrual period was August 2, 2013. Based on
Nagele's rule, what is the estimated date of delivery? -
CORRECT ANSWER -May 9, 2014. Subtract 3 months
and add 7 days
A pregnant woman comes to the prenatal clinic for an
initial visit. Her childbearing history, the client indicates
