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HESI OB PEDS EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A 22 year old primigravida at 12 weeks gestation has a high Hgb
of 9.6 g/dl and a Hct of 31% and she has gained 3 pounds during
the first trimester, even if the gain of 3.5 to 5 pounds during the
first trimester is recommended. Taking into consideration that the
client is anemic, what supplements should be recommended to
her?
A. Potassium
B. Magnesium
C. Iron
D. Calcium - ANSWER-C.
For the anemic pregnant client, supplemental iron and a diet
high in iron is needed
As pregnancy advances, the uterus presses on the abdominal
vessels ( vena cava and aorta). What position is best for
increasing perfucion according to the latest research?
A. Left side lying position
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B. Knee chest position
C. Side lying position
D. Right side lying position - ANSWER-B.
Recent research indicated that the knee chest position is
best for increasing perfusion and that the sid lying position
(either left or right side lying) is the second most disirable
position to increase perfusion. Prior to this research, the left
side lying position was usually encouraged
Fetal well being is determined by assessing fundal height, fetal
heart tones/rate, fetal movement and uterine activity
(contractions). What do changes in fetal heart rate indicate?
A. Leukorrhea
B. Compromised blood flow to the fetus
C. Fluid discharge from vagina
D. Change in fetal movement - ANSWER-B.
Changes in fetal heart rate are the first and most important
indicator of compromised blood flow to the fetus, and these
changes require action
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Changes in fetal heart rate are the first and most important
indicator of compromised blood flow to the fetus, and these
changes require action! What is the normal FHR in a pregnant
woman?
A. 150 - 180 bpm
B. 160 - 190 bpm
C. 110 - 160 bpm
D. 120 - 150 bpm - ANSWER-C.
Changes in fetal heart rate are the first and most important
indicator of compromised blood flow to the fetus, and these
changes require action! Remember, the normal FHR is 110 to
160 bpm.
A 28 year old porgnant woman has the following symptoms: visual
disturbance, persistant vomiting, swelling of face, fingers or
sacrum and severe continuous headache. What do these
symptoms most probably indicate?
A. Preeclampsia/eclampsia
B. Dysuria
C. Chills
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D. Fluid discharge from the vagina - ANSWER-A.
Visual distubance, persistant vomiting, swelling of face,
fingers or sacrum and severe continuous headache in
pregnant woman possible indications of preeclampsia/
eclampsia
A nurse should teach the pregnant clients to immediately report
any of the following danger signs because early intervention can
optimize maternal and fetal outcome. Which are the signs of
infection in a pregnant woman?
A. FHR 110 - 160 bpm
B. Chills
C. Persistant vomition
D. Visual disturbances - ANSWER-B.
Signs of infection in a pregnant woman are Chills, Dysuria,
pain in abdomen, fluid discharge from vagina, and increased
FHR
HESI OB PEDS EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A 22 year old primigravida at 12 weeks gestation has a high Hgb
of 9.6 g/dl and a Hct of 31% and she has gained 3 pounds during
the first trimester, even if the gain of 3.5 to 5 pounds during the
first trimester is recommended. Taking into consideration that the
client is anemic, what supplements should be recommended to
her?
A. Potassium
B. Magnesium
C. Iron
D. Calcium - ANSWER-C.
For the anemic pregnant client, supplemental iron and a diet
high in iron is needed
As pregnancy advances, the uterus presses on the abdominal
vessels ( vena cava and aorta). What position is best for
increasing perfucion according to the latest research?
A. Left side lying position
,2|Page
B. Knee chest position
C. Side lying position
D. Right side lying position - ANSWER-B.
Recent research indicated that the knee chest position is
best for increasing perfusion and that the sid lying position
(either left or right side lying) is the second most disirable
position to increase perfusion. Prior to this research, the left
side lying position was usually encouraged
Fetal well being is determined by assessing fundal height, fetal
heart tones/rate, fetal movement and uterine activity
(contractions). What do changes in fetal heart rate indicate?
A. Leukorrhea
B. Compromised blood flow to the fetus
C. Fluid discharge from vagina
D. Change in fetal movement - ANSWER-B.
Changes in fetal heart rate are the first and most important
indicator of compromised blood flow to the fetus, and these
changes require action
,3|Page
Changes in fetal heart rate are the first and most important
indicator of compromised blood flow to the fetus, and these
changes require action! What is the normal FHR in a pregnant
woman?
A. 150 - 180 bpm
B. 160 - 190 bpm
C. 110 - 160 bpm
D. 120 - 150 bpm - ANSWER-C.
Changes in fetal heart rate are the first and most important
indicator of compromised blood flow to the fetus, and these
changes require action! Remember, the normal FHR is 110 to
160 bpm.
A 28 year old porgnant woman has the following symptoms: visual
disturbance, persistant vomiting, swelling of face, fingers or
sacrum and severe continuous headache. What do these
symptoms most probably indicate?
A. Preeclampsia/eclampsia
B. Dysuria
C. Chills
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D. Fluid discharge from the vagina - ANSWER-A.
Visual distubance, persistant vomiting, swelling of face,
fingers or sacrum and severe continuous headache in
pregnant woman possible indications of preeclampsia/
eclampsia
A nurse should teach the pregnant clients to immediately report
any of the following danger signs because early intervention can
optimize maternal and fetal outcome. Which are the signs of
infection in a pregnant woman?
A. FHR 110 - 160 bpm
B. Chills
C. Persistant vomition
D. Visual disturbances - ANSWER-B.
Signs of infection in a pregnant woman are Chills, Dysuria,
pain in abdomen, fluid discharge from vagina, and increased
FHR
