OB MATERNITY HESI EXAM SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Parent-infant attachment behaviors . Answer: Behaviors that
promote bonding between a parent and their newborn.
◉ Cyanotic . Answer: A condition where there is a bluish
discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen.
◉ Radiant heat source . Answer: A device used to warm infants by
providing heat from an overhead source.
◉ Uterine hemorrhage . Answer: Excessive bleeding from the uterus,
which can occur postpartum.
◉ Non-reactive stress test (NST) . Answer: A test that measures fetal
heart rate response to movement, indicating fetal well-being.
◉ Contraction stress test (CST) . Answer: A test that assesses fetal
heart rate response to uterine contractions.
, ◉ Fetal late decelerations . Answer: A decrease in fetal heart rate
that occurs after a contraction, indicating potential fetal distress.
◉ Fundal height measurement . Answer: The distance from the
pubic bone to the top of the uterus, used to assess fetal growth.
◉ Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy . Answer: Bleeding from the vagina
during pregnancy, which can indicate complications.
◉ Fetal heart rate . Answer: The number of heartbeats per minute of
a fetus, typically measured in beats per minute.
◉ Amniotic membrane . Answer: The sac that contains the amniotic
fluid and the fetus during pregnancy.
◉ Gestational age . Answer: The age of the fetus or pregnancy,
usually measured in weeks from the last menstrual period.
◉ Ultrasound in pregnancy . Answer: A diagnostic imaging technique
used to visualize the fetus and assess its development.
◉ Rooming in . Answer: A practice where the newborn stays in the
same room as the mother to promote bonding.
, ◉ Heel-stick . Answer: A method used to obtain a blood sample from
an infant's heel for testing.
◉ Oxygen administration . Answer: The process of providing
supplemental oxygen to a patient to improve oxygenation.
◉ Direct contact with the infant . Answer: Physical interaction
between the mother and her newborn, important for bonding.
◉ Pediatrician notification . Answer: The act of informing a
pediatrician about a patient's condition or vital signs.
◉ Vital signs monitoring . Answer: The regular assessment of a
patient's heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and
temperature.
◉ Assessment for congenital anomalies . Answer: Evaluating the
fetus for any structural or functional abnormalities present at birth.
◉ Evaluation of fetal growth . Answer: The assessment of the fetus's
size and development during pregnancy.
◉ Leaking amniotic fluid . Answer: The escape of amniotic fluid from
the amniotic sac, which can indicate a rupture.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Parent-infant attachment behaviors . Answer: Behaviors that
promote bonding between a parent and their newborn.
◉ Cyanotic . Answer: A condition where there is a bluish
discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen.
◉ Radiant heat source . Answer: A device used to warm infants by
providing heat from an overhead source.
◉ Uterine hemorrhage . Answer: Excessive bleeding from the uterus,
which can occur postpartum.
◉ Non-reactive stress test (NST) . Answer: A test that measures fetal
heart rate response to movement, indicating fetal well-being.
◉ Contraction stress test (CST) . Answer: A test that assesses fetal
heart rate response to uterine contractions.
, ◉ Fetal late decelerations . Answer: A decrease in fetal heart rate
that occurs after a contraction, indicating potential fetal distress.
◉ Fundal height measurement . Answer: The distance from the
pubic bone to the top of the uterus, used to assess fetal growth.
◉ Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy . Answer: Bleeding from the vagina
during pregnancy, which can indicate complications.
◉ Fetal heart rate . Answer: The number of heartbeats per minute of
a fetus, typically measured in beats per minute.
◉ Amniotic membrane . Answer: The sac that contains the amniotic
fluid and the fetus during pregnancy.
◉ Gestational age . Answer: The age of the fetus or pregnancy,
usually measured in weeks from the last menstrual period.
◉ Ultrasound in pregnancy . Answer: A diagnostic imaging technique
used to visualize the fetus and assess its development.
◉ Rooming in . Answer: A practice where the newborn stays in the
same room as the mother to promote bonding.
, ◉ Heel-stick . Answer: A method used to obtain a blood sample from
an infant's heel for testing.
◉ Oxygen administration . Answer: The process of providing
supplemental oxygen to a patient to improve oxygenation.
◉ Direct contact with the infant . Answer: Physical interaction
between the mother and her newborn, important for bonding.
◉ Pediatrician notification . Answer: The act of informing a
pediatrician about a patient's condition or vital signs.
◉ Vital signs monitoring . Answer: The regular assessment of a
patient's heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and
temperature.
◉ Assessment for congenital anomalies . Answer: Evaluating the
fetus for any structural or functional abnormalities present at birth.
◉ Evaluation of fetal growth . Answer: The assessment of the fetus's
size and development during pregnancy.
◉ Leaking amniotic fluid . Answer: The escape of amniotic fluid from
the amniotic sac, which can indicate a rupture.
