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HESI PN OB EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)/GRADE A+
ASSURED
When talking with a pregnant client who is experiencing aching swollen,
leg veins, the nurse would explain that this is most probably the result
of which of the following?
A. thrombophlebitis
B. pregnancy induced hypertension
C. pressure on blood vessels from the enlarging uterus
D. the force of gravity pulling down on the uterus ......ANSWER......D -
Explanation
Pressure of the growing uterus on blood vessels results in an increased
risk for venous stasis in the lower extremities. Subsequently, edema and
varicose vein formation may occur. Thrombophlebitis is an inflammation
of the veins due to thrombus formation. Pregnancy-induced
hypertension is not associated with these symptoms. Gravity plays only
a minor role with these symptoms.
Which of the following would cause a false-positive result on a
pregnancy test?
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A. The test was performed less than 10 days after an abortion
B. The test was performed too early or too late in the
pregnancy
C. The urine sample was stored too long at room
temperature
D. A spontaneous abortion or a missed abortion is
impending ......ANSWER......A - Explanation
A false-positive reaction can occur if the
pregnancy test is performed less than 10 days after an abortion.
Performing the tests too early or too late in the pregnancy, storing the
urine sample too long at room temperature, or having a spontaneous or
missed abortion impending can all produce false- negative results.
During a lecture on reproduction, a student nurse asks the instructor
what determines the sex of a fetus. Accurate information in response to
this question would be:
A. "The sex of the fetus is not determined until the eighth week of
gestation."
B. "The fertilization of the zygote is the point at which sex is
determined."
C. "Males have one less pair of chromosomes than females."
D. "Sex is determined by the chromosomes contributed by the ovum."
......ANSWER......B. Explanation
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The sex of the fetus is determined at the point that the sperm fertilizes
the ovum to form the zygote. Sex is ultimately determined by the
chromosome contributed by the sperm.
Pediazole is a suspension medication that contains 200 mg
erythromycin and 600 mg sulfisoxazole per 5 mL. The physician orders
Pediazole 4 mL PO every 12 hours. How many mg of sulfisoxazole is this
client receiving in a 24-hour period?
A. 160 mg
B. 320 mg
C. 480 mg
D. 960 mg ......ANSWER......D. Explanation
600 mg/ 5 mL = x mg/ 4 mL
2400 = 5x
x= 2400/5
x= 480 mg per dose x 2 = 960 mg in 24 hours.
A primigravida patient who is 12 weeks pregnant visits a helath
promotion program in the community pertaining to the pregnancy care.
A group of nursing student is educating the public about measures to
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prevent discomfort of pregnancy. The primigravida patient asks one of
the student about measures on how to prevent heartburn she is
experiencing throughout the day. Select all the necessary measures to
prevent the primigravia patient's complaint.
A. Eating small, frequent meals and avoiding fatty and spicy food
B. Eating high fiber foods and increase drinking fluids
C. Drinking milk between milk
D. Arranging frequent rest periods throughout the day
E. Sitting upright for 30 minutes after a meal
F. Engaging in regular exercise ......ANSWER......A, C, E
The nurse identifies substance abuse behaviors exhibited by a pregnant
client during an initial prenatal screening. While promoting a
therapeutic and accepting environment, the care managment by the
nurse would be MOST appropriate if focused on which of the following?
A. Discouraging substance use during pregnancy
B. Termination of the pregnancy at an early stage
C. Eliminating substance use during pregnancy
D. Setting boundaries with the client in regards to substance use
......ANSWER......C.
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HESI PN OB EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)/GRADE A+
ASSURED
When talking with a pregnant client who is experiencing aching swollen,
leg veins, the nurse would explain that this is most probably the result
of which of the following?
A. thrombophlebitis
B. pregnancy induced hypertension
C. pressure on blood vessels from the enlarging uterus
D. the force of gravity pulling down on the uterus ......ANSWER......D -
Explanation
Pressure of the growing uterus on blood vessels results in an increased
risk for venous stasis in the lower extremities. Subsequently, edema and
varicose vein formation may occur. Thrombophlebitis is an inflammation
of the veins due to thrombus formation. Pregnancy-induced
hypertension is not associated with these symptoms. Gravity plays only
a minor role with these symptoms.
Which of the following would cause a false-positive result on a
pregnancy test?
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A. The test was performed less than 10 days after an abortion
B. The test was performed too early or too late in the
pregnancy
C. The urine sample was stored too long at room
temperature
D. A spontaneous abortion or a missed abortion is
impending ......ANSWER......A - Explanation
A false-positive reaction can occur if the
pregnancy test is performed less than 10 days after an abortion.
Performing the tests too early or too late in the pregnancy, storing the
urine sample too long at room temperature, or having a spontaneous or
missed abortion impending can all produce false- negative results.
During a lecture on reproduction, a student nurse asks the instructor
what determines the sex of a fetus. Accurate information in response to
this question would be:
A. "The sex of the fetus is not determined until the eighth week of
gestation."
B. "The fertilization of the zygote is the point at which sex is
determined."
C. "Males have one less pair of chromosomes than females."
D. "Sex is determined by the chromosomes contributed by the ovum."
......ANSWER......B. Explanation
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The sex of the fetus is determined at the point that the sperm fertilizes
the ovum to form the zygote. Sex is ultimately determined by the
chromosome contributed by the sperm.
Pediazole is a suspension medication that contains 200 mg
erythromycin and 600 mg sulfisoxazole per 5 mL. The physician orders
Pediazole 4 mL PO every 12 hours. How many mg of sulfisoxazole is this
client receiving in a 24-hour period?
A. 160 mg
B. 320 mg
C. 480 mg
D. 960 mg ......ANSWER......D. Explanation
600 mg/ 5 mL = x mg/ 4 mL
2400 = 5x
x= 2400/5
x= 480 mg per dose x 2 = 960 mg in 24 hours.
A primigravida patient who is 12 weeks pregnant visits a helath
promotion program in the community pertaining to the pregnancy care.
A group of nursing student is educating the public about measures to
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prevent discomfort of pregnancy. The primigravida patient asks one of
the student about measures on how to prevent heartburn she is
experiencing throughout the day. Select all the necessary measures to
prevent the primigravia patient's complaint.
A. Eating small, frequent meals and avoiding fatty and spicy food
B. Eating high fiber foods and increase drinking fluids
C. Drinking milk between milk
D. Arranging frequent rest periods throughout the day
E. Sitting upright for 30 minutes after a meal
F. Engaging in regular exercise ......ANSWER......A, C, E
The nurse identifies substance abuse behaviors exhibited by a pregnant
client during an initial prenatal screening. While promoting a
therapeutic and accepting environment, the care managment by the
nurse would be MOST appropriate if focused on which of the following?
A. Discouraging substance use during pregnancy
B. Termination of the pregnancy at an early stage
C. Eliminating substance use during pregnancy
D. Setting boundaries with the client in regards to substance use
......ANSWER......C.
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