HESI Postpartum Complications Examination Newest
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
The nurse examines a woman one hour after birth. The woman's fundus is boggy,
midline, and 1 cm below the umbilicus. Her lochia flow is perfuse, with two plum-
sized clots. The nurse's initial action would be to: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Massage her fundus
A nurse is caring for a PP client with a diagnosis of DVT who is receiving a
continuous intravenous infusion of heparin sodium. Which of the following
laboratory results will the nurse specifically review to determine if an effective
and appropriate dose of the heparin is being delivered? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Activated partial thromboplastin time
Parents can facilitate the adjustment of their other children to a new baby by: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Having the children choose or make a gift to give to the
new baby upon her arrival home
After a delivery of twins, a client may be predisposed to experiencing a post-
partum hemorrhage. Which is the most likely cause of hemorrhage in the client: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Atony of the uterus
, The following are acceptable methods of birth control for breastfeeding mothers
except: - CORRECT ANSWER-Low-dose oral contraceptives with at least 20
mcg of estradiol (Alesse, Lo-estrin)
A PP nurse is taking the vital signs of a woman who delivered a healthy newborn
infant 4 hours ago. The nurse notes that the mother's temperature is 100.2*F.
Which of the following actions would be most appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Increase hydration by encouraging oral fluids
Which of the following findings would be a source of concern if noted during the
assessment of a woman who is 12 hours PP? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pain in left
calf with dorsiflexion of left foot
What type of milk is present in the breasts 7-10 days PP? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Transitional Milk
On which of the postpartum days can the client expect lochia serosa? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Days 3 to 10 PP
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
The nurse examines a woman one hour after birth. The woman's fundus is boggy,
midline, and 1 cm below the umbilicus. Her lochia flow is perfuse, with two plum-
sized clots. The nurse's initial action would be to: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Massage her fundus
A nurse is caring for a PP client with a diagnosis of DVT who is receiving a
continuous intravenous infusion of heparin sodium. Which of the following
laboratory results will the nurse specifically review to determine if an effective
and appropriate dose of the heparin is being delivered? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Activated partial thromboplastin time
Parents can facilitate the adjustment of their other children to a new baby by: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Having the children choose or make a gift to give to the
new baby upon her arrival home
After a delivery of twins, a client may be predisposed to experiencing a post-
partum hemorrhage. Which is the most likely cause of hemorrhage in the client: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Atony of the uterus
, The following are acceptable methods of birth control for breastfeeding mothers
except: - CORRECT ANSWER-Low-dose oral contraceptives with at least 20
mcg of estradiol (Alesse, Lo-estrin)
A PP nurse is taking the vital signs of a woman who delivered a healthy newborn
infant 4 hours ago. The nurse notes that the mother's temperature is 100.2*F.
Which of the following actions would be most appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Increase hydration by encouraging oral fluids
Which of the following findings would be a source of concern if noted during the
assessment of a woman who is 12 hours PP? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pain in left
calf with dorsiflexion of left foot
What type of milk is present in the breasts 7-10 days PP? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Transitional Milk
On which of the postpartum days can the client expect lochia serosa? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Days 3 to 10 PP
