HESI OB MATERNITY V1 CERTIFICATION
TEST 2026 FULL ANSWERS GUARANTEED
A+
⩥ Immediately after birth a newborn infant is suctioned, dried and
placed under a radiant warmer. The infant has spontaneous respirations
and the nurse assesses an apical HR of 80 beats/minute and respirations
of 20 breaths/min. What action should be performed next?
A. Initiate positive pressure ventilation
B . Intervene after one min Apgar is assessed.
C. Initiate CPR on the infant
D. Assess the infant's blood glucose level. Answer: A. Initiate positive
pressure ventilation
⩥ A pregnant woman comes to the prenatal clinic for an initial visit. In
reviewing her childbearing hx, the client indicates that she has delivered
premature twins, one full term baby and has had no abortions. Which
GTPAL should the nurse document in this client's record?
A. 3-1-2-0-3
B. 4-1-2-0-3
C. 2-1-2-1-2
D. 3-1-1-0-3 Answer: D. 3-1-1-0-3
,⩥ The healthcare provider prescribes terbutaline for a client in preterm
labor. Before initating this prescription, it is most important for the nurse
to assess the client for which of condition.
A. gestational diabetes
B. Elevated BP
C. UTI
D> Swelling in lower extremities Answer: A. gestational diabetes
⩥ A 4 week old premature infant has been receiving epoetin alfa for the
last 3 weeks. WHich assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the
drug is effective.
A.slowly increasing urinary output over the last week
B.rr changes from 40s to the 60s
C. changes in apical HR from the 180 to the 140
D.Change in indirect bilirubin from 12mg/dl to 8mg/dl. Answer: C.
changes in apica HR from the 180 to the 140
⩥ The nurse should explain to a 30 year old gravid client that alpha
fetoprotein testing is recommended for which purpose?
A.detect cardiovascular disorders
B.screen for neural tube defects
c .monitor the placental functioning
d. assess for maternal pre-eclampsia Answer: B.screen for neural tube
defects
,⩥ During labor, the nurse determine that a full term client is
demonstrating late decelerations. In which sequence should the nurse
implement these nursing actions. Answer: 1. Reposition the client
2. Provide O2 via face mask
3. Increase IV fluid
4. Call the healthcare provider
⩥ A vaginally delivered infant of an HIV positive mother is admitted to
the newborn nursery. What intervention should the nurse perform first?
Answer: A.Bathe the infant with an antimicrobial soap.
B.Measure the head and chest circumference.
C. Obtain the infant's footprints.
D. Administer vitamin K (AquaMEPHYTON).
⩥ At 14-weeks gestation, a client arrives at the Emergency Center
complaining of a dull pain in the right lower quadrant of her abdomen.
The nurse obtains a blood sample and initiates an IV. Thirty minutes
after admission, the client reports feeling a sharp abdominal pain and a
shoulder pain. Assessment findings include diaphoresis, a heart rate of
120 beats/minute, and a blood pressure of 86/48. Which action should
the nurse implement next?A. Check the hematocrit results.
B. Administer pain medication.
C.Increase the rate of IV fluids.
, D.Monitor client for contractions. Answer: C.Increase the rate of IV
fluids.
⩥ A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a
computer 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to
swell. Which instruction would be most effective in preventing pooling
of blood in the lower extremities?
A.Wear support stockings.
B. Reduce salt in her diet.
C. Move about every hour.
D. Avoid constrictive clothing. Answer: ...
⩥ Client teaching is an important part of the maternity nurse's role.
Which factor has the greatest influence on successful teaching of the
gravid client?
A. The client's readiness to learn.
B. The client's educational background.
C. The order in which the information is presented.
.DThe extent to which the pregnancy was planned. Answer: A. The
client's readiness to learn.
TEST 2026 FULL ANSWERS GUARANTEED
A+
⩥ Immediately after birth a newborn infant is suctioned, dried and
placed under a radiant warmer. The infant has spontaneous respirations
and the nurse assesses an apical HR of 80 beats/minute and respirations
of 20 breaths/min. What action should be performed next?
A. Initiate positive pressure ventilation
B . Intervene after one min Apgar is assessed.
C. Initiate CPR on the infant
D. Assess the infant's blood glucose level. Answer: A. Initiate positive
pressure ventilation
⩥ A pregnant woman comes to the prenatal clinic for an initial visit. In
reviewing her childbearing hx, the client indicates that she has delivered
premature twins, one full term baby and has had no abortions. Which
GTPAL should the nurse document in this client's record?
A. 3-1-2-0-3
B. 4-1-2-0-3
C. 2-1-2-1-2
D. 3-1-1-0-3 Answer: D. 3-1-1-0-3
,⩥ The healthcare provider prescribes terbutaline for a client in preterm
labor. Before initating this prescription, it is most important for the nurse
to assess the client for which of condition.
A. gestational diabetes
B. Elevated BP
C. UTI
D> Swelling in lower extremities Answer: A. gestational diabetes
⩥ A 4 week old premature infant has been receiving epoetin alfa for the
last 3 weeks. WHich assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the
drug is effective.
A.slowly increasing urinary output over the last week
B.rr changes from 40s to the 60s
C. changes in apical HR from the 180 to the 140
D.Change in indirect bilirubin from 12mg/dl to 8mg/dl. Answer: C.
changes in apica HR from the 180 to the 140
⩥ The nurse should explain to a 30 year old gravid client that alpha
fetoprotein testing is recommended for which purpose?
A.detect cardiovascular disorders
B.screen for neural tube defects
c .monitor the placental functioning
d. assess for maternal pre-eclampsia Answer: B.screen for neural tube
defects
,⩥ During labor, the nurse determine that a full term client is
demonstrating late decelerations. In which sequence should the nurse
implement these nursing actions. Answer: 1. Reposition the client
2. Provide O2 via face mask
3. Increase IV fluid
4. Call the healthcare provider
⩥ A vaginally delivered infant of an HIV positive mother is admitted to
the newborn nursery. What intervention should the nurse perform first?
Answer: A.Bathe the infant with an antimicrobial soap.
B.Measure the head and chest circumference.
C. Obtain the infant's footprints.
D. Administer vitamin K (AquaMEPHYTON).
⩥ At 14-weeks gestation, a client arrives at the Emergency Center
complaining of a dull pain in the right lower quadrant of her abdomen.
The nurse obtains a blood sample and initiates an IV. Thirty minutes
after admission, the client reports feeling a sharp abdominal pain and a
shoulder pain. Assessment findings include diaphoresis, a heart rate of
120 beats/minute, and a blood pressure of 86/48. Which action should
the nurse implement next?A. Check the hematocrit results.
B. Administer pain medication.
C.Increase the rate of IV fluids.
, D.Monitor client for contractions. Answer: C.Increase the rate of IV
fluids.
⩥ A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a
computer 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to
swell. Which instruction would be most effective in preventing pooling
of blood in the lower extremities?
A.Wear support stockings.
B. Reduce salt in her diet.
C. Move about every hour.
D. Avoid constrictive clothing. Answer: ...
⩥ Client teaching is an important part of the maternity nurse's role.
Which factor has the greatest influence on successful teaching of the
gravid client?
A. The client's readiness to learn.
B. The client's educational background.
C. The order in which the information is presented.
.DThe extent to which the pregnancy was planned. Answer: A. The
client's readiness to learn.
