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A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a
computer for 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?
Move about every hour
Pooling of blood in the lower extremities results from the enlarged
uterus exerting pressure on the pelvic veins. Moving about every
hour will straighten out the pelvic veins and increase venous return.
A 26-year-old, gravida 2, para 1 client is admitted to the hospital
at 28-weeks gestation in preterm labor. She is given 3 doses of
terbutaline sulfate (Brethine) 0.25 mg subcutaneously to stop
her labor contractions. The nurse plans to monitor for which
primary side effect of terbutaline sulfate?
Tachycardia and a feeling of nervousness
Terbutaline sulfate (Brethine), a beta-sympathomimetic drug, stimulates
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beta-adrenergic receptors in the uterine muscle to stop contractions. The
beta-adrenergic agonist properties of the drug may cause tachycardia,
increased cardiac output, restlessness, headache, and a feeling of
"nervousness".
What does a diaphragmatic
hernia look like? Scaphoid
abdomen and anorexia
A new mother is afraid to touch her baby's head for fear of
hurting the "large soft spot." Which explanation should the nurse
give to this anxious client?
There's a strong, tough membrane there to protect the baby
so you need not be afraid to wash or comb his/her hair.
A client who is attending antepartum classes asks the
nurse why her healthcare provider has prescribed iron
tablets. The nurse's response is based on what knowledge?
It is difficult to consume 18 mg of additional iron by diet alone.
Consuming enough iron-containing foods to facilitate adequate fetal
storage of iron and to meet the demands of pregnancy is difficult so iron
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supplements are often recommended.
What is megaloblastic anemia
caused by? folic acid deficiency
A woman who thinks she could be pregnant calls her neighbor,
a nurse, to ask when she could use a home pregnancy test to
diagnose pregnancy. Which response is best?
A home pregnancy test can be used right after your first missed period.
Home urine tests are based on the chemical detection of human
chorionic gonadotrophin, which begins to increase 6 to 8 days
after conception and is best detected at 2 weeks’gestation or
immediately after the first missed period.
A 28-year-old client in active labor complains of cramps in her
leg. What intervention should the nurse implement?
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Extend the leg and dorsiflex the foot
Dorsiflexing the foot by pushing the sole of the foot forward or by standing
(if the client is capable) and putting the heel of the foot on the floor is the
best means of relieving leg cramps.
A client at 30-weeks’gestation, complaining of pressure over the
pubic area, is admitted for observation. She is contracting
irregularly and demonstrates underlying uterine irritability.
Vaginal examination reveals that her cervix is closed, thick, and
high. Based on these data, which intervention should the nurse
implement first?
Obtaining a urine analysis should be done first because
preterm clients with uterine irritability and contractions are
often suffering from a urinary tract infection, and this should
be ruled out first.
A client in active labor is admitted with preeclampsia. Which
assessment finding is most significant in planning this client's
care?
A 4+ reflex in a client with pregnancy-induced hypertension
indicates hyperreflexia, which is an indication of an
impending seizure.
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Maternity HESI Test Bank
A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a
computer for 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?
Move about every hour
Pooling of blood in the lower extremities results from the enlarged
uterus exerting pressure on the pelvic veins. Moving about every
hour will straighten out the pelvic veins and increase venous return.
A 26-year-old, gravida 2, para 1 client is admitted to the hospital
at 28-weeks gestation in preterm labor. She is given 3 doses of
terbutaline sulfate (Brethine) 0.25 mg subcutaneously to stop
her labor contractions. The nurse plans to monitor for which
primary side effect of terbutaline sulfate?
Tachycardia and a feeling of nervousness
Terbutaline sulfate (Brethine), a beta-sympathomimetic drug, stimulates
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beta-adrenergic receptors in the uterine muscle to stop contractions. The
beta-adrenergic agonist properties of the drug may cause tachycardia,
increased cardiac output, restlessness, headache, and a feeling of
"nervousness".
What does a diaphragmatic
hernia look like? Scaphoid
abdomen and anorexia
A new mother is afraid to touch her baby's head for fear of
hurting the "large soft spot." Which explanation should the nurse
give to this anxious client?
There's a strong, tough membrane there to protect the baby
so you need not be afraid to wash or comb his/her hair.
A client who is attending antepartum classes asks the
nurse why her healthcare provider has prescribed iron
tablets. The nurse's response is based on what knowledge?
It is difficult to consume 18 mg of additional iron by diet alone.
Consuming enough iron-containing foods to facilitate adequate fetal
storage of iron and to meet the demands of pregnancy is difficult so iron
,HESI RN MATERNITY TEST BANK HESI-STUDY-GUIDE-HESI-
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supplements are often recommended.
What is megaloblastic anemia
caused by? folic acid deficiency
A woman who thinks she could be pregnant calls her neighbor,
a nurse, to ask when she could use a home pregnancy test to
diagnose pregnancy. Which response is best?
A home pregnancy test can be used right after your first missed period.
Home urine tests are based on the chemical detection of human
chorionic gonadotrophin, which begins to increase 6 to 8 days
after conception and is best detected at 2 weeks’gestation or
immediately after the first missed period.
A 28-year-old client in active labor complains of cramps in her
leg. What intervention should the nurse implement?
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Extend the leg and dorsiflex the foot
Dorsiflexing the foot by pushing the sole of the foot forward or by standing
(if the client is capable) and putting the heel of the foot on the floor is the
best means of relieving leg cramps.
A client at 30-weeks’gestation, complaining of pressure over the
pubic area, is admitted for observation. She is contracting
irregularly and demonstrates underlying uterine irritability.
Vaginal examination reveals that her cervix is closed, thick, and
high. Based on these data, which intervention should the nurse
implement first?
Obtaining a urine analysis should be done first because
preterm clients with uterine irritability and contractions are
often suffering from a urinary tract infection, and this should
be ruled out first.
A client in active labor is admitted with preeclampsia. Which
assessment finding is most significant in planning this client's
care?
A 4+ reflex in a client with pregnancy-induced hypertension
indicates hyperreflexia, which is an indication of an
impending seizure.
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