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Maternity hesi questions with answers
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Maternity HESI Questions with Answers
1.
A full-term infant is admitted to the newborn nursery and, after careful
assessment, the nurse suspects that the infant may have an esophageal atresia.
Which symptoms is this newborn likely to have exhibited?
A) Choking, coughing, and cyanosis.
Feedback: CORRECT
B) Projectile vomiting and cyanosis.
Feedback: INCORRECT
C) Apneic spells and grunting.
Feedback: INCORRECT
D) Scaphoid abdomen and anorexia.
Feedback: INCORRECT
Feedback: INCORRECT
(A) includes the "3 Cs" of esophageal atresia caused by the overflow of secretions into
the trachea. (B) is characteristic of pyloric stenosis in the infant. (C) could be due to
prematurity or sepsis, and grunting is a sign of respiratory distress. (D) is characteristic of
diaphragmatic hernia.
Correct Answer(s): A
2.
A female client with insulin-dependent diabetes arrives at the clinic seeking a plan
to get pregnant in approximately 6 months. She tells the nurse that she want to
have an uncomplicated pregnancy and a healthy baby. What information should
the nurse share with the client?
A) Your current dose of Insulin should be maintained throughout your pregnancy.
B) Maintain blood sugar levels in a constant range within normal limits during
pregnancy.
C) The course and outcome of your pregnancy is not an achievable goal with diabetes.
D) Expect an increase in insulin dosages by 5 units/week during the first trimester.
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Feedback: INCORRECT
Maintaining blood sugar within a normal range during pregnancy has a strong
correlation with a good outcome (B). Insulin requirements normally change during
pregnancy (A).
Active participation of the client with her diabetes management during pregnancy is
associated with better outcomes, not (C). Insulin needs are individually determined by
blood glucose values, not a set schedule, not (D).
Correct Answer(s): B
3.
The nurse observes a new mother avoiding eye contact with her newborn. Which
action should the nurse take?
A) Ask the mother why she won't look at the infant.
Feedback: INCORRECT
B) Observe the mother for other attachment behaviors.
Feedback: CORRECT
C) Examine the newborn's eyes for the ability to focus.
Feedback: INCORRECT
D) Recognize this as a common reaction in new mothers.
Feedback: INCORRECT
Feedback: INCORRECT
Parent-infant bonding or attachment is based on a mutual relationship between parent
and infant and is commonly established by the "enface position," which is
demonstrated by the mother's and infant's eyes meeting in the same plane. To assess
for other attachment behaviors, continued observation of the new mother's
interactions with her infant (B) helps the nurse determine problems in attachment.
(A) may cause undue confusion, stress, or impact the mother's self-confidence. (C)
is not indicated. The "enface position" is a significant, early behavior that leads to the
formation of affectional ties and should be encouraged (D).
Maternity hesi questions with answers
,
, lOMoAR cPSD| 6536636
Maternity HESI Questions with Answers
1.
A full-term infant is admitted to the newborn nursery and, after careful
assessment, the nurse suspects that the infant may have an esophageal atresia.
Which symptoms is this newborn likely to have exhibited?
A) Choking, coughing, and cyanosis.
Feedback: CORRECT
B) Projectile vomiting and cyanosis.
Feedback: INCORRECT
C) Apneic spells and grunting.
Feedback: INCORRECT
D) Scaphoid abdomen and anorexia.
Feedback: INCORRECT
Feedback: INCORRECT
(A) includes the "3 Cs" of esophageal atresia caused by the overflow of secretions into
the trachea. (B) is characteristic of pyloric stenosis in the infant. (C) could be due to
prematurity or sepsis, and grunting is a sign of respiratory distress. (D) is characteristic of
diaphragmatic hernia.
Correct Answer(s): A
2.
A female client with insulin-dependent diabetes arrives at the clinic seeking a plan
to get pregnant in approximately 6 months. She tells the nurse that she want to
have an uncomplicated pregnancy and a healthy baby. What information should
the nurse share with the client?
A) Your current dose of Insulin should be maintained throughout your pregnancy.
B) Maintain blood sugar levels in a constant range within normal limits during
pregnancy.
C) The course and outcome of your pregnancy is not an achievable goal with diabetes.
D) Expect an increase in insulin dosages by 5 units/week during the first trimester.
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Feedback: INCORRECT
Maintaining blood sugar within a normal range during pregnancy has a strong
correlation with a good outcome (B). Insulin requirements normally change during
pregnancy (A).
Active participation of the client with her diabetes management during pregnancy is
associated with better outcomes, not (C). Insulin needs are individually determined by
blood glucose values, not a set schedule, not (D).
Correct Answer(s): B
3.
The nurse observes a new mother avoiding eye contact with her newborn. Which
action should the nurse take?
A) Ask the mother why she won't look at the infant.
Feedback: INCORRECT
B) Observe the mother for other attachment behaviors.
Feedback: CORRECT
C) Examine the newborn's eyes for the ability to focus.
Feedback: INCORRECT
D) Recognize this as a common reaction in new mothers.
Feedback: INCORRECT
Feedback: INCORRECT
Parent-infant bonding or attachment is based on a mutual relationship between parent
and infant and is commonly established by the "enface position," which is
demonstrated by the mother's and infant's eyes meeting in the same plane. To assess
for other attachment behaviors, continued observation of the new mother's
interactions with her infant (B) helps the nurse determine problems in attachment.
(A) may cause undue confusion, stress, or impact the mother's self-confidence. (C)
is not indicated. The "enface position" is a significant, early behavior that leads to the
formation of affectional ties and should be encouraged (D).
