OB MATERNITY HESI EXAM 2024
Eclampsia - ANSWER Severe complication of pregnancy with seizures.
Rooming in - ANSWER Encouraging mother and baby to stay together.
Cyanosis - ANSWER Bluish discoloration of skin due to low oxygen.
Radiant heat source - ANSWER Device used to warm infants post-delivery.
Uterine hemorrhage - ANSWER Excessive bleeding from the uterus postpartum.
Contraction stress test (CST) - ANSWER Evaluates fetal heart response to
contractions.
Fetal late decelerations - ANSWER Decreased fetal heart rate after contractions.
Fetal heart rate - ANSWER Normal range is 120-160 beats per minute.
Fundal height - ANSWER Measurement of the uterus's size during pregnancy.
Placenta Previa - ANSWER Condition where placenta covers the cervix.
Chorioamnionitis - ANSWER Infection of the fetal membranes during labor.
Herpes simplex virus - ANSWER Causes painful vesicles in genital area.
Acrocyanosis - ANSWER Temporary bluish discoloration in newborns.
Iron supplements - ANSWER Can cause black, thick stools in pregnant women.
Amenorrhea - ANSWER Absence of menstruation, indicative of pregnancy.
Vaginal bleeding - ANSWER Requires monitoring for potential complications.
Diaphragm contraception - ANSWER Must be resized after significant weight
changes.
Rapid weight gain - ANSWER May indicate potential complications in pregnancy.
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) - ANSWER Elevated levels may indicate fetal abnormalities.
Sonogram - ANSWER Ultrasound used for detailed fetal assessment.
Rh negative - ANSWER Blood type that may require Rho(D) immune globulin.
Nausea and vomiting - ANSWER Common symptoms in early pregnancy.
, Fetal movement - ANSWER Important indicator of fetal well-being.
Vaginal vault - ANSWER Area where vaginal bleeding may originate.
Infant warmer - ANSWER Device used to maintain newborn's body temperature.
Heel-stick - ANSWER Blood test method for newborns.
Vital signs - ANSWER Include heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature.
RhoGAM - ANSWER The newborn's blood type should be tested to determine the
need for RhoGAM.
RhoGam Administration - ANSWER RhoGam injections must be administered within
24 hours after delivery.
Herpes Lesions - ANSWER Place the newborn in the isolation area of the nursery.
Postpartum Bleeding - ANSWER Encourage the client to void.
Ophthalmic Erythromycin - ANSWER Instill a thin ribbon into each lower conjunctival
sac.
Caput Succedaneum - ANSWER That is called caput succedaneum. It will absorb
and cause no problems.
Prenatal Vitamins - ANSWER Continue prenatal vitamins with B12 while
breastfeeding.
Insulin Needs - ANSWER Inform her that a decreased need for insulin occurs while
breastfeeding.
Cyanosis in Newborn - ANSWER Continue to monitor.
Spina Bifida Occulta - ANSWER Folic acid deficiency.
Head Circumference - ANSWER Call these findings to the attention of the
pediatrician. The head/chest ratio is abnormal.
Torch Screening - ANSWER Torch screening.
HcG Values - ANSWER HcG values.
Labor Assessment - ANSWER Contractions decrease with walking.
Risk for Injury - ANSWER Risk for injury related to uterine atony.
Induction of Labor - ANSWER Begin oxytocin 4hrs after misoprostol is given.
Oxytocin Infusion - ANSWER Restart oxytocin infusion rate per protocol.
Eclampsia - ANSWER Severe complication of pregnancy with seizures.
Rooming in - ANSWER Encouraging mother and baby to stay together.
Cyanosis - ANSWER Bluish discoloration of skin due to low oxygen.
Radiant heat source - ANSWER Device used to warm infants post-delivery.
Uterine hemorrhage - ANSWER Excessive bleeding from the uterus postpartum.
Contraction stress test (CST) - ANSWER Evaluates fetal heart response to
contractions.
Fetal late decelerations - ANSWER Decreased fetal heart rate after contractions.
Fetal heart rate - ANSWER Normal range is 120-160 beats per minute.
Fundal height - ANSWER Measurement of the uterus's size during pregnancy.
Placenta Previa - ANSWER Condition where placenta covers the cervix.
Chorioamnionitis - ANSWER Infection of the fetal membranes during labor.
Herpes simplex virus - ANSWER Causes painful vesicles in genital area.
Acrocyanosis - ANSWER Temporary bluish discoloration in newborns.
Iron supplements - ANSWER Can cause black, thick stools in pregnant women.
Amenorrhea - ANSWER Absence of menstruation, indicative of pregnancy.
Vaginal bleeding - ANSWER Requires monitoring for potential complications.
Diaphragm contraception - ANSWER Must be resized after significant weight
changes.
Rapid weight gain - ANSWER May indicate potential complications in pregnancy.
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) - ANSWER Elevated levels may indicate fetal abnormalities.
Sonogram - ANSWER Ultrasound used for detailed fetal assessment.
Rh negative - ANSWER Blood type that may require Rho(D) immune globulin.
Nausea and vomiting - ANSWER Common symptoms in early pregnancy.
, Fetal movement - ANSWER Important indicator of fetal well-being.
Vaginal vault - ANSWER Area where vaginal bleeding may originate.
Infant warmer - ANSWER Device used to maintain newborn's body temperature.
Heel-stick - ANSWER Blood test method for newborns.
Vital signs - ANSWER Include heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature.
RhoGAM - ANSWER The newborn's blood type should be tested to determine the
need for RhoGAM.
RhoGam Administration - ANSWER RhoGam injections must be administered within
24 hours after delivery.
Herpes Lesions - ANSWER Place the newborn in the isolation area of the nursery.
Postpartum Bleeding - ANSWER Encourage the client to void.
Ophthalmic Erythromycin - ANSWER Instill a thin ribbon into each lower conjunctival
sac.
Caput Succedaneum - ANSWER That is called caput succedaneum. It will absorb
and cause no problems.
Prenatal Vitamins - ANSWER Continue prenatal vitamins with B12 while
breastfeeding.
Insulin Needs - ANSWER Inform her that a decreased need for insulin occurs while
breastfeeding.
Cyanosis in Newborn - ANSWER Continue to monitor.
Spina Bifida Occulta - ANSWER Folic acid deficiency.
Head Circumference - ANSWER Call these findings to the attention of the
pediatrician. The head/chest ratio is abnormal.
Torch Screening - ANSWER Torch screening.
HcG Values - ANSWER HcG values.
Labor Assessment - ANSWER Contractions decrease with walking.
Risk for Injury - ANSWER Risk for injury related to uterine atony.
Induction of Labor - ANSWER Begin oxytocin 4hrs after misoprostol is given.
Oxytocin Infusion - ANSWER Restart oxytocin infusion rate per protocol.
