HESI OB PEDS EXAM 2023 TEST BANK (REVISED) 2
VERSIONS EACH WITH 55 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS/A+ GRADE
Where would you apply pressure to assess the mother for contractions? - ANSWER:
The fundus
Placenta Previa - ANSWER: Placenta is implanted low in the uterus and covering part
of or all of the cervix/ Leads to painless bright red vaginal bleeding in the 2nd or 3rd
trimester.
Best indicator to assess circulation in children - ANSWER: Cap refill.
A female that is child bearing age who is complaining of abdominal pain with an
abnormally low blood pressure, you should suspect? - ANSWER: Ectopic pregnancy
A patient with deformity and no pulse to his extremity do to an injury, you should? -
ANSWER: Attempt to reduce fracture ONCE to restore pulses.
supine hypotensive syndrome - ANSWER: The uterus compresses the inferior vena
cava reducing blood return. Occurs when the patient is left in supine position, place
patient on left side.
Nuchal cord - ANSWER: when the cord is wrapped around the fetal neck
The most common reason why newborns lose heat when exposed to cold air or
draughts is loss by : - ANSWER: Convection, dry them, wrap them in a blanket and
put a hat on them if you are able to.
Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis in pediatric patients - ANSWER: Infants: Fever,
localizing signs as lethargy, poor feeding, bulging fontanel.
Children: Nuchal rigidity ( stiff neck) headaches, back pain, fever, ams, vomiting and
photosensitivity & Kernig sign ( cannot extend legs at the knee.)
Pre-eclampsia - ANSWER: When a pregnant woman develops high blood pressure
and protein in the urine after the 20th week (late 2nd or 3rd trimester) of pregnancy.
Hypertension 140/90
Eclampsia - ANSWER: most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy, Pre-eclampsia
symptoms ( hypertension) along with seizures
What should you do if a newborn patient has cyanosis and a heart rate of 60? -
ANSWER: Chest compressions and ventilate.
, What would be helpful if you had a 4 year old patient who drank household cleaning
products? - ANSWER: Poison control & what substance & time of consumption &
how much
How would you transport a small pediatric patient with a head injury who is stable -
ANSWER: Emergency to level 1 trauma patient, keep patient calm.
What should you do if you have a pediatric patient seizing for several minutes. -
ANSWER: Administer a benzo, such as versed.
primigravida - ANSWER: a woman who is pregnant for the first time
gestation - ANSWER: period from fertilization of the ovum to birth
Gravida - ANSWER: number of times a woman has been pregnant, regardless of
outcome of pregnancy.
primipara - ANSWER: first birth/pregnancy
epiglotitis - ANSWER: in child, drooling, high fever, stridor, tripod position, inability
to swallow, SUDDEN ONSET (put nothing in mouth, transport immediately and
quietly, 02 it tolerated, do not intervene if not necessary- crying may cause further
obstruction of airway)
Bronchitis - ANSWER: inflammation of the bronchi Common cause of RSV
Croup - ANSWER: an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants
characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough.
Accompanied by a low grade fever, symptoms worsen at night. ( Upper airway
infection)
Discovery of sunken fontanelle is an indication of? - ANSWER: Dehydration
How and when do you suction a newborns airway - ANSWER: Mouth first then nose
second ( remember M before N )
You should suction if you notice the newborn is lethargic and there is meconium
staining present.
What should you do with an unresponsive choking child - ANSWER: Start chest
compressions/ cpr
Where does fertilization occur? - ANSWER: fallopian tubes
What is the most likely cause of febrile seizures in children - ANSWER: Fever or
infection
VERSIONS EACH WITH 55 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS/A+ GRADE
Where would you apply pressure to assess the mother for contractions? - ANSWER:
The fundus
Placenta Previa - ANSWER: Placenta is implanted low in the uterus and covering part
of or all of the cervix/ Leads to painless bright red vaginal bleeding in the 2nd or 3rd
trimester.
Best indicator to assess circulation in children - ANSWER: Cap refill.
A female that is child bearing age who is complaining of abdominal pain with an
abnormally low blood pressure, you should suspect? - ANSWER: Ectopic pregnancy
A patient with deformity and no pulse to his extremity do to an injury, you should? -
ANSWER: Attempt to reduce fracture ONCE to restore pulses.
supine hypotensive syndrome - ANSWER: The uterus compresses the inferior vena
cava reducing blood return. Occurs when the patient is left in supine position, place
patient on left side.
Nuchal cord - ANSWER: when the cord is wrapped around the fetal neck
The most common reason why newborns lose heat when exposed to cold air or
draughts is loss by : - ANSWER: Convection, dry them, wrap them in a blanket and
put a hat on them if you are able to.
Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis in pediatric patients - ANSWER: Infants: Fever,
localizing signs as lethargy, poor feeding, bulging fontanel.
Children: Nuchal rigidity ( stiff neck) headaches, back pain, fever, ams, vomiting and
photosensitivity & Kernig sign ( cannot extend legs at the knee.)
Pre-eclampsia - ANSWER: When a pregnant woman develops high blood pressure
and protein in the urine after the 20th week (late 2nd or 3rd trimester) of pregnancy.
Hypertension 140/90
Eclampsia - ANSWER: most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy, Pre-eclampsia
symptoms ( hypertension) along with seizures
What should you do if a newborn patient has cyanosis and a heart rate of 60? -
ANSWER: Chest compressions and ventilate.
, What would be helpful if you had a 4 year old patient who drank household cleaning
products? - ANSWER: Poison control & what substance & time of consumption &
how much
How would you transport a small pediatric patient with a head injury who is stable -
ANSWER: Emergency to level 1 trauma patient, keep patient calm.
What should you do if you have a pediatric patient seizing for several minutes. -
ANSWER: Administer a benzo, such as versed.
primigravida - ANSWER: a woman who is pregnant for the first time
gestation - ANSWER: period from fertilization of the ovum to birth
Gravida - ANSWER: number of times a woman has been pregnant, regardless of
outcome of pregnancy.
primipara - ANSWER: first birth/pregnancy
epiglotitis - ANSWER: in child, drooling, high fever, stridor, tripod position, inability
to swallow, SUDDEN ONSET (put nothing in mouth, transport immediately and
quietly, 02 it tolerated, do not intervene if not necessary- crying may cause further
obstruction of airway)
Bronchitis - ANSWER: inflammation of the bronchi Common cause of RSV
Croup - ANSWER: an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants
characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough.
Accompanied by a low grade fever, symptoms worsen at night. ( Upper airway
infection)
Discovery of sunken fontanelle is an indication of? - ANSWER: Dehydration
How and when do you suction a newborns airway - ANSWER: Mouth first then nose
second ( remember M before N )
You should suction if you notice the newborn is lethargic and there is meconium
staining present.
What should you do with an unresponsive choking child - ANSWER: Start chest
compressions/ cpr
Where does fertilization occur? - ANSWER: fallopian tubes
What is the most likely cause of febrile seizures in children - ANSWER: Fever or
infection
