HESI OB MATERNITY EXAM VERSION 2 - 2025 TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS , RATED A+
1. The nurse is providing care for a newborn who was delivered vaginally assisted by forceps.
The nurse observes red marks on the head with swelling that does not cross the suture line.
Which condition should the nurse documents in the medical record?
A. Caput succedaneum
B. Hydrocephalus
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C. Cephalhematoma
D. Microcephaly
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2. A client at 34 weeks gestation comes to the birthing center complaining of vaginal bleeding
that began one hour ago. The nurse assessment reveals approximately 30ML of bright red
vaginal bleeding. Fetal rate of 130 - 140 beats per minute, no contractions and no
complaints of pain what is the mostlikely cause of these client's bleeding.
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A Abruptio Placenta
B. Placenta Previa
C. Normal bloody show indicting induction of labor
D. A ruptured blood vessel in the vaginal vault.
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3. A client at 30 weeks gestation reports that she has not felt the baby move in the last 24
hours. Concerned she arrives in a panic at the obstetric clinic where she is immediately
sent to the hospital.which assessment warrants immediate intervention by the nurse.
A. Fetal Heart rate 60 beats per minute
B. Ruptured amniotic membrane
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C. onset of uterine contractions
D. leaking amniotic fluid.
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4. A client at 37 weeks gestation presents to labor and delivery with contractions every two
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minutesthe nurse observes several shallow small vesicles on her pubis labia and
perineum. the nurse should recognize the clients is prohibiting symptoms of which
condition?
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A Genital Warts
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B. Syphilis
C. Herpes Simplex Virus
D. German Measles
5. The nurse is planning care for a client at 30 weeks gestation who is experiencing
preterm labor which maternity description is most important in preventing this fetus
from developing respiratorydistress syndrome.
A Ampicillin 1 gram IV push q8h
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B. Betamethasone 12 mg deep IM
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