HESI Obstetrics/Maternity Practice Questions with Answers
Client teaching is an important part of the from L & D. Which information is most important
maternity nurse's role. Which factor has the for the nurse to receive when planning immediate
greatest influence on successful teaching of the care for the newborn? - ANSWER -B.
gravid client? - ANSWER -A. The client's Infant's condition at birth and treatment received.
readiness to learn
In developing a teaching plan for expectant
A 38-week primagravida who works as a parents, the nurse plans to include information
secretary and sits at a computer 8 hours a day about when the parents can expect the infant's
tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. fontanels to close. The nurse bases the
Which instruction would be most effective in explanation on knowledge that for the normal
preventing pooling of blood in the lower newborn, the - ANSWER -D. anterior
extremities? - ANSWER -C. Move about fontanel closes at 12-18 mos and the posterior
every hour fontanel by the end of the second month.
During a prenatal visit, the nurse discusses with When assessing a client who is 12-weeks
a client the effects of smoking on the fetus. When gestation, the nurse recommends the she and
compared with nonsmokers, mothers who smoke her husband consider attending childbirth
during pregnancy tend to produce infants who preparation classes.
have - ANSWER -B. lower birth weights What is the best time for the couple to attend
these classes? - ANSWER -D. At 30 weeks
gestation.
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 The nurse should encourage the laboring client to
(Brethine) 0.25 mg subcutaneously to stop her begin pushing when - ANSWER -C. the
labor contractions. The nurse plans to monitor for cervix is completely dilated
which primary side effect of terbutaline sulfate? -
ANSWER -C. Tachycardia and a feeling of
nervousness
The nurse is counseling a couple who has sought
information about conceiving. For teaching
purposes, the nurse should know that ovulation
A mother who is breastfeeding her baby receives usually occurs - ANSWER -A. two weeks
instructions from the nurse. Which instruction is before menstruation.
most effective to prevent nipple soreness? -
ANSWER -C. correctly place the infant on
the breast
The nurse instructs a laboring client to use
accelerated-blow breathing. The client begins to
complain of tingling fingers and dizziness. What
A full term infant is transferred to the nursery action should the nurse take? - ANSWER -
, HESI RN Maternity Exam Test Questions with
100% Verified Answers
C. have the client breath into her cupped hands baby is voiding pale straw-colored urine 6-10
times a day.
When preparing a newborn care for expectant
parents, what content should the nurse teach A new mother who has just had her first baby
concerning the newborn infant born at term says to the nurse, "I saw the baby in the recovery
gestation? - ANSWER -C. Vernix is a white, room. She has a funny looking head". Which
cheesy substance, predominately located in the response by the nurse is the best? -
skin folds. ANSWER -C. That is normal, the head will
return to a round shape within 7-10 days.
Twenty-four hours after admission to the
newborn nursery, a full-term male infant A client who gave birth to a healthy 8 pound
develops localized edema on the right side of his infant 3 hours ago is admitted to the postpartum
head. The nurse knows that, in the newborn, an unit. Which nursing plan is best in assisting the
accumulation of blood between the periosteum mother to bond with her newborn infant? -
and skull which does not cross the suture line is ANSWER -D. Meet the mother's physical
a newborn variation known as - ANSWER - needs and demonstrate warmth toward the
A. a cephalhematoma, caused by forceps trauma infant.
and may last up to 8 weeks.
A couple, concerned because the woman has not
An expectant father tells the nurse he fears that been able to conceive, is referred to a healthcare
his wife "is losing her mind". He states she is provider for a fertility workup and a
constantly rubbing her abdomen and talking to hysterosalpingography is scheduled. Which
the baby and that she actually reprimands the complaint would indicate to the nurse that the
baby when it moves too much. What woman's fallopian tubes are patent? -
recommendation should the nurse make to the ANSWER -C. shoulder pain
expectant father? - ANSWER -D. Let him
know that these behaviors are part of normal
maternal/fetal bonding which occurs once the
mother feels fetal movement. Which nursing intervention is most helpful in
relieving postpartum uterine contractions or
"afterpains?" - ANSWER -A. Lying prone
with a pillow on the abdomen
A new mother asks the nurse, "How do I know
my daughter is getting enough breast milk?
Which explanation will the nurse provide? -
ANSWER -B. "your milk is sufficient if the Which maternal behavior is the nurse most likely
Client teaching is an important part of the from L & D. Which information is most important
maternity nurse's role. Which factor has the for the nurse to receive when planning immediate
greatest influence on successful teaching of the care for the newborn? - ANSWER -B.
gravid client? - ANSWER -A. The client's Infant's condition at birth and treatment received.
readiness to learn
In developing a teaching plan for expectant
A 38-week primagravida who works as a parents, the nurse plans to include information
secretary and sits at a computer 8 hours a day about when the parents can expect the infant's
tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. fontanels to close. The nurse bases the
Which instruction would be most effective in explanation on knowledge that for the normal
preventing pooling of blood in the lower newborn, the - ANSWER -D. anterior
extremities? - ANSWER -C. Move about fontanel closes at 12-18 mos and the posterior
every hour fontanel by the end of the second month.
During a prenatal visit, the nurse discusses with When assessing a client who is 12-weeks
a client the effects of smoking on the fetus. When gestation, the nurse recommends the she and
compared with nonsmokers, mothers who smoke her husband consider attending childbirth
during pregnancy tend to produce infants who preparation classes.
have - ANSWER -B. lower birth weights What is the best time for the couple to attend
these classes? - ANSWER -D. At 30 weeks
gestation.
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 The nurse should encourage the laboring client to
(Brethine) 0.25 mg subcutaneously to stop her begin pushing when - ANSWER -C. the
labor contractions. The nurse plans to monitor for cervix is completely dilated
which primary side effect of terbutaline sulfate? -
ANSWER -C. Tachycardia and a feeling of
nervousness
The nurse is counseling a couple who has sought
information about conceiving. For teaching
purposes, the nurse should know that ovulation
A mother who is breastfeeding her baby receives usually occurs - ANSWER -A. two weeks
instructions from the nurse. Which instruction is before menstruation.
most effective to prevent nipple soreness? -
ANSWER -C. correctly place the infant on
the breast
The nurse instructs a laboring client to use
accelerated-blow breathing. The client begins to
complain of tingling fingers and dizziness. What
A full term infant is transferred to the nursery action should the nurse take? - ANSWER -
, HESI RN Maternity Exam Test Questions with
100% Verified Answers
C. have the client breath into her cupped hands baby is voiding pale straw-colored urine 6-10
times a day.
When preparing a newborn care for expectant
parents, what content should the nurse teach A new mother who has just had her first baby
concerning the newborn infant born at term says to the nurse, "I saw the baby in the recovery
gestation? - ANSWER -C. Vernix is a white, room. She has a funny looking head". Which
cheesy substance, predominately located in the response by the nurse is the best? -
skin folds. ANSWER -C. That is normal, the head will
return to a round shape within 7-10 days.
Twenty-four hours after admission to the
newborn nursery, a full-term male infant A client who gave birth to a healthy 8 pound
develops localized edema on the right side of his infant 3 hours ago is admitted to the postpartum
head. The nurse knows that, in the newborn, an unit. Which nursing plan is best in assisting the
accumulation of blood between the periosteum mother to bond with her newborn infant? -
and skull which does not cross the suture line is ANSWER -D. Meet the mother's physical
a newborn variation known as - ANSWER - needs and demonstrate warmth toward the
A. a cephalhematoma, caused by forceps trauma infant.
and may last up to 8 weeks.
A couple, concerned because the woman has not
An expectant father tells the nurse he fears that been able to conceive, is referred to a healthcare
his wife "is losing her mind". He states she is provider for a fertility workup and a
constantly rubbing her abdomen and talking to hysterosalpingography is scheduled. Which
the baby and that she actually reprimands the complaint would indicate to the nurse that the
baby when it moves too much. What woman's fallopian tubes are patent? -
recommendation should the nurse make to the ANSWER -C. shoulder pain
expectant father? - ANSWER -D. Let him
know that these behaviors are part of normal
maternal/fetal bonding which occurs once the
mother feels fetal movement. Which nursing intervention is most helpful in
relieving postpartum uterine contractions or
"afterpains?" - ANSWER -A. Lying prone
with a pillow on the abdomen
A new mother asks the nurse, "How do I know
my daughter is getting enough breast milk?
Which explanation will the nurse provide? -
ANSWER -B. "your milk is sufficient if the Which maternal behavior is the nurse most likely
