2025-2026 HESI MATERNITY OB EXAM
VERSION 3 LATEST ALL 55 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS |ALREADY
GRADED A+
Client teaching is an important part of the maternity nurse's role. Which factor has the greatest influenc
e on successful teaching of the gravid client? -Kcorrect answer-A. The client's readiness to learn
AK38-
week primagravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer 8 hours a day tells the nurse that he
r feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in preventing pooling of blood in t
he lower extremities? - correct answer-C. Move about every hour
During a prenatal visit, the nurse discusses with a client the effects of smoking on the fetus. When comp
ared with nonsmokers, mothers who smoke during pregnancy tend to produce infants who have -
correct answer-B. lower birth weights
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 (Brethine) 0.25 mg subcutan
eously to stop her labor contractions. The nurse plans to monitor for which primary side effect of terbut
aline sulfate? - correct answer-C. Tachycardia and a feeling of nervousness
A mother who is breastfeedingKher baby receives instructions from the nurse. Which instruction is most
effective to prevent nipple soreness? - correct answer-C. correctly place the infant on the breast
A full term infant is transferred to the nursery from L & D. Which information is most important for the n
urse to receive when planning immediate care for the newborn? - correct answer-
B. Infant's condition at birth and treatment received.
In developing a teaching plan for expectant parents, the nurse plans to include information about when
the parents can expect the infant's fontanels to close. The nurse bases the explanation on knowledge th
at for the normal newborn, the - correct answer-D. anterior fontanel closes at 12-
18 mos and the posterior fontanel by the end of the second month.
,When assessing a client who is 12-
weeks gestation, the nurse recommends the she and her husband consider attending childbirth preparat
ion classes.
What is the best time for the couple to attend these classes? - correct answer-D. At 30 weeks gestation.
The nurse should encourage the laboring client to begin pushing when - correct answer-
C. the cervix is completely dilated
The nurse is counseling a couple who has sought information about conceiving. For teaching purposes, t
he nurse should know that ovulation usually occurs - correct answer-A. two weeks before menstruation.
The nurse instructs a laboring client to use accelerated-
blow breathing. The client begins to complain of tingling fingers and dizziness. What action should the n
urse take? - correct answer-C. have the client breath into her cupped hands
When preparing a newborn care for expectant parents, what content should the nurse teach concerning
the newborn infant born at term gestation? -Kcorrect answer-
C. Vernix is a white, cheesy substance, predominately located in the skin folds.
Twenty-four hours after admission to the newborn nursery, a full-
term male infant develops localized edema on the right side of his head. The nurse knows that, in the ne
wborn, an accumulation of blood between the periosteum and skull which does not cross the suture line
is a newborn variation known as - correct answer-
A. a cephalhematoma, caused by forceps trauma and may last up to 8 weeks.
An expectant father tells the nurse he fears that his wife "is losing her mind". He states she is constantly
rubbing her abdomen and talking to the baby and that she actually reprimands the baby when it moves
too much. What recommendation should the nurse make to the expectant father? - correct answer-
D. Let him know that these behaviors are part of normal maternal/fetal bondingKwhich occurs once the
mother feels fetal movement.
AKnew mother asks the nurse, "How do I know my daughter is getting enough breast milk? Which explan
ation will the nurse provide? - correct answer-B. "your milkKis sufficient if the baby is voiding pale straw-
colored urine 6-10Ktimes a day.
, AKnew mother who has just had her first baby says to the nurse, "I saw the baby in the recovery room. S
he has a funny lookingKhead". Which response by the nurse is the best? - correct answer-
C. That is normal, the head will return to a round shape within 7-10 days.
AKclient who gave birth to a healthy 8 pound infant 3 hours ago is admitted to the postpartum unit. Whic
h nursingKplan is best in assisting the mother to bond with her newborn infant? - correct answer-
D. Meet the mother's physical needs and demonstrate warmth toward the infant.
AKcouple, concerned because the woman has not been able to conceive, is referred to a healthcare provi
der for a fertility workup and a hysterosalpingography is scheduled. Which complaint would indicate to t
he nurse that the woman's fallopian tubes are patent? - correctKanswer-C. shoulder pain
Which nursing intervention is most helpful in relieving postpartum uterine contractions or "afterpains?"
- correct answer-A. Lying prone with a pillow on the abdomen
Which maternal behavior is the nurse most likely to see when a new mother receives her infant for the fi
rst time? - correct answer-
B. Her arms and hands receive the infant and she ten traces the infant's profile with her fingertips.
On admission to the prenatal clinic, a 23-year-
old woman tells the nurse that her last menstrual period began on February 15, and that previously her
periods were regular. Her pregnancy test is positive. This client's expected date of delivery (EDD) is -
correct answer-A. November 22
The nurse is counseling a woman who wants to become pregnant. The woman tells the nurse she has a
36-
day menstrual cycle and the first day of her last menstrual period was January 8. The nurse correctly calc
ulates the woman's next fertile period will be - correct answer-C. January 30-31
AKclient at 32-weeks gestation is hospitalized with severe pregnancy-
induced hypertension (PIH), and magnesium sulfate is prescribed to control the symptoms. Which assess
ment finding would indicate that therapeutic drug level has been achieved? - correct answer-
C. a decrease in RR from 24 to 16.
VERSION 3 LATEST ALL 55 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS |ALREADY
GRADED A+
Client teaching is an important part of the maternity nurse's role. Which factor has the greatest influenc
e on successful teaching of the gravid client? -Kcorrect answer-A. The client's readiness to learn
AK38-
week primagravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer 8 hours a day tells the nurse that he
r feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in preventing pooling of blood in t
he lower extremities? - correct answer-C. Move about every hour
During a prenatal visit, the nurse discusses with a client the effects of smoking on the fetus. When comp
ared with nonsmokers, mothers who smoke during pregnancy tend to produce infants who have -
correct answer-B. lower birth weights
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 (Brethine) 0.25 mg subcutan
eously to stop her labor contractions. The nurse plans to monitor for which primary side effect of terbut
aline sulfate? - correct answer-C. Tachycardia and a feeling of nervousness
A mother who is breastfeedingKher baby receives instructions from the nurse. Which instruction is most
effective to prevent nipple soreness? - correct answer-C. correctly place the infant on the breast
A full term infant is transferred to the nursery from L & D. Which information is most important for the n
urse to receive when planning immediate care for the newborn? - correct answer-
B. Infant's condition at birth and treatment received.
In developing a teaching plan for expectant parents, the nurse plans to include information about when
the parents can expect the infant's fontanels to close. The nurse bases the explanation on knowledge th
at for the normal newborn, the - correct answer-D. anterior fontanel closes at 12-
18 mos and the posterior fontanel by the end of the second month.
,When assessing a client who is 12-
weeks gestation, the nurse recommends the she and her husband consider attending childbirth preparat
ion classes.
What is the best time for the couple to attend these classes? - correct answer-D. At 30 weeks gestation.
The nurse should encourage the laboring client to begin pushing when - correct answer-
C. the cervix is completely dilated
The nurse is counseling a couple who has sought information about conceiving. For teaching purposes, t
he nurse should know that ovulation usually occurs - correct answer-A. two weeks before menstruation.
The nurse instructs a laboring client to use accelerated-
blow breathing. The client begins to complain of tingling fingers and dizziness. What action should the n
urse take? - correct answer-C. have the client breath into her cupped hands
When preparing a newborn care for expectant parents, what content should the nurse teach concerning
the newborn infant born at term gestation? -Kcorrect answer-
C. Vernix is a white, cheesy substance, predominately located in the skin folds.
Twenty-four hours after admission to the newborn nursery, a full-
term male infant develops localized edema on the right side of his head. The nurse knows that, in the ne
wborn, an accumulation of blood between the periosteum and skull which does not cross the suture line
is a newborn variation known as - correct answer-
A. a cephalhematoma, caused by forceps trauma and may last up to 8 weeks.
An expectant father tells the nurse he fears that his wife "is losing her mind". He states she is constantly
rubbing her abdomen and talking to the baby and that she actually reprimands the baby when it moves
too much. What recommendation should the nurse make to the expectant father? - correct answer-
D. Let him know that these behaviors are part of normal maternal/fetal bondingKwhich occurs once the
mother feels fetal movement.
AKnew mother asks the nurse, "How do I know my daughter is getting enough breast milk? Which explan
ation will the nurse provide? - correct answer-B. "your milkKis sufficient if the baby is voiding pale straw-
colored urine 6-10Ktimes a day.
, AKnew mother who has just had her first baby says to the nurse, "I saw the baby in the recovery room. S
he has a funny lookingKhead". Which response by the nurse is the best? - correct answer-
C. That is normal, the head will return to a round shape within 7-10 days.
AKclient who gave birth to a healthy 8 pound infant 3 hours ago is admitted to the postpartum unit. Whic
h nursingKplan is best in assisting the mother to bond with her newborn infant? - correct answer-
D. Meet the mother's physical needs and demonstrate warmth toward the infant.
AKcouple, concerned because the woman has not been able to conceive, is referred to a healthcare provi
der for a fertility workup and a hysterosalpingography is scheduled. Which complaint would indicate to t
he nurse that the woman's fallopian tubes are patent? - correctKanswer-C. shoulder pain
Which nursing intervention is most helpful in relieving postpartum uterine contractions or "afterpains?"
- correct answer-A. Lying prone with a pillow on the abdomen
Which maternal behavior is the nurse most likely to see when a new mother receives her infant for the fi
rst time? - correct answer-
B. Her arms and hands receive the infant and she ten traces the infant's profile with her fingertips.
On admission to the prenatal clinic, a 23-year-
old woman tells the nurse that her last menstrual period began on February 15, and that previously her
periods were regular. Her pregnancy test is positive. This client's expected date of delivery (EDD) is -
correct answer-A. November 22
The nurse is counseling a woman who wants to become pregnant. The woman tells the nurse she has a
36-
day menstrual cycle and the first day of her last menstrual period was January 8. The nurse correctly calc
ulates the woman's next fertile period will be - correct answer-C. January 30-31
AKclient at 32-weeks gestation is hospitalized with severe pregnancy-
induced hypertension (PIH), and magnesium sulfate is prescribed to control the symptoms. Which assess
ment finding would indicate that therapeutic drug level has been achieved? - correct answer-
C. a decrease in RR from 24 to 16.
