HESI PN OBSTETRICS/MATERNITY PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ACCURATE ANSWERS COVERS 2025/2026 BEST RATED A+
FOR SUCCESS
Which strategy should the practical nurse (PN) implement to prevent a puerperal infection for a
client during the first postpartum week? - CORRECT ANSWERS Implement strict
medical and aseptic technique.
Which client is a candidate for the administration of human immune globulin (RhoGam) after
delivery? - CORRECT ANSWERS The Rh-negative mother who delivers a Rh-positive
baby.
Which physiological cause(s) for constipation during pregnancy should the practical nurse (PN)
explain to a client in the first trimester? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWERS A.
Displacement of the colon.
E. Decrease in peristalsis.
A 14-week gestational client, who weighed 125 pounds before pregnancy, comes into the
health clinic for a prenatal appointment. The client's weight today is 129 pounds. What action
should the practical nurse (PN) implement? - CORRECT ANSWERS Document the
finding in the medical record.
The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the informational packets with a client who is at risk for
preeclampsia. Which information is most important for the PN reinforce with the client? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Notify the clinic if any vision changes are experienced.
A primigravida at 33-weeks gestation is admitted after being involved in a motor vehicle
collision (MVC). The client has no complaints of abdominal pain and no evidence of vaginal
bleeding. Which action should the practical nurse (PN) anticipate implementing for the client? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Obtain a biophysical profile.
A primigravida client asks the practical nurse (PN). "How will i know that I will be going into
labor soon?" Which sign should the PN provide that is a common sign? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Burst of energy.
, HESI PN OBSTETRICS/MATERNITY PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ACCURATE ANSWERS COVERS 2025/2026 BEST RATED A+
FOR SUCCESS
A primigravida client who is at 39-weeks gestation arrives at the clinic and tells the practical
nurse (PN) she is having contractions every 5 minutes. The healthcare provider determines she
is dilated 3 cm and in early labor. What action should the practical nurse (PN) implement when
the client groans with each contraction? - CORRECT ANSWERS Demonstrate simple
relaxation measures.
A primiparous client asks the practical nurse (PN) how much her newborn baby should sleep
every day. What information should the PN provide? - CORRECT ANSWERS A newborn
sleeps most of the day and gradually will have increasing periods of wakefulness.
The mother asks the practical nurse (PN) what her infant may need if the phenylketonuria(PKU)
test is positive. What type of treatment should the PN tell the mother will be required? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Lifelong dietary management.
The practical nurse (PN) is discussing aspects of newborn hygiene with the new parents as they
prepare for discharge. Which information should the PN provide? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Create a draft-free environment when bathing the baby.
A mother who is preparing for discharge begins asking the practical nurse (PN) questions about
bottle feeding her infant. What information should the PN reinforce? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Burp the newborn periodically during the feeding.
An infant who weight 4550 grams is delivered using forceps-assisted vaginal delivery. What
action is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to implement? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Monitor for signs of hypoglycemia.
A young adult female comes to the health clinic to confirm a positive home pregnancy test.
After determining the client's last menstrual period (LMP) as August 5, what expected date of
birth (EDB) should the practical nurse (PN) calculate? - CORRECT ANSWERS May 12
AND ACCURATE ANSWERS COVERS 2025/2026 BEST RATED A+
FOR SUCCESS
Which strategy should the practical nurse (PN) implement to prevent a puerperal infection for a
client during the first postpartum week? - CORRECT ANSWERS Implement strict
medical and aseptic technique.
Which client is a candidate for the administration of human immune globulin (RhoGam) after
delivery? - CORRECT ANSWERS The Rh-negative mother who delivers a Rh-positive
baby.
Which physiological cause(s) for constipation during pregnancy should the practical nurse (PN)
explain to a client in the first trimester? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWERS A.
Displacement of the colon.
E. Decrease in peristalsis.
A 14-week gestational client, who weighed 125 pounds before pregnancy, comes into the
health clinic for a prenatal appointment. The client's weight today is 129 pounds. What action
should the practical nurse (PN) implement? - CORRECT ANSWERS Document the
finding in the medical record.
The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the informational packets with a client who is at risk for
preeclampsia. Which information is most important for the PN reinforce with the client? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Notify the clinic if any vision changes are experienced.
A primigravida at 33-weeks gestation is admitted after being involved in a motor vehicle
collision (MVC). The client has no complaints of abdominal pain and no evidence of vaginal
bleeding. Which action should the practical nurse (PN) anticipate implementing for the client? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Obtain a biophysical profile.
A primigravida client asks the practical nurse (PN). "How will i know that I will be going into
labor soon?" Which sign should the PN provide that is a common sign? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Burst of energy.
, HESI PN OBSTETRICS/MATERNITY PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ACCURATE ANSWERS COVERS 2025/2026 BEST RATED A+
FOR SUCCESS
A primigravida client who is at 39-weeks gestation arrives at the clinic and tells the practical
nurse (PN) she is having contractions every 5 minutes. The healthcare provider determines she
is dilated 3 cm and in early labor. What action should the practical nurse (PN) implement when
the client groans with each contraction? - CORRECT ANSWERS Demonstrate simple
relaxation measures.
A primiparous client asks the practical nurse (PN) how much her newborn baby should sleep
every day. What information should the PN provide? - CORRECT ANSWERS A newborn
sleeps most of the day and gradually will have increasing periods of wakefulness.
The mother asks the practical nurse (PN) what her infant may need if the phenylketonuria(PKU)
test is positive. What type of treatment should the PN tell the mother will be required? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Lifelong dietary management.
The practical nurse (PN) is discussing aspects of newborn hygiene with the new parents as they
prepare for discharge. Which information should the PN provide? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Create a draft-free environment when bathing the baby.
A mother who is preparing for discharge begins asking the practical nurse (PN) questions about
bottle feeding her infant. What information should the PN reinforce? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Burp the newborn periodically during the feeding.
An infant who weight 4550 grams is delivered using forceps-assisted vaginal delivery. What
action is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to implement? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Monitor for signs of hypoglycemia.
A young adult female comes to the health clinic to confirm a positive home pregnancy test.
After determining the client's last menstrual period (LMP) as August 5, what expected date of
birth (EDB) should the practical nurse (PN) calculate? - CORRECT ANSWERS May 12
