HESI MATERNITY OB EXAM VERSION 1 LATEST
ALL 55 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
An infant born breech is at risk for what complication? - ANSWERBrachial palsy-- which
results from the stretching of nerve fibers in the neck, shoulder, and arm where the
shoulder is being pulled away from the neck during a breech delivery.
What are some observations that the newborn is nursing well to breastfeeding? -
ANSWER-Swallowing is audible
-Mother reports a pulling sensation on her nipple
-The tip of the infant's nose and chin touch the breast
What position does the Pavlik harness put infants with developmental dysplasia of the
hip stay in? - ANSWERThe Pavlik harness keeps the infant in an abducted position
allowing the hips and knees flexed
When should jaundice in a newborn be concerning? - ANSWERIf jaundice is present
less than 24 hours of delivery, it may indicate excess bilirubin
What is the action of terbutaline sulfate (Brethine)? - ANSWERStop labor
contractions
Primary side effects of terbutaline sulfate (Brethine)? - ANSWERTachycardia and
nervousness along with increased CO, restlessness, and headache
When does the anterior fontanel close? - ANSWER12-18 months
When does the posterior fontanel close? - ANSWEREnd of second month
Why is erythromycin indicated 2 hours post-delivery of a newborn? - ANSWERPrevent
opthalmia neonatorum which is an eye infection caused by gonorrhea and conjunctivitis
which is an infection caused by chlamydia
Antepartum pt is chewing ice instead of the food on her breakfast tray. What should the
nurse do? - ANSWERCall HCP immediately. Practice of pica will displace nutrients.
Evaluate the pt for anemia
28 wk gestation pt calls the antepartal clinic about bleeding a small amount of bright red
blood with no uterine contractions, but is not bleeding anymore. What may this possibly
be? - ANSWERPlacenta previa
Is bleeding a small amount of bright red blood life-threatening to the fetus? - ANSWERIt
is not at risk for hypovolemia or life-threatening.
, What may sudden onset bleeding with present uterine contractions indicate? -
ANSWERAbruptio placenta
When is child-birth class recommended? - ANSWER30 weeks
What should a primigravida who has present leg swelling d/t sitting 8 hrs a day do to
minimize the swelling? - ANSWERMove around every hour
What is important to do for an amniotomy? - ANSWERMonitor FHR before, during, and
after procedure. The fluid should also be assessed for color, odor, and consistency.
When is an amniotomy indicated? - ANSWER(artificial rupture of membranes [AROM])
is used to stimulate labor when the condition of the cervix is favorable
How often should maternal blood pressure be done during an amniotomy? -
ANSWERMaternal BP should be assessed every 15 to 20 minutes during labor
Why is maternal temperature important to monitor after an amniotomy? -
ANSWERMaternal temperature is monitored hourly after the membranes are
ruptured to detect development of amnionitis.
Is it ok for a breastfeeding mother to drink alcohol? - ANSWERNo, alcohol is
excreted through breast milk.
Laboring client is doing accelerated blow breathing and states that she is feeling tingling
in her fingers and dizziness. What should the nurse do? - ANSWERHave the pt breathe
into her cupped hands. She is hyperventilating and excreting too much carbon dioxide.
When does ovulation occur? - ANSWER14 days before first day of menstrual period
What is the goal for labor augmentation (administration of Oxytocin/pitocin) -
ANSWERproduce firm contractions that occur every 2 to 3 minutes, with a duration of 60
to 70 seconds, and without evidence of fetal stress.
Is it normal for FHR to increase during contractions and return to baseline? -
ANSWERYes it is normal for FHR to increase, but this is indicative to increase the
pitocin infusion to stimulate the intensity and frequency of the contractions
What should be done if fetal stress is present during labor? - ANSWER-Place a wedge
on the pts left side
-Administer 10L oxygen nasal cannula
ALL 55 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
An infant born breech is at risk for what complication? - ANSWERBrachial palsy-- which
results from the stretching of nerve fibers in the neck, shoulder, and arm where the
shoulder is being pulled away from the neck during a breech delivery.
What are some observations that the newborn is nursing well to breastfeeding? -
ANSWER-Swallowing is audible
-Mother reports a pulling sensation on her nipple
-The tip of the infant's nose and chin touch the breast
What position does the Pavlik harness put infants with developmental dysplasia of the
hip stay in? - ANSWERThe Pavlik harness keeps the infant in an abducted position
allowing the hips and knees flexed
When should jaundice in a newborn be concerning? - ANSWERIf jaundice is present
less than 24 hours of delivery, it may indicate excess bilirubin
What is the action of terbutaline sulfate (Brethine)? - ANSWERStop labor
contractions
Primary side effects of terbutaline sulfate (Brethine)? - ANSWERTachycardia and
nervousness along with increased CO, restlessness, and headache
When does the anterior fontanel close? - ANSWER12-18 months
When does the posterior fontanel close? - ANSWEREnd of second month
Why is erythromycin indicated 2 hours post-delivery of a newborn? - ANSWERPrevent
opthalmia neonatorum which is an eye infection caused by gonorrhea and conjunctivitis
which is an infection caused by chlamydia
Antepartum pt is chewing ice instead of the food on her breakfast tray. What should the
nurse do? - ANSWERCall HCP immediately. Practice of pica will displace nutrients.
Evaluate the pt for anemia
28 wk gestation pt calls the antepartal clinic about bleeding a small amount of bright red
blood with no uterine contractions, but is not bleeding anymore. What may this possibly
be? - ANSWERPlacenta previa
Is bleeding a small amount of bright red blood life-threatening to the fetus? - ANSWERIt
is not at risk for hypovolemia or life-threatening.
, What may sudden onset bleeding with present uterine contractions indicate? -
ANSWERAbruptio placenta
When is child-birth class recommended? - ANSWER30 weeks
What should a primigravida who has present leg swelling d/t sitting 8 hrs a day do to
minimize the swelling? - ANSWERMove around every hour
What is important to do for an amniotomy? - ANSWERMonitor FHR before, during, and
after procedure. The fluid should also be assessed for color, odor, and consistency.
When is an amniotomy indicated? - ANSWER(artificial rupture of membranes [AROM])
is used to stimulate labor when the condition of the cervix is favorable
How often should maternal blood pressure be done during an amniotomy? -
ANSWERMaternal BP should be assessed every 15 to 20 minutes during labor
Why is maternal temperature important to monitor after an amniotomy? -
ANSWERMaternal temperature is monitored hourly after the membranes are
ruptured to detect development of amnionitis.
Is it ok for a breastfeeding mother to drink alcohol? - ANSWERNo, alcohol is
excreted through breast milk.
Laboring client is doing accelerated blow breathing and states that she is feeling tingling
in her fingers and dizziness. What should the nurse do? - ANSWERHave the pt breathe
into her cupped hands. She is hyperventilating and excreting too much carbon dioxide.
When does ovulation occur? - ANSWER14 days before first day of menstrual period
What is the goal for labor augmentation (administration of Oxytocin/pitocin) -
ANSWERproduce firm contractions that occur every 2 to 3 minutes, with a duration of 60
to 70 seconds, and without evidence of fetal stress.
Is it normal for FHR to increase during contractions and return to baseline? -
ANSWERYes it is normal for FHR to increase, but this is indicative to increase the
pitocin infusion to stimulate the intensity and frequency of the contractions
What should be done if fetal stress is present during labor? - ANSWER-Place a wedge
on the pts left side
-Administer 10L oxygen nasal cannula
