BSN-346 HESI EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
Caput succedaneum - ANS diffuse edema of the fetal scalp that crosses the suture lines.
reabsorbs within 1 to 3 days
Oxytocin (Pitocin) - ANS Stimulates smooth muscle to contract. .Not contraindicated for
Asthma
40-70mm - ANS contractions in first stage of labor
over 80mm - ANS contractions in second stage of labor
peak at less than 50mm - ANS mild contractions
peak at over 50mm - ANS moderate or strong contractions
10mm - ANS average resting tone during labor
MVUs usually range from 100-250 - ANS in the first stage of labor
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,MVUs ; may rise to 300-400 - ANS in second stage of labor
MVUs are used only with - ANS internal monitoring of contractions.
post delivery perineal care - ANS spray warm water from front to back with squeeze bottle
what assessment finding requires immediate intervention after a chorionic villi sampling CVS -
ANS uterine cramping
What interventions are needed for a gravida that develops hypotension after regional
anesthesia - ANS *Administer O2
*increase IV fluids
*place the client in lateral position
*monitor fetal status
Magnesium sulfate administration gives postpartum patient a high risk for - ANS potpartum
hemorrhaging
pulse increases - ANS during the second trimester, a decrease in pulse needs further
assessment
Systolic and diastolic pressure does what in the second trimester - ANS decreases
To prevent conductive heat loss in a newborn - ANS place a blanket on scale when weighing
the infant
what is the major risk after a molar pregnancy - ANS choriocarcinoma
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, choriocarcinoma - ANS malignant tumor of the placenta
How is choriocarcinoma detected - ANS elevated HCG levels
what technique shouldthe nurse use to obtain a newborns heart rate - ANS count the heart
rate for atleast one full min
what intervention should the nurse implment for a macrosomic infant - ANS evaluate the
newborns glucose levels frequently to assess for hypoglycemia
The apnea monitor alarms for the 3rd time during a shift, what is the first action of the nurse -
ANS monitor newborns colorand respirations
fetal heart rate accelerations for 15-20 senconds are a sign of - ANS fetal well-being
Encourage early initation of feeding - ANS Nursing intervention that best enhances maturnal
infant bonding
Cannied Sardines - ANS a good source of calcium
changes in FHR patterns - ANS indicate inturnal hemorrhage after blunt ABD trauma
The fetus can respond to sounds by how many weeks gestation - ANS 24 weeks
What should the nurse do when caring for a infant immediately after birth - ANS keep airway
open
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ANSWERS 100% PASS
Caput succedaneum - ANS diffuse edema of the fetal scalp that crosses the suture lines.
reabsorbs within 1 to 3 days
Oxytocin (Pitocin) - ANS Stimulates smooth muscle to contract. .Not contraindicated for
Asthma
40-70mm - ANS contractions in first stage of labor
over 80mm - ANS contractions in second stage of labor
peak at less than 50mm - ANS mild contractions
peak at over 50mm - ANS moderate or strong contractions
10mm - ANS average resting tone during labor
MVUs usually range from 100-250 - ANS in the first stage of labor
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,MVUs ; may rise to 300-400 - ANS in second stage of labor
MVUs are used only with - ANS internal monitoring of contractions.
post delivery perineal care - ANS spray warm water from front to back with squeeze bottle
what assessment finding requires immediate intervention after a chorionic villi sampling CVS -
ANS uterine cramping
What interventions are needed for a gravida that develops hypotension after regional
anesthesia - ANS *Administer O2
*increase IV fluids
*place the client in lateral position
*monitor fetal status
Magnesium sulfate administration gives postpartum patient a high risk for - ANS potpartum
hemorrhaging
pulse increases - ANS during the second trimester, a decrease in pulse needs further
assessment
Systolic and diastolic pressure does what in the second trimester - ANS decreases
To prevent conductive heat loss in a newborn - ANS place a blanket on scale when weighing
the infant
what is the major risk after a molar pregnancy - ANS choriocarcinoma
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, choriocarcinoma - ANS malignant tumor of the placenta
How is choriocarcinoma detected - ANS elevated HCG levels
what technique shouldthe nurse use to obtain a newborns heart rate - ANS count the heart
rate for atleast one full min
what intervention should the nurse implment for a macrosomic infant - ANS evaluate the
newborns glucose levels frequently to assess for hypoglycemia
The apnea monitor alarms for the 3rd time during a shift, what is the first action of the nurse -
ANS monitor newborns colorand respirations
fetal heart rate accelerations for 15-20 senconds are a sign of - ANS fetal well-being
Encourage early initation of feeding - ANS Nursing intervention that best enhances maturnal
infant bonding
Cannied Sardines - ANS a good source of calcium
changes in FHR patterns - ANS indicate inturnal hemorrhage after blunt ABD trauma
The fetus can respond to sounds by how many weeks gestation - ANS 24 weeks
What should the nurse do when caring for a infant immediately after birth - ANS keep airway
open
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