RN HESI MATERNITY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
A primigravida arrives at the observation unit of the maternity unit because thinks is in labor.
The
nurse applies the external fetal heart monitor and determines that the fetal heart rate is 140
beats/minute and the contractions are occurring irregularly every 10 to 15 minutes. What
assessment finding confirms to the nurse that the client is not labor at this time? -
ANS Contractions decrease with walking.
A primipara has delivered a stillborn fetus at 30 weeks gestation. To asses the parents in the
grieving process which intervention is most for the nurse to implement ?
A. explain the possible cause of the fetal demise
B. Provide a time for the parents to hold their infant in privacy
C. Encourage the parents to seek counseling within the next few weeks
D. Assist the couple to request autopsy - ANS B. provide a time for the parents to hold their
infant in privacy
What is the priority nursing assessment immediately following the birth of an infant with
esophageal atresia and a tracheoesophageal (the) fistula ?
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,A. body temperature
B. level of pain
C. time of first void
D. number of vessels in the cord - ANS A. body temperature
What is the most important assessment for the nurse to conduct following the administration of
epidural anesthesia to a client who is at 40-weeks gestation?
A. Level of pain sensation
B. Station of presenting part
C. Variability of fetal heart rate
D. Maternal blood pressure - ANS D. Maternal blood pressure
A 34-week primigravida with pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is receiving Ringer's Lactate
500 ml with magnesium sulfate 20 grams at the rate of 3 grams/hour. How many ml/hour
should the nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter numeric value only)
A. 120
B. 70
C. 65
D. 75 - ANS D. 75
A mother of a 3-year-old boy has just given birth to a new baby girl. The little boy asks the
nurse, "Why is my baby sister eating my mommy's breast?" How should the nurse respond?
(Select all that apply)
A. Explain that newborns get milk from their mothers in this way
B. Reassure the older brother that it does not hurt his mother
C. Remind him that his mother breastfed him too
D. Suggest that the baby can also drink from a bottle
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,E. Clarify that breastfeeding is his mother's choice - ANS A. Explain that newborns get milk
from their mothers in this way
B. Reassure the older brother that it does not hurt his mother
C. Remind him that his mother breastfed him too
The nurse is examining an infant for possible cryptorchidism. Which exam technique should be
used?
A. Place the infant in side-lying to facilitate the exam
B. Hold the penis and retract the foreskin gently
C. Cleanse the penis with an antiseptic-soaked pad
D. Place the infant in warm room and use a calm approach - ANS D. Place the infant in warm
room and use a calm approach
The nurse is planning care for a client at 30-weeks gestation who is experiencing preterm labor.
What maternal prescription is most important in preventing this fetus from developing
respiratory distress syndrome?
A. Betamethasone (Celestone) 12 mg deep IM
B. Butorphanol 1 mg IV push q2h PRN pain
C. Ampicillin 1 Gram IV push q8h
D. Terbutaline (Brethine) 0.25 mg subcutaneously q15 minutes x3 - ANS A. Betamethasone
(Celestone) 12 mg deep IM
A 3-month-old with myelomeningocele and atonic bladder is catheterized every 4 hours to
prevent urinary retention. The home health nurse notes that the child has developed episodes
of sneezing, urticaria, watery eyes, and a rash in the diaper area. What action is most important
for the nurse to take?
A. Auscultate the lungs for respiratory pneumonia.
B. Draw blood to analyze for streptococcal infection
C. Change to latex-free gloves when handling infant
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, D. Apply zinc oxide to perineum with each diaper change - ANS C. Change to latex-free gloves
when handling infant
The nurse is caring for a female client, a primigravida, with preeclampsia. Findings include +2
proteinuria, BP 172/112 mmHg, facial and hand swelling, complaints of blurry vision and a
severe frontal headache. Which medication should the nurse anticipate for this client?
A. Clonidine hydrochloride
B. Carbamazepine
C. Furosemide
D. Magnesium sulfate - ANS D. Magnesium sulfate
A client at 35-weeks gestation complains of a "pain whenever the baby moves." On assessment,
the nurse notes the client's temperature to be 101.2F, with severe abdominal or uterine
tenderness on palpation. The nurse knows that these findings are indicative of what condition?
A. Round ligament strain
B. Chorioamnionitis
C. Abruptio placenta
D. Viral infection. - ANS B. Chorioamnionitis
A male infant with a 2-day history of fever and diarrhea is brought to a clinic by his mother who
tells the nurse that the child refuses to drink anything. The nurse determines that the child has a
weak cry with no tears. Which prescription is most important to implement?
A. Provide a bottle of electrolyte solution
B. Infuse normal saline intravenously
C. Administer an antipyretic rectally
D. Apply external cooling blanket - ANS B. Infuse normal saline intravenously
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
A primigravida arrives at the observation unit of the maternity unit because thinks is in labor.
The
nurse applies the external fetal heart monitor and determines that the fetal heart rate is 140
beats/minute and the contractions are occurring irregularly every 10 to 15 minutes. What
assessment finding confirms to the nurse that the client is not labor at this time? -
ANS Contractions decrease with walking.
A primipara has delivered a stillborn fetus at 30 weeks gestation. To asses the parents in the
grieving process which intervention is most for the nurse to implement ?
A. explain the possible cause of the fetal demise
B. Provide a time for the parents to hold their infant in privacy
C. Encourage the parents to seek counseling within the next few weeks
D. Assist the couple to request autopsy - ANS B. provide a time for the parents to hold their
infant in privacy
What is the priority nursing assessment immediately following the birth of an infant with
esophageal atresia and a tracheoesophageal (the) fistula ?
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,A. body temperature
B. level of pain
C. time of first void
D. number of vessels in the cord - ANS A. body temperature
What is the most important assessment for the nurse to conduct following the administration of
epidural anesthesia to a client who is at 40-weeks gestation?
A. Level of pain sensation
B. Station of presenting part
C. Variability of fetal heart rate
D. Maternal blood pressure - ANS D. Maternal blood pressure
A 34-week primigravida with pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is receiving Ringer's Lactate
500 ml with magnesium sulfate 20 grams at the rate of 3 grams/hour. How many ml/hour
should the nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter numeric value only)
A. 120
B. 70
C. 65
D. 75 - ANS D. 75
A mother of a 3-year-old boy has just given birth to a new baby girl. The little boy asks the
nurse, "Why is my baby sister eating my mommy's breast?" How should the nurse respond?
(Select all that apply)
A. Explain that newborns get milk from their mothers in this way
B. Reassure the older brother that it does not hurt his mother
C. Remind him that his mother breastfed him too
D. Suggest that the baby can also drink from a bottle
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,E. Clarify that breastfeeding is his mother's choice - ANS A. Explain that newborns get milk
from their mothers in this way
B. Reassure the older brother that it does not hurt his mother
C. Remind him that his mother breastfed him too
The nurse is examining an infant for possible cryptorchidism. Which exam technique should be
used?
A. Place the infant in side-lying to facilitate the exam
B. Hold the penis and retract the foreskin gently
C. Cleanse the penis with an antiseptic-soaked pad
D. Place the infant in warm room and use a calm approach - ANS D. Place the infant in warm
room and use a calm approach
The nurse is planning care for a client at 30-weeks gestation who is experiencing preterm labor.
What maternal prescription is most important in preventing this fetus from developing
respiratory distress syndrome?
A. Betamethasone (Celestone) 12 mg deep IM
B. Butorphanol 1 mg IV push q2h PRN pain
C. Ampicillin 1 Gram IV push q8h
D. Terbutaline (Brethine) 0.25 mg subcutaneously q15 minutes x3 - ANS A. Betamethasone
(Celestone) 12 mg deep IM
A 3-month-old with myelomeningocele and atonic bladder is catheterized every 4 hours to
prevent urinary retention. The home health nurse notes that the child has developed episodes
of sneezing, urticaria, watery eyes, and a rash in the diaper area. What action is most important
for the nurse to take?
A. Auscultate the lungs for respiratory pneumonia.
B. Draw blood to analyze for streptococcal infection
C. Change to latex-free gloves when handling infant
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, D. Apply zinc oxide to perineum with each diaper change - ANS C. Change to latex-free gloves
when handling infant
The nurse is caring for a female client, a primigravida, with preeclampsia. Findings include +2
proteinuria, BP 172/112 mmHg, facial and hand swelling, complaints of blurry vision and a
severe frontal headache. Which medication should the nurse anticipate for this client?
A. Clonidine hydrochloride
B. Carbamazepine
C. Furosemide
D. Magnesium sulfate - ANS D. Magnesium sulfate
A client at 35-weeks gestation complains of a "pain whenever the baby moves." On assessment,
the nurse notes the client's temperature to be 101.2F, with severe abdominal or uterine
tenderness on palpation. The nurse knows that these findings are indicative of what condition?
A. Round ligament strain
B. Chorioamnionitis
C. Abruptio placenta
D. Viral infection. - ANS B. Chorioamnionitis
A male infant with a 2-day history of fever and diarrhea is brought to a clinic by his mother who
tells the nurse that the child refuses to drink anything. The nurse determines that the child has a
weak cry with no tears. Which prescription is most important to implement?
A. Provide a bottle of electrolyte solution
B. Infuse normal saline intravenously
C. Administer an antipyretic rectally
D. Apply external cooling blanket - ANS B. Infuse normal saline intravenously
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