OB HESI COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A mother brings her 8 mo. old baby boy to clinic bc he has been
vomiting and had diarrhea for last 3 days. Which assessment is most
important for nurse to make? Answer: Measure the infant's pulse
◉ The parents of a 3-year old boy who has Duchenne muscular
dystrophy ask, "How can our son have this disease? We are wondering if
we should have any more children." What information should the nurse
provide to parents Answer: This is an inherited X-linked recessive
disorder, which primarily affects male children in the family
◉ A mother brings her 3 month old infant to the clinic because the baby
does not sleep through the night. What finding is the most significant in
planning care for this family Answer: The diaper area shows severe
breakdown
◉ A nurse is teaching a class for mothers of premature infants, and is
asked about "a shot for respiratory virus." What information about
plaibizumab (synagis) is correct? Answer: It is recommended for infants
who meet high-risk criteria
, ◉ One hour after delivery, the nurse is unable to palpate the uterine
fundus of a client who had an epidural and notes a large amount of
lochia on the perineal pad. The nurse massages at the umbilicus and
obtains current vital signs. Which intervention should the nurse
implement next? Answer: Palpate the suprapubic area for bladder
distention
◉ After breast feeding 10 minutes at each breast, a new mother calls the
nurse to the postpartum room to help change the neborn's diaper. As the
mother begins the diaper change, the newborn spits up breast milk. What
action should the nurse implement first? Answer: Turn the newborn to
the side and bulb suction the mouth and nares
◉ Client delivers a viable infant but has uncontrolled vaginal bleeding
after the IV Pitocin is infused. When notifying the HCP of the clients
condition, what information is the most important for the nurse to
provide? Answer: Maternal Blood Pressure
◉ Father of a 3 day old infant call the postpartum help line to report that
his wife is acting strangely. What information is most important for the
nurse to provide? Answer: Contact the clinic is 2 weeks if symptoms
continue or become worse
◉ Nurse is scheduling a client with gestational diabetes for an
amniocentesis because the fetus has an estimated weight of 8# at 36
weeks. What information does the amniocentesis provide Answer: fetal
lung maturity
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A mother brings her 8 mo. old baby boy to clinic bc he has been
vomiting and had diarrhea for last 3 days. Which assessment is most
important for nurse to make? Answer: Measure the infant's pulse
◉ The parents of a 3-year old boy who has Duchenne muscular
dystrophy ask, "How can our son have this disease? We are wondering if
we should have any more children." What information should the nurse
provide to parents Answer: This is an inherited X-linked recessive
disorder, which primarily affects male children in the family
◉ A mother brings her 3 month old infant to the clinic because the baby
does not sleep through the night. What finding is the most significant in
planning care for this family Answer: The diaper area shows severe
breakdown
◉ A nurse is teaching a class for mothers of premature infants, and is
asked about "a shot for respiratory virus." What information about
plaibizumab (synagis) is correct? Answer: It is recommended for infants
who meet high-risk criteria
, ◉ One hour after delivery, the nurse is unable to palpate the uterine
fundus of a client who had an epidural and notes a large amount of
lochia on the perineal pad. The nurse massages at the umbilicus and
obtains current vital signs. Which intervention should the nurse
implement next? Answer: Palpate the suprapubic area for bladder
distention
◉ After breast feeding 10 minutes at each breast, a new mother calls the
nurse to the postpartum room to help change the neborn's diaper. As the
mother begins the diaper change, the newborn spits up breast milk. What
action should the nurse implement first? Answer: Turn the newborn to
the side and bulb suction the mouth and nares
◉ Client delivers a viable infant but has uncontrolled vaginal bleeding
after the IV Pitocin is infused. When notifying the HCP of the clients
condition, what information is the most important for the nurse to
provide? Answer: Maternal Blood Pressure
◉ Father of a 3 day old infant call the postpartum help line to report that
his wife is acting strangely. What information is most important for the
nurse to provide? Answer: Contact the clinic is 2 weeks if symptoms
continue or become worse
◉ Nurse is scheduling a client with gestational diabetes for an
amniocentesis because the fetus has an estimated weight of 8# at 36
weeks. What information does the amniocentesis provide Answer: fetal
lung maturity
