OB HESI FINAL TEST BANK 2026 EXAM REVIEW
WITH SOLVED QUESTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A client who is stable, has family members present when the nurse
enters the birthing suite to assess the mother and newborn. What action
should the nurse implement at this time. Answer: C. Observe
interactions of family members with the newborns and each other.
An opportunity to assess the emotional adjustment of individual family
members to birth and lifestyle changes is presented, so the nurse should
first observe the interaction of the family members.
◉ When assessing a newborn infant's heart rate, which technique is most
important for the nurse to use. Answer: C. Count the heart rate for at
least one full minute
It is most important for the nurse to count the heart rate for at least one
full minute so that irregularities or murmurs can be detected.
◉ The mother of a neonate asks the nurse why it is so important to keep
the infant warm. What information should the nurse provide. Answer: C.
A large body surface area favors heat loss to the environment.
, Thermoregulation, heat regulation, is critical to the survival of a neonate
because the newborn's larger surface area (C) per unit of weight
predisposes to heat loss. While keeping the infant warm may help the
infant to sleep, it promotes transitional homeostasis, not growth (B). (A)
is unrelated to cold stress of the newborn. (D) does not support the
metabolic cascade that results from neonatal heat loss.
◉ The father of a newborn tells the nurse, "My son just died." How
should the nurse respond. Answer: "I am sorry for your loss." Correct
◉ What gastrointestinal finding would be of concern in a pregnant
client. Answer: Pica, can interfere with absorption with nutritive
vitamins & minerals
◉ The nurse is preparing to gavage feed a preterm infant who is
receiving IV antibiotics. The infant expels a bloody stool. What nursing
action should the nurse implement. Answer: C. Assess for abdominal
distention.
◉ Permanent skin changes from pregnancy. Answer: striae gravidarum
◉ What action should the nurse implement with the family when an
infant is born with anencephaly. Answer: Prepare the family explore
ways to cope with imminent death of the infant
WITH SOLVED QUESTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A client who is stable, has family members present when the nurse
enters the birthing suite to assess the mother and newborn. What action
should the nurse implement at this time. Answer: C. Observe
interactions of family members with the newborns and each other.
An opportunity to assess the emotional adjustment of individual family
members to birth and lifestyle changes is presented, so the nurse should
first observe the interaction of the family members.
◉ When assessing a newborn infant's heart rate, which technique is most
important for the nurse to use. Answer: C. Count the heart rate for at
least one full minute
It is most important for the nurse to count the heart rate for at least one
full minute so that irregularities or murmurs can be detected.
◉ The mother of a neonate asks the nurse why it is so important to keep
the infant warm. What information should the nurse provide. Answer: C.
A large body surface area favors heat loss to the environment.
, Thermoregulation, heat regulation, is critical to the survival of a neonate
because the newborn's larger surface area (C) per unit of weight
predisposes to heat loss. While keeping the infant warm may help the
infant to sleep, it promotes transitional homeostasis, not growth (B). (A)
is unrelated to cold stress of the newborn. (D) does not support the
metabolic cascade that results from neonatal heat loss.
◉ The father of a newborn tells the nurse, "My son just died." How
should the nurse respond. Answer: "I am sorry for your loss." Correct
◉ What gastrointestinal finding would be of concern in a pregnant
client. Answer: Pica, can interfere with absorption with nutritive
vitamins & minerals
◉ The nurse is preparing to gavage feed a preterm infant who is
receiving IV antibiotics. The infant expels a bloody stool. What nursing
action should the nurse implement. Answer: C. Assess for abdominal
distention.
◉ Permanent skin changes from pregnancy. Answer: striae gravidarum
◉ What action should the nurse implement with the family when an
infant is born with anencephaly. Answer: Prepare the family explore
ways to cope with imminent death of the infant
