Maternity HESI Test Bank Exam Practice
2026|2027 Questions and Answers with
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Labor, Postpartum, Newborn Care,
Prenatal Risk
The nurse is teaching breastfeeding to prospective parents in a childbirth education class. Which
instruction should the nurse include as content in the class?
A. begin as soon as your baby is born to establish a four-hour feeding schedule
B. resting helps with milk production. Ask that your baby be fed at night in the nursery
C. feed your baby every 2 to 3 hours or on demand, whichever comes first.
D. do not allow your baby to nurse any longer than the prescribed number of minutes - correct
Answer -C. feed your baby every 2-3 hours or on demand, whichever comes first
The nurse is assessing the umbilical cord of a newborn. Which finding constitutes a normal
finding?
A. two vessels: one artery and one vein
B. two vessels: two arteries and no veins
C. three vessels: two arteries and one vein
D. three vessels: Two veins and one artery - correct Answer -C. three vessels: two arteries and
one vein
,A new mother is afraid to touch her baby's head for fear of hurting the "large soft spot". Which
explanation should the nurse give to this anxious client?
A. "Some care is required when touching the large soft area on top of your baby's head until the
bones fuse together."
B. "That's just an 'old wives' tale' so don't worry, you can't harm your baby's head by touching
the soft spot.
C. "The soft spot will disappear within 6 weeks and is very unlikely to cause any problems for
your baby."
D. "There's a strong, tough membrane there to protect the baby so you need not be afraid to
wash or comb his/her hair." - correct Answer -D. "There's a strong, tough membrane there to
protect the baby so you need not be afraid to wash or comb his/her hair." The anterior fontanel
or "large soft spot" normally closes at 12-18 months of age.
The nurse caring for a laboring client encourages her to void at least q2h, and records each time
the client empties her bladder. What is the primary reason for implementing this nursing
intervention?
A. emptying the bladder during delivery is difficult because of the position of the presenting
fetal part.
B. An over-distending bladder could be traumatized during labor, as well as prolong the progress
of labor
C. urine specimens for glucose and protein must be obtained at certain intervals throughout
labor.
D. frequent voiding minimizes the need for catheterization which increases the chance of
bladder infection - correct Answer -B. An over-distending bladder could be traumatized during
labor, as well as prolong the progress of labor
A client who is attending antepartum classes asks the nurse why her healthcare provider has
prescribed iron tablets. The nurse's response is based on what knowledge?
A. supplementary iron is more efficiently utilized during pregnancy
,B. it is difficult to consume 18 mg of additional iron by diet alone.
C. iron absorption is decreased in the GI tract during pregnancy
D. iron is needed to prevent megaloblastic anemia in the last trimester - correct Answer -B. it is
difficult to consume 18 mg of additional iron by diet alone.
A woman who thinks she could be pregnant calls her neighbor, a nurse, to ask when she could
use a home pregnancy test to diagnose pregnancy. Which response is appropriate?
A. "A home pregnancy test can be used right after your first missed period."
B. "These tests are most accurate after you have missed your second period."
C. "Home pregnancy tests often give false positives and should not be trusted."
D. "The test can provide accurate information when used right after ovulation." - correct Answer
-A. "A home pregnancy test can be used right after your first missed period."
A full-term infant is transferred to the nursery from labor and delivery. Which information is
most important for the nurse to receive when planning immediate care for the newborn?
A. the length of labor and method of delivery
B. the infant's condition at birth and treatment received
C. the feeding method chosen by the parents
D. the history of drugs given to the mother during labor - correct Answer -B. the infant's
condition at birth and treatment received
A client in active labor complains of cramps in her leg. What intervention should the nurse
implement?
A. ask if she takes a daily calcium tablet
B. extend the leg and dorsiflex the foot
, C. lower the leg off the side of the bed
D. elevate the leg above the heart - correct Answer -B. extend the leg and dorsiflex the foot.
"Toes to the nose"
A client at 30-weeks gestation, complaining of pressure over the pubic area, is admitted for
observation. She is contracting irregularly and demonstrates underlying uterine irritability.
Vaginal examination reveals that her cervix is closed, thick and high. Based on this data, which
intervention should the nurse implement first?
A. provide oral hydration
B. have a complete blood count (CBC) drawn
C. obtain a specimen for urine analysis
D. place the client on strict bedrest - correct Answer -C. obtain a specimen for urine analysis.
This should be done first because preterm clients with uterine irritability and contractions are
often suffering from a UTI, and this should be ruled out first.
A client in active labor is admitted with preeclampsia. Which assessment finding is most
significant in planning this client's care?
A. patellar reflex 4+
B. blood pressure 158/80
C. four-hour urine output 240 mL
D. respiration 12/minute - correct Answer -A. patellar reflex 4+. a 4+ reflex in a client with
pregnancy-induced hypertension indicates hyperreflexia, which is an indication of impending
seizure.
A 4 week old premature infant has been receiving epoetin alfa (Epogen) for the last 3 weeks.
Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the drug is effective?
2026|2027 Questions and Answers with
Complete A+ Solutions 100% Correct!!!|
Labor, Postpartum, Newborn Care,
Prenatal Risk
The nurse is teaching breastfeeding to prospective parents in a childbirth education class. Which
instruction should the nurse include as content in the class?
A. begin as soon as your baby is born to establish a four-hour feeding schedule
B. resting helps with milk production. Ask that your baby be fed at night in the nursery
C. feed your baby every 2 to 3 hours or on demand, whichever comes first.
D. do not allow your baby to nurse any longer than the prescribed number of minutes - correct
Answer -C. feed your baby every 2-3 hours or on demand, whichever comes first
The nurse is assessing the umbilical cord of a newborn. Which finding constitutes a normal
finding?
A. two vessels: one artery and one vein
B. two vessels: two arteries and no veins
C. three vessels: two arteries and one vein
D. three vessels: Two veins and one artery - correct Answer -C. three vessels: two arteries and
one vein
,A new mother is afraid to touch her baby's head for fear of hurting the "large soft spot". Which
explanation should the nurse give to this anxious client?
A. "Some care is required when touching the large soft area on top of your baby's head until the
bones fuse together."
B. "That's just an 'old wives' tale' so don't worry, you can't harm your baby's head by touching
the soft spot.
C. "The soft spot will disappear within 6 weeks and is very unlikely to cause any problems for
your baby."
D. "There's a strong, tough membrane there to protect the baby so you need not be afraid to
wash or comb his/her hair." - correct Answer -D. "There's a strong, tough membrane there to
protect the baby so you need not be afraid to wash or comb his/her hair." The anterior fontanel
or "large soft spot" normally closes at 12-18 months of age.
The nurse caring for a laboring client encourages her to void at least q2h, and records each time
the client empties her bladder. What is the primary reason for implementing this nursing
intervention?
A. emptying the bladder during delivery is difficult because of the position of the presenting
fetal part.
B. An over-distending bladder could be traumatized during labor, as well as prolong the progress
of labor
C. urine specimens for glucose and protein must be obtained at certain intervals throughout
labor.
D. frequent voiding minimizes the need for catheterization which increases the chance of
bladder infection - correct Answer -B. An over-distending bladder could be traumatized during
labor, as well as prolong the progress of labor
A client who is attending antepartum classes asks the nurse why her healthcare provider has
prescribed iron tablets. The nurse's response is based on what knowledge?
A. supplementary iron is more efficiently utilized during pregnancy
,B. it is difficult to consume 18 mg of additional iron by diet alone.
C. iron absorption is decreased in the GI tract during pregnancy
D. iron is needed to prevent megaloblastic anemia in the last trimester - correct Answer -B. it is
difficult to consume 18 mg of additional iron by diet alone.
A woman who thinks she could be pregnant calls her neighbor, a nurse, to ask when she could
use a home pregnancy test to diagnose pregnancy. Which response is appropriate?
A. "A home pregnancy test can be used right after your first missed period."
B. "These tests are most accurate after you have missed your second period."
C. "Home pregnancy tests often give false positives and should not be trusted."
D. "The test can provide accurate information when used right after ovulation." - correct Answer
-A. "A home pregnancy test can be used right after your first missed period."
A full-term infant is transferred to the nursery from labor and delivery. Which information is
most important for the nurse to receive when planning immediate care for the newborn?
A. the length of labor and method of delivery
B. the infant's condition at birth and treatment received
C. the feeding method chosen by the parents
D. the history of drugs given to the mother during labor - correct Answer -B. the infant's
condition at birth and treatment received
A client in active labor complains of cramps in her leg. What intervention should the nurse
implement?
A. ask if she takes a daily calcium tablet
B. extend the leg and dorsiflex the foot
, C. lower the leg off the side of the bed
D. elevate the leg above the heart - correct Answer -B. extend the leg and dorsiflex the foot.
"Toes to the nose"
A client at 30-weeks gestation, complaining of pressure over the pubic area, is admitted for
observation. She is contracting irregularly and demonstrates underlying uterine irritability.
Vaginal examination reveals that her cervix is closed, thick and high. Based on this data, which
intervention should the nurse implement first?
A. provide oral hydration
B. have a complete blood count (CBC) drawn
C. obtain a specimen for urine analysis
D. place the client on strict bedrest - correct Answer -C. obtain a specimen for urine analysis.
This should be done first because preterm clients with uterine irritability and contractions are
often suffering from a UTI, and this should be ruled out first.
A client in active labor is admitted with preeclampsia. Which assessment finding is most
significant in planning this client's care?
A. patellar reflex 4+
B. blood pressure 158/80
C. four-hour urine output 240 mL
D. respiration 12/minute - correct Answer -A. patellar reflex 4+. a 4+ reflex in a client with
pregnancy-induced hypertension indicates hyperreflexia, which is an indication of impending
seizure.
A 4 week old premature infant has been receiving epoetin alfa (Epogen) for the last 3 weeks.
Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the drug is effective?
