HESI OB MATERNITY Version 2 (V2) Exam
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A client at 8 weeks gestation asks when she will feel fetal
movement. What is the best response?
A) 8-10 weeks
B) 16-22 weeks
C) 24-28 weeks
D) 30-32 weeks
Answer: B. Rationale: Quickening typically occurs between 16-22
weeks gestation.
Which prenatal vitamin is recommended to prevent neural tube
defects?
A) Vitamin A
B) Folic acid
C) Vitamin C
D) Iron
Answer: B. Rationale: Folic acid (0.4-0.8 mg daily) prevents neural
tube defects like spina bifida.
A pregnant client has a BMI of 32. What is the recommended total
weight gain?
A) 11-20 lbs
B) 15-25 lbs
C) 25-35 lbs
D) 28-40 lbs
Answer: A. Rationale: Obese clients (BMI ≥30) should gain 11-20 lbs
during pregnancy.
, When should a client take an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)
during pregnancy?
A) 8-12 weeks
B) 16-20 weeks
C) 24-28 weeks
D) 36-40 weeks
Answer: C. Rationale: Screening for gestational diabetes occurs at
24-28 weeks gestation.
A client at 30 weeks complains of heartburn. What should the nurse
recommend?
A) Drink fluids with meals
B) Lie down after eating
C) Eat small, frequent meals
D) Take aspirin
Answer: C. Rationale: Small, frequent meals reduce gastric pressure
and heartburn.
Which position is best for a client in active labor with a fetal occiput
posterior position?
A) Supine
B) Hands and knees
C) Semi-Fowler's
D) Lithotomy
Answer: B. Rationale: Hands and knees position helps rotate the
fetal occiput anteriorly, relieving back pain.
A laboring client's fetal heart rate (FHR) drops to 90 bpm after a
contraction. What is this called?
A) Early deceleration
B) Late deceleration
C) Variable deceleration
D) Acceleration
Questions and Verified Answers
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Questions and Ansẉers
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A client at 8 weeks gestation asks when she will feel fetal
movement. What is the best response?
A) 8-10 weeks
B) 16-22 weeks
C) 24-28 weeks
D) 30-32 weeks
Answer: B. Rationale: Quickening typically occurs between 16-22
weeks gestation.
Which prenatal vitamin is recommended to prevent neural tube
defects?
A) Vitamin A
B) Folic acid
C) Vitamin C
D) Iron
Answer: B. Rationale: Folic acid (0.4-0.8 mg daily) prevents neural
tube defects like spina bifida.
A pregnant client has a BMI of 32. What is the recommended total
weight gain?
A) 11-20 lbs
B) 15-25 lbs
C) 25-35 lbs
D) 28-40 lbs
Answer: A. Rationale: Obese clients (BMI ≥30) should gain 11-20 lbs
during pregnancy.
, When should a client take an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)
during pregnancy?
A) 8-12 weeks
B) 16-20 weeks
C) 24-28 weeks
D) 36-40 weeks
Answer: C. Rationale: Screening for gestational diabetes occurs at
24-28 weeks gestation.
A client at 30 weeks complains of heartburn. What should the nurse
recommend?
A) Drink fluids with meals
B) Lie down after eating
C) Eat small, frequent meals
D) Take aspirin
Answer: C. Rationale: Small, frequent meals reduce gastric pressure
and heartburn.
Which position is best for a client in active labor with a fetal occiput
posterior position?
A) Supine
B) Hands and knees
C) Semi-Fowler's
D) Lithotomy
Answer: B. Rationale: Hands and knees position helps rotate the
fetal occiput anteriorly, relieving back pain.
A laboring client's fetal heart rate (FHR) drops to 90 bpm after a
contraction. What is this called?
A) Early deceleration
B) Late deceleration
C) Variable deceleration
D) Acceleration
