HESI OB MATERNITY STUDY GUIDE 2026
FETAL DEVELOPMENT AND MATERNAL
HEALTH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Increased caloric intake
Answer: Pregnant women should consume 300-400 extra calories
daily.
◉ Iron and calcium supplements
Answer: Daily intake recommended during pregnancy for health.
◉ Isolette
Answer: Incubator used to maintain warmth for newborns.
◉ Suckling reflexes
Answer: Infant's natural instinct to suck for breastfeeding.
◉ Ultrasonography
Answer: Best method to estimate gestational age during pregnancy.
◉ Breastfeeding techniques
, Answer: Methods to assist new mothers in breastfeeding
successfully.
◉ Mid-line episiotomy
Answer: Surgical incision made in the perineum during delivery.
◉ Visualize perineum
Answer: Assess the condition of the episiotomy site.
◉ Radioactive iodine scan
Answer: Diagnostic test that requires confirmation of non-
pregnancy.
◉ Fundal massage
Answer: Technique to stimulate uterine contraction postpartum.
◉ Oxytocic agent
Answer: Medication used to promote uterine contractions after
delivery.
◉ Mastitis
Answer: Breast infection causing pain and inflammation.
FETAL DEVELOPMENT AND MATERNAL
HEALTH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Increased caloric intake
Answer: Pregnant women should consume 300-400 extra calories
daily.
◉ Iron and calcium supplements
Answer: Daily intake recommended during pregnancy for health.
◉ Isolette
Answer: Incubator used to maintain warmth for newborns.
◉ Suckling reflexes
Answer: Infant's natural instinct to suck for breastfeeding.
◉ Ultrasonography
Answer: Best method to estimate gestational age during pregnancy.
◉ Breastfeeding techniques
, Answer: Methods to assist new mothers in breastfeeding
successfully.
◉ Mid-line episiotomy
Answer: Surgical incision made in the perineum during delivery.
◉ Visualize perineum
Answer: Assess the condition of the episiotomy site.
◉ Radioactive iodine scan
Answer: Diagnostic test that requires confirmation of non-
pregnancy.
◉ Fundal massage
Answer: Technique to stimulate uterine contraction postpartum.
◉ Oxytocic agent
Answer: Medication used to promote uterine contractions after
delivery.
◉ Mastitis
Answer: Breast infection causing pain and inflammation.