MOTHER / BABY FINAL EXAM – HESI PRACTICE
QUESTIONS 2026/2027 | MATERNAL-NEWBORN
NURSING STUDY GUIDE & EXAM REVIEW
1 of 589
Term
Which exercise would the nurse teach the pregnant client to increase
the tone of the muscles of the pelvic floor?
Give this one a try later!
Pelvic rocking Kegel exercises
Pelvic tilt Half sit-ups
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2 of 589
Term
,A new mother is concerned about a lump on the right side of her
infant's head that wasn't there at birth 36 hours ago. After assessment
of the infant, which response by the nurse is appropriate?
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Your baby may have a condition
Your baby may have a condition
called cephalhematoma. It's
called caput succedaneum, which is
common; however, I'll make a
common. I'll make a note to have the
note to have the pediatrician
pediatrician assess it
assess it
Your baby will be examined again by
Your baby's head is just slightly
the pediatrician before you leave
elongated, and that's nothing to be
later today, so there's no need to
concerned about
worry right now
Don't know?
3 of 589
Term
The nurse is teaching participants in a prenatal class regarding
breastfeeding versus formula feeding. A client asks, "What is the
primary advantage of breastfeeding?" Which response is most
appropriate?
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, "Breastfeeding inhibits ovulation in "Breastfed infants adhere more easily
the mother." to a feeding schedule."
"Breastfed infants have fewer "Breast feeding provides more
infection." protein than cow's milk formula does."
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4 of 589
Term
The nurse teaches a postpartum client how to care for her episiotomy
to prevent infection. Which behavior indicates that the teaching has
been effective?
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The client washes her hands
The client rinses her perineum with
before and after she changes a
water after using an analgesic spray
perineal pad
The client cleanses the perineum
The perineal pad is changed twice
from the anus toward the symphysis
daily
pubis
Don't know?
, 5 of 589
Term
The pregnant client is 5 ft 3 in tall and weighs 130 lb at the beginning of
her pregnancy. Which weight would be recommended for her to reach
at the end of the pregnancy?
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135 lb 155 lb
140 lb 170 lb
Don't know?
6 of 589
Term
The nurse is counseling a 34 year old client who has requested a
prescription for oral contraceptives. Which condition would warrant
additional discussion?
Give this one a try later!
Anemia Depression
QUESTIONS 2026/2027 | MATERNAL-NEWBORN
NURSING STUDY GUIDE & EXAM REVIEW
1 of 589
Term
Which exercise would the nurse teach the pregnant client to increase
the tone of the muscles of the pelvic floor?
Give this one a try later!
Pelvic rocking Kegel exercises
Pelvic tilt Half sit-ups
Don't know?
2 of 589
Term
,A new mother is concerned about a lump on the right side of her
infant's head that wasn't there at birth 36 hours ago. After assessment
of the infant, which response by the nurse is appropriate?
Give this one a try later!
Your baby may have a condition
Your baby may have a condition
called cephalhematoma. It's
called caput succedaneum, which is
common; however, I'll make a
common. I'll make a note to have the
note to have the pediatrician
pediatrician assess it
assess it
Your baby will be examined again by
Your baby's head is just slightly
the pediatrician before you leave
elongated, and that's nothing to be
later today, so there's no need to
concerned about
worry right now
Don't know?
3 of 589
Term
The nurse is teaching participants in a prenatal class regarding
breastfeeding versus formula feeding. A client asks, "What is the
primary advantage of breastfeeding?" Which response is most
appropriate?
Give this one a try later!
, "Breastfeeding inhibits ovulation in "Breastfed infants adhere more easily
the mother." to a feeding schedule."
"Breastfed infants have fewer "Breast feeding provides more
infection." protein than cow's milk formula does."
Don't know?
4 of 589
Term
The nurse teaches a postpartum client how to care for her episiotomy
to prevent infection. Which behavior indicates that the teaching has
been effective?
Give this one a try later!
The client washes her hands
The client rinses her perineum with
before and after she changes a
water after using an analgesic spray
perineal pad
The client cleanses the perineum
The perineal pad is changed twice
from the anus toward the symphysis
daily
pubis
Don't know?
, 5 of 589
Term
The pregnant client is 5 ft 3 in tall and weighs 130 lb at the beginning of
her pregnancy. Which weight would be recommended for her to reach
at the end of the pregnancy?
Give this one a try later!
135 lb 155 lb
140 lb 170 lb
Don't know?
6 of 589
Term
The nurse is counseling a 34 year old client who has requested a
prescription for oral contraceptives. Which condition would warrant
additional discussion?
Give this one a try later!
Anemia Depression
