HESI RN MATERNITY/ OB EXAM 2024
, HESI RN MATERNITY/ OB EXAM 2024
55 Questions and Answers
1. Question: What is the normal fetal heart rate range during the first
trimester?
Answer: 120-160 beats per minute.
2. Question: Which hormone is responsible for maintaining the uterine lining
during pregnancy?
Answer: Progesterone.
3. Question: What is the purpose of the Biophysical Profile (BPP) in
antepartum assessment?
Answer: To assess the fetal well-being by evaluating fetal heart rate, fetal
breathing movements, fetal movement, fetal tone, and amniotic fluid volume.
4. Question: What is a common physiological change during pregnancy that
can lead to dependent edema?
Answer: Increased blood volume and pressure on the pelvic veins.
5. Question: What is the primary purpose of the Fontanelle assessment in a
newborn?
Answer: To assess the fontanelles for signs of dehydration and abnormal
intracranial pressure.
6. Question: During labor, what is the role of the hormone oxytocin?
, HESI RN MATERNITY/ OB EXAM 2024
55 Questions and Answers
1. Question: What is the normal fetal heart rate range during the first
trimester?
Answer: 120-160 beats per minute.
2. Question: Which hormone is responsible for maintaining the uterine lining
during pregnancy?
Answer: Progesterone.
3. Question: What is the purpose of the Biophysical Profile (BPP) in
antepartum assessment?
Answer: To assess the fetal well-being by evaluating fetal heart rate, fetal
breathing movements, fetal movement, fetal tone, and amniotic fluid volume.
4. Question: What is a common physiological change during pregnancy that
can lead to dependent edema?
Answer: Increased blood volume and pressure on the pelvic veins.
5. Question: What is the primary purpose of the Fontanelle assessment in a
newborn?
Answer: To assess the fontanelles for signs of dehydration and abnormal
intracranial pressure.
6. Question: During labor, what is the role of the hormone oxytocin?
