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Maternity HESI Questions and Correct Answers
& Latest Updated
The PN is completing the daily assessment of a 2-day-old newborn. Which finding should
the PN report to the nurse that indicates impaired hearing
o :## Absence of the startle or blink reflex to loud sound
A woman whose pregnancy has just been confirmed tells the PN that she jogs 3 miles four
times a week and wonders if this much exercise might harm her fetus. What information
should the PN provide?
o :## Walking or swimming during the third trimester is a good alternative
A client who is at 23-week gestation calls the clinic and reports that she is concerned
because fluid is leaking from her vagina. What should the PN tell the client
o :## Come to the office immediately to have the fluid checked
A 39-week primigravida expresses anxiety about how she will handle the labor process. How
should the practical nurse respond?
o :## It's normal to be anxious about labor; let's talk about your concerns
When monitoring a laboring client, which fetal heart rate finding should the practical nurse
report to the charge nurse immediately?
o :## Late declarations
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A 30-year-old female client with insulin dependent diabetes tells the PN that she wants to
become pregnant. Which subject is most important for the PN to discuss with the client?
o :## Glycemic control during pregnancy
A client admitted with preeclampsia is having a seizure. What action should the PN take?
o :## Stay with the client and call for help
A client in her third trimester asks the PN to explain how she can tell true labor from false
labor. What information about the contractions experienced during true labor should the
PN relay to the client?
o :## Continue to occur with walking
A new mother asks the PN to explain the purpose of the cheese-like substance that covered
her newborn infant at birth. What information should the PN provide?
o :## To protect fetal skin from amniotic fluid
What information should the practical nurse reinforce before a gravid client begins
prescription for an iron supplement to prevent iron-deficiency anemia?
o :## Expect stools to be dark green or black
At 28-weeks gestation, a client's blood pressure is elevated. What action should the
practical nurse take to help this client manage her pregnancy-induced hypertension?
o :## Emphasize the importance of resting on left side in a quiet environment
Master01: DO NOT COPY AND PASTE!! August 25, 2024 Latest Update
Maternity HESI Questions and Correct Answers
& Latest Updated
The PN is completing the daily assessment of a 2-day-old newborn. Which finding should
the PN report to the nurse that indicates impaired hearing
o :## Absence of the startle or blink reflex to loud sound
A woman whose pregnancy has just been confirmed tells the PN that she jogs 3 miles four
times a week and wonders if this much exercise might harm her fetus. What information
should the PN provide?
o :## Walking or swimming during the third trimester is a good alternative
A client who is at 23-week gestation calls the clinic and reports that she is concerned
because fluid is leaking from her vagina. What should the PN tell the client
o :## Come to the office immediately to have the fluid checked
A 39-week primigravida expresses anxiety about how she will handle the labor process. How
should the practical nurse respond?
o :## It's normal to be anxious about labor; let's talk about your concerns
When monitoring a laboring client, which fetal heart rate finding should the practical nurse
report to the charge nurse immediately?
o :## Late declarations
Master01: DO NOT COPY AND PASTE!! August 25, 2024 Latest Update
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A 30-year-old female client with insulin dependent diabetes tells the PN that she wants to
become pregnant. Which subject is most important for the PN to discuss with the client?
o :## Glycemic control during pregnancy
A client admitted with preeclampsia is having a seizure. What action should the PN take?
o :## Stay with the client and call for help
A client in her third trimester asks the PN to explain how she can tell true labor from false
labor. What information about the contractions experienced during true labor should the
PN relay to the client?
o :## Continue to occur with walking
A new mother asks the PN to explain the purpose of the cheese-like substance that covered
her newborn infant at birth. What information should the PN provide?
o :## To protect fetal skin from amniotic fluid
What information should the practical nurse reinforce before a gravid client begins
prescription for an iron supplement to prevent iron-deficiency anemia?
o :## Expect stools to be dark green or black
At 28-weeks gestation, a client's blood pressure is elevated. What action should the
practical nurse take to help this client manage her pregnancy-induced hypertension?
o :## Emphasize the importance of resting on left side in a quiet environment
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