OB MATERNITY HESI EXAM /HESI MATERNITY
OB EXAM VERSION A, B, C AND PRACTICE
EXAM 2025 NEWEST EXAM COMPLETE 600
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /A+
STUDY MATERIAL //CURRENTLY TESTING
A client at 37 weeks gestation presents to labor and delivery with contractions every two minutes the nurse
observes several shallow small vesicles on her pubis labia and perineum. the nurse should recognize the
clients is prohibiting symptoms of which condition?
1. German measles
2. herpes simplex virus
3. syphilis
4. genital warts - ANSWERherpes simplex virus
A client who had her first baby three months ago and is breastfeeding her infant tells the nurse that she is
currently using the same diaphragm that she used before becoming pregnant. Which information should the
nurse provide this client?
A. After ceasing breastfeeding, the diaphragm should be resized.
B. Avoid intercourse during ovulation until the size of the diaphragm has been evaluated.
C. If no more than 20 pounds was gained during pregnancy, the diaphragm is safe to use.
D.Use an alternate form of contraceptive until a new diaphragm is obtained. - ANSWERUse an alternate form
of contraceptive until a new diaphragm is obtained.
A 30- year-old primigravida delivers a 9-pound infant vaginally after a 30- hour labor. What is the priority
nursing action for this client?
A. Gently massage the fundus every 4 hours.
B. Observe for signs of uterine hemorrhage.
C. Encourage direct contact with the infant.
,D. Assess the blood pressure for hypertension. - ANSWERObserve for signs of uterine hemorrhage.
At 0600 while admitting a woman for a scheduled repeat cesarean section (C-Section), the client tells the
nurse that she drank a cup a coffee at 0400 because she wanted to avoid getting a headache. Which action
should the nurse take first?
A. Ensure preoperative lab results are available.
B. Inform the anesthesia care provider.
C. Start prescribed IV with Lactated Ringer's.
D. Contact the client's obstetrician. - ANSWERInform the anesthesia care provider
The nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is exhibiting symptoms of a spinal headache 24 hours following
delivery of a normal newborn. Prior to the anesthesiologist arrival on the unit, which action should the nurse
perform?
A. Cleanse the spinal injection site.
B. Place procedure equipment at bedside.
C. Apply an abdominal binder.
D. Insert an indwelling Foley catheter. - ANSWERPlace procedure equipment at bedside
The nurse is caring for a newborn who is 18 inches long, weighs 4 pounds, 14 ounces, has a head
circumference of 13 inches, and a chest circumference of 10 inches. Based on these physical findings,
assessment for which condition has the highest priority?
A. Hyperbilirubinemia
B. Polycythemia
C. Hyperthermia
D. Hypoglycemia - ANSWERHypoglycemia
The nurse is caring for a 35-week gestation infant delivered by cesarean section 2 hours ago. The nurse
observes the infant's respiratory rate is 72 breaths/minute with nasal flaring, grunting, and retractions. The
nurse should recognize these findings indicate which complication?
A. Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn.
B. Transient tachypnea of the newborn.
C. Meconium aspiration syndrome.
D. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia. - ANSWERTransient tachypnea of the newborn
, A primipara client at 42 weeks gestation is admitted for induction. within one hour after initiating an oxytocin
infusion, her cervix is 100% effaced and 6 cm dilated, contractions are occurring every 1 minute with a 75
second duration. when nurse stops the oxytocin and starts oxygen. After 30 minutes of uterine rest, the
contractions are occurring every 5 minutes with 20 second duration. Which intervention should the nurse
implement?
A. Notify nursery about the client's response.
B. Check for clonus in both feet.
C. Stop oxygen per cannula.
D. Restart oxytocin infusion rate per protocol. - ANSWERRestart oxytocin infusion rate per protocol
A primigravida arrives at the observation unit of the maternity unit because she thinks she is in labor. The
nurse applies the external fetal heart monitor and determines that the fetal heart rate is 140 beats/minute
and contractions are occurring irregularly every 10-15 minutes. Which assessment finding confirms to the
nurse that the client is not in labor at this time?
A. Contractions decrease with walking.
B. 2+ pitting edema in lower extremities.
C. Cervical dilations is 1cm.
D. Membranes are intact. - ANSWERContractions decrease with walking
A primigravida client with gestational hypertension and a Bishop score of 3 is scheduled for induction of labor.
The nurse administers misoprostol at 0700, then observes regular contractions with cervical changes at 0900.
Which action should the nurse take?
A. Administer misoprostol every 2hrs.
B. Ambulate the client after administration of misoprostol.
C. Start oxytocin infusion immediately.
D. Begin oxytocin 4hrs after misoprostol is given. - ANSWERBegin oxytocin 4hrs after misoprostol is given
The nurse is caring for a client whose fetus died in utero at 32 weeks gestation. After the fetus is delivered
vaginally, the nurse implements routine fetal demise protocol and identification procedures. Which action is
important for the nurse to take?
A. Explain reasons consent for an infant autopsy is needed.
B. Encourage the mother to hold and spend time with her baby.
C. Determine if the mother desires a visit from her clergy.
OB EXAM VERSION A, B, C AND PRACTICE
EXAM 2025 NEWEST EXAM COMPLETE 600
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /A+
STUDY MATERIAL //CURRENTLY TESTING
A client at 37 weeks gestation presents to labor and delivery with contractions every two minutes the nurse
observes several shallow small vesicles on her pubis labia and perineum. the nurse should recognize the
clients is prohibiting symptoms of which condition?
1. German measles
2. herpes simplex virus
3. syphilis
4. genital warts - ANSWERherpes simplex virus
A client who had her first baby three months ago and is breastfeeding her infant tells the nurse that she is
currently using the same diaphragm that she used before becoming pregnant. Which information should the
nurse provide this client?
A. After ceasing breastfeeding, the diaphragm should be resized.
B. Avoid intercourse during ovulation until the size of the diaphragm has been evaluated.
C. If no more than 20 pounds was gained during pregnancy, the diaphragm is safe to use.
D.Use an alternate form of contraceptive until a new diaphragm is obtained. - ANSWERUse an alternate form
of contraceptive until a new diaphragm is obtained.
A 30- year-old primigravida delivers a 9-pound infant vaginally after a 30- hour labor. What is the priority
nursing action for this client?
A. Gently massage the fundus every 4 hours.
B. Observe for signs of uterine hemorrhage.
C. Encourage direct contact with the infant.
,D. Assess the blood pressure for hypertension. - ANSWERObserve for signs of uterine hemorrhage.
At 0600 while admitting a woman for a scheduled repeat cesarean section (C-Section), the client tells the
nurse that she drank a cup a coffee at 0400 because she wanted to avoid getting a headache. Which action
should the nurse take first?
A. Ensure preoperative lab results are available.
B. Inform the anesthesia care provider.
C. Start prescribed IV with Lactated Ringer's.
D. Contact the client's obstetrician. - ANSWERInform the anesthesia care provider
The nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is exhibiting symptoms of a spinal headache 24 hours following
delivery of a normal newborn. Prior to the anesthesiologist arrival on the unit, which action should the nurse
perform?
A. Cleanse the spinal injection site.
B. Place procedure equipment at bedside.
C. Apply an abdominal binder.
D. Insert an indwelling Foley catheter. - ANSWERPlace procedure equipment at bedside
The nurse is caring for a newborn who is 18 inches long, weighs 4 pounds, 14 ounces, has a head
circumference of 13 inches, and a chest circumference of 10 inches. Based on these physical findings,
assessment for which condition has the highest priority?
A. Hyperbilirubinemia
B. Polycythemia
C. Hyperthermia
D. Hypoglycemia - ANSWERHypoglycemia
The nurse is caring for a 35-week gestation infant delivered by cesarean section 2 hours ago. The nurse
observes the infant's respiratory rate is 72 breaths/minute with nasal flaring, grunting, and retractions. The
nurse should recognize these findings indicate which complication?
A. Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn.
B. Transient tachypnea of the newborn.
C. Meconium aspiration syndrome.
D. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia. - ANSWERTransient tachypnea of the newborn
, A primipara client at 42 weeks gestation is admitted for induction. within one hour after initiating an oxytocin
infusion, her cervix is 100% effaced and 6 cm dilated, contractions are occurring every 1 minute with a 75
second duration. when nurse stops the oxytocin and starts oxygen. After 30 minutes of uterine rest, the
contractions are occurring every 5 minutes with 20 second duration. Which intervention should the nurse
implement?
A. Notify nursery about the client's response.
B. Check for clonus in both feet.
C. Stop oxygen per cannula.
D. Restart oxytocin infusion rate per protocol. - ANSWERRestart oxytocin infusion rate per protocol
A primigravida arrives at the observation unit of the maternity unit because she thinks she is in labor. The
nurse applies the external fetal heart monitor and determines that the fetal heart rate is 140 beats/minute
and contractions are occurring irregularly every 10-15 minutes. Which assessment finding confirms to the
nurse that the client is not in labor at this time?
A. Contractions decrease with walking.
B. 2+ pitting edema in lower extremities.
C. Cervical dilations is 1cm.
D. Membranes are intact. - ANSWERContractions decrease with walking
A primigravida client with gestational hypertension and a Bishop score of 3 is scheduled for induction of labor.
The nurse administers misoprostol at 0700, then observes regular contractions with cervical changes at 0900.
Which action should the nurse take?
A. Administer misoprostol every 2hrs.
B. Ambulate the client after administration of misoprostol.
C. Start oxytocin infusion immediately.
D. Begin oxytocin 4hrs after misoprostol is given. - ANSWERBegin oxytocin 4hrs after misoprostol is given
The nurse is caring for a client whose fetus died in utero at 32 weeks gestation. After the fetus is delivered
vaginally, the nurse implements routine fetal demise protocol and identification procedures. Which action is
important for the nurse to take?
A. Explain reasons consent for an infant autopsy is needed.
B. Encourage the mother to hold and spend time with her baby.
C. Determine if the mother desires a visit from her clergy.
