Maternity HESI OB Exam Review
Viable infant - (correct Answer) - An infant capable of surviving outside the womb.
Oxytocin infusion - (correct Answer) - Hormone used to induce labor or control bleeding.
Maternal blood pressure - (correct Answer) - Key indicator of maternal health during pregnancy.
Pelvic rock exercises - (correct Answer) - Exercises to relieve back pain during pregnancy.
Vaginal discharge changes - (correct Answer) - Indicators of potential complications in pregnancy.
Zidovudine - (correct Answer) - Antiviral medication to prevent HIV transmission.
Hemoglobin and hematocrit levels - (correct Answer) - Tests to assess blood components in newborns.
Lancet method - (correct Answer) - Technique for blood sampling via heel puncture.
Magnesium sulfate - (correct Answer) - Medication used to prevent seizures in preeclampsia.
Deep tendon reflexes - (correct Answer) - Reflexes assessed to monitor neurological function.
Respiratory rate - (correct Answer) - Number of breaths taken per minute.
Urinary output - (correct Answer) - Volume of urine produced, indicating kidney function.
Ultrasound - (correct Answer) - Imaging technique for assessing fetal position.
Trendelenburg position - (correct Answer) - Position to relieve umbilical cord compression.
Uterine fundus - (correct Answer) - Top of the uterus, assessed postpartum.
Amniocentesis - (correct Answer) - Procedure to collect amniotic fluid for testing.
Low back pain - (correct Answer) - Possible complication indicating issues post-amniocentesis.
Neisseria gonorrhea - (correct Answer) - Bacterial infection requiring treatment in newborns.
Postpartum examination - (correct Answer) - Follow-up assessment after childbirth.
Intermittent back pain - (correct Answer) - Common discomfort experienced during pregnancy.
Fetal position determination - (correct Answer) - Assessment to identify the baby's orientation.
Umbilical cord on perineum - (correct Answer) - Emergency situation requiring immediate nursing
intervention.
Erythromycin ointment - (correct Answer) - Antibiotic used to prevent eye infections in newborns.
Vital signs documentation - (correct Answer) - Record patient's temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate,
, blood pressure.
Folic acid supplements - (correct Answer) - Daily intake recommended for pregnant adolescents to
prevent defects.
Increased caloric intake - (correct Answer) - Pregnant women should consume 300-400 extra calories
daily.
Iron and calcium supplements - (correct Answer) - Daily intake recommended during pregnancy for
health.
Isolette - (correct Answer) - Incubator used to maintain warmth for newborns.
Suckling reflexes - (correct Answer) - Infant's natural instinct to suck for breastfeeding.
Ultrasonography - (correct Answer) - Best method to estimate gestational age during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding techniques - (correct Answer) - Methods to assist new mothers in breastfeeding
successfully.
Mid-line episiotomy - (correct Answer) - Surgical incision made in the perineum during delivery.
Visualize perineum - (correct Answer) - Assess the condition of the episiotomy site.
Radioactive iodine scan - (correct Answer) - Diagnostic test that requires confirmation of non-pregnancy.
Fundal massage - (correct Answer) - Technique to stimulate uterine contraction postpartum.
Oxytocic agent - (correct Answer) - Medication used to promote uterine contractions after delivery.
Mastitis - (correct Answer) - Breast infection causing pain and inflammation.
Cephalosporin antibiotic - (correct Answer) - Type of antibiotic prescribed for bacterial infections.
Initiate breastfeeding - (correct Answer) - Start feeding from the unaffected breast first.
Misoprostol - (correct Answer) - Synthetic prostaglandin E used for peptic ulcers.
Spontaneous miscarriage risk - (correct Answer) - Increased risk associated with certain medications
during pregnancy.
Triple screen analysis - (correct Answer) - Blood test to assess fetal health and development.
Blood draw preparation - (correct Answer) - Nurse prepares to collect blood for testing.
Lactated Ringer's - (correct Answer) - IV fluid for hydration and electrolyte balance.
Uterine atony - (correct Answer) - Failure of uterus to contract post-delivery.
Atropine - (correct Answer) - Anticholinergic used to increase heart rate.
Insulin dosage increase - (correct Answer) - Insulin needs rise from 18 to 36 weeks gestation.
Viable infant - (correct Answer) - An infant capable of surviving outside the womb.
Oxytocin infusion - (correct Answer) - Hormone used to induce labor or control bleeding.
Maternal blood pressure - (correct Answer) - Key indicator of maternal health during pregnancy.
Pelvic rock exercises - (correct Answer) - Exercises to relieve back pain during pregnancy.
Vaginal discharge changes - (correct Answer) - Indicators of potential complications in pregnancy.
Zidovudine - (correct Answer) - Antiviral medication to prevent HIV transmission.
Hemoglobin and hematocrit levels - (correct Answer) - Tests to assess blood components in newborns.
Lancet method - (correct Answer) - Technique for blood sampling via heel puncture.
Magnesium sulfate - (correct Answer) - Medication used to prevent seizures in preeclampsia.
Deep tendon reflexes - (correct Answer) - Reflexes assessed to monitor neurological function.
Respiratory rate - (correct Answer) - Number of breaths taken per minute.
Urinary output - (correct Answer) - Volume of urine produced, indicating kidney function.
Ultrasound - (correct Answer) - Imaging technique for assessing fetal position.
Trendelenburg position - (correct Answer) - Position to relieve umbilical cord compression.
Uterine fundus - (correct Answer) - Top of the uterus, assessed postpartum.
Amniocentesis - (correct Answer) - Procedure to collect amniotic fluid for testing.
Low back pain - (correct Answer) - Possible complication indicating issues post-amniocentesis.
Neisseria gonorrhea - (correct Answer) - Bacterial infection requiring treatment in newborns.
Postpartum examination - (correct Answer) - Follow-up assessment after childbirth.
Intermittent back pain - (correct Answer) - Common discomfort experienced during pregnancy.
Fetal position determination - (correct Answer) - Assessment to identify the baby's orientation.
Umbilical cord on perineum - (correct Answer) - Emergency situation requiring immediate nursing
intervention.
Erythromycin ointment - (correct Answer) - Antibiotic used to prevent eye infections in newborns.
Vital signs documentation - (correct Answer) - Record patient's temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate,
, blood pressure.
Folic acid supplements - (correct Answer) - Daily intake recommended for pregnant adolescents to
prevent defects.
Increased caloric intake - (correct Answer) - Pregnant women should consume 300-400 extra calories
daily.
Iron and calcium supplements - (correct Answer) - Daily intake recommended during pregnancy for
health.
Isolette - (correct Answer) - Incubator used to maintain warmth for newborns.
Suckling reflexes - (correct Answer) - Infant's natural instinct to suck for breastfeeding.
Ultrasonography - (correct Answer) - Best method to estimate gestational age during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding techniques - (correct Answer) - Methods to assist new mothers in breastfeeding
successfully.
Mid-line episiotomy - (correct Answer) - Surgical incision made in the perineum during delivery.
Visualize perineum - (correct Answer) - Assess the condition of the episiotomy site.
Radioactive iodine scan - (correct Answer) - Diagnostic test that requires confirmation of non-pregnancy.
Fundal massage - (correct Answer) - Technique to stimulate uterine contraction postpartum.
Oxytocic agent - (correct Answer) - Medication used to promote uterine contractions after delivery.
Mastitis - (correct Answer) - Breast infection causing pain and inflammation.
Cephalosporin antibiotic - (correct Answer) - Type of antibiotic prescribed for bacterial infections.
Initiate breastfeeding - (correct Answer) - Start feeding from the unaffected breast first.
Misoprostol - (correct Answer) - Synthetic prostaglandin E used for peptic ulcers.
Spontaneous miscarriage risk - (correct Answer) - Increased risk associated with certain medications
during pregnancy.
Triple screen analysis - (correct Answer) - Blood test to assess fetal health and development.
Blood draw preparation - (correct Answer) - Nurse prepares to collect blood for testing.
Lactated Ringer's - (correct Answer) - IV fluid for hydration and electrolyte balance.
Uterine atony - (correct Answer) - Failure of uterus to contract post-delivery.
Atropine - (correct Answer) - Anticholinergic used to increase heart rate.
Insulin dosage increase - (correct Answer) - Insulin needs rise from 18 to 36 weeks gestation.
