HESI Case Study: OB Practice Exam
Questions with Correct Answers Graded
A+
client teaching is an important part of the maternity nurse's role.
which factor has the greatest influence on successful teaching of
the gravid client? -
correct answer ✅the client's readiness to learn
a 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a
computer 8 hours each days tells the nurse that her feet have
begun to swell. which instruction would be most effective in
preventing pooling of blood in the lower extremities? -
correct answer ✅move about every hour
during a prenatal visit, the nurse discusses with a client the effects
of smoking on the fetus. when compared with nonsmokers,
mothers who smoke during pregnancy tend to produce infants who
have -
correct answer ✅lower birth weights
a 26-year-old, gravida 2, para 1 client is admitted to the hospital at
28-weeks gestation in preterm labor. she is given 3 doses of
terbutaline sulfate (Brethine) 0.25mg subcutaneously to stop her
labor contractions. the nurse plans to monitor for which primary
,HESI Case Study: OB Practice Exam
Questions with Correct Answers Graded
A+
side effect of terbutaline sulfate? -
correct answer ✅tachycardia and a feeling of nervousness
a mother who is breastfeeding her baby receives instructions from
the nurse. which instruction is most effective to prevent nipple
soreness? -
correct answer ✅correctly place the infant on the breast
a full term infant is transferred to the nursery from labor and
delivery. which information is most important for the nurse to
receive when planning immediate care for the newborn? -
correct answer ✅infant's condition at birth and treatment
received
in developing a teaching plan for expectant parents, the nurse plans
to include information about when the parents can expect the
infant's fontanels to close. the nurse bases the explanation on
knowledge that for the normal newborn, the -
correct answer ✅anterior fontanel closed at 12 to 18
months and the posterior by the end of the second month
, HESI Case Study: OB Practice Exam
Questions with Correct Answers Graded
A+
when assessing a client who is at 12-weeks gestation, the nurse
recommends that she and her husband consider attending
childbirth preparation classes. when is the best time for the couple
to attend these classes? -
correct answer ✅at 30-weeks gestation
the nurse should encourage the laboring client to begin pushing
when -
correct answer ✅the cervix is completely dilated
the nurse is counseling a couple who has sought information about
conceiving. for teaching purposes, the nurse should know that
ovulation usually occurs -
correct answer ✅two weeks before menstruation
the nurse instructs a laboring client to use accelerated-blow
breathing. the client begins to complain of tingling fingers and
dizziness. what action should the nurse take? -
correct answer ✅have the client breathe into her cupped
hands
Questions with Correct Answers Graded
A+
client teaching is an important part of the maternity nurse's role.
which factor has the greatest influence on successful teaching of
the gravid client? -
correct answer ✅the client's readiness to learn
a 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a
computer 8 hours each days tells the nurse that her feet have
begun to swell. which instruction would be most effective in
preventing pooling of blood in the lower extremities? -
correct answer ✅move about every hour
during a prenatal visit, the nurse discusses with a client the effects
of smoking on the fetus. when compared with nonsmokers,
mothers who smoke during pregnancy tend to produce infants who
have -
correct answer ✅lower birth weights
a 26-year-old, gravida 2, para 1 client is admitted to the hospital at
28-weeks gestation in preterm labor. she is given 3 doses of
terbutaline sulfate (Brethine) 0.25mg subcutaneously to stop her
labor contractions. the nurse plans to monitor for which primary
,HESI Case Study: OB Practice Exam
Questions with Correct Answers Graded
A+
side effect of terbutaline sulfate? -
correct answer ✅tachycardia and a feeling of nervousness
a mother who is breastfeeding her baby receives instructions from
the nurse. which instruction is most effective to prevent nipple
soreness? -
correct answer ✅correctly place the infant on the breast
a full term infant is transferred to the nursery from labor and
delivery. which information is most important for the nurse to
receive when planning immediate care for the newborn? -
correct answer ✅infant's condition at birth and treatment
received
in developing a teaching plan for expectant parents, the nurse plans
to include information about when the parents can expect the
infant's fontanels to close. the nurse bases the explanation on
knowledge that for the normal newborn, the -
correct answer ✅anterior fontanel closed at 12 to 18
months and the posterior by the end of the second month
, HESI Case Study: OB Practice Exam
Questions with Correct Answers Graded
A+
when assessing a client who is at 12-weeks gestation, the nurse
recommends that she and her husband consider attending
childbirth preparation classes. when is the best time for the couple
to attend these classes? -
correct answer ✅at 30-weeks gestation
the nurse should encourage the laboring client to begin pushing
when -
correct answer ✅the cervix is completely dilated
the nurse is counseling a couple who has sought information about
conceiving. for teaching purposes, the nurse should know that
ovulation usually occurs -
correct answer ✅two weeks before menstruation
the nurse instructs a laboring client to use accelerated-blow
breathing. the client begins to complain of tingling fingers and
dizziness. what action should the nurse take? -
correct answer ✅have the client breathe into her cupped
hands
