Hesi Maternity OB Exam Version 2 Test
Questions & Answers (A+ grade)2025
1 The nurse is providing care for a newborn who was delivered vaginally assisted by forceps. The nurse
observes red marks on the head with swelling that does not cross the suture line. Which condition
should the nurse documents in the medical record?
A Caput succedaneum
B Hydrocephalus
C Cephalhematoma
D Microcephaly
2 A client at 34 weeks gestation comes to the birthing center complaining of vaginal bleeding that
began one hour ago. The nurse assessment reveals approximately 30ML of bright red vaginal bleeding.
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,Fetal rate of 130 - 140 beats per minute, no contractions and no complaints of pain what is the most
likely cause of these client's bleeding.
A Abruptio Placenta
B Placenta Previa
C Normal bloody show indicting induction of labor
D A ruptured blood vessel in the vaginal vault.
3 A client at 30 weeks gestation reports that she has not felt the baby move in the last 24 hours.
Concerned she arrives in a panic at the obstetric clinic where she is immediately sent to the hospital.
which assessment warrants immediate intervention by the nurse.
A Fetal Heart rate 60 beats per minute
B Ruptured amniotic membrane
C onset of uterine contractions
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, C Terbutaline 0.25 mg subcutaneously q 15 minutes X 3
D Butorphanol tartrate 1mg IV push q2h PRN.
6 A 16 year old gravida 1 para 0 client has just been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis
of eclampsia. She's not presently convulsing. Which intervention should the nurse plan to include in this
client's nursing care plan?
A Allow liberal family visitation
B Keep an airway at the bedside
C Assess temperature every hour
D Monitor blood pressure, pulse, and respiration every 4 hours.
7 At 12 hours after the birth of a healthy infant the mother complains of feeling constant vaginal
pressure. The nurse determines the fundus is firm and at midline with moderate rubra lochia. which
action should nurse take?
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Questions & Answers (A+ grade)2025
1 The nurse is providing care for a newborn who was delivered vaginally assisted by forceps. The nurse
observes red marks on the head with swelling that does not cross the suture line. Which condition
should the nurse documents in the medical record?
A Caput succedaneum
B Hydrocephalus
C Cephalhematoma
D Microcephaly
2 A client at 34 weeks gestation comes to the birthing center complaining of vaginal bleeding that
began one hour ago. The nurse assessment reveals approximately 30ML of bright red vaginal bleeding.
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,Fetal rate of 130 - 140 beats per minute, no contractions and no complaints of pain what is the most
likely cause of these client's bleeding.
A Abruptio Placenta
B Placenta Previa
C Normal bloody show indicting induction of labor
D A ruptured blood vessel in the vaginal vault.
3 A client at 30 weeks gestation reports that she has not felt the baby move in the last 24 hours.
Concerned she arrives in a panic at the obstetric clinic where she is immediately sent to the hospital.
which assessment warrants immediate intervention by the nurse.
A Fetal Heart rate 60 beats per minute
B Ruptured amniotic membrane
C onset of uterine contractions
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, C Terbutaline 0.25 mg subcutaneously q 15 minutes X 3
D Butorphanol tartrate 1mg IV push q2h PRN.
6 A 16 year old gravida 1 para 0 client has just been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis
of eclampsia. She's not presently convulsing. Which intervention should the nurse plan to include in this
client's nursing care plan?
A Allow liberal family visitation
B Keep an airway at the bedside
C Assess temperature every hour
D Monitor blood pressure, pulse, and respiration every 4 hours.
7 At 12 hours after the birth of a healthy infant the mother complains of feeling constant vaginal
pressure. The nurse determines the fundus is firm and at midline with moderate rubra lochia. which
action should nurse take?
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