HESI Maternity/Peds Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the most reliable sign of pregnancy?
✔✔Positive fetal heart tones heard by Doppler.
What is the best position for a pregnant woman experiencing hypotension while lying on her
back?
✔✔Left lateral position.
What is the primary reason folic acid supplementation is recommended before conception?
✔✔To prevent neural tube defects.
What is the best first intervention when a newborn is noted to have a temperature of 36.0°C
(96.8°F)?
✔✔Provide skin-to-skin contact with the mother.
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, What is the priority nursing action when a laboring client reports sudden sharp abdominal pain
and loss of fetal station?
✔✔Notify the healthcare provider immediately, suspect uterine rupture.
What is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage within the first 24 hours after birth?
✔✔Uterine atony.
What is the best feeding position for an infant with a cleft palate?
✔✔Upright position during feeding.
What is the priority action when a newborn exhibits grunting, nasal flaring, and retractions?
✔✔Notify the provider and prepare for respiratory support.
What is the most effective non-pharmacologic pain relief technique during the first stage of
labor?
✔✔Breathing and relaxation techniques.
What is the expected weight gain for a normal pregnancy?
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the most reliable sign of pregnancy?
✔✔Positive fetal heart tones heard by Doppler.
What is the best position for a pregnant woman experiencing hypotension while lying on her
back?
✔✔Left lateral position.
What is the primary reason folic acid supplementation is recommended before conception?
✔✔To prevent neural tube defects.
What is the best first intervention when a newborn is noted to have a temperature of 36.0°C
(96.8°F)?
✔✔Provide skin-to-skin contact with the mother.
1
, What is the priority nursing action when a laboring client reports sudden sharp abdominal pain
and loss of fetal station?
✔✔Notify the healthcare provider immediately, suspect uterine rupture.
What is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage within the first 24 hours after birth?
✔✔Uterine atony.
What is the best feeding position for an infant with a cleft palate?
✔✔Upright position during feeding.
What is the priority action when a newborn exhibits grunting, nasal flaring, and retractions?
✔✔Notify the provider and prepare for respiratory support.
What is the most effective non-pharmacologic pain relief technique during the first stage of
labor?
✔✔Breathing and relaxation techniques.
What is the expected weight gain for a normal pregnancy?
2
