OB HESI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION EXAMS FULL
QUESTION SET WITH SOLVED ANSWERS
◉ 4; binders; ice packs; anemia; OH. Answer: -HH: Moms should
void within __ hrs. of delivery
- Non-breastfeeding Moms: use __, supportive bra, __ __, and avoiding
breast stimulation
- HH: Women can have fainting spell when you try to ambulate them
after delivery, check Hgb, Hct, and BP for __ and __ __
◉ Engorgement; cabbage leaves; warm; positioning; Kegal exercises;
Thrombophlebitis. Answer: - ___: swollen, firm, and painful breasts.
Use__ __, __ compresses, analgesics, and supportive bra. Wash breasts
with __ water and not soap.
- Incorrect __ of baby is most common cause of nipple soreness
- HH: __ __ help with urine retention
- HH: __: encourage early ambulation, observe for thromboembolism
by assessing legs for pain, warmth, tenderness, and swollen vein that
is tender to touch
◉ coombs test. Answer: If mom has positive __ __, cannot give
Rhogam as she is already sensitized.
,◉ taking in phase. Answer: Mom focuses on self. Taking hold phase:
mom learns to take care of infant. Letting go phase: mom is
confident in taking care of baby.
◉ 5-7. Answer: HH: postpartum blues are normal especially __-
__days after delivery (unexplained tearfulness, feeling down, and
having decreased appetite). Encourage use of support persons
◉ intercourse. Answer: - No __ until lochia is gone, and that first
sexual experience may not be pleasant due to vaginal dryness.
- REVIEW METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION
◉ respiration; Hypermagnesia; hypocalcemia; hypotoniaqq. Answer:
- MgSo4 during labor can cause decreased fetal __, __, __, and __.
◉ inspiration; petroleum; 36.4; 36.5-37.5; 80/50; 2500-4000.
Answer: - HH: suction mouth then nares, otherwise you can
stimulate __ with could cause aspiration.
- Keep cord clean with mild soap and water, and after circumcision
apply __ gauze dressing
- HH: Keep baby warm, can lead to hypothermia, hypoglycemia,
ketoacidosis, and shock. Keep baby temp above __ C.
- Normal baby VS: RR: (30-60), HR: (110-160), Temp: (__-__), BP:
__/__.
,- NB weight normal b/w __-__ grams, head circumference is slightly
larger than chest circumference
◉ crosses sutures; hyperbilirubinemia; rena; CV. Answer: HH: caput
succedaneum (edema under scalp), cephalohematoma (blood under
the periosteum). Caput __ __, cephalohematoma does not.
Cephalohematoma can lead to __.
HH: umbilical cord should have 3 vessels, 1 vein and 2 arteries. Cord
anomalies can lead to __ and __ anomalies. Postnatally, FO, DA, DV
should close.
◉ 30-40; vastus lateralis; 2-3; 60; lateral; axillary; 5; .5; .25. Answer:
- Hypoglycemia: glucose levels __-__, and feed baby if low glucose
level is detected.
- Give Vitamin K IM on __ __ to prevent hemorrhagic disorders
- Pathological jaundice is during first 24 hrs. Physiologic jaundice
occurs __-__ days after birth and is due to unconjugated bilirubin.
- HH: DO NOT feed infant if RR is greater than __!! Call HCP
- Heel stick done on __ sides of heel
- HH: __ temp best for NB, hold thermometer in armpit for __ mins. If
using rectal thermometer, insert for 5 mins using blunt end __ or
__inch and hold legs and feet firmly.
, ◉ Antepartum Hemorrhage- Miscarriage. Answer: indicated by
bleeding before 20 weeks' gestation. Considered medical emergency
and mostly due to chromosomal defect.
- Uterine cramping, bright red vaginal bleeding, shock (tachy, pallor,
hypotension, cool/clammy skin)
◉ threatened abortion. Answer: spotting w/o cervical change, tx is
bedrest and no sexual intercourse for 2 wks.
◉ inevitible/ INCOMPLETE. Answer: moderate to heavy bleeding
with tissue and conception products present, open cervix. Tx: D&C
◉ complete miscarriage. Answer: cervix closed, all conception
products passed
◉ septic miscarriage. Answer: foul smell, vaginal discharge, scant to
heavy bleeding and abdominal pain ad tenderness. Tx: termination
of pregnancy, abx, and look for septic shock
◉ missed. Answer: fetus dead, no passage of conception products,
cervix closed, watch for DIC
◉ Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (Hydratiform Mole). Answer: -
grapelike clusters, developmental anomaly, mom can be predisposed
to choriocarcinoma.
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION EXAMS FULL
QUESTION SET WITH SOLVED ANSWERS
◉ 4; binders; ice packs; anemia; OH. Answer: -HH: Moms should
void within __ hrs. of delivery
- Non-breastfeeding Moms: use __, supportive bra, __ __, and avoiding
breast stimulation
- HH: Women can have fainting spell when you try to ambulate them
after delivery, check Hgb, Hct, and BP for __ and __ __
◉ Engorgement; cabbage leaves; warm; positioning; Kegal exercises;
Thrombophlebitis. Answer: - ___: swollen, firm, and painful breasts.
Use__ __, __ compresses, analgesics, and supportive bra. Wash breasts
with __ water and not soap.
- Incorrect __ of baby is most common cause of nipple soreness
- HH: __ __ help with urine retention
- HH: __: encourage early ambulation, observe for thromboembolism
by assessing legs for pain, warmth, tenderness, and swollen vein that
is tender to touch
◉ coombs test. Answer: If mom has positive __ __, cannot give
Rhogam as she is already sensitized.
,◉ taking in phase. Answer: Mom focuses on self. Taking hold phase:
mom learns to take care of infant. Letting go phase: mom is
confident in taking care of baby.
◉ 5-7. Answer: HH: postpartum blues are normal especially __-
__days after delivery (unexplained tearfulness, feeling down, and
having decreased appetite). Encourage use of support persons
◉ intercourse. Answer: - No __ until lochia is gone, and that first
sexual experience may not be pleasant due to vaginal dryness.
- REVIEW METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION
◉ respiration; Hypermagnesia; hypocalcemia; hypotoniaqq. Answer:
- MgSo4 during labor can cause decreased fetal __, __, __, and __.
◉ inspiration; petroleum; 36.4; 36.5-37.5; 80/50; 2500-4000.
Answer: - HH: suction mouth then nares, otherwise you can
stimulate __ with could cause aspiration.
- Keep cord clean with mild soap and water, and after circumcision
apply __ gauze dressing
- HH: Keep baby warm, can lead to hypothermia, hypoglycemia,
ketoacidosis, and shock. Keep baby temp above __ C.
- Normal baby VS: RR: (30-60), HR: (110-160), Temp: (__-__), BP:
__/__.
,- NB weight normal b/w __-__ grams, head circumference is slightly
larger than chest circumference
◉ crosses sutures; hyperbilirubinemia; rena; CV. Answer: HH: caput
succedaneum (edema under scalp), cephalohematoma (blood under
the periosteum). Caput __ __, cephalohematoma does not.
Cephalohematoma can lead to __.
HH: umbilical cord should have 3 vessels, 1 vein and 2 arteries. Cord
anomalies can lead to __ and __ anomalies. Postnatally, FO, DA, DV
should close.
◉ 30-40; vastus lateralis; 2-3; 60; lateral; axillary; 5; .5; .25. Answer:
- Hypoglycemia: glucose levels __-__, and feed baby if low glucose
level is detected.
- Give Vitamin K IM on __ __ to prevent hemorrhagic disorders
- Pathological jaundice is during first 24 hrs. Physiologic jaundice
occurs __-__ days after birth and is due to unconjugated bilirubin.
- HH: DO NOT feed infant if RR is greater than __!! Call HCP
- Heel stick done on __ sides of heel
- HH: __ temp best for NB, hold thermometer in armpit for __ mins. If
using rectal thermometer, insert for 5 mins using blunt end __ or
__inch and hold legs and feet firmly.
, ◉ Antepartum Hemorrhage- Miscarriage. Answer: indicated by
bleeding before 20 weeks' gestation. Considered medical emergency
and mostly due to chromosomal defect.
- Uterine cramping, bright red vaginal bleeding, shock (tachy, pallor,
hypotension, cool/clammy skin)
◉ threatened abortion. Answer: spotting w/o cervical change, tx is
bedrest and no sexual intercourse for 2 wks.
◉ inevitible/ INCOMPLETE. Answer: moderate to heavy bleeding
with tissue and conception products present, open cervix. Tx: D&C
◉ complete miscarriage. Answer: cervix closed, all conception
products passed
◉ septic miscarriage. Answer: foul smell, vaginal discharge, scant to
heavy bleeding and abdominal pain ad tenderness. Tx: termination
of pregnancy, abx, and look for septic shock
◉ missed. Answer: fetus dead, no passage of conception products,
cervix closed, watch for DIC
◉ Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (Hydratiform Mole). Answer: -
grapelike clusters, developmental anomaly, mom can be predisposed
to choriocarcinoma.
