HESI PN OB EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)/GRADE A+ ASSURED
When talking with a pregnant client who is experiencing aching swollen, leg veins, the nurse would
explain that this is most probably the result of which of the following?
A. thrombophlebitis
B. pregnancy induced hypertension
C. pressure on blood vessels from the enlarging uterus
D. the force of gravity pulling down on the uterus - Correct Answer-D - Explanation
Pressure of the growing uterus on blood vessels results in an increased risk for venous stasis in the lower
extremities. Subsequently, edema and varicose vein formation may occur. Thrombophlebitis is an
inflammation of the veins due to thrombus formation. Pregnancy-induced hypertension is not
associated with these symptoms. Gravity plays only a minor role with these symptoms.
Which of the following would cause a false-positive result on a pregnancy test?
A. The test was performed less than 10 days after an abortion
B. The test was performed too early or too late in the
pregnancy
C. The urine sample was stored too long at room
temperature
D. A spontaneous abortion or a missed abortion is
impending - Correct Answer-A - Explanation
A false-positive reaction can occur if the
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,pregnancy test is performed less than 10 days after an abortion. Performing the tests too early or too
late in the pregnancy, storing the urine sample too long at room temperature, or having a spontaneous
or missed abortion impending can all produce false- negative results.
During a lecture on reproduction, a student nurse asks the instructor what determines the sex of a fetus.
Accurate information in response to this question would be:
A. "The sex of the fetus is not determined until the eighth week of gestation."
B. "The fertilization of the zygote is the point at which sex is determined."
C. "Males have one less pair of chromosomes than females."
D. "Sex is determined by the chromosomes contributed by the ovum." - Correct Answer-B. Explanation
The sex of the fetus is determined at the point that the sperm fertilizes the ovum to form the zygote.
Sex is ultimately determined by the chromosome contributed by the sperm.
Pediazole is a suspension medication that contains 200 mg erythromycin and 600 mg sulfisoxazole per 5
mL. The physician orders Pediazole 4 mL PO every 12 hours. How many mg of sulfisoxazole is this client
receiving in a 24-hour period?
A. 160 mg
B. 320 mg
C. 480 mg
D. 960 mg - Correct Answer-D. Explanation
600 mg/ 5 mL = x mg/ 4 mL
2400 = 5x
x= 2400/5
x= 480 mg per dose x 2 = 960 mg in 24 hours.
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,The nurse identifies substance abuse behaviors exhibited by a pregnant client during an initial prenatal
screening. While promoting a therapeutic and accepting environment, the care managment by the
nurse would be MOST appropriate if focused on which of the following?
A. Discouraging substance use during pregnancy
B. Termination of the pregnancy at an early stage
C. Eliminating substance use during pregnancy
D. Setting boundaries with the client in regards to substance use - Correct Answer-C.
Explanation
Use of substances during pregnancy can lead to severe fetal or neonatal abnormalities, complications,
and death. The primary goal of nursing care should be prevention or elimination of substance use during
pregnancy.
Cervical softening and uterine souffle are classified as which of the following?
A. diagnostic signs
B. presumptive signs
C. probable signs
D. positive signs - Correct Answer-C.
Explanation
Cervical softening (Goodell sign) and uterine soufflé are two probable signs of pregnancy.Probable signs
are objective findings that strongly suggest pregnancy. Other probable signs include Hegar sign, which is
softening of the lower uterine segment; Piskacek sign, which is enlargement and softening of the uterus;
serum laboratory tests; changes in skin pigmentation; and ultrasonic evidence of a gestational sac.
Presumptive signs are subjective signs and include amenorrhea; nausea and vomiting; urinary
frequency; breast tenderness and changes; excessive fatigue; uterine enlargement; and quickening.
A client at 36 weeks' gestation is schedule for a routine ultrasound prior to an amniocentesis. After
teaching the client about the purpose for the ultrasound, which of the following client statements would
indicate to the nurse in charge that the client needs further instruction?
A. The ultrasound will help to locate the placenta
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, B. The ultrasound identifies blood flow through the umbilical cord
C. The test will determine where to insert the needle
D. The ultrasound locates a pool of amniotic fluid - Correct Answer-B.
Explanation
Before amniocentesis, a routine ultrasound is valuable in locating the placenta, locating a pool of
amniotic fluid, and showing the physician where to insert the needle. Color Doppler imaging
ultrasonography identifies blood flow through the umbilical cord. A routine ultrasound does not
accomplish this.
A nursing instructor asks a nursing student to list the functions of the amniotic fluid. The student
responds correctly by stating that which of the following are functions of amniotic fluid? Select all that
apply.
A. Allows for fetal movement
B. Is a measure of kidney function
C. Surrounds, cushions, and protects the fetus
D. Maintains the body temperature of the fetus
E. Prevents large particles such as bacteria from passing to the fetus
F. Provides an exchange of nutrients and waste products between the mother and the fetus - Correct
Answer-A, B, C, D
A 25-year-old client with diabetes type I visits the clinic to discuss her and her husband's desire to start a
family. This diabetic client
A. should be discouraged from becoming pregnant
B. has a greater risk of complications during pregnancy
C. should be informed about treatment for infertility
D. will be able to carry out a completely normal pregnancy - Correct Answer-B.
Explanation
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EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)/GRADE A+ ASSURED
When talking with a pregnant client who is experiencing aching swollen, leg veins, the nurse would
explain that this is most probably the result of which of the following?
A. thrombophlebitis
B. pregnancy induced hypertension
C. pressure on blood vessels from the enlarging uterus
D. the force of gravity pulling down on the uterus - Correct Answer-D - Explanation
Pressure of the growing uterus on blood vessels results in an increased risk for venous stasis in the lower
extremities. Subsequently, edema and varicose vein formation may occur. Thrombophlebitis is an
inflammation of the veins due to thrombus formation. Pregnancy-induced hypertension is not
associated with these symptoms. Gravity plays only a minor role with these symptoms.
Which of the following would cause a false-positive result on a pregnancy test?
A. The test was performed less than 10 days after an abortion
B. The test was performed too early or too late in the
pregnancy
C. The urine sample was stored too long at room
temperature
D. A spontaneous abortion or a missed abortion is
impending - Correct Answer-A - Explanation
A false-positive reaction can occur if the
1
,pregnancy test is performed less than 10 days after an abortion. Performing the tests too early or too
late in the pregnancy, storing the urine sample too long at room temperature, or having a spontaneous
or missed abortion impending can all produce false- negative results.
During a lecture on reproduction, a student nurse asks the instructor what determines the sex of a fetus.
Accurate information in response to this question would be:
A. "The sex of the fetus is not determined until the eighth week of gestation."
B. "The fertilization of the zygote is the point at which sex is determined."
C. "Males have one less pair of chromosomes than females."
D. "Sex is determined by the chromosomes contributed by the ovum." - Correct Answer-B. Explanation
The sex of the fetus is determined at the point that the sperm fertilizes the ovum to form the zygote.
Sex is ultimately determined by the chromosome contributed by the sperm.
Pediazole is a suspension medication that contains 200 mg erythromycin and 600 mg sulfisoxazole per 5
mL. The physician orders Pediazole 4 mL PO every 12 hours. How many mg of sulfisoxazole is this client
receiving in a 24-hour period?
A. 160 mg
B. 320 mg
C. 480 mg
D. 960 mg - Correct Answer-D. Explanation
600 mg/ 5 mL = x mg/ 4 mL
2400 = 5x
x= 2400/5
x= 480 mg per dose x 2 = 960 mg in 24 hours.
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,The nurse identifies substance abuse behaviors exhibited by a pregnant client during an initial prenatal
screening. While promoting a therapeutic and accepting environment, the care managment by the
nurse would be MOST appropriate if focused on which of the following?
A. Discouraging substance use during pregnancy
B. Termination of the pregnancy at an early stage
C. Eliminating substance use during pregnancy
D. Setting boundaries with the client in regards to substance use - Correct Answer-C.
Explanation
Use of substances during pregnancy can lead to severe fetal or neonatal abnormalities, complications,
and death. The primary goal of nursing care should be prevention or elimination of substance use during
pregnancy.
Cervical softening and uterine souffle are classified as which of the following?
A. diagnostic signs
B. presumptive signs
C. probable signs
D. positive signs - Correct Answer-C.
Explanation
Cervical softening (Goodell sign) and uterine soufflé are two probable signs of pregnancy.Probable signs
are objective findings that strongly suggest pregnancy. Other probable signs include Hegar sign, which is
softening of the lower uterine segment; Piskacek sign, which is enlargement and softening of the uterus;
serum laboratory tests; changes in skin pigmentation; and ultrasonic evidence of a gestational sac.
Presumptive signs are subjective signs and include amenorrhea; nausea and vomiting; urinary
frequency; breast tenderness and changes; excessive fatigue; uterine enlargement; and quickening.
A client at 36 weeks' gestation is schedule for a routine ultrasound prior to an amniocentesis. After
teaching the client about the purpose for the ultrasound, which of the following client statements would
indicate to the nurse in charge that the client needs further instruction?
A. The ultrasound will help to locate the placenta
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, B. The ultrasound identifies blood flow through the umbilical cord
C. The test will determine where to insert the needle
D. The ultrasound locates a pool of amniotic fluid - Correct Answer-B.
Explanation
Before amniocentesis, a routine ultrasound is valuable in locating the placenta, locating a pool of
amniotic fluid, and showing the physician where to insert the needle. Color Doppler imaging
ultrasonography identifies blood flow through the umbilical cord. A routine ultrasound does not
accomplish this.
A nursing instructor asks a nursing student to list the functions of the amniotic fluid. The student
responds correctly by stating that which of the following are functions of amniotic fluid? Select all that
apply.
A. Allows for fetal movement
B. Is a measure of kidney function
C. Surrounds, cushions, and protects the fetus
D. Maintains the body temperature of the fetus
E. Prevents large particles such as bacteria from passing to the fetus
F. Provides an exchange of nutrients and waste products between the mother and the fetus - Correct
Answer-A, B, C, D
A 25-year-old client with diabetes type I visits the clinic to discuss her and her husband's desire to start a
family. This diabetic client
A. should be discouraged from becoming pregnant
B. has a greater risk of complications during pregnancy
C. should be informed about treatment for infertility
D. will be able to carry out a completely normal pregnancy - Correct Answer-B.
Explanation
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