HESI OB
Maternity Test Bank V1 | Verified Questions &
Answers with Detailed Explanations | Latest
2026 HESI Maternity Exam Prep
THIS TEST INCLUDES:
• ✅ HESI OB Maternity Test Bank V1 practice questions
• ✅ Verified answers with detailed explanations
• ✅ Prenatal care and maternal assessment
• ✅ Newborn assessment and care
• ✅ Maternal and newborn medications
• ✅ NCLEX-style maternity practice questions
• ✅ Printable PDF format
• ✅ Latest 2026 updated study guide
,HESI OB Maternity Test Bank V1 | Verified Questions &
Answers with Detailed Explanations | Latest 2026 HESI
Maternity Exam Prep
Question 1
A client at 37 weeks gestation presents to labor and delivery with
contractions every two minutes. The nurse observes several shallow
small vesicles on her pubis, labia, and perineum. The nurse should
recognize the client is exhibiting symptoms of which condition?
1. German measles
2. Herpes simplex virus
3. Syphilis
4. Genital warts
Correct Answer: 2. Herpes simplex virus
Explanation: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) presents as painful, shallow, small
vesicles or ulcers on the genital area. In pregnancy, active HSV lesions are a
concern for neonatal transmission during vaginal delivery. German measles
(rubella) presents with a maculopapular rash and lymphadenopathy.
Syphilis presents with a painless chancre. Genital warts (HPV) appear as
fleshy, cauliflower-like growths.
Question 2
, A client who had her first baby three months ago and is breastfeeding
her infant tells the nurse that she is currently using the same
diaphragm that she used before becoming pregnant. Which
information should the nurse provide this client?
• Use alternative form of birth control until new diaphragm can be
obtained.
Explanation: After pregnancy and vaginal delivery, the size and shape of
the cervix and vaginal canal change. A diaphragm fitted before pregnancy
will likely not fit properly, reducing its effectiveness. Additionally,
breastfeeding can affect cervical position and tone. The client should use
an alternative method until a new diaphragm can be properly fitted,
typically at the 6-week postpartum visit.
Question 3
A 30-year-old primigravida delivers a 9-pound infant vaginally after a
30-hour labor. What is the priority nursing action for this client?
• Massage the fundus Q 4 hours
Explanation: A macrosomic infant (9 pounds) and prolonged labor
increase the risk of uterine atony and postpartum hemorrhage. Fundal
massage Q4 hours is the priority to maintain uterine tone and prevent
hemorrhage. The nurse should assess fundal firmness, position, and
bleeding. If the fundus becomes boggy, more frequent massage may be
needed.
Maternity Test Bank V1 | Verified Questions &
Answers with Detailed Explanations | Latest
2026 HESI Maternity Exam Prep
THIS TEST INCLUDES:
• ✅ HESI OB Maternity Test Bank V1 practice questions
• ✅ Verified answers with detailed explanations
• ✅ Prenatal care and maternal assessment
• ✅ Newborn assessment and care
• ✅ Maternal and newborn medications
• ✅ NCLEX-style maternity practice questions
• ✅ Printable PDF format
• ✅ Latest 2026 updated study guide
,HESI OB Maternity Test Bank V1 | Verified Questions &
Answers with Detailed Explanations | Latest 2026 HESI
Maternity Exam Prep
Question 1
A client at 37 weeks gestation presents to labor and delivery with
contractions every two minutes. The nurse observes several shallow
small vesicles on her pubis, labia, and perineum. The nurse should
recognize the client is exhibiting symptoms of which condition?
1. German measles
2. Herpes simplex virus
3. Syphilis
4. Genital warts
Correct Answer: 2. Herpes simplex virus
Explanation: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) presents as painful, shallow, small
vesicles or ulcers on the genital area. In pregnancy, active HSV lesions are a
concern for neonatal transmission during vaginal delivery. German measles
(rubella) presents with a maculopapular rash and lymphadenopathy.
Syphilis presents with a painless chancre. Genital warts (HPV) appear as
fleshy, cauliflower-like growths.
Question 2
, A client who had her first baby three months ago and is breastfeeding
her infant tells the nurse that she is currently using the same
diaphragm that she used before becoming pregnant. Which
information should the nurse provide this client?
• Use alternative form of birth control until new diaphragm can be
obtained.
Explanation: After pregnancy and vaginal delivery, the size and shape of
the cervix and vaginal canal change. A diaphragm fitted before pregnancy
will likely not fit properly, reducing its effectiveness. Additionally,
breastfeeding can affect cervical position and tone. The client should use
an alternative method until a new diaphragm can be properly fitted,
typically at the 6-week postpartum visit.
Question 3
A 30-year-old primigravida delivers a 9-pound infant vaginally after a
30-hour labor. What is the priority nursing action for this client?
• Massage the fundus Q 4 hours
Explanation: A macrosomic infant (9 pounds) and prolonged labor
increase the risk of uterine atony and postpartum hemorrhage. Fundal
massage Q4 hours is the priority to maintain uterine tone and prevent
hemorrhage. The nurse should assess fundal firmness, position, and
bleeding. If the fundus becomes boggy, more frequent massage may be
needed.
