HESI OB
Maternity Test Bank V1 | Verified
Questions & Answers | Latest 2026
Maternity Nursing Exam Prep
THIS TEST INCLUDES:
• ✅ HESI OB Maternity Test Bank V1
• ✅ Verified questions and answers
• ✅ Comprehensive maternity nursing review
• ✅ NCLEX-style maternity practice questions
• ✅ Printable PDF format
• ✅ Latest 2026 updated study guide
, HESI OB Maternity Test Bank V1 | Verified
Questions & Answers | Latest 2026 Maternity
Nursing Exam Prep
Question 1
A 3-day postpartum client, who is not immune to rubella, is to
receive the vaccine at discharge. Which of the following must the
nurse include in her discharge teaching regarding the vaccine?
A. The woman should not become pregnant for at least 4 weeks.
B. The woman should pump and dump her breast milk for 1 week.
C. The mother must wear a surgical mask when she cares for the
baby.
D. Passive antibodies transported across the placenta will protect
the baby.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rubella vaccine is a live attenuated virus vaccine.
Women should avoid pregnancy for at least 4 weeks after
receiving the vaccine because of theoretical risks to the fetus. The
vaccine can be given to breastfeeding mothers, and there is no
need to pump and dump breast milk. There is no requirement for
,the mother to wear a surgical mask, and passive antibodies from
the placenta do not protect against rubella in this context.
Question 2
A 3-day-postpartum client questions why she is to receive the
rubella vaccine before leaving the hospital. Which of the following
rationales should guide the nurse's response?
A. The client's obstetric status is optimal for receiving the vaccine.
B. The client's immune system is highly responsive during the
postpartum period.
C. The client's baby will be high risk for acquiring rubella if the
woman does not receive the vaccine.
D. The client's insurance company will pay for the shot if it is
given during the immediate postpartum period.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The postpartum period is an optimal time for rubella
vaccination because the client is not pregnant and is unlikely to
become pregnant in the immediate future. The vaccine is offered
before discharge to ensure the woman is protected before future
pregnancies, as rubella infection during pregnancy can cause
congenital rubella syndrome. The immune system is not
, specifically more responsive postpartum, and the baby is not at
increased risk from the mother not receiving the vaccine.
Question 3
A patient, G2P1102, who delivered her baby 8 hours ago, now has
a temperature of 100.2°F. Which of the following is the
appropriate nursing intervention at this time?
A. Notify the doctor to get an order for acetaminophen.
B. Request an infectious disease consult from the doctor.
C. Provide the woman with cool compresses.
D. Encourage intake of water and other fluids.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A temperature of 100.2°F (37.9°C) in the immediate
postpartum period may be related to dehydration from fluid loss
during labor and delivery. Encouraging oral fluid intake is the
appropriate initial intervention. Temperatures up to 100.4°F (38°C)
in the first 24 hours postpartum are often physiologic and related
to dehydration. Notifying the provider or requesting a consult
would be premature without further assessment.
Maternity Test Bank V1 | Verified
Questions & Answers | Latest 2026
Maternity Nursing Exam Prep
THIS TEST INCLUDES:
• ✅ HESI OB Maternity Test Bank V1
• ✅ Verified questions and answers
• ✅ Comprehensive maternity nursing review
• ✅ NCLEX-style maternity practice questions
• ✅ Printable PDF format
• ✅ Latest 2026 updated study guide
, HESI OB Maternity Test Bank V1 | Verified
Questions & Answers | Latest 2026 Maternity
Nursing Exam Prep
Question 1
A 3-day postpartum client, who is not immune to rubella, is to
receive the vaccine at discharge. Which of the following must the
nurse include in her discharge teaching regarding the vaccine?
A. The woman should not become pregnant for at least 4 weeks.
B. The woman should pump and dump her breast milk for 1 week.
C. The mother must wear a surgical mask when she cares for the
baby.
D. Passive antibodies transported across the placenta will protect
the baby.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rubella vaccine is a live attenuated virus vaccine.
Women should avoid pregnancy for at least 4 weeks after
receiving the vaccine because of theoretical risks to the fetus. The
vaccine can be given to breastfeeding mothers, and there is no
need to pump and dump breast milk. There is no requirement for
,the mother to wear a surgical mask, and passive antibodies from
the placenta do not protect against rubella in this context.
Question 2
A 3-day-postpartum client questions why she is to receive the
rubella vaccine before leaving the hospital. Which of the following
rationales should guide the nurse's response?
A. The client's obstetric status is optimal for receiving the vaccine.
B. The client's immune system is highly responsive during the
postpartum period.
C. The client's baby will be high risk for acquiring rubella if the
woman does not receive the vaccine.
D. The client's insurance company will pay for the shot if it is
given during the immediate postpartum period.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The postpartum period is an optimal time for rubella
vaccination because the client is not pregnant and is unlikely to
become pregnant in the immediate future. The vaccine is offered
before discharge to ensure the woman is protected before future
pregnancies, as rubella infection during pregnancy can cause
congenital rubella syndrome. The immune system is not
, specifically more responsive postpartum, and the baby is not at
increased risk from the mother not receiving the vaccine.
Question 3
A patient, G2P1102, who delivered her baby 8 hours ago, now has
a temperature of 100.2°F. Which of the following is the
appropriate nursing intervention at this time?
A. Notify the doctor to get an order for acetaminophen.
B. Request an infectious disease consult from the doctor.
C. Provide the woman with cool compresses.
D. Encourage intake of water and other fluids.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A temperature of 100.2°F (37.9°C) in the immediate
postpartum period may be related to dehydration from fluid loss
during labor and delivery. Encouraging oral fluid intake is the
appropriate initial intervention. Temperatures up to 100.4°F (38°C)
in the first 24 hours postpartum are often physiologic and related
to dehydration. Notifying the provider or requesting a consult
would be premature without further assessment.
