HESI ObStEtrIcS/MatErnIty PractIcE ExaM 2026 ExaM
WItH cOrrEct actUaL QUEStIOnS anD cOrrEctLy WELL
DEFInED anSWErS LatESt aLrEaDy GraDED a+
Client teaching is an important part of the maternity nurse's role. Which factor has the greatest
influence on successful teaching of the gravid client? - anSWEr-A. The client's readiness to learn
A 38-week primagravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer 8 hours a day tells the nurse
that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in preventing pooling of
blood in the lower extremities? - anSWEr-C. Move about every hour
During a prenatal visit, the nurse discusses with a client the effects of smoking on the fetus. When
compared with nonsmokers, mothers who smoke during pregnancy tend to produce infants who have
- anSWEr-B. lower birth weights
A 26-year-old, gravida 2, para 1 client is admitted to the hospital at 28-weeks gestation in preterm
labor. She is given 3 doses of terbutaline sulfate (Brethine) 0.25 mg subcutaneously to stop her labor
contractions. The nurse plans to monitor for which primary side effect of terbutaline sulfate? -
anSWEr-C. Tachycardia and a feeling of nervousness
A mother who is breastfeeding her baby receives instructions from the nurse. Which instruction is
most effective to prevent nipple soreness? - anSWEr-C. correctly place the infant on the breast
A full term infant is transferred to the nursery from L & D. Which information is most important for the
nurse to receive when planning immediate care for the newborn? - anSWEr-B. Infant's condition at
birth and treatment received.
In developing a teaching plan for expectant parents, the nurse plans to include information about
when the parents can expect the infant's fontanels to close. The nurse bases the explanation on
knowledge that for the normal newborn, the - anSWEr-D. anterior fontanel closes at 12-18 mos and
the posterior fontanel by the end of the second month.
, When assessing a client who is 12-weeks gestation, the nurse recommends the she and her husband
consider attending childbirth preparation classes.
What is the best time for the couple to attend these classes? - anSWEr-D. At 30 weeks gestation.
The nurse should encourage the laboring client to begin pushing when - anSWEr-C. the cervix is
completely dilated
The nurse is counseling a couple who has sought information about conceiving. For teaching purposes,
the nurse should know that ovulation usually occurs - anSWEr-A. two weeks before menstruation.
The nurse instructs a laboring client to use accelerated-blow breathing. The client begins to complain
of tingling fingers and dizziness. What action should the nurse take? - anSWEr-C. have the client
breath into her cupped hands
When preparing a newborn care for expectant parents, what content should the nurse teach
concerning the newborn infant born at term gestation? - anSWEr-C. Vernix is a white, cheesy
substance, predominately located in the skin folds.
Twenty-four hours after admission to the newborn nursery, a full-term male infant develops localized
edema on the right side of his head. The nurse knows that, in the newborn, an accumulation of blood
between the periosteum and skull which does not cross the suture line is a newborn variation known
as - anSWEr-A. a cephalhematoma, caused by forceps trauma and may last up to 8 weeks.
An expectant father tells the nurse he fears that his wife "is losing her mind". He states she is
constantly rubbing her abdomen and talking to the baby and that she actually reprimands the baby
when it moves too much. What recommendation should the nurse make to the expectant father? -
anSWEr-D. Let him know that these behaviors are part of normal maternal/fetal bonding which
occurs once the mother feels fetal movement.
A new mother asks the nurse, "How do I know my daughter is getting enough breast milk? Which
explanation will the nurse provide? - anSWEr-B. "your milk is sufficient if the baby is voiding pale
straw-colored urine 6-10 times a day.
WItH cOrrEct actUaL QUEStIOnS anD cOrrEctLy WELL
DEFInED anSWErS LatESt aLrEaDy GraDED a+
Client teaching is an important part of the maternity nurse's role. Which factor has the greatest
influence on successful teaching of the gravid client? - anSWEr-A. The client's readiness to learn
A 38-week primagravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer 8 hours a day tells the nurse
that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in preventing pooling of
blood in the lower extremities? - anSWEr-C. Move about every hour
During a prenatal visit, the nurse discusses with a client the effects of smoking on the fetus. When
compared with nonsmokers, mothers who smoke during pregnancy tend to produce infants who have
- anSWEr-B. lower birth weights
A 26-year-old, gravida 2, para 1 client is admitted to the hospital at 28-weeks gestation in preterm
labor. She is given 3 doses of terbutaline sulfate (Brethine) 0.25 mg subcutaneously to stop her labor
contractions. The nurse plans to monitor for which primary side effect of terbutaline sulfate? -
anSWEr-C. Tachycardia and a feeling of nervousness
A mother who is breastfeeding her baby receives instructions from the nurse. Which instruction is
most effective to prevent nipple soreness? - anSWEr-C. correctly place the infant on the breast
A full term infant is transferred to the nursery from L & D. Which information is most important for the
nurse to receive when planning immediate care for the newborn? - anSWEr-B. Infant's condition at
birth and treatment received.
In developing a teaching plan for expectant parents, the nurse plans to include information about
when the parents can expect the infant's fontanels to close. The nurse bases the explanation on
knowledge that for the normal newborn, the - anSWEr-D. anterior fontanel closes at 12-18 mos and
the posterior fontanel by the end of the second month.
, When assessing a client who is 12-weeks gestation, the nurse recommends the she and her husband
consider attending childbirth preparation classes.
What is the best time for the couple to attend these classes? - anSWEr-D. At 30 weeks gestation.
The nurse should encourage the laboring client to begin pushing when - anSWEr-C. the cervix is
completely dilated
The nurse is counseling a couple who has sought information about conceiving. For teaching purposes,
the nurse should know that ovulation usually occurs - anSWEr-A. two weeks before menstruation.
The nurse instructs a laboring client to use accelerated-blow breathing. The client begins to complain
of tingling fingers and dizziness. What action should the nurse take? - anSWEr-C. have the client
breath into her cupped hands
When preparing a newborn care for expectant parents, what content should the nurse teach
concerning the newborn infant born at term gestation? - anSWEr-C. Vernix is a white, cheesy
substance, predominately located in the skin folds.
Twenty-four hours after admission to the newborn nursery, a full-term male infant develops localized
edema on the right side of his head. The nurse knows that, in the newborn, an accumulation of blood
between the periosteum and skull which does not cross the suture line is a newborn variation known
as - anSWEr-A. a cephalhematoma, caused by forceps trauma and may last up to 8 weeks.
An expectant father tells the nurse he fears that his wife "is losing her mind". He states she is
constantly rubbing her abdomen and talking to the baby and that she actually reprimands the baby
when it moves too much. What recommendation should the nurse make to the expectant father? -
anSWEr-D. Let him know that these behaviors are part of normal maternal/fetal bonding which
occurs once the mother feels fetal movement.
A new mother asks the nurse, "How do I know my daughter is getting enough breast milk? Which
explanation will the nurse provide? - anSWEr-B. "your milk is sufficient if the baby is voiding pale
straw-colored urine 6-10 times a day.
