HESI OB MATERNITY VERSION 1 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS COMPLETE STUDY
RESOURCE
◉ Pregnancy bladder capacity
Answer: Normal bladder capacity in the first trimester is 410 ml
[39].
◉ Hematoma
Answer: a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues.
◉ PP hemorrhage
Answer: Blood loss of more than 500ml for vag birth and more
than 1000 for c-section. Complications can include anemia and
hypovolemic shock. If uterus is found to be boggy, massage until
firm. Provide O2 @2 - 3 LPM NC to increase RBC saturation,
elevate pt's legs to promote venous return.
◉ PP infection risks
Answer: History of cesarean delivery
◉ VSD risk factors
, Answer: *Premature birth.
*Down syndrome and other genetic conditions.
*Family history of heart problems present at birth (congenital
heart defects)
◉ ophthalmic ointment
Answer: ointment prepared specifically for application to the eye
◉ Rh immune globulin
Answer: immunizing agent given to an Rh-negative mother within
72 hours after delivering an Rh-positive baby to suppress the Rh
immune response
◉ FHR normal range
Answer: 110-160 bpm
◉ colostrum leakage
Answer: normal finding
some as early as 16 weeks
◉ iron rich foods
Answer: dried fruits/legumes, nuts, green leafy veggies, iron
fortified breads/flour, poultry, red meat.
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS COMPLETE STUDY
RESOURCE
◉ Pregnancy bladder capacity
Answer: Normal bladder capacity in the first trimester is 410 ml
[39].
◉ Hematoma
Answer: a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues.
◉ PP hemorrhage
Answer: Blood loss of more than 500ml for vag birth and more
than 1000 for c-section. Complications can include anemia and
hypovolemic shock. If uterus is found to be boggy, massage until
firm. Provide O2 @2 - 3 LPM NC to increase RBC saturation,
elevate pt's legs to promote venous return.
◉ PP infection risks
Answer: History of cesarean delivery
◉ VSD risk factors
, Answer: *Premature birth.
*Down syndrome and other genetic conditions.
*Family history of heart problems present at birth (congenital
heart defects)
◉ ophthalmic ointment
Answer: ointment prepared specifically for application to the eye
◉ Rh immune globulin
Answer: immunizing agent given to an Rh-negative mother within
72 hours after delivering an Rh-positive baby to suppress the Rh
immune response
◉ FHR normal range
Answer: 110-160 bpm
◉ colostrum leakage
Answer: normal finding
some as early as 16 weeks
◉ iron rich foods
Answer: dried fruits/legumes, nuts, green leafy veggies, iron
fortified breads/flour, poultry, red meat.
