HESI RN 2026/2027 Exam
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At 10-weeks gestation, a high-risk multiparous client with a family history
of Down syndrome is admitted for observation following a chorionic villi
sampling (CVS) procedure. What assessment finding requires
immediate intervention?
-uterine cramping
-abdominal tenderness
-systolic bp <100 mmHg
-intermittent nausea - ANSWER ✔✔A. Uterine cramping
,A client states, "During the three months I've been pregnant, it seems
like I have had to go to the bathroom every five minutes." Which
explanation should the nurse provide to this client?
-the client may have a bladder or kidney infection
-bladder capacity increases during pregnancy
-during pregnancy a woman is especially sensitive to body functions
-the growing uterus is putting pressure on the bladder - ANSWER
✔✔D. The growing uterus is putting pressure on the bladder.
The nurse assesses a male newborn and determines that he has the
following vital signs: axillary temperature 95.1 F, heart rate 136
beats/minute, and a respiratory rate 48 breaths/minute. Based on these
findings, which action should the nurse take first?
-check the infant's ABGs
-notify the pediatrician of the infants VS
-assess the infant's blood glucose level
-encourage the infant to take the breast or sugar water - ANSWER
✔✔C. Assess the infant's blood glucose level
An infant in respiratory distress is placed on pulse ox. The O2 sat is
85%. What is the priority nursing intervention?
,-evaluate the blood pH
-begin humidified oxygen via hood
-stimulate infant crying
-place the infant under a radiant warmer - ANSWER ✔✔B. Begin
humidified oxygen via hood
When assessing a newborn infant's heart rate, which technique is most
important for the nurse to use?
-quiet the infant before counting the HR
-listen at the apex of the heart
-count the HR for at least one full minute
-palpate the umbilical cord - ANSWER ✔✔C. Count the heart rate for
at least one full minute
The nurse prepares to administer an injection of vitamin K to a newborn
infant. The mother tells the nurse, "Wait! I don't want my baby to have a
shot." Which response would be best for the nurse to make?
-inform the mother that the injection was prescribed by the HCP
-explore the mother's concerns about the infant receiving an injection of
vitamin K
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, -explain that vitamin K is required by state law and compliance is
mandatory
-remind the mother that all babies receive this shot and it is relatively
painless - ANSWER ✔✔B. Explore the mother's concerns about the
infant receiving an injection of vitamin K
The nurse is teaching a new mother about diet and breastfeeding. Which
instruction is most important to include in the teaching plan?
-avoid alcohol bc it is excreted in breast milk
-avoid spicy foods to prevent infant colic
-increase caloric intake by approx. 500 calories/day
-double prenatal milk intake to improve vitamin D transfer to the infant -
ANSWER ✔✔A. Avoid alcohol because it is excreted in breast milk
Which nursing intervention best enhances maternal-infant bonding
during the fourth stage of labor?
-brighten the lighting so the mother can view the infant
-complete the newborn assessment as quickly as possible
-provide positive reinforcement for maternal care of infant
Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update
At 10-weeks gestation, a high-risk multiparous client with a family history
of Down syndrome is admitted for observation following a chorionic villi
sampling (CVS) procedure. What assessment finding requires
immediate intervention?
-uterine cramping
-abdominal tenderness
-systolic bp <100 mmHg
-intermittent nausea - ANSWER ✔✔A. Uterine cramping
,A client states, "During the three months I've been pregnant, it seems
like I have had to go to the bathroom every five minutes." Which
explanation should the nurse provide to this client?
-the client may have a bladder or kidney infection
-bladder capacity increases during pregnancy
-during pregnancy a woman is especially sensitive to body functions
-the growing uterus is putting pressure on the bladder - ANSWER
✔✔D. The growing uterus is putting pressure on the bladder.
The nurse assesses a male newborn and determines that he has the
following vital signs: axillary temperature 95.1 F, heart rate 136
beats/minute, and a respiratory rate 48 breaths/minute. Based on these
findings, which action should the nurse take first?
-check the infant's ABGs
-notify the pediatrician of the infants VS
-assess the infant's blood glucose level
-encourage the infant to take the breast or sugar water - ANSWER
✔✔C. Assess the infant's blood glucose level
An infant in respiratory distress is placed on pulse ox. The O2 sat is
85%. What is the priority nursing intervention?
,-evaluate the blood pH
-begin humidified oxygen via hood
-stimulate infant crying
-place the infant under a radiant warmer - ANSWER ✔✔B. Begin
humidified oxygen via hood
When assessing a newborn infant's heart rate, which technique is most
important for the nurse to use?
-quiet the infant before counting the HR
-listen at the apex of the heart
-count the HR for at least one full minute
-palpate the umbilical cord - ANSWER ✔✔C. Count the heart rate for
at least one full minute
The nurse prepares to administer an injection of vitamin K to a newborn
infant. The mother tells the nurse, "Wait! I don't want my baby to have a
shot." Which response would be best for the nurse to make?
-inform the mother that the injection was prescribed by the HCP
-explore the mother's concerns about the infant receiving an injection of
vitamin K
COPYRIGHT©NINJANERD 2026/2027. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
3
, -explain that vitamin K is required by state law and compliance is
mandatory
-remind the mother that all babies receive this shot and it is relatively
painless - ANSWER ✔✔B. Explore the mother's concerns about the
infant receiving an injection of vitamin K
The nurse is teaching a new mother about diet and breastfeeding. Which
instruction is most important to include in the teaching plan?
-avoid alcohol bc it is excreted in breast milk
-avoid spicy foods to prevent infant colic
-increase caloric intake by approx. 500 calories/day
-double prenatal milk intake to improve vitamin D transfer to the infant -
ANSWER ✔✔A. Avoid alcohol because it is excreted in breast milk
Which nursing intervention best enhances maternal-infant bonding
during the fourth stage of labor?
-brighten the lighting so the mother can view the infant
-complete the newborn assessment as quickly as possible
-provide positive reinforcement for maternal care of infant
