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2024 HESI MATERNITY OB EXAM VERSION 1,2 & 3 LATEST
EACH VERSION CONTAINS 55 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
A primigravida at 12 weeks gestation who just moved to the
United States indicates she has not received any immunizations.
Which Immunizations should the nurse administer at this time?
(Select all that apply) - ANSWER-A. Tetanus
C. Diphtheria
E. Hepatitis B
A gravid client develops maternal hypotension following regional
anesthesia. What interventions should the nurse implement?
(Select all that apply) - ANSWER-A. Administer oxygen
B. Increase IV fluids
E. Place the client in a lateral position
F. Monitor fetal status
A client at 29 weeks gestation with possible placental insufficiency
is being prepared for prenatal testing. Information about which
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diagnostic study should the nurse provide information to the
client? - ANSWER-B. Ultrasonography
The mother of a neonate asks the nurse why it is so important to
keep the infant warm. What information should the nurse provide?
- ANSWER-C. A large body surface area favors heat loss to the
environment
The nurse observes a new mother avoiding eye contact with her
newborn. Which action should the nurse take? - ANSWER-B.
Observe the mother for other attachment behaviors
The nurse notes an irregular bluish hue on the sacral area of a 1
day old Hispanic infant. How should the nurse document this
finding? - ANSWER-B. Mongolian spots
An infant with hyperbilirubinaemia is receiving phototherapy. What
intervention should the nurse implement? - ANSWER-B. Monitor
temperature
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A neonate who is receiving an exchange transfusion for hemolytic
disease develops respiratory distress, tahcycardia, and a
cutaneous rash. What nursing intervention should be
implemented first? - ANSWER-B. Stop the transfusion
The nurse assesses a high risk neonate under a radiant warmer
who has an umbilical catheter and identifies that the neonate's
feet are blanched. What nursing action should be implemented? -
ANSWER-D. Report findings to the healthcare provider
What nursing action should be implemented when intermittently
gavage-feeding a preterm infant? - ANSWER-A. Allow formula to
flow by gravity
Which nonpharmacologic interventions should the nurse
implement to provide the most effective response in decreasing
procedural pain in a neonate? - ANSWER-D. Oral sucrose and
nonnutritive sucking
The apnea monitor alarm sounds for the third time during one
shift for a neonate who was delivered at 37 weeks gestation.
2024 HESI MATERNITY OB EXAM VERSION 1,2 & 3 LATEST
EACH VERSION CONTAINS 55 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
A primigravida at 12 weeks gestation who just moved to the
United States indicates she has not received any immunizations.
Which Immunizations should the nurse administer at this time?
(Select all that apply) - ANSWER-A. Tetanus
C. Diphtheria
E. Hepatitis B
A gravid client develops maternal hypotension following regional
anesthesia. What interventions should the nurse implement?
(Select all that apply) - ANSWER-A. Administer oxygen
B. Increase IV fluids
E. Place the client in a lateral position
F. Monitor fetal status
A client at 29 weeks gestation with possible placental insufficiency
is being prepared for prenatal testing. Information about which
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diagnostic study should the nurse provide information to the
client? - ANSWER-B. Ultrasonography
The mother of a neonate asks the nurse why it is so important to
keep the infant warm. What information should the nurse provide?
- ANSWER-C. A large body surface area favors heat loss to the
environment
The nurse observes a new mother avoiding eye contact with her
newborn. Which action should the nurse take? - ANSWER-B.
Observe the mother for other attachment behaviors
The nurse notes an irregular bluish hue on the sacral area of a 1
day old Hispanic infant. How should the nurse document this
finding? - ANSWER-B. Mongolian spots
An infant with hyperbilirubinaemia is receiving phototherapy. What
intervention should the nurse implement? - ANSWER-B. Monitor
temperature
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A neonate who is receiving an exchange transfusion for hemolytic
disease develops respiratory distress, tahcycardia, and a
cutaneous rash. What nursing intervention should be
implemented first? - ANSWER-B. Stop the transfusion
The nurse assesses a high risk neonate under a radiant warmer
who has an umbilical catheter and identifies that the neonate's
feet are blanched. What nursing action should be implemented? -
ANSWER-D. Report findings to the healthcare provider
What nursing action should be implemented when intermittently
gavage-feeding a preterm infant? - ANSWER-A. Allow formula to
flow by gravity
Which nonpharmacologic interventions should the nurse
implement to provide the most effective response in decreasing
procedural pain in a neonate? - ANSWER-D. Oral sucrose and
nonnutritive sucking
The apnea monitor alarm sounds for the third time during one
shift for a neonate who was delivered at 37 weeks gestation.
