HESI PN OBSTETRICS/MATERNITY
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The mother asks the practical nurse (PN) what her infant may need if the
phenylketonuria(PKU) test is positive. What type of treatment should the PN tell the
mother will be required? - Answer-Lifelong dietary management.
The practical nurse (PN) is discussing aspects of newborn hygiene with the new parents
as they prepare for discharge. Which information should the PN provide? - Answer-
Create a draft-free environment when bathing the baby.
A mother who is preparing for discharge begins asking the practical nurse (PN)
questions about bottle feeding her infant. What information should the PN reinforce? -
Answer-Burp the newborn periodically during the feeding.
An infant who weight 4550 grams is delivered using forceps-assisted vaginal delivery.
What action is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to implement? - Answer-
Monitor for signs of hypoglycemia.
A young adult female comes to the health clinic to confirm a positive home pregnancy
test. After determining the client's last menstrual period (LMP) as August 5, what
expected date of birth (EDB) should the practical nurse (PN) calculate? - Answer-May
12
The practical nurse (PN) quickly moves the crib of a male newborn and notices that his
legs flex. arms fan out, and then return toward his midline. What action should the PN
implement? - Answer-Document the newborn demonstrates a Moro reflex.
Which finding for a 2-week-old infant should the practical nurse (PN) report to the
healthcare provider? - Answer-Yellowish tinge around the eyes.
Which intervention should the practical nurse (PN) provide a neonate during
hospitalization? - Answer-Offer the neonate a pacifier between feedings.
A father expresses concern that his 3-day-old infant looks "yellow." Which information
should the practical nurse (PN) provide? - Answer-Physiologic jaundice occurs from a
normal reduction in red blood cells.
After repeating the vital signs for a newborn who is 4 hours old, the practical nurse (PN)
obtains an axillary temperature of 97.2 F and places the newborn under a radiant heat
warmer. Which additional finding should the PN observe in the newborn? - Answer-
Tremors of the hands during crying.
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The mother asks the practical nurse (PN) what her infant may need if the
phenylketonuria(PKU) test is positive. What type of treatment should the PN tell the
mother will be required? - Answer-Lifelong dietary management.
The practical nurse (PN) is discussing aspects of newborn hygiene with the new parents
as they prepare for discharge. Which information should the PN provide? - Answer-
Create a draft-free environment when bathing the baby.
A mother who is preparing for discharge begins asking the practical nurse (PN)
questions about bottle feeding her infant. What information should the PN reinforce? -
Answer-Burp the newborn periodically during the feeding.
An infant who weight 4550 grams is delivered using forceps-assisted vaginal delivery.
What action is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to implement? - Answer-
Monitor for signs of hypoglycemia.
A young adult female comes to the health clinic to confirm a positive home pregnancy
test. After determining the client's last menstrual period (LMP) as August 5, what
expected date of birth (EDB) should the practical nurse (PN) calculate? - Answer-May
12
The practical nurse (PN) quickly moves the crib of a male newborn and notices that his
legs flex. arms fan out, and then return toward his midline. What action should the PN
implement? - Answer-Document the newborn demonstrates a Moro reflex.
Which finding for a 2-week-old infant should the practical nurse (PN) report to the
healthcare provider? - Answer-Yellowish tinge around the eyes.
Which intervention should the practical nurse (PN) provide a neonate during
hospitalization? - Answer-Offer the neonate a pacifier between feedings.
A father expresses concern that his 3-day-old infant looks "yellow." Which information
should the practical nurse (PN) provide? - Answer-Physiologic jaundice occurs from a
normal reduction in red blood cells.
After repeating the vital signs for a newborn who is 4 hours old, the practical nurse (PN)
obtains an axillary temperature of 97.2 F and places the newborn under a radiant heat
warmer. Which additional finding should the PN observe in the newborn? - Answer-
Tremors of the hands during crying.
