HESI Exit Exam
Maternal-Newborn Practice Questions
80 NCLEX-Style Multiple-Choice Questions with Answers
Perfect for Nursing Students Preparing for HESI and NCLEX Exams
Designed for Stuvia Study Resources
Updated May 2025
, HESI Exit Exam Maternal-Newborn Practice
Instructions
This document contains 80 HESI Exit Exam-style multiple-choice questions focused on
Maternal-Newborn Nursing, covering prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum com-
plications, and newborn assessment. Each question presents an NCLEX-style clinical
scenario with four answer options (A–D). Select the best answer, and use the provided
correct answer for self-assessment.
Question Set 1 Question Set 1
Question 1: A pregnant client at 16 weeks gestation reports nausea and vomiting. Which
recommendation should the nurse provide?
A. Eat large meals to settle the stomach.
B. Consume dry crackers before getting out of bed.
C. Drink carbonated beverages with meals.
D. Avoid eating until nausea subsides.
Correct Answer: B (Dry crackers help reduce morning sickness.)
Question 2: A client at 28 weeks gestation has a blood pressure of 150/90 mmHg. What
should the nurse suspect?
A. Gestational diabetes
B. Preeclampsia
C. Anemia
D. Normal pregnancy change
Correct Answer: B (Hypertension suggests preeclampsia.)
Question 3: A primigravida asks about safe exercise during pregnancy. Which activity
should the nurse recommend?
A. High-impact aerobics
B. Swimming
C. Weightlifting
D. Contact sports
Correct Answer: B (Swimming is low-impact and safe.)
Question 4: A client at 20 weeks gestation reports constipation. Which intervention
should the nurse suggest?
A. Take a laxative daily.
B. Increase dietary fiber and fluids.
C. Decrease physical activity.
D. Avoid fruits and vegetables.
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Correct Answer: B (Fiber and fluids relieve constipation.)
Question Set 2 Question Set 2
Question 1: A client at 12 weeks gestation reports vaginal spotting. What is the nurses
priority action?
A. Encourage bed rest.
B. Notify the healthcare provider.
C. Administer analgesics.
D. Reassure the client it is normal.
Correct Answer: B (Spotting requires medical evaluation.)
Question 2: A pregnant client is prescribed iron supplements. Which instruction should
the nurse provide?
A. Take the supplement with milk.
B. Take the supplement with orange juice.
C. Take the supplement at bedtime.
D. Avoid taking the supplement with food.
Correct Answer: B (Orange juice enhances iron absorption.)
Question 3: A client at 32 weeks gestation reports decreased fetal movement. What
should the nurse do first?
A. Encourage the client to drink water.
B. Instruct the client to perform a kick count.
C. Prepare for an ultrasound.
D. Administer oxygen.
Correct Answer: B (Kick counts assess fetal well-being.)
Question 4: A client asks about foods to avoid during pregnancy. Which food should the
nurse advise against?
A. Cooked salmon
B. Soft cheese
C. Fresh apples
D. Whole-grain bread
Correct Answer: B (Soft cheese may contain listeria.)
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Maternal-Newborn Practice Questions
80 NCLEX-Style Multiple-Choice Questions with Answers
Perfect for Nursing Students Preparing for HESI and NCLEX Exams
Designed for Stuvia Study Resources
Updated May 2025
, HESI Exit Exam Maternal-Newborn Practice
Instructions
This document contains 80 HESI Exit Exam-style multiple-choice questions focused on
Maternal-Newborn Nursing, covering prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum com-
plications, and newborn assessment. Each question presents an NCLEX-style clinical
scenario with four answer options (A–D). Select the best answer, and use the provided
correct answer for self-assessment.
Question Set 1 Question Set 1
Question 1: A pregnant client at 16 weeks gestation reports nausea and vomiting. Which
recommendation should the nurse provide?
A. Eat large meals to settle the stomach.
B. Consume dry crackers before getting out of bed.
C. Drink carbonated beverages with meals.
D. Avoid eating until nausea subsides.
Correct Answer: B (Dry crackers help reduce morning sickness.)
Question 2: A client at 28 weeks gestation has a blood pressure of 150/90 mmHg. What
should the nurse suspect?
A. Gestational diabetes
B. Preeclampsia
C. Anemia
D. Normal pregnancy change
Correct Answer: B (Hypertension suggests preeclampsia.)
Question 3: A primigravida asks about safe exercise during pregnancy. Which activity
should the nurse recommend?
A. High-impact aerobics
B. Swimming
C. Weightlifting
D. Contact sports
Correct Answer: B (Swimming is low-impact and safe.)
Question 4: A client at 20 weeks gestation reports constipation. Which intervention
should the nurse suggest?
A. Take a laxative daily.
B. Increase dietary fiber and fluids.
C. Decrease physical activity.
D. Avoid fruits and vegetables.
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Correct Answer: B (Fiber and fluids relieve constipation.)
Question Set 2 Question Set 2
Question 1: A client at 12 weeks gestation reports vaginal spotting. What is the nurses
priority action?
A. Encourage bed rest.
B. Notify the healthcare provider.
C. Administer analgesics.
D. Reassure the client it is normal.
Correct Answer: B (Spotting requires medical evaluation.)
Question 2: A pregnant client is prescribed iron supplements. Which instruction should
the nurse provide?
A. Take the supplement with milk.
B. Take the supplement with orange juice.
C. Take the supplement at bedtime.
D. Avoid taking the supplement with food.
Correct Answer: B (Orange juice enhances iron absorption.)
Question 3: A client at 32 weeks gestation reports decreased fetal movement. What
should the nurse do first?
A. Encourage the client to drink water.
B. Instruct the client to perform a kick count.
C. Prepare for an ultrasound.
D. Administer oxygen.
Correct Answer: B (Kick counts assess fetal well-being.)
Question 4: A client asks about foods to avoid during pregnancy. Which food should the
nurse advise against?
A. Cooked salmon
B. Soft cheese
C. Fresh apples
D. Whole-grain bread
Correct Answer: B (Soft cheese may contain listeria.)
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