HESI OB MATERNITY EXAM
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CORRECT ANSWERS latest 2025
A client at 37 weeks gestation presents to labor and delivery with
contractions every two minutes the nurse observes several
shallow small vesicles on her pubis labia and perineum. the nurse
should recognize the clients is prohibiting symptoms of which
condition?
1. German measles
2. herpes simplex virus
3. syphilis
4. genital warts correct answers >> herpes simplex virus
A client who had her first baby three months ago and is
breastfeeding her infant tells the nurse that she is currently using
the same diaphragm that she used before becoming pregnant.
Which information should the nurse provide this client?
A. After ceasing breastfeeding, the diaphragm should be resized.
B. Avoid intercourse during ovulation until the size of the
diaphragm has been evaluated.
C. If no more than 20 pounds was gained during pregnancy, the
diaphragm is safe to use.
D.Use an alternate form of contraceptive until a new diaphragm is
obtained. correct answers >> Use an alternate form of
contraceptive until a new diaphragm is obtained.
,A 30- year-old primigravida delivers a 9-pound infant vaginally
after a 30- hour labor. What is the priority nursing action for this
client?
A. Gently massage the fundus every 4 hours.
B. Observe for signs of uterine hemorrhage.
C. Encourage direct contact with the infant.
D. Assess the blood pressure for hypertension. correct answers
>> Observe for signs of uterine hemorrhage.
At 0600 while admitting a woman for a scheduled repeat
cesarean section (C-Section), the client tells the nurse that she
drank a cup a coffee at 0400 because she wanted to avoid getting
a headache. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Ensure preoperative lab results are available.
B. Inform the anesthesia care provider.
C. Start prescribed IV with Lactated Ringer's.
D. Contact the client's obstetrician. correct answers >>
Inform the anesthesia care provider
The nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is exhibiting
symptoms of a spinal headache 24 hours following delivery of a
normal newborn. Prior to the anesthesiologist arrival on the unit,
which action should the nurse perform?
A. Cleanse the spinal injection site.
B. Place procedure equipment at bedside.
C. Apply an abdominal binder.
D. Insert an indwelling Foley catheter. correct answers >>
Place procedure equipment at bedside
, The nurse is caring for a newborn who is 18 inches long, weighs 4
pounds, 14 ounces, has a head circumference of 13 inches, and a
chest circumference of 10 inches. Based on these physical
findings, assessment for which condition has the highest priority?
A. Hyperbilirubinemia
B. Polycythemia
C. Hyperthermia
D. Hypoglycemia correct answers >> Hypoglycemia
The nurse is caring for a 35-week gestation infant delivered by
cesarean section 2 hours ago. The nurse observes the infant's
respiratory rate is 72 breaths/minute with nasal flaring, grunting,
and retractions. The nurse should recognize these findings
indicate which complication?
A. Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn.
B. Transient tachypnea of the newborn.
C. Meconium aspiration syndrome.
D. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia. correct answers >>
Transient tachypnea of the newborn
A primipara client at 42 weeks gestation is admitted for induction.
within one hour after initiating an oxytocin infusion, her cervix is
100% effaced and 6 cm dilated, contractions are occurring every
1 minute with a 75 second duration. when nurse stops the
oxytocin and starts oxygen. After 30 minutes of uterine rest, the
contractions are occurring every 5 minutes with 20 second
duration. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
A. Notify nursery about the client's response.
B. Check for clonus in both feet.
LATEST QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS latest 2025
A client at 37 weeks gestation presents to labor and delivery with
contractions every two minutes the nurse observes several
shallow small vesicles on her pubis labia and perineum. the nurse
should recognize the clients is prohibiting symptoms of which
condition?
1. German measles
2. herpes simplex virus
3. syphilis
4. genital warts correct answers >> herpes simplex virus
A client who had her first baby three months ago and is
breastfeeding her infant tells the nurse that she is currently using
the same diaphragm that she used before becoming pregnant.
Which information should the nurse provide this client?
A. After ceasing breastfeeding, the diaphragm should be resized.
B. Avoid intercourse during ovulation until the size of the
diaphragm has been evaluated.
C. If no more than 20 pounds was gained during pregnancy, the
diaphragm is safe to use.
D.Use an alternate form of contraceptive until a new diaphragm is
obtained. correct answers >> Use an alternate form of
contraceptive until a new diaphragm is obtained.
,A 30- year-old primigravida delivers a 9-pound infant vaginally
after a 30- hour labor. What is the priority nursing action for this
client?
A. Gently massage the fundus every 4 hours.
B. Observe for signs of uterine hemorrhage.
C. Encourage direct contact with the infant.
D. Assess the blood pressure for hypertension. correct answers
>> Observe for signs of uterine hemorrhage.
At 0600 while admitting a woman for a scheduled repeat
cesarean section (C-Section), the client tells the nurse that she
drank a cup a coffee at 0400 because she wanted to avoid getting
a headache. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Ensure preoperative lab results are available.
B. Inform the anesthesia care provider.
C. Start prescribed IV with Lactated Ringer's.
D. Contact the client's obstetrician. correct answers >>
Inform the anesthesia care provider
The nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is exhibiting
symptoms of a spinal headache 24 hours following delivery of a
normal newborn. Prior to the anesthesiologist arrival on the unit,
which action should the nurse perform?
A. Cleanse the spinal injection site.
B. Place procedure equipment at bedside.
C. Apply an abdominal binder.
D. Insert an indwelling Foley catheter. correct answers >>
Place procedure equipment at bedside
, The nurse is caring for a newborn who is 18 inches long, weighs 4
pounds, 14 ounces, has a head circumference of 13 inches, and a
chest circumference of 10 inches. Based on these physical
findings, assessment for which condition has the highest priority?
A. Hyperbilirubinemia
B. Polycythemia
C. Hyperthermia
D. Hypoglycemia correct answers >> Hypoglycemia
The nurse is caring for a 35-week gestation infant delivered by
cesarean section 2 hours ago. The nurse observes the infant's
respiratory rate is 72 breaths/minute with nasal flaring, grunting,
and retractions. The nurse should recognize these findings
indicate which complication?
A. Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn.
B. Transient tachypnea of the newborn.
C. Meconium aspiration syndrome.
D. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia. correct answers >>
Transient tachypnea of the newborn
A primipara client at 42 weeks gestation is admitted for induction.
within one hour after initiating an oxytocin infusion, her cervix is
100% effaced and 6 cm dilated, contractions are occurring every
1 minute with a 75 second duration. when nurse stops the
oxytocin and starts oxygen. After 30 minutes of uterine rest, the
contractions are occurring every 5 minutes with 20 second
duration. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
A. Notify nursery about the client's response.
B. Check for clonus in both feet.
