HESI OB MATERNITY – Most Questions and
Answers from HESI test taken on Oct. 20th 2021
(VS1)2025 very updated
1. 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
4. 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?
Use alternative form of birth control until new diaphragm can be
obtained.
7. 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?
Massage the fundus Q 4 hours
9. 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?
Inform the anesthesia care provider
,10. 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?
- Place procedure equipment at bedside
11. 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?
Hypoglycemia
13. the nurse is caring for a 35 week gestation infant delivered by cesarean section
2 hours ago. the nurse observes the infants respiratory rate is 72 breaths minute
with nasal flaring, grunting, and retractions. the nurse should recognize these
finding indicate which complication?
- B – transient tachypnea of the newborn
14. 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 occuring 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 occuring every 5 minutes with 20 second duration. which
intervention should the nurse implement?
Restart the oxytocin per oxytocin protocol
,15. A primigravida arrives at the observation unit of the maternity unit because she
thinks she is in labor. the nurse applies the external fetal heart monitor and
determines she is not in labor. What makes the nurse realize she is not in labor?
Contractions stop when the client is walking
16. A primigravida client with gestational hypertension and bishop score of 3 is
scheduled for induction of labor. the nurse administers misoprostol at 0700 then
observes regular contractions with cervical changes at 0900 which action should
the nurse take?
- Administer oxytocin 4 hours later
17. A multigravida client in labor is receiving oxytocin Pitocin 4mu/minute to help
promote an effective contraction pattern. The available solution is Lactated Ringers
1,000 ml with Pitocin 20 units. The nurse should program the infusion pump to
deliver how many ml/hr?
12
18. The nurse is caring for a client whose fetus died in utero at 32 weeks gestation.
After the fetus is delivered vaginally, the nurse implements routine demise protocol
and identification procedures. What action is most important for the nurse to take?
Encourage the mother to hold and spend time with her baby
19. Following a minor vehicle collision, a client 36 weeks gestation is brought to
the emergency center. She is lying supine on a backboard , is awake , denies any
complaints. Her blood pressure is 80/50 mm Hg and heart rate is 130 beats per
min. What action should the nurse implement first?
Turn the board sideways to displace the uterus lateral
20. A new mother asks the nurse about an area of swelling on her baby's head near
the posterior fontanel that lies across the suture line. How should the nurse
respond?
, "This is called caput succedaneum. It will absorb and cause no
problems."
21. A client at 35 weeks gestation complains of a "pain whenever the baby moves."
On assessment, the nurse notes the client's temperature to be 101.2 F, with severe
abdominal or uterine tenderness on palpation. The nurse knows that these findings
are indicative of what condition?
Chorioamnionitis
22. An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) reports to the charge nurse that a
client who delivered a 7-pound infant 12 hours ago is reporting a severe headache.
The client's blood pressure is 110/70 mm hg, respiratory rate is 18 breaths/minute,
heart rate is 74 bpm, and temperature is 96.6F (37C). The client's fundus is firm
and one fingerbreadth above the umbilicus. Which action should the charge nurse
implement first?
Notify the healthcare provider of the assessment findings
23. the nurse is preparing to administer phytonadione to a newborn. which
statement made by the parents indicates understanding why the nurse is
administering this medication?
Prevent Hemorrhagic disorders
24. A 16-year-old gravida 1, para 0 client has just been admitted to the hospital
with a diagnosis af eclampsia. She is not presently convulsing. Which intervention
should the nurse plan to include in this client's nursing care plan?
Keep an airway at the bedside
25. a pregnant client presents to the antepartal clinic complaining of brownish
vaginal bleeding. the nurse notes a greatly enlarged uterus and is complaining of
severe nausea. the client reports that period was about 2 and a half months ago
vital signs are temperature 98.7 based on these findings what laboratory value
should the nurse review?
Answers from HESI test taken on Oct. 20th 2021
(VS1)2025 very updated
1. 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
4. 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?
Use alternative form of birth control until new diaphragm can be
obtained.
7. 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?
Massage the fundus Q 4 hours
9. 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?
Inform the anesthesia care provider
,10. 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?
- Place procedure equipment at bedside
11. 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?
Hypoglycemia
13. the nurse is caring for a 35 week gestation infant delivered by cesarean section
2 hours ago. the nurse observes the infants respiratory rate is 72 breaths minute
with nasal flaring, grunting, and retractions. the nurse should recognize these
finding indicate which complication?
- B – transient tachypnea of the newborn
14. 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 occuring 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 occuring every 5 minutes with 20 second duration. which
intervention should the nurse implement?
Restart the oxytocin per oxytocin protocol
,15. A primigravida arrives at the observation unit of the maternity unit because she
thinks she is in labor. the nurse applies the external fetal heart monitor and
determines she is not in labor. What makes the nurse realize she is not in labor?
Contractions stop when the client is walking
16. A primigravida client with gestational hypertension and bishop score of 3 is
scheduled for induction of labor. the nurse administers misoprostol at 0700 then
observes regular contractions with cervical changes at 0900 which action should
the nurse take?
- Administer oxytocin 4 hours later
17. A multigravida client in labor is receiving oxytocin Pitocin 4mu/minute to help
promote an effective contraction pattern. The available solution is Lactated Ringers
1,000 ml with Pitocin 20 units. The nurse should program the infusion pump to
deliver how many ml/hr?
12
18. The nurse is caring for a client whose fetus died in utero at 32 weeks gestation.
After the fetus is delivered vaginally, the nurse implements routine demise protocol
and identification procedures. What action is most important for the nurse to take?
Encourage the mother to hold and spend time with her baby
19. Following a minor vehicle collision, a client 36 weeks gestation is brought to
the emergency center. She is lying supine on a backboard , is awake , denies any
complaints. Her blood pressure is 80/50 mm Hg and heart rate is 130 beats per
min. What action should the nurse implement first?
Turn the board sideways to displace the uterus lateral
20. A new mother asks the nurse about an area of swelling on her baby's head near
the posterior fontanel that lies across the suture line. How should the nurse
respond?
, "This is called caput succedaneum. It will absorb and cause no
problems."
21. A client at 35 weeks gestation complains of a "pain whenever the baby moves."
On assessment, the nurse notes the client's temperature to be 101.2 F, with severe
abdominal or uterine tenderness on palpation. The nurse knows that these findings
are indicative of what condition?
Chorioamnionitis
22. An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) reports to the charge nurse that a
client who delivered a 7-pound infant 12 hours ago is reporting a severe headache.
The client's blood pressure is 110/70 mm hg, respiratory rate is 18 breaths/minute,
heart rate is 74 bpm, and temperature is 96.6F (37C). The client's fundus is firm
and one fingerbreadth above the umbilicus. Which action should the charge nurse
implement first?
Notify the healthcare provider of the assessment findings
23. the nurse is preparing to administer phytonadione to a newborn. which
statement made by the parents indicates understanding why the nurse is
administering this medication?
Prevent Hemorrhagic disorders
24. A 16-year-old gravida 1, para 0 client has just been admitted to the hospital
with a diagnosis af eclampsia. She is not presently convulsing. Which intervention
should the nurse plan to include in this client's nursing care plan?
Keep an airway at the bedside
25. a pregnant client presents to the antepartal clinic complaining of brownish
vaginal bleeding. the nurse notes a greatly enlarged uterus and is complaining of
severe nausea. the client reports that period was about 2 and a half months ago
vital signs are temperature 98.7 based on these findings what laboratory value
should the nurse review?
