FORTIS PN MATERNITY HESI FINAL PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ A woman arrives at the prenatal clinic stating that her pregnancy test
is positive. She asks the nurse for information about an abortion. After
verifying that the woman is at 8 weeks' gestation, the nurse counsels her
that having an abortion is controversial and that many women have long-
lasting feelings of guilt after an abortion. What is the nurse's legal
responsibility?
1- To share her own thoughts on abortion with the client
2- To provide the client with correct, unbiased information
3 -To ask why the client wants information about abortion
4-To notify the health care provider because this is beyond the scope of
nursing practice. Answer: 2
To provide the client with correct, unbiased information
◉ Using the five-digit system, determine the obstetric history in this
situation: The client is 38 weeks into her fourth pregnancy. Her third
pregnancy, a twin gestation, ended at 32 weeks with a live birth, her
second pregnancy ended at 38 weeks with a live birth, and her first
pregnancy ended at 18 weeks.
1
G4, T2, P1, A1, L2
2
,G4, T1, P2, A1, L1
3
G4, T1, P1, A1, L3
4
G4, T2, P1, A1, L1. Answer: 3
G4, T1, P1, A1, L3
◉ A nurse is counseling a pregnant client who is a vegetarian. What
should the nurse plan to do to ensure optimal nutrition during the
pregnancy?
1
Refer the client to a dietitian to help plan her daily menu.
2
Encourage the client to join a group that teaches nutrition.
3
Explain that she needs to include meat in her diet at least once a day.
4
Advise the client that it is unhealthy to continue a vegetarian diet during
pregnancy. Answer: 1
Refer the client to a dietitian to help plan her daily menu.
◉ A pregnant woman tells a nurse in the prenatal clinic that she knows
that folic acid is very important during pregnancy and that she is taking a
,prescribed supplement. She asks the nurse what foods contain folic acid
(folate) so she may add them to her diet in its natural form. Which foods
should the nurse recommend? Select all that apply.
1
Beef and fish
2
Milk and cheese
3
Chicken and turkey
4
Black and pinto beans
5
Enriched bread and pasta. Answer: Correct4
Black and pinto beans
Correct5
Enriched bread and pasta
◉ A woman who is pregnant for the first time is concerned about
regaining her figure after her baby is born and wishes to diet during
pregnancy. What should the nurse advise her?
1
Inadequate food intake can result in a low-birth-weight infant.
2
, Dieting is recommended to lessen the incidence of stillbirth.
3
Dieting is recommended to make the birthing process easier.
4
Inadequate food intake can cause gestational diabetes mellitus. Answer:
Correct1
Inadequate food intake can result in a low-birth-weight infant.
◉ During a client's first visit to the prenatal clinic, a nurse discusses a
pregnancy diet. The client states that her mother told her that she should
restrict her salt intake. What is the nurse's best response?
1
"Your mother is always correct. You should use less salt to prevent
swelling during pregnancy."
2
"Because you need salt to maintain body water balance, it is not
restricted. Just eat a well-balanced diet."
3
"Salt is an essential nutrient that is naturally reduced by the body's
estrogen. There's no reason to restrict salt in your diet."
4
"We no longer recommend that salt intake be as restricted as much as in
the past, but you still shouldn't add salt to your food.". Answer: 2
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ A woman arrives at the prenatal clinic stating that her pregnancy test
is positive. She asks the nurse for information about an abortion. After
verifying that the woman is at 8 weeks' gestation, the nurse counsels her
that having an abortion is controversial and that many women have long-
lasting feelings of guilt after an abortion. What is the nurse's legal
responsibility?
1- To share her own thoughts on abortion with the client
2- To provide the client with correct, unbiased information
3 -To ask why the client wants information about abortion
4-To notify the health care provider because this is beyond the scope of
nursing practice. Answer: 2
To provide the client with correct, unbiased information
◉ Using the five-digit system, determine the obstetric history in this
situation: The client is 38 weeks into her fourth pregnancy. Her third
pregnancy, a twin gestation, ended at 32 weeks with a live birth, her
second pregnancy ended at 38 weeks with a live birth, and her first
pregnancy ended at 18 weeks.
1
G4, T2, P1, A1, L2
2
,G4, T1, P2, A1, L1
3
G4, T1, P1, A1, L3
4
G4, T2, P1, A1, L1. Answer: 3
G4, T1, P1, A1, L3
◉ A nurse is counseling a pregnant client who is a vegetarian. What
should the nurse plan to do to ensure optimal nutrition during the
pregnancy?
1
Refer the client to a dietitian to help plan her daily menu.
2
Encourage the client to join a group that teaches nutrition.
3
Explain that she needs to include meat in her diet at least once a day.
4
Advise the client that it is unhealthy to continue a vegetarian diet during
pregnancy. Answer: 1
Refer the client to a dietitian to help plan her daily menu.
◉ A pregnant woman tells a nurse in the prenatal clinic that she knows
that folic acid is very important during pregnancy and that she is taking a
,prescribed supplement. She asks the nurse what foods contain folic acid
(folate) so she may add them to her diet in its natural form. Which foods
should the nurse recommend? Select all that apply.
1
Beef and fish
2
Milk and cheese
3
Chicken and turkey
4
Black and pinto beans
5
Enriched bread and pasta. Answer: Correct4
Black and pinto beans
Correct5
Enriched bread and pasta
◉ A woman who is pregnant for the first time is concerned about
regaining her figure after her baby is born and wishes to diet during
pregnancy. What should the nurse advise her?
1
Inadequate food intake can result in a low-birth-weight infant.
2
, Dieting is recommended to lessen the incidence of stillbirth.
3
Dieting is recommended to make the birthing process easier.
4
Inadequate food intake can cause gestational diabetes mellitus. Answer:
Correct1
Inadequate food intake can result in a low-birth-weight infant.
◉ During a client's first visit to the prenatal clinic, a nurse discusses a
pregnancy diet. The client states that her mother told her that she should
restrict her salt intake. What is the nurse's best response?
1
"Your mother is always correct. You should use less salt to prevent
swelling during pregnancy."
2
"Because you need salt to maintain body water balance, it is not
restricted. Just eat a well-balanced diet."
3
"Salt is an essential nutrient that is naturally reduced by the body's
estrogen. There's no reason to restrict salt in your diet."
4
"We no longer recommend that salt intake be as restricted as much as in
the past, but you still shouldn't add salt to your food.". Answer: 2
