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1. A primigravida arrives at the observation unit of the maternity unit because
thinks is in labor. The
nurse applies the external fetal heart monitor and determines that the fetal
heart rate is 140
beats/minute and the contractions are occurring irregularly every 10 to 15
minutes. What
assessment finding confirms to the nurse that the client is not labor at this
time?
*Answer√√ Contractions decrease with walking.
2. A primipara has delivered a stillborn fetus at 30 weeks gestation. To asses
the parents in the grieving process which intervention is most for the nurse
to implement ?
A. explain the possible cause of the fetal demise
B. Provide a time for the parents to hold their infant in privacy
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C. Encourage the parents to seek counseling within the next few weeks
D. Assist the couple to request autopsy*Answer√√ B. provide a time for the parents to hold their
infant in privacy
3. What is the priority nursing assessment immediately following the birth of
an infant with esophageal atresia and a tracheoesophageal (the) fistula ?
A. body temperature
B. level of pain
C. time of first void
D. number of vessels in the cord
*Answer√√ A. body temperature
4. What is the most important assessment for the nurse to conduct following
the administration of epidural anesthesia to a client who is at 40-weeks
gestation?
A. Level of pain sensation
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B. Station of presenting part
C. Variability of fetal heart rate
D. Maternal blood pressure
*Answer√√ D. Maternal blood pressure
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5. A 34-week primigravida with pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is re-
ceiving Ringer's Lactate 500 ml with magnesium sulfate 20 grams at the rate
of 3 grams/hour. How many ml/hour should the nurse program the infusion
pump? (Enter numeric value only)
A. 120
B. 70
C. 65
D. 75
*Answer√√ D. 75
6. A mother of a 3-year-old boy has just given birth to a new baby girl. The little
boy asks the nurse, "Why is my baby sister eating my mommy's breast?" How
should the nurse respond? (Select all that apply)
A. Explain that newborns get milk from their mothers in this way
B. Reassure the older brother that it does not hurt his mother
NEWBORN NURSING RN HESI MATERNITY
1. A primigravida arrives at the observation unit of the maternity unit because
thinks is in labor. The
nurse applies the external fetal heart monitor and determines that the fetal
heart rate is 140
beats/minute and the contractions are occurring irregularly every 10 to 15
minutes. What
assessment finding confirms to the nurse that the client is not labor at this
time?
*Answer√√ Contractions decrease with walking.
2. A primipara has delivered a stillborn fetus at 30 weeks gestation. To asses
the parents in the grieving process which intervention is most for the nurse
to implement ?
A. explain the possible cause of the fetal demise
B. Provide a time for the parents to hold their infant in privacy
, RN HESI MATERNITY 2026 OB & MATERNAL-
NEWBORN NURSING RN HESI MATERNITY
C. Encourage the parents to seek counseling within the next few weeks
D. Assist the couple to request autopsy*Answer√√ B. provide a time for the parents to hold their
infant in privacy
3. What is the priority nursing assessment immediately following the birth of
an infant with esophageal atresia and a tracheoesophageal (the) fistula ?
A. body temperature
B. level of pain
C. time of first void
D. number of vessels in the cord
*Answer√√ A. body temperature
4. What is the most important assessment for the nurse to conduct following
the administration of epidural anesthesia to a client who is at 40-weeks
gestation?
A. Level of pain sensation
, RN HESI MATERNITY 2026 OB & MATERNAL-
NEWBORN NURSING RN HESI MATERNITY
B. Station of presenting part
C. Variability of fetal heart rate
D. Maternal blood pressure
*Answer√√ D. Maternal blood pressure
, RN HESI MATERNITY 2026 OB & MATERNAL-
NEWBORN NURSING RN HESI MATERNITY
5. A 34-week primigravida with pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is re-
ceiving Ringer's Lactate 500 ml with magnesium sulfate 20 grams at the rate
of 3 grams/hour. How many ml/hour should the nurse program the infusion
pump? (Enter numeric value only)
A. 120
B. 70
C. 65
D. 75
*Answer√√ D. 75
6. A mother of a 3-year-old boy has just given birth to a new baby girl. The little
boy asks the nurse, "Why is my baby sister eating my mommy's breast?" How
should the nurse respond? (Select all that apply)
A. Explain that newborns get milk from their mothers in this way
B. Reassure the older brother that it does not hurt his mother
