HESI MATERNITY OB EXAM VERSION 1 LATEST
ALL 55 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
An infant born breech is at risk for what complication? - ANSWER>>Brachial
palsy-- which results from the stretching of nerve fibers in the neck,
shoulder, and arm where the shoulder is being pulled away from the neck
during a breech delivery.
What are some observations that the newborn is nursing well to
breastfeeding? - ANSWER>>-Swallowing is audible
-Mother reports a pulling sensation on her nipple
-The tip of the infant's nose and chin touch the breast
What position does the Pavlik harness put infants with developmental
dysplasia of the hip stay in? - ANSWER>>The Pavlik harness keeps the
infant in an abducted position allowing the hips and knees flexed
When should jaundice in a newborn be concerning? - ANSWER>>If jaundice
is present less than 24 hours of delivery, it may indicate excess bilirubin
What is the action of terbutaline sulfate (Brethine)? - ANSWER>>Stop
labor contractions
Primary side effects of terbutaline sulfate (Brethine)? -
ANSWER>>Tachycardia and nervousness along with increased CO,
restlessness, and headache
When does the anterior fontanel close? - ANSWER>>12-18 months
When does the posterior fontanel close? - ANSWER>>End of second month
Why is erythromycin indicated 2 hours post-delivery of a newborn? -
ANSWER>>Prevent opthalmia neonatorum which is an eye infection caused
by gonorrhea and conjunctivitis which is an infection caused by chlamydia
Antepartum pt is chewing ice instead of the food on her breakfast tray. What
should the nurse do? - ANSWER>>Call HCP immediately. Practice of pica will
displace nutrients. Evaluate the pt for anemia
28 wk gestation pt calls the antepartal clinic about bleeding a small amount
of bright red blood with no uterine contractions, but is not bleeding
anymore. What may this possibly be? - ANSWER>>Placenta previa
Is bleeding a small amount of bright red blood life-threatening to the fetus? -
ANSWER>>It is not at risk for hypovolemia or life-threatening.
, What may sudden onset bleeding with present uterine contractions indicate?
- ANSWER>>Abruptio placenta
When is child-birth class recommended? - ANSWER>>30 weeks
What should a primigravida who has present leg swelling d/t sitting 8 hrs a
day do to minimize the swelling? - ANSWER>>Move around every hour
What is important to do for an amniotomy? - ANSWER>>Monitor FHR before,
during, and after procedure. The fluid should also be assessed for color,
odor, and consistency.
When is an amniotomy indicated? - ANSWER>>(artificial rupture of
membranes [AROM]) is used to stimulate labor when the condition of the
cervix is favorable
How often should maternal blood pressure be done during an amniotomy? -
ANSWER>>Maternal BP should be assessed every 15 to 20 minutes during
labor
Why is maternal temperature important to monitor after an
amniotomy? - ANSWER>>Maternal temperature is monitored hourly
after the membranes are ruptured to detect development of
amnionitis.
Is it ok for a breastfeeding mother to drink alcohol? - ANSWER>>No,
alcohol is excreted through breast milk.
Laboring client is doing accelerated blow breathing and states that she is
feeling tingling in her fingers and dizziness. What should the nurse do? -
ANSWER>>Have the pt breathe into her cupped hands. She is
hyperventilating and excreting too much carbon dioxide.
When does ovulation occur? - ANSWER>>14 days before first day of
menstrual period
What is the goal for labor augmentation (administration of Oxytocin/pitocin) -
ANSWER>>produce firm contractions that occur every 2 to 3 minutes, with a
duration of 60 to 70 seconds, and without evidence of fetal stress.
Is it normal for FHR to increase during contractions and return to baseline? -
ANSWER>>Yes it is normal for FHR to increase, but this is indicative to
increase the pitocin infusion to stimulate the intensity and frequency of the
contractions
What should be done if fetal stress is present during labor? - ANSWER>>-
Place a wedge on the pts left side
-Administer 10L oxygen nasal cannula
ALL 55 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
An infant born breech is at risk for what complication? - ANSWER>>Brachial
palsy-- which results from the stretching of nerve fibers in the neck,
shoulder, and arm where the shoulder is being pulled away from the neck
during a breech delivery.
What are some observations that the newborn is nursing well to
breastfeeding? - ANSWER>>-Swallowing is audible
-Mother reports a pulling sensation on her nipple
-The tip of the infant's nose and chin touch the breast
What position does the Pavlik harness put infants with developmental
dysplasia of the hip stay in? - ANSWER>>The Pavlik harness keeps the
infant in an abducted position allowing the hips and knees flexed
When should jaundice in a newborn be concerning? - ANSWER>>If jaundice
is present less than 24 hours of delivery, it may indicate excess bilirubin
What is the action of terbutaline sulfate (Brethine)? - ANSWER>>Stop
labor contractions
Primary side effects of terbutaline sulfate (Brethine)? -
ANSWER>>Tachycardia and nervousness along with increased CO,
restlessness, and headache
When does the anterior fontanel close? - ANSWER>>12-18 months
When does the posterior fontanel close? - ANSWER>>End of second month
Why is erythromycin indicated 2 hours post-delivery of a newborn? -
ANSWER>>Prevent opthalmia neonatorum which is an eye infection caused
by gonorrhea and conjunctivitis which is an infection caused by chlamydia
Antepartum pt is chewing ice instead of the food on her breakfast tray. What
should the nurse do? - ANSWER>>Call HCP immediately. Practice of pica will
displace nutrients. Evaluate the pt for anemia
28 wk gestation pt calls the antepartal clinic about bleeding a small amount
of bright red blood with no uterine contractions, but is not bleeding
anymore. What may this possibly be? - ANSWER>>Placenta previa
Is bleeding a small amount of bright red blood life-threatening to the fetus? -
ANSWER>>It is not at risk for hypovolemia or life-threatening.
, What may sudden onset bleeding with present uterine contractions indicate?
- ANSWER>>Abruptio placenta
When is child-birth class recommended? - ANSWER>>30 weeks
What should a primigravida who has present leg swelling d/t sitting 8 hrs a
day do to minimize the swelling? - ANSWER>>Move around every hour
What is important to do for an amniotomy? - ANSWER>>Monitor FHR before,
during, and after procedure. The fluid should also be assessed for color,
odor, and consistency.
When is an amniotomy indicated? - ANSWER>>(artificial rupture of
membranes [AROM]) is used to stimulate labor when the condition of the
cervix is favorable
How often should maternal blood pressure be done during an amniotomy? -
ANSWER>>Maternal BP should be assessed every 15 to 20 minutes during
labor
Why is maternal temperature important to monitor after an
amniotomy? - ANSWER>>Maternal temperature is monitored hourly
after the membranes are ruptured to detect development of
amnionitis.
Is it ok for a breastfeeding mother to drink alcohol? - ANSWER>>No,
alcohol is excreted through breast milk.
Laboring client is doing accelerated blow breathing and states that she is
feeling tingling in her fingers and dizziness. What should the nurse do? -
ANSWER>>Have the pt breathe into her cupped hands. She is
hyperventilating and excreting too much carbon dioxide.
When does ovulation occur? - ANSWER>>14 days before first day of
menstrual period
What is the goal for labor augmentation (administration of Oxytocin/pitocin) -
ANSWER>>produce firm contractions that occur every 2 to 3 minutes, with a
duration of 60 to 70 seconds, and without evidence of fetal stress.
Is it normal for FHR to increase during contractions and return to baseline? -
ANSWER>>Yes it is normal for FHR to increase, but this is indicative to
increase the pitocin infusion to stimulate the intensity and frequency of the
contractions
What should be done if fetal stress is present during labor? - ANSWER>>-
Place a wedge on the pts left side
-Administer 10L oxygen nasal cannula
