HESI_OB_MATERNITY_STUDY_GUIDE_2026_FETAL_DEVELOPMENT_AND_MATERNAL

HESI OB MATERNITY STUDY GUIDE 2026
FETAL DEVELOPMENT AND MATERNAL
HEALTH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

◉ Increased caloric intake
Answer: Pregnant women should consume 300-400 extra calories
daily.


◉ Iron and calcium supplements
Answer: Daily intake recommended during pregnancy for health.


◉ Isolette
Answer: Incubator used to maintain warmth for newborns.


◉ Suckling reflexes
Answer: Infant's natural instinct to suck for breastfeeding.


◉ Ultrasonography
Answer: Best method to estimate gestational age during pregnancy.


◉ Breastfeeding techniques

, Answer: Methods to assist new mothers in breastfeeding
successfully.


◉ Mid-line episiotomy
Answer: Surgical incision made in the perineum during delivery.


◉ Visualize perineum
Answer: Assess the condition of the episiotomy site.


◉ Radioactive iodine scan
Answer: Diagnostic test that requires confirmation of non-
pregnancy.


◉ Fundal massage
Answer: Technique to stimulate uterine contraction postpartum.


◉ Oxytocic agent
Answer: Medication used to promote uterine contractions after
delivery.


◉ Mastitis
Answer: Breast infection causing pain and inflammation.