HESI MATERNITY 2 FULLY SOLVED TEST PAPER
GRADED A+
◉ terbutaline sulfate (brethine).
Answer: Terbutaline is in a class of drugs called beta-
sympathomimetics. They help prevent and slow contractions of the
uterus. It may help delay birth for several hours or days
◉ What are some side effects that the nurse should look for when
giving Brethine.
Answer: Because it stimulates beta adrenergic receptors it produces
side effects such as increased HR, headache, increased cardiac
output, and restlessness
◉ The most common reason for nipple soreness during breast
feeding is.
Answer: incorrect positioning
◉ When should the anterior fontanel close?.
Answer: 12-18 months
◉ When is the best time to suggest a patient attend birthing
classes?.
,Answer: At 30 weeks gestation
◉ When should the pt be encouraged to start pushing?.
Answer: When the cervix is fully dilated
◉ How many cm is full dilation of the cervix?.
Answer: 10 cm
◉ Ovulation usually occurs how many weeks before menstruation?.
Answer: 2 weeks, or in other words around day 14 of the cycle
◉ Tingling of the fingers and dizziness after a pt uses accelerated
blow breathing (rapid breathing in and out of the mouth) indicated
what?.
Answer: hyperventilation (breathing out too much CO2) and pt
should breath in to cupped hands to health alleviate this issue
◉ What is meconium?.
Answer: It is a dark green material in the amniotic fluid that can
indicate distress or disease in the newborn; the meconium can be
aspirated into the infant's lungs during delivery; aka infant's first
bowel movement.
, ◉ What is vernix?.
Answer: waxy or cheese-like white substance found coating the skin
of newborn human babies
◉ What is strabismus?.
Answer: cross-eyed
◉ what is a cephlahematoma?.
Answer: an accumulation of blood under the scalp causing localized
edema on one side of the scalp
◉ What is a subarachnoid hematoma?.
Answer: bleeding in the subarachnoid space
◉ How to know if the infant is receiving enough hydration through
breast milk.
Answer: pale straw colored urine 6-10 times a day
◉ hysteriosalpingogram.
Answer: an X-ray test to outline the internal shape of the uterus and
show whether the fallopian tubes are blocked.
Mild pain or discomfort is common with an HSG, both during the
procedure and afterward. You may feel cramping when your
GRADED A+
◉ terbutaline sulfate (brethine).
Answer: Terbutaline is in a class of drugs called beta-
sympathomimetics. They help prevent and slow contractions of the
uterus. It may help delay birth for several hours or days
◉ What are some side effects that the nurse should look for when
giving Brethine.
Answer: Because it stimulates beta adrenergic receptors it produces
side effects such as increased HR, headache, increased cardiac
output, and restlessness
◉ The most common reason for nipple soreness during breast
feeding is.
Answer: incorrect positioning
◉ When should the anterior fontanel close?.
Answer: 12-18 months
◉ When is the best time to suggest a patient attend birthing
classes?.
,Answer: At 30 weeks gestation
◉ When should the pt be encouraged to start pushing?.
Answer: When the cervix is fully dilated
◉ How many cm is full dilation of the cervix?.
Answer: 10 cm
◉ Ovulation usually occurs how many weeks before menstruation?.
Answer: 2 weeks, or in other words around day 14 of the cycle
◉ Tingling of the fingers and dizziness after a pt uses accelerated
blow breathing (rapid breathing in and out of the mouth) indicated
what?.
Answer: hyperventilation (breathing out too much CO2) and pt
should breath in to cupped hands to health alleviate this issue
◉ What is meconium?.
Answer: It is a dark green material in the amniotic fluid that can
indicate distress or disease in the newborn; the meconium can be
aspirated into the infant's lungs during delivery; aka infant's first
bowel movement.
, ◉ What is vernix?.
Answer: waxy or cheese-like white substance found coating the skin
of newborn human babies
◉ What is strabismus?.
Answer: cross-eyed
◉ what is a cephlahematoma?.
Answer: an accumulation of blood under the scalp causing localized
edema on one side of the scalp
◉ What is a subarachnoid hematoma?.
Answer: bleeding in the subarachnoid space
◉ How to know if the infant is receiving enough hydration through
breast milk.
Answer: pale straw colored urine 6-10 times a day
◉ hysteriosalpingogram.
Answer: an X-ray test to outline the internal shape of the uterus and
show whether the fallopian tubes are blocked.
Mild pain or discomfort is common with an HSG, both during the
procedure and afterward. You may feel cramping when your
