Women’s Health HESI Exam with Questions and Answers

Women’s Health HESI Exam with Questions and Answers Morning sickness generally disappears by the end of which month? a. fifth month b. third month c. fourth month d. second month ANSWER b. because of a decrease in chorionic gonadotropin, morning sickness seldom persists beyond the first trimester. Which factor distinguishes true labor from false labor? a. cervical dilation is evident b. contractions stop when the client walks around c. the client's contractions progress only when she is in a sidelying position d. contractions occur immediately after the membranes rupture ANSWER a. progressive cervical dilation is the most accurate indication of true labor. with true labor, contractions will increase with activity. contractions of true labor persist in any position. contractions may not begin until 24-48 hours after the membranes rupture. Which information would the nurse include in the discharge teaching of a postpartum client? a. the prenatal kegel tightening exercises should be continued b. a bowel movement may not occur for up to a week after the birth c. the episiotomy sutures will be removed at the first postpartum visit d. a postpartum checkup should be scheduled as soon as menses returns ANSWER a. kegel exercises may be resumed immediately & should be done for the rest of the client's life