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1. Client teaching is an important part of the maternity A. The client's readiness to
nurse's role. Which factor has the greatest influence learn
on successful teaching of the gravid client?
2. A 38-week primagravida who works as a secretary and C. Move about every hour
sits at a computer 8 hours a day tells the nurse that
her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would
be most effective in preventing pooling of blood in the
lower extremities?
3. During a prenatal visit, the nurse discusses with a B. lower birth weights
client the effects of smoking on the fetus. When com-
pared with nonsmokers, mothers who smoke during
pregnancy tend to produce infants who have
4. A 26-year-old, gravida 2, para 1 client is admitted to C. Tachycardia and a feel-
the hospital at 28-weeks gestation in preterm labor. ing of nervousness
She is given 3 doses of terbutaline sulfate (Brethine)
0.25 mg subcutaneously to stop her labor contrac-
tions. The nurse plans to monitor for which primary
side effect of terbutaline sulfate?
5. A mother who is breastfeeding her baby receives in- C. correctly place the in-
structions from the nurse. Which instruction is most fant on the breast
effective to prevent nipple soreness?
6. A full term infant is transferred to the nursery from B. Infant's condition at
L & D. Which information is most important for the birth and treatment re-
nurse to receive when planning immediate care for ceived.
the newborn?
7. In developing a teaching plan for expectant parents, D. anterior fontanel closes
the nurse plans to include information about when at 12-18 mos and the pos-
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the parents can expect the infant's fontanels to close. terior fontanel by the end
The nurse bases the explanation on knowledge that of the second month.
for the normal newborn, the
8. When assessing a client who is 12-weeks gestation, D. At 30 weeks gestation.
the nurse recommends the she and her husband con-
sider attending childbirth preparation classes.
What is the best time for the couple to attend these
classes?
9. The nurse should encourage the laboring client to C. the cervix is completely
begin pushing when dilated
10. The nurse is counseling a couple who has sought in- A. two weeks before men-
formation about conceiving. For teaching purposes, struation.
the nurse should know that ovulation usually occurs
11. The nurse instructs a laboring client to use accelerat- C. have the client breath
ed-blow breathing. The client begins to complain of into her cupped hands
tingling fingers and dizziness. What action should the
nurse take?
12. When preparing a newborn care for expectant par- C. Vernix is a white, cheesy
ents, what content should the nurse teach concerning substance, predominately
the newborn infant born at term gestation? located in the skin folds.
13. Twenty-four hours after admission to the newborn A. a cephalhematoma,
nursery, a full-term male infant develops localized caused by forceps trau-
edema on the right side of his head. The nurse knows ma and may last up to 8
that, in the newborn, an accumulation of blood be- weeks.
tween the periosteum and skull which does not cross
the suture line is a newborn variation known as
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14. An expectant father tells the nurse he fears that his D. Let him know that these
wife "is losing her mind". He states she is constantly behaviors are part of nor-
rubbing her abdomen and talking to the baby and that mal maternal/fetal bond-
she actually reprimands the baby when it moves too ing which occurs once the
much. What recommendation should the nurse make mother feels fetal move-
to the expectant father? ment.
15. A new mother asks the nurse, "How do I know my B. "your milk is sufficient
daughter is getting enough breast milk? Which expla- if the baby is voiding pale
nation will the nurse provide? straw-colored urine 6-10
times a day.
16. A new mother who has just had her first baby says C. That is normal, the head
to the nurse, "I saw the baby in the recovery room. will return to a round
She has a funny looking head". Which response by the shape within 7-10 days.
nurse is the best?
17. A client who gave birth to a healthy 8 pound infant 3 D. Meet the moth-
hours ago is admitted to the postpartum unit. Which er's physical needs and
nursing plan is best in assisting the mother to bond demonstrate warmth to-
with her newborn infant? ward the infant.
18. A couple, concerned because the woman has not been C. shoulder pain
able to conceive, is referred to a healthcare provider
for a fertility workup and a hysterosalpingography
is scheduled. Which complaint would indicate to the
nurse that the woman's fallopian tubes are patent?
19. Which nursing intervention is most helpful in relieving A. Lying prone with a pil-
postpartum uterine contractions or "afterpains?" low on the abdomen
20. B. Her arms and hands re-
ceive the infant and she
HESI Obstetrics/Maternity Practice Exam
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1. Client teaching is an important part of the maternity A. The client's readiness to
nurse's role. Which factor has the greatest influence learn
on successful teaching of the gravid client?
2. A 38-week primagravida who works as a secretary and C. Move about every hour
sits at a computer 8 hours a day tells the nurse that
her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would
be most effective in preventing pooling of blood in the
lower extremities?
3. During a prenatal visit, the nurse discusses with a B. lower birth weights
client the effects of smoking on the fetus. When com-
pared with nonsmokers, mothers who smoke during
pregnancy tend to produce infants who have
4. A 26-year-old, gravida 2, para 1 client is admitted to C. Tachycardia and a feel-
the hospital at 28-weeks gestation in preterm labor. ing of nervousness
She is given 3 doses of terbutaline sulfate (Brethine)
0.25 mg subcutaneously to stop her labor contrac-
tions. The nurse plans to monitor for which primary
side effect of terbutaline sulfate?
5. A mother who is breastfeeding her baby receives in- C. correctly place the in-
structions from the nurse. Which instruction is most fant on the breast
effective to prevent nipple soreness?
6. A full term infant is transferred to the nursery from B. Infant's condition at
L & D. Which information is most important for the birth and treatment re-
nurse to receive when planning immediate care for ceived.
the newborn?
7. In developing a teaching plan for expectant parents, D. anterior fontanel closes
the nurse plans to include information about when at 12-18 mos and the pos-
, HESI Obstetrics/Maternity Practice Exam
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the parents can expect the infant's fontanels to close. terior fontanel by the end
The nurse bases the explanation on knowledge that of the second month.
for the normal newborn, the
8. When assessing a client who is 12-weeks gestation, D. At 30 weeks gestation.
the nurse recommends the she and her husband con-
sider attending childbirth preparation classes.
What is the best time for the couple to attend these
classes?
9. The nurse should encourage the laboring client to C. the cervix is completely
begin pushing when dilated
10. The nurse is counseling a couple who has sought in- A. two weeks before men-
formation about conceiving. For teaching purposes, struation.
the nurse should know that ovulation usually occurs
11. The nurse instructs a laboring client to use accelerat- C. have the client breath
ed-blow breathing. The client begins to complain of into her cupped hands
tingling fingers and dizziness. What action should the
nurse take?
12. When preparing a newborn care for expectant par- C. Vernix is a white, cheesy
ents, what content should the nurse teach concerning substance, predominately
the newborn infant born at term gestation? located in the skin folds.
13. Twenty-four hours after admission to the newborn A. a cephalhematoma,
nursery, a full-term male infant develops localized caused by forceps trau-
edema on the right side of his head. The nurse knows ma and may last up to 8
that, in the newborn, an accumulation of blood be- weeks.
tween the periosteum and skull which does not cross
the suture line is a newborn variation known as
, HESI Obstetrics/Maternity Practice Exam
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14. An expectant father tells the nurse he fears that his D. Let him know that these
wife "is losing her mind". He states she is constantly behaviors are part of nor-
rubbing her abdomen and talking to the baby and that mal maternal/fetal bond-
she actually reprimands the baby when it moves too ing which occurs once the
much. What recommendation should the nurse make mother feels fetal move-
to the expectant father? ment.
15. A new mother asks the nurse, "How do I know my B. "your milk is sufficient
daughter is getting enough breast milk? Which expla- if the baby is voiding pale
nation will the nurse provide? straw-colored urine 6-10
times a day.
16. A new mother who has just had her first baby says C. That is normal, the head
to the nurse, "I saw the baby in the recovery room. will return to a round
She has a funny looking head". Which response by the shape within 7-10 days.
nurse is the best?
17. A client who gave birth to a healthy 8 pound infant 3 D. Meet the moth-
hours ago is admitted to the postpartum unit. Which er's physical needs and
nursing plan is best in assisting the mother to bond demonstrate warmth to-
with her newborn infant? ward the infant.
18. A couple, concerned because the woman has not been C. shoulder pain
able to conceive, is referred to a healthcare provider
for a fertility workup and a hysterosalpingography
is scheduled. Which complaint would indicate to the
nurse that the woman's fallopian tubes are patent?
19. Which nursing intervention is most helpful in relieving A. Lying prone with a pil-
postpartum uterine contractions or "afterpains?" low on the abdomen
20. B. Her arms and hands re-
ceive the infant and she
