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OB MATERNITY HESI EXAM /HESI MATERNITY OB EXAM
VERSION A, B, C AND PRACTICE EXAM 2025/2026 NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
The nurse calls a client who is 4 days postpartum to follow up
about her transition with her newborn at home. The woman tells
the nurse, "I don't know what is wrong. I love my baby, but I feel
so let down. I seem to cry for no reason!" Which adjustment
phase should the nurse determine the client is experiencing? -
ANSWERS-Postpartum blues
A pregnant teen says to the nurse, "I hope nothing happens to my
breasts while I am pregnant!" What will the nurse include in the
client's plan of care regarding breast changes in pregnancy?
(Select all that apply.) -ANSWERS-Areola darkening
Veins easier to see under the skin
The postpartum client has a rubella vaccine ordered prior to
discharge. The nurse reviews with the student nurse the proper
technique to use when administering this immunization. Which
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student statement indicates to the nurse the correct technique is
planned? -ANSWERS-At a 45 degrees angle
The nurse is teaching a nursing student about the abbreviation
GTPAL to note pregnancy outcomes. The nurse determines the
teaching was successful when the students relates the
abbreviation GTPAL to which terms? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWERS-Gravidity
Living
The nurse is performing teaching for a pregnant client who has
been an insulin dependent diabetic since she was 13 year old.
Which statement indicates to the nurse that the teaching was
effective? -ANSWERS-"My insulin requirements will likely
increase around 24 weeks gestation."
The pregnant client at 28 weeks gestation complains to the nurse
about hemorrhoid pain. What suggestions should the nurse offer
the client? (Select all that apply.) -ANSWERS-"Find a soft pillow
when you are sitting at your desk at work."
"Walk for 30 minutes at least twice a day."
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"Eat one cup of raspberries or a medium pear every day."
The nurse is reviewing the prenatal record for a client scheduled
for a glucose challenge test. Which maternal findings place this
client at an increased risk for developing gestational diabetes?
(Select all that apply.) -ANSWERS-The client is 37 years old.
The client is having twins.
The client's pre-pregnant weight was 190 pounds/86 kilograms.
When reviewing a prenatal record for a client at 32 weeks
gestation, the nurse notes that the client was recently diagnosed
with chlamydia. What will the nurse include in the client's teaching
plan? (Select all that apply.) -ANSWERS-Call the clinic
immediately if you feel any gush of fluid from your vagina.
Call the clinic immediately if you have contractions every 5
minutes for an hour.
Do not have sex for 7 days after you take your antibiotics.
A client at 36 weeks gestation presents to labor and delivery and
states to the nurse, "I have been leaking fluid for about 2 days
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now. At first I thought it was urine. Now, I am not so sure." Which
nursing actions are most appropriate for this client? (Select all
that apply.) -ANSWERS-Assess maternal vital signs.
Place an electronic fetal monitor.
Assess the fluid for a foul odor.
Obtain a complete blood count.
As the placenta is delivered during a cesarean section the health
care provider states, "It looks like at least a 25% abruption."
Which concerning signs will the postpartum nurse include in the
client's assessment? (Select all that apply.) -ANSWERS-Bleeding
gums
Petechia
Oozing blood from IV site(s)
A multigravida states to the nurse, "I have to push." The client had
a cervical exam less than 10 minutes prior and she was
5/+1/100%. What is the nurse's next action? -ANSWERS-Perform
a cervical assessment.
OB MATERNITY HESI EXAM /HESI MATERNITY OB EXAM
VERSION A, B, C AND PRACTICE EXAM 2025/2026 NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
The nurse calls a client who is 4 days postpartum to follow up
about her transition with her newborn at home. The woman tells
the nurse, "I don't know what is wrong. I love my baby, but I feel
so let down. I seem to cry for no reason!" Which adjustment
phase should the nurse determine the client is experiencing? -
ANSWERS-Postpartum blues
A pregnant teen says to the nurse, "I hope nothing happens to my
breasts while I am pregnant!" What will the nurse include in the
client's plan of care regarding breast changes in pregnancy?
(Select all that apply.) -ANSWERS-Areola darkening
Veins easier to see under the skin
The postpartum client has a rubella vaccine ordered prior to
discharge. The nurse reviews with the student nurse the proper
technique to use when administering this immunization. Which
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student statement indicates to the nurse the correct technique is
planned? -ANSWERS-At a 45 degrees angle
The nurse is teaching a nursing student about the abbreviation
GTPAL to note pregnancy outcomes. The nurse determines the
teaching was successful when the students relates the
abbreviation GTPAL to which terms? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWERS-Gravidity
Living
The nurse is performing teaching for a pregnant client who has
been an insulin dependent diabetic since she was 13 year old.
Which statement indicates to the nurse that the teaching was
effective? -ANSWERS-"My insulin requirements will likely
increase around 24 weeks gestation."
The pregnant client at 28 weeks gestation complains to the nurse
about hemorrhoid pain. What suggestions should the nurse offer
the client? (Select all that apply.) -ANSWERS-"Find a soft pillow
when you are sitting at your desk at work."
"Walk for 30 minutes at least twice a day."
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"Eat one cup of raspberries or a medium pear every day."
The nurse is reviewing the prenatal record for a client scheduled
for a glucose challenge test. Which maternal findings place this
client at an increased risk for developing gestational diabetes?
(Select all that apply.) -ANSWERS-The client is 37 years old.
The client is having twins.
The client's pre-pregnant weight was 190 pounds/86 kilograms.
When reviewing a prenatal record for a client at 32 weeks
gestation, the nurse notes that the client was recently diagnosed
with chlamydia. What will the nurse include in the client's teaching
plan? (Select all that apply.) -ANSWERS-Call the clinic
immediately if you feel any gush of fluid from your vagina.
Call the clinic immediately if you have contractions every 5
minutes for an hour.
Do not have sex for 7 days after you take your antibiotics.
A client at 36 weeks gestation presents to labor and delivery and
states to the nurse, "I have been leaking fluid for about 2 days
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now. At first I thought it was urine. Now, I am not so sure." Which
nursing actions are most appropriate for this client? (Select all
that apply.) -ANSWERS-Assess maternal vital signs.
Place an electronic fetal monitor.
Assess the fluid for a foul odor.
Obtain a complete blood count.
As the placenta is delivered during a cesarean section the health
care provider states, "It looks like at least a 25% abruption."
Which concerning signs will the postpartum nurse include in the
client's assessment? (Select all that apply.) -ANSWERS-Bleeding
gums
Petechia
Oozing blood from IV site(s)
A multigravida states to the nurse, "I have to push." The client had
a cervical exam less than 10 minutes prior and she was
5/+1/100%. What is the nurse's next action? -ANSWERS-Perform
a cervical assessment.
