HESI PN MATERNITY /HESI PN MATERNAL
NEWBORN ACTUAL EXAM 4 VERSIONS AND STUDY
GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS /ALREADY GRADED A+
//BRAND NEW!! 2026-2027
A nurse teaches the warning signs that should be reported throughout
pregnancy. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of
the prenatal instructions?
1
"I'll call the clinic if I have abdominal pain."
2
"Mild, irregular contractions mean that my labor is starting."
3
"I need to call the clinic if my ankles start to swell at night."
4
"A whitish vaginal discharge means that I'm getting an infection."
Correct1
"I'll call the clinic if I have abdominal pain."
,A client at 7 weeks' gestation tells the nurse in the prenatal clinic that
she has been bothered by episodes of nausea, but no vomiting,
throughout the day. What should the nurse recommend? Select all that
apply.
1
Focus on and repeat a rhythmic chant.
2
Sit upright for 30 minutes after meals.
3
Take low-sodium antacids after meals.
4
Drink carbonated beverages with meals.
5
Eat small, frequent meals and eat dry crackers in between.
Correct1
Focus on and repeat a rhythmic chant.
Correct5
Eat small, frequent meals and eat dry crackers in between
A primigravida in the first trimester tells a nurse that she has heard that
hormones play an important role in pregnancy. Which hormone should
the nurse tell the client maintains pregnancy?
1
Prolactin
2
Estrogen
3
Progesterone
4
Somatotropin
Correct3
Progesterone
,What are the indicators of nutritional risk in pregnancy in a client who is
of normal weight? Select all that apply.
1
Smoker
2
Twin gestation
3
Hemoglobin of 12 g/dL
4
Term delivery 2 years ago
5
Caffeine intake of 180 mg/day
6
Fasting blood sugar of 80 mg/dL
Correct1
Smoker
Correct2
Twin gestation
, A client whose weight was average for her height before becoming
pregnant is concerned because she has gained 15 lb (6.9 kg) after only
23 weeks of pregnancy. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
1
"You have not gained enough weight. Can you increase your daily
intake of calories?"
2
"Your weight is not a concern. I'll refer you to the dietitian, who will
review your diet."
3
"You've gained too much weight for 23 weeks' gestation. Are your rings
getting tight?"
4
"Your weight is expected for someone at 23 weeks' gestation. Continue
the pregnancy diet."
Correct4
"Your weight is expected for someone at 23 weeks' gestation. Continue
the pregnancy diet."
A negative home pregnancy test may result if the woman performs the
test:
1
By saturating the test strip
2
On the first void of the morning
3
10 days after intercourse took place
4
While taking a prescribed tranquilizer
Correct3
10 days after intercourse took place
NEWBORN ACTUAL EXAM 4 VERSIONS AND STUDY
GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS /ALREADY GRADED A+
//BRAND NEW!! 2026-2027
A nurse teaches the warning signs that should be reported throughout
pregnancy. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of
the prenatal instructions?
1
"I'll call the clinic if I have abdominal pain."
2
"Mild, irregular contractions mean that my labor is starting."
3
"I need to call the clinic if my ankles start to swell at night."
4
"A whitish vaginal discharge means that I'm getting an infection."
Correct1
"I'll call the clinic if I have abdominal pain."
,A client at 7 weeks' gestation tells the nurse in the prenatal clinic that
she has been bothered by episodes of nausea, but no vomiting,
throughout the day. What should the nurse recommend? Select all that
apply.
1
Focus on and repeat a rhythmic chant.
2
Sit upright for 30 minutes after meals.
3
Take low-sodium antacids after meals.
4
Drink carbonated beverages with meals.
5
Eat small, frequent meals and eat dry crackers in between.
Correct1
Focus on and repeat a rhythmic chant.
Correct5
Eat small, frequent meals and eat dry crackers in between
A primigravida in the first trimester tells a nurse that she has heard that
hormones play an important role in pregnancy. Which hormone should
the nurse tell the client maintains pregnancy?
1
Prolactin
2
Estrogen
3
Progesterone
4
Somatotropin
Correct3
Progesterone
,What are the indicators of nutritional risk in pregnancy in a client who is
of normal weight? Select all that apply.
1
Smoker
2
Twin gestation
3
Hemoglobin of 12 g/dL
4
Term delivery 2 years ago
5
Caffeine intake of 180 mg/day
6
Fasting blood sugar of 80 mg/dL
Correct1
Smoker
Correct2
Twin gestation
, A client whose weight was average for her height before becoming
pregnant is concerned because she has gained 15 lb (6.9 kg) after only
23 weeks of pregnancy. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
1
"You have not gained enough weight. Can you increase your daily
intake of calories?"
2
"Your weight is not a concern. I'll refer you to the dietitian, who will
review your diet."
3
"You've gained too much weight for 23 weeks' gestation. Are your rings
getting tight?"
4
"Your weight is expected for someone at 23 weeks' gestation. Continue
the pregnancy diet."
Correct4
"Your weight is expected for someone at 23 weeks' gestation. Continue
the pregnancy diet."
A negative home pregnancy test may result if the woman performs the
test:
1
By saturating the test strip
2
On the first void of the morning
3
10 days after intercourse took place
4
While taking a prescribed tranquilizer
Correct3
10 days after intercourse took place
