HESI OBSTETRICS/MATERNITY
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
A mother who is preparing for discharge begins asking the practical nurse (PN)
questions about bottle feeding her infant. What information should the PN reinforce? -
Answer-Burp the newborn periodically during the feeding.
The mother asks the practical nurse (PN) what her infant may need if the
phenylketonuria (PKU) test is positive. What type of treatment should the PN tell the
mother will be required? - Answer-Lifelong dietary management.
An infant who weights 4550 grams is delivers using forceps-assisted vaginal delivery.
What action is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to implement? - Answer-
Monitor for signs of hypoglycemia.
Which strategy should the practical nurse (PN) implement to prevent the puerperal
infection for a client during the first postpartum week? - Answer-Implement strict
medical and aseptic technique.
The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the informational packets with a client who is at
risk for preeclampsia. Which information is most important for the PN reinforce with the
client? - Answer-Notify the clinic if any vision changes are experienced.
A primigravida at 33-weeks gestation is admitted after being involved in a motor vehicle
collision (MVC). The client has no complaints of abdominal pain and no evidence of
vaginal bleeding. Which action should the practical nurse (PN) anticipate implementing
for the client? - Answer-Obtain a biophysical profile.
The practical nurse (PN) palpates fundal height at the umbilicus of the multiparous client
who has just given birth to an 8-pound boy when dark red blood comes from the client's
vagina. What action is most important for the PN to implement? - Answer-Continue to
massage the fundus until firm.
Which interventions should the practical nurse (PN) provide a neonate during
hospitalization? - Answer-Offer the neonate a pacifier between feedings.
Which information should the practical nurse (PN) provide the parents about the
purpose of instilling erythromycin (Ilotycin) ophthalmic ointment into the newborn's
eyes? - Answer-Prophylactic treatment for gonorrheal and chlamydia infection.
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
A mother who is preparing for discharge begins asking the practical nurse (PN)
questions about bottle feeding her infant. What information should the PN reinforce? -
Answer-Burp the newborn periodically during the feeding.
The mother asks the practical nurse (PN) what her infant may need if the
phenylketonuria (PKU) test is positive. What type of treatment should the PN tell the
mother will be required? - Answer-Lifelong dietary management.
An infant who weights 4550 grams is delivers using forceps-assisted vaginal delivery.
What action is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to implement? - Answer-
Monitor for signs of hypoglycemia.
Which strategy should the practical nurse (PN) implement to prevent the puerperal
infection for a client during the first postpartum week? - Answer-Implement strict
medical and aseptic technique.
The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the informational packets with a client who is at
risk for preeclampsia. Which information is most important for the PN reinforce with the
client? - Answer-Notify the clinic if any vision changes are experienced.
A primigravida at 33-weeks gestation is admitted after being involved in a motor vehicle
collision (MVC). The client has no complaints of abdominal pain and no evidence of
vaginal bleeding. Which action should the practical nurse (PN) anticipate implementing
for the client? - Answer-Obtain a biophysical profile.
The practical nurse (PN) palpates fundal height at the umbilicus of the multiparous client
who has just given birth to an 8-pound boy when dark red blood comes from the client's
vagina. What action is most important for the PN to implement? - Answer-Continue to
massage the fundus until firm.
Which interventions should the practical nurse (PN) provide a neonate during
hospitalization? - Answer-Offer the neonate a pacifier between feedings.
Which information should the practical nurse (PN) provide the parents about the
purpose of instilling erythromycin (Ilotycin) ophthalmic ointment into the newborn's
eyes? - Answer-Prophylactic treatment for gonorrheal and chlamydia infection.
