NSG 222 FAMILY NURSING HESI FINAL EXAM TEST BANK LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 120
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Oral Contraception - (answer) OCs should be taken at the same time daily
POPs must be taken at a certain time every 24 hrs.
POPs are appropriate for women who cannot or should not take estrogen in combined OCs, for example,
a woman older than 35 yrs who smokes cigarettes
Genetics-PKU - (answer) Autosomal recessive inherited disorders occur when both parents have the
gene!
intimate partner violence - (answer) If assessment reveals suspicion or actual indication of abuse,
nurses can explain to the woman that they are required by law to report it.
Cervix - (answer) Between weeks 6 & 8 of pregnancy, the cervix begins to soften (Goodell sign) d/t
vasocongestion & the influence of estrogen
Cervical ripening (softening, effacement, & increased distensibility) begins about 4 wks before birth.
Prenatal care for women with Type 1 DM - (answer) . Women should be checking their blood sugars 4
times a day, eat 3 meals plus 3 snacks a day to promote glycemic control, be physically active daily.
Women should be doing daily fetal movements counts once movement is felt to monitor fetal well-
being.
Childbirth Education Classes - (answer) As part of health promotion and evidence-based interventions,
nurses should be encouraging and educating all women about breastfeeding while respecting the
parents' ultimate decision.
Many childbirth classes support the concept of natural childbirth (a birth without pain-relieving
medications) so that the woman can be in control throughout the experience as much as she chooses.
,NSG 222 FAMILY NURSING HESI FINAL EXAM TEST BANK LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 120
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Pregnancy test hormone - (answer) An hCG level <5 mIU/mL is considered negative for pregnancy
Anything >25 mIU/mL is considered positive for pregnancy.
· ELISA- measures the blood & urine; 99% effective!
Heartburn and Indigestion - (answer) The pain may radiate to the neck and throat. It worsens when
the woman lies down, bends over after eating, or wears tight clothes
Pregnancy-positive sign - (answer) Visualizing the fetus by ultrasound, palpating for fetal movements,
& hearing a fetal heartbeat are all signs that make the pregnancy a certainty.
Vaginal discharge-pregnancy - (answer) Most women experience an increase in a whitish vaginal
discharge, called leukorrhea, during pregnancy.
· This is normal except when it is accompanied by itching & irritation, possibly suggesting Candida
albicans, a monilial vaginitis
Urinary changes - (answer) As more blood flows to the kidneys, the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
increases, leading to an increase in urine flow and volume,
Weight gain in pregnancy - (answer) · A woman who is underweight before pregnancy or who has a
low maternal weight gain pattern should be monitored carefully because she is at risk of giving birth to a
low-birth-weight infant (lighter than 2,500 g or 5.5 lb).
Encourage the woman to eat snacks that are high in calories such as nuts, peanut butter, milkshakes,
cheese, fruit, yogurt, & ice cream.
Indigestion-3rd trimester - (answer) Avoid spicy or greasy foods and eat small frequent meals.
, NSG 222 FAMILY NURSING HESI FINAL EXAM TEST BANK LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 120
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
· Sleep on several pillows so that your head is elevated 30 degrees.
· Stop smoking & avoid caffeinated drinks to reduce stimulation.
· Avoid lying down for at least three hrs after meals.
· Try drinking sips of water to reduce burning sensation.
· Avoid foods that trigger symptoms—fried foods, citrus, soda, chocolate
Exercise-prepare for labor - (answer) · At least 30 min of moderate-intense physical activity daily is
recommended.
Federal physical activity guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per
week during pregnancy
Pregnancy-air travel - (answer) Is generally safe for the pregnant woman up to 36 weeks of gestation.
The woman should be counseled to avoid long periods of sitting because of the risk of developing
thromboembolism
Vaginal Examination - (answer) After donning sterile gloves, the examiner inserts their index and
middle fingers into the vaginal introitus. Next, the cervix is palpated to assess dilation, effacement, and
position (e.g., posterior or anterior). If the cervix is open to any degree, the presenting fetal part, fetal
position, station, and presence of molding can be assessed. In addition, the membranes can be
evaluated and described as intact, bulging, or ruptured.
Rupture of Membranes - (answer) When membranes rupture, the priority focus should be on
assessing fetal heart rate (FHR) first to identify a deceleration, which might indicate cord compression
secondary to cord prolapse.
If the membranes are ruptured when the woman comes to the hospital, the (HCP) should ascertain
when this occurred.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Oral Contraception - (answer) OCs should be taken at the same time daily
POPs must be taken at a certain time every 24 hrs.
POPs are appropriate for women who cannot or should not take estrogen in combined OCs, for example,
a woman older than 35 yrs who smokes cigarettes
Genetics-PKU - (answer) Autosomal recessive inherited disorders occur when both parents have the
gene!
intimate partner violence - (answer) If assessment reveals suspicion or actual indication of abuse,
nurses can explain to the woman that they are required by law to report it.
Cervix - (answer) Between weeks 6 & 8 of pregnancy, the cervix begins to soften (Goodell sign) d/t
vasocongestion & the influence of estrogen
Cervical ripening (softening, effacement, & increased distensibility) begins about 4 wks before birth.
Prenatal care for women with Type 1 DM - (answer) . Women should be checking their blood sugars 4
times a day, eat 3 meals plus 3 snacks a day to promote glycemic control, be physically active daily.
Women should be doing daily fetal movements counts once movement is felt to monitor fetal well-
being.
Childbirth Education Classes - (answer) As part of health promotion and evidence-based interventions,
nurses should be encouraging and educating all women about breastfeeding while respecting the
parents' ultimate decision.
Many childbirth classes support the concept of natural childbirth (a birth without pain-relieving
medications) so that the woman can be in control throughout the experience as much as she chooses.
,NSG 222 FAMILY NURSING HESI FINAL EXAM TEST BANK LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 120
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Pregnancy test hormone - (answer) An hCG level <5 mIU/mL is considered negative for pregnancy
Anything >25 mIU/mL is considered positive for pregnancy.
· ELISA- measures the blood & urine; 99% effective!
Heartburn and Indigestion - (answer) The pain may radiate to the neck and throat. It worsens when
the woman lies down, bends over after eating, or wears tight clothes
Pregnancy-positive sign - (answer) Visualizing the fetus by ultrasound, palpating for fetal movements,
& hearing a fetal heartbeat are all signs that make the pregnancy a certainty.
Vaginal discharge-pregnancy - (answer) Most women experience an increase in a whitish vaginal
discharge, called leukorrhea, during pregnancy.
· This is normal except when it is accompanied by itching & irritation, possibly suggesting Candida
albicans, a monilial vaginitis
Urinary changes - (answer) As more blood flows to the kidneys, the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
increases, leading to an increase in urine flow and volume,
Weight gain in pregnancy - (answer) · A woman who is underweight before pregnancy or who has a
low maternal weight gain pattern should be monitored carefully because she is at risk of giving birth to a
low-birth-weight infant (lighter than 2,500 g or 5.5 lb).
Encourage the woman to eat snacks that are high in calories such as nuts, peanut butter, milkshakes,
cheese, fruit, yogurt, & ice cream.
Indigestion-3rd trimester - (answer) Avoid spicy or greasy foods and eat small frequent meals.
, NSG 222 FAMILY NURSING HESI FINAL EXAM TEST BANK LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 120
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
· Sleep on several pillows so that your head is elevated 30 degrees.
· Stop smoking & avoid caffeinated drinks to reduce stimulation.
· Avoid lying down for at least three hrs after meals.
· Try drinking sips of water to reduce burning sensation.
· Avoid foods that trigger symptoms—fried foods, citrus, soda, chocolate
Exercise-prepare for labor - (answer) · At least 30 min of moderate-intense physical activity daily is
recommended.
Federal physical activity guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per
week during pregnancy
Pregnancy-air travel - (answer) Is generally safe for the pregnant woman up to 36 weeks of gestation.
The woman should be counseled to avoid long periods of sitting because of the risk of developing
thromboembolism
Vaginal Examination - (answer) After donning sterile gloves, the examiner inserts their index and
middle fingers into the vaginal introitus. Next, the cervix is palpated to assess dilation, effacement, and
position (e.g., posterior or anterior). If the cervix is open to any degree, the presenting fetal part, fetal
position, station, and presence of molding can be assessed. In addition, the membranes can be
evaluated and described as intact, bulging, or ruptured.
Rupture of Membranes - (answer) When membranes rupture, the priority focus should be on
assessing fetal heart rate (FHR) first to identify a deceleration, which might indicate cord compression
secondary to cord prolapse.
If the membranes are ruptured when the woman comes to the hospital, the (HCP) should ascertain
when this occurred.
