HESI RN
HESI RN Maternity Exam 7n Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client is awake and alert, interacting with parents at the bedside. She has thin, copious mucus from her nose and mouth and a cough. She took her bottle in 20 minutes, with no issues. The client's monitor alarmed, oxygen saturation is 59%. She is cyanotic. The client was placed in a knee-to-chest position, and the rapid response team was called. What could be the potential cause of the client's condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Arrhythmia can cause sudden hypoxia and cyanosis, as seen with low oxygen saturation. Seizures, increased oxygen demand, and acidosis are less likely to cause such acute desaturation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute rhinosinusitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Applying warm compresses can help relieve pain and pressure by reducing inflammation and promoting sinus drainage. Completing prescribed antibiotics is crucial to eliminate bacterial infection. Avoiding smoking reduces nasal irritation and promotes healing. Avoiding swimming prevents irritation from chlorinated water. Periorbital edema is not a normal finding and may indicate a complication.
Question 3 of 5
After a 14-day antibiotic treatment for bacterial meningitis in an infant, the nurse is preparing the family for discharge. Monitor the infant for response to auditory stimuli.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis can cause hearing loss. Monitoring auditory response is critical post-treatment to detect complications early.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing treatment education to the caregiver of a school-age child recently diagnosed with ADHD. Which statement(s) made by the caregiver demonstrates an understanding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Designating a study area creates a structured environment beneficial for ADHD management. Nonstimulants can be effective, specialized plans are not automatic, and organization charts are helpful but less indicative of overall understanding.
Question 5 of 5
A 3-year-old female patient woke up this morning feeling agitated and with a fever of 103.4° F (39.7° C). She was crying yesterday and reported back pain. She has a history of asthma controlled by daily cetirizine and occasional albuterol. She has had two urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the past 4 months. Given the patient's history and current condition, which condition is she most likely experiencing, what actions should the nurse take, and what parameters should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever, agitation, and back pain with a UTI history suggest a recurrent UTI. Administering an antipyretic addresses fever, a key symptom, while further evaluation confirms the diagnosis.