HESI RN
Herzing University HESI Maternity Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who had her first baby three months ago and is breastfeeding her infant tells the nurse that she is currently using the same diaphragm that she used before becoming pregnant. Which information should the nurse provide this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pregnancy and childbirth can alter vaginal anatomy, making a pre-pregnancy diaphragm ineffective. An alternate contraception method is needed until a new diaphragm is fitted.
Question 2 of 5
A 16-year-old gravida 1, para 0 client has just been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of eclampsia. She is not presently convulsing Which intervention should the nurse plan to include in this client's nursing care plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eclampsia can lead to seizures, making airway management equipment critical to ensure safety during a potential seizure event.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a postpartal client who is exhibiting symptoms of a spinal headache 24 hours following delivery of a normal newborn. Prior to the anesthesiologist's arrival on the unit, which action should the nurse perform?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Preparing procedure equipment, such as for a blood patch, ensures readiness for the anesthesiologist to address the spinal headache effectively.
Question 4 of 5
What is the most important assessment for the nurse to conduct following the administration of epidural anesthesia to a client who is at 40-weeks gestation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epidural anesthesia can cause a sudden drop in maternal blood pressure, which may affect placental perfusion, making blood pressure monitoring the priority.
Question 5 of 5
During the newborn admission assessment, the nurse palpates the newborn's scrotum and does not feel the testicles. Which assessment technique should the nurse perform next to verify the absence of testes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Palpating the inguinal canal is the next step to check for undescended testes, which may be located in the inguinal area.