HESI RN
Herzing University HESI Maternity Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is speaking with a client who is addicted to heroin and who just learned that she is pregnant. The client states, 'I just started taking methadone. Is there anything else I can do to make sure my baby is healthy?' Which information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Early prenatal care is critical for monitoring maternal and fetal health, managing opioid addiction with methadone under medical supervision, and addressing potential complications.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing preconception counseling. Which supplement should the nurse recommend to help prevent the occurrence of anencephaly?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Folic acid is essential for preventing neural tube defects, including anencephaly, and is recommended for women of childbearing age.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A client who delivered vaginally 2 days ago states that she wants to resume using her diaphragm for birth control. What information should the nurse share with her?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Childbirth can alter vaginal and cervical anatomy, requiring the diaphragm to be refitted for effective contraception.
Question 5 of 5
Assessment findings of a 4-hour-old newborn include: axillary temperature of 96.8° F (35.8° C), heart rate of 150 beats/minute with a soft murmur, irregular respiratory rate at 64 breaths/minute, jitteriness, hypotonic and weak cry. Based on these findings, which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Jitteriness, hypotonia, and a weak cry suggest possible hypoglycemia, a critical condition requiring immediate blood glucose testing.