HESI RN
Monroe College RN HESI Maternity Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A postpartum client who is formula-feeding her new baby inquires about when she should expect her menstruation to resume. What should the nurse inform the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a postpartum client who is formula-feeding her new baby, menstruation typically resumes six to eight weeks after birth.
Question 2 of 5
A woman at 36-weeks gestation who is Rh negative is admitted to labor and delivery reporting abdominal cramping. She is placed on strict bedrest and the fetal heart rate and contraction pattern are monitored with an external fetal monitor. Two hours after admission, the nurse notes a large amount of bright red vaginal bleeding. Which nursing intervention has the highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bright red bleeding in the third trimester of a pregnancy with an Rh-negative mother is an obstetric emergency and warrants the highest priority. The immediate assessment of the fetal heart rate (FHR) and the mother's contraction pattern is crucial.
Question 3 of 5
A mother inquires about what to use when changing her newborn's diaper. What should the nurse recommend to this mother?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When changing a newborn's diaper, it is recommended to use clear water for cleaning. This is because newborns have sensitive skin, and clear water is gentle and unlikely to cause irritation.
Question 4 of 5
A 16-year-old client, who is pregnant for the first time and has no children, has been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of eclampsia. She is not currently convulsing. What intervention should the nurse plan to include in this client's nursing care plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping an airway at the bedside is crucial for a client with eclampsia. If a seizure occurs, the airway can be used to ensure the client's airway remains open.
Question 5 of 5
Which type of anesthesia, when used with a laboring client, results in a loss of sensation confined to the vagina and perineum?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pudendal block is a type of anesthesia that results in a loss of sensation confined to the vagina and perineum. It's often used during the second stage of labor or for episiotomy repair.