HESI RN
HESI RN Care of Women and Pediatric Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
At 0600 while admitting a woman for a scheduled repeat cesarean section (C-section), the client tells the nurse that she drank a cup of coffee at 0400 because she wanted to avoid getting a headache. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coffee intake before surgery can affect anesthesia. Informing the anesthesia provider ' is the priority. Starting IV ', contacting the obstetrician ', and checking labs ' are secondary.
Question 2 of 5
A client who suspects she is pregnant tells the nurse she has a peptic ulcer that is being treated with misoprostol, a synthetic prostaglandin E drug. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Misoprostol induces uterine contractions, increasing miscarriage risk '. It is not linked to preeclampsia ', has effects on the fetus ', and is used to prevent, not cause, postpartum hemorrhage '.
Question 3 of 5
After two miscarriages, a client is instructed to increase her daily intake of foods that includes folic acid. The client does not like green leafy vegetables and states she is allergic to soy. Which food should the nurse suggest that the client eat to obtain folic acid?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strawberries ' are a good folic acid source, suitable given the client's dislikes and allergies. Yogurt ' and milk ' are low in folic acid, and collard greens ' are unappealing to the client.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a term infant immediately following delivery. Which action should the nurse implement to reduce the risk of cold stress?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Drying and skin-to-skin contact ' prevent cold stress by maintaining warmth and promoting bonding. Bathing ', radiant warmer ', and room temperature ' are less effective or inappropriate immediately.
Question 5 of 5
During a routine prenatal health assessment for a client in her third trimester, the client reports that she had fluid leakage on her way to the appointment. Which technique should the nurse implement to evaluate the leakage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Testing fluid with a nitrazine strip ' distinguishes amniotic fluid from urine. Palpation ', bladder scanning ', and catheterization ' do not identify the fluid's source.