HESI RN
HESI RN Maternal Newborn I Questions
Extract:
History and Physical
Nurses' Notes
Orders
The client is a 4-month-old female with a history of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). Client had fundoplication surgery and will be hospitalized for several days of recovery.
Question 1 of 5
Based on the FLACC score and the client's developmental level, mark which nurse actions would be appropriate, and which would not be appropriate.
Correct Answer: B,D,G
Rationale: NSAIDs, parental holding, child life consultation, and opioids (if severe) are appropriate. Guided imagery is too advanced, breastfeeding is contraindicated (NPO), and delaying treatment is inappropriate.
Extract:
History and Physical
Nurses' Notes
Flow Sheet
Laboratory Results
38-year-old primiparous client is seen in the outpatient obstetric office 2 weeks postpartum after a spontaneous vaginal birth of a full-term infant after rupture of membranes for 16 hours. The client was discharged on day 2, exclusively breastfeeding.
Question 2 of 5
Which education by the nurse will help resolve the issue for the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E,G
Rationale: Warm compresses, pumping to prevent milk stasis, completing antibiotics, hand hygiene, starting on the unaffected side, and varying positions promote milk flow, reduce infection risk, and ensure effective breastfeeding. Underwire bras and avoiding rest are not recommended.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A 7-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever. In obtaining a health history from the child's mother, the recent occurrence of which illness is most significant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A recent untreated Group A Streptococcus sore throat is the primary risk factor for acute rheumatic fever, triggering an autoimmune response.
Question 4 of 5
Based on the assessment findings, the priority diagnosis suspected is... This diagnosis places the client at risk of...
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mastitis, indicated by fever, localized breast symptoms, and systemic signs, is the priority diagnosis. It risks progressing to an abscess if untreated, requiring prompt intervention.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer oxytocin IV to a client after the delivery of her infant. Which outcome should the nurse expect from the administration of oxytocin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions to reduce postpartum bleeding by compressing blood vessels.