HESI RN
Herzing University HESI Maternity Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
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
The nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is complaining of severe pain and a feeling of pressure in her perineum. Her fundus is firm and she has a moderate lochial flow. On inspection, the nurse finds that a perineal hematoma is beginning to form. Which assessment finding should the nurse obtain first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A perineal hematoma can cause significant pain and pressure, potentially leading to hemodynamic instability. Assessing heart rate and blood pressure first is crucial to detect signs of shock or circulatory compromise.
Question 4 of 5
A young woman who underwent a liver transplant one year ago tells the clinic nurse that she would like to start a family. How should the nurse intervene?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A five-year post-transplant waiting period is recommended to stabilize health and ensure the transplanted organ functions well before the stress of pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing a newborn assessment. Which symptom, if present in a newborn, would indicate respiratory distress?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flaring of the nares is a specific sign of respiratory distress in newborns, indicating increased effort to breathe. It is more immediate and specific than other options.