HESI RN
Herzing University HESI Maternity Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse notes on the fetal monitor that a laboring client has a variable deceleration. Which action should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Variable decelerations often result from umbilical cord compression. Changing the client's position, such as to a lateral or knee-chest position, is the first step to relieve this.
Question 3 of 5
A 16-year-old gravida 1, para 0 client has just been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of eclampsia. She is not presently convulsing Which intervention should the nurse plan to include in this client's nursing care plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eclampsia can lead to seizures, making airway management equipment critical to ensure safety during a potential seizure event.
Question 4 of 5
What instruction is most important for the nurse to provide a client in the first trimester of pregnancy who is experiencing nausea?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Relaxation techniques like deep breathing can help manage nausea, especially if triggered by stress or anxiety, making it the most effective immediate intervention.
Question 5 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: B
Rationale: Bright red vaginal bleeding is a critical sign that may indicate placental issues or fetal distress. Assessing the fetal heart rate and contraction pattern is the highest priority to ensure the well-being of both mother and baby.