HESI RN
Herzing University HESI Maternity Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse receives a newborn within the first minutes after a vaginal delivery and intervenes to establish adequate respirations. What priority issue should the nurse address to ensure the newborn's survival?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Newborns are at high risk for hypothermia due to heat loss, which can compromise survival. Preventing heat loss is a priority immediately after birth.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing a young couple and their 24-hour-old infant for discharge from the hospital. In conducting discharge teaching, which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Proper feeding techniques are critical for the infant's nutrition and growth, making evaluation of these skills the priority before discharge.
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
A pregnant client receives Rho(D) immune globulin after an amniocentesis. The day following the procedure the client calls the nurse to report a temperature of 99.8° F (37.67°C). Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A temperature elevation post-amniocentesis may indicate infection, requiring prompt evaluation by a healthcare provider.