HESI RN
Hesi RN Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What instructions should the nurse provide to a new mother regarding postpartum care and monitoring the newborn's health?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring breastfeeding success and diaper output is critical for detecting newborn health issues like dehydration, unlike incorrect obstetrician visit timing or less comprehensive lactation support.
Question 2 of 5
A woman who is trying to get pregnant tells the nurse that she was very disappointed several months ago when she was informed that her positive pregnancy test was a false positive. Which method of determining pregnancy provides the greatest degree of accuracy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vaginal ultrasound directly visualizes the implanted embryo, providing the highest accuracy compared to biochemical tests or subjective symptoms, which can be misleading.
Question 3 of 5
A woman in her third trimester of pregnancy has been in active labor for the past 8 hours and has dilated 3 cm. The nurse's assessment findings and electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) are consistent with hypotonic dystocia, and the healthcare provider (HCP) prescribes an oxytocin drip. Which data is most important for the nurse to monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring contraction patterns ensures oxytocin efficacy and prevents hyperstimulation in hypotonic dystocia, critical for labor progression.
Question 4 of 5
Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Notifying the healthcare provider about abnormal FHR patterns ensures timely intervention to address potential fetal distress.
Question 5 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 source of folic acid, suitable for the client's dietary restrictions, unlike yogurt, milk, or collard greens, which either lack folic acid or are disliked.