HESI RN
Herzing University HESI Maternity Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is the most important assessment for the nurse to conduct following the administration of epidural anesthesia to a client who is at 40-weeks gestation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epidural anesthesia can cause a sudden drop in maternal blood pressure, which may affect placental perfusion, making blood pressure monitoring the priority.
Question 2 of 5
During a routine first trimester prenatal exam, a pregnant client tells the nurse that she has noticed an increase in vaginal discharge that is white, thin, and watery. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased white, thin, watery discharge (leukorrhea) is a normal physiological change in pregnancy due to hormonal shifts, requiring no immediate intervention.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Which physical assessment data should the nurse consider a normal finding for a primigravida client who is 12 hours postpartum?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pulse rate of 56 beats/minute is within the normal range for a resting postpartum client. The other options indicate potential complications like DVT, uterine atony, or excessive bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is speaking with a client who is addicted to heroin and who just learned that she is pregnant. The client states, 'I just started taking methadone. Is there anything else I can do to make sure my baby is healthy?' Which information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Early prenatal care is critical for monitoring maternal and fetal health, managing opioid addiction with methadone under medical supervision, and addressing potential complications.