HESI RN
Hesi RN Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which action is most important for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Massaging the fundus promotes uterine contraction, critical for controlling postpartum hemorrhage and stabilizing the patient.
Question 3 of 5
The client has experienced an eclamptic seizure. Which of the following interventions by the nurse will help stabilize the client? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: C,E,G,H
Rationale: Padded side rails, frequent blood pressure checks, reflex assessment, and minimizing visitors stabilize the client by preventing injury, monitoring hypertension, and reducing seizure triggers.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse knows that hydralazine, while magnesium sulfate will help prevent seizures, will help decrease blood pressure thus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydralazine's vasodilation lowers blood pressure, improving renal perfusion and kidney function, critical in preeclampsia management.
Question 5 of 5
The current vital signs for a primipara who delivered vaginally during the previous shift are: temperature 100.4° F (38° C), heart rate 58 beats/minute, respiratory rate 16 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 130/74 mm Hg. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These vital signs are normal postpartum; documenting them ensures accurate tracking without unnecessary interventions.