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M VER HESI MATERNITY OB EXA SION 1 WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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2023\2024 HESI MATERNITY OB EXAM VERSION 1 WITH COMPLETEQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Question: A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 2 hours old. Which of the following
findings would require immediate intervention?
o A. Heart rate of 150 beats per minute
o B. Respiratory rate of 50 breaths per minute
o C. Axillary temperature of 36.1°C (97°F)
o D. Blood glucose level of 30 mg/dL
Answer: D. Blood glucose level of 30 mg/dL Explanation: A blood glucose level of 30
mg/dL in a newborn is critically low and requires immediate intervention to prevent
hypoglycemia.
2. Question: Which of the following is a sign of magnesium sulfate toxicity in a pregnant
woman being treated for preeclampsia?
o A. Blood pressure of 160/110 mmHg
o B. Respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute
o C. Urine output of 60 mL/hour
o D. Deep tendon reflexes +2
Answer: B. Respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute Explanation: A respiratory rate of
10 breaths per minute indicates respiratory depression, which is a sign of magnesium
sulfate toxicity.
3. Question: A nurse is teaching a prenatal class about the signs of true labor. Which
statement by a participant indicates a need for further teaching?
o A. "My contractions will become stronger and closer together."
o B. "Walking will make my contractions decrease."
o C. "I may feel pain in my lower back and abdomen."
o D. "I will have a bloody show."
Answer: B. "Walking will make my contractions decrease." Explanation: In true labor,
walking typically makes contractions stronger and more regular. If contractions decrease
with activity, it is likely false labor.
4. Question: During a prenatal visit, a nurse notes that a client’s fundal height is 26 cm at
30 weeks of gestation. What could this finding indicate?
o A. Polyhydramnios
o B. Oligohydramnios
o C. Macrosomia
o D. Fetal growth restriction
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