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HESI Obstetrics/Maternity Practice Exam 2023 Client teaching is an important part of the maternity nurse's role. Which factor has the greatest influence on successful teaching of the gravid client? - ANSWER A. The client's readiness to learn A 38-week primagravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer 8 hours a day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in preventing pooli...

MATERNITY OB / HESI EXIT VERSION 2 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS 2024/2025 GRADED A+. 2 / 6 1. During the postpartum period a client tells a nurse that she has been having leg cramps. Which foods should the nurse encourage the client to eat? 1 Liver and raisins Cheese and broccoli3 Eggs and lean meats4 Whole-wheat breads and cereals: cheese and broccoli need calcium 2. A pregnant client with severe preeclampsia is receiving IV magnesium sul- fate. What should the nurse keep at th...

HESI-MATERNITY-HESI TEST BANK PEDS, Updated(2023) EXAM PRACTICE GUIDE (CONTAINS COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS Rated A+) A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer for 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in preventing pooling of blood in the lower extremities? Move about every hour Pooling of blood in the lower extremities results from the enlarged uterus exerting pressure on the pelvic v...

Gestation correct answers age of pregnancy in weeks Trimester correct answers segment of pregnancy (13 1/3 weeks) Antepartum correct answers time in pregnancy before birth Intrapartum correct answers within (during) labor and childbirth Postpartum correct answers return to pre-pregnant state (6 weeks) Term correct answers day one of 37-42 completed weeks gestation Viability correct answers the point at which it is possible for an infant to survive outside the womb, usually abou...

2024 HESI MATERNITY OB EXAM VERSION 4 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS |A+ GRADES During labor, the nurse determines that a full-term client is demonstrating late decelerations. In which sequence should the nurse implement these nursing actions? (Arrange in order.) - ANSWER-1. Reposition the client 2. Increase IV fluids 3. Provide oxygen via face mask 4. Call the healthcare provider To stabilize the fetus, intrauterine resuscitation is the first priority, and to enhance fetal blood supply, the lab...

1. A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer for 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in preventing pooling of blood in the lower extremities? Move about every hour Pooling of blood in the lower extremities results from the enlarged uterus exerting pressure on the pelvic veins. Moving about every hour will straighten out the pelvic veins and increase venous return. 2. A 26-year-old, gra...

1.The nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving oxytocin (Pitocin) to induce labor. The nurse should be prepared for which maternal adverse reactions? Select all that apply: 1. Hypertension 2. Jaundice 3. Dehydration 4. Fluid overload 5. Uterine tetany 6. Bradycardia - ️️1, 4, 5 2. A client who is 29 weeks pregnant comes to the labor and delivery unit. She states that she's having contractions every 8 minutes. The client is also 3 cm dilated. Which medications can the nurse ex...

HESI Obstetrics/Maternity Practice Exam 2023 Client teaching is an important part of the maternity nurse's role. Which factor has the greatest influence on successful teaching of the gravid client? - ANSWER A. The client's readiness to learn A 38-week primagravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer 8 hours a day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in preventing pooli...

Antihistamines: Action/Uses - Answer-Combat the effects of histamine; treat motion sickness and allergic reaction Antihistamines: side effects - Answer-Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, urinary retention Antihistamines: medications - Answer-Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Loratadine (Claritin) Phenergen (Promethazine) Dimetapp (brompheniramine) Antihistamines N.C. - Answer-Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men with prostate conditions Encourage fluids May develop t...

HESI MATERNITY VERSION 1 OB EXAM RATED A+ 28 wk gestation pt calls the antepartal clinic about bleeding a small amount of bright red blood with no uterine contractions, but is not bleeding anymore. What may this possibly be? - ANSWER>>Placenta previa Is bleeding a small amount of bright red blood life-threatening to the fetus? - ANSWER>>It is not at risk for hypovolemia or life-threatening. What may sudden onset bleeding with present uterine contractions indicate? - ANSWER&...