HESI Maternity (Hesi)

HESI Maternity Exam | Questions and 100% Correct Verified Answers | 2023/ 2024 Q: Newborn assessment that indicates a cardiac problem? Answer: RR 78/min. Rationale: Normal respiratory rate for a newborn is 40 - 60. Q: Abacavir (ziagen) 450 mg po tid ordered for HIV positive. Stock is 300 mg tabs. Give? Answer: Give 1.5 tabs. Q: Sore nipples on day 2 of breastfeeding. Answer: Assess infants position while feeding. Rationale: To make sure baby is latching prop...

HESI RN Maternity Practice Exam (2023/ 2024) Questions and Verified Answers Q: A woman with Type 2 diabetes mellitus becomes pregnant, and her oral hypoglycemic agents are discontinued. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement? Answer: A. Describe diet changes that can improve the management of her diabetes. Q: A client receiving epidural anesthesia begins to experience nausea and become pale and clammy. What intention should the nurse implement first? ...

HESI RN Maternity |100% Correct| Questions and Verified Answers (2023/2024) Q: A multigravida client at 41-weeks gestation presents in the labor and delivery unit after a non-stress test indicated that the fetus is experiencing some difficulties in utero. Which diagnostic test should the nurse prepare the client for additional information about fetal status? Answer: Biophysical profile (BPP). BPP (A) provides data regarding fetal risk surveillance by examining 5 areas: fetal breathing m...

HESI RN Maternity |100% Correct| Questions and Verified Answers (2023/2024) Q: A multigravida client at 41-weeks gestation presents in the labor and delivery unit after a non-stress test indicated that the fetus is experiencing some difficulties in utero. Which diagnostic test should the nurse prepare the client for additional information about fetal status? Answer: Biophysical profile (BPP). BPP (A) provides data regarding fetal risk surveillance by examining 5 areas: fetal breathing m...

HESI RN Maternity | Questions and Verified Answers (2023/2024 Update) Q: Which action should the nurse implement caring for a newborn immediately after birth? -keep newborn airway clear -foster parent-newborn attachment -administer eye prophylaxis and vitamin k -dry the newborn and wrapping in blanket Answer: A. Keep the newborn's airway clear Q: During an assessment of a multiparous client who delivered an 8 lb 7 oz infant 4 hours ago, the nurse notes the client's perineal...

HESI Maternity | Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales (2023/2024) Q: Which ovulation stimulant with the nurse identify as being derived from the urine of postmenopausal woman? a. Oxytocin b. Clomiphene c. Menotropins d. Dinoprostone Answer: c. Menotropins Menotropins are a standardized mixture of follicle-stimulating hormones and luteinizing hormones. These chemicals are derived from the urine of postmenopausal women. Clomiphene is a synthetic ovulation stimulant. Ox...

HESI NCLEX-RN Maternity | Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales (2023/2024) Q: The nurse is using the Silverman-Anderson index to assess an infant with respiratory distress and determines that the infant is demonstrating marked nasal flaring, an audible expiratory grunt, and just visible intercostal and xiphoid retractions. Using this scale, which score should the nurse assign? A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 8 Answer: C Rationale: The Silverman-Anderson index is an assessment scale th...

HESI RN MATERNITY 2023 EXAMS QUIZ BANK WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS| QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS Q: Which nursing intervention is most helpful in relieving postpartum uterine contractions or "afterpains?" a. Lying prone with a pillow on the abdomen b. Using a breast pump c. Massaging the abdomen d. Giving oxytocic medications Answer: a. Lying prone with a pillow on the abdomen Lying prone (A) keeps the fundus contracted and is especially useful with multiparas, who commonly e...

RN HESI Maternity Exam | Questions and 100% Correct Verified Answers | 2023/ 2024 Q: During a 26-week gestation prenatal exam, a client reports occasional dizziness and light-headedness when she is lying down. What intervention is best for the nurse to recommend to this client. Answer: Elevate the head with two pillows while sleeping. Q: The current vital signs for a primipara who delivered vaginally during the previous shift are: temperature 100.4 F, heart rate 58 beats/minute, ...