HESI RN MATERNAL ACTUAL TEST LATEST VERSION TESTED 2022
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HESI RN Maternal
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 bemost effective in
preventing pooling of blood ...
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HESI RN
MATERNAL
ACTUAL TEST
LATEST VERSION
TESTED 2022
,HESI RN Maternal
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 bemost 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 pelvicveins and increase
venous return.
2. A 26-year-old, gravida 2, para 1 client is admitted to the hospital at 28-weeks gestationin
preterm labor. She is given 3 doses of terbutaline sulfate (Brethine) 0.25 mg subcutaneously to
stop her labor contractions. The nurse plans to monitor for which primary side effect of
terbutaline sulfate?
Tachycardia and a feeling of nervousness
Terbutaline sulfate (Brethine), a beta-sympathomimetic drug, stimulates beta-adrenergicreceptors
in the uterine muscle to stop contractions. The beta-adrenergic agonist properties of the drug may
cause tachycardia, increased cardiac output, restlessness, headache, and a feeling of
"nervousness".
3. When do the anterior and posterior fontanels close?
anterior fontanel closes at 12 to 18 months and the posterior by the end of the secondmonth.
4. When assessing a client who is at 12-weeks gestation, the nurse recommends that sheand her
husband consider attending childbirth preparation classes. When is the best time for the couple
to attend these classes?
30 weeks gestation
at 30 weeks gestation is closest (of the options) to the time parents would be ready forsuch
classes. Learning is facilitated by an interested pupil! The couple is most interested in
childbirth toward the end of the pregnancy when they are psychologicallyready for the
termination of the pregnancy, and the birth of their child is an immediate concern.
5. The nurse should encourage the laboring client to begin pushing when...the
cervix is completely dilated.
Pushing begins with the second stage of labor, i.e., when the cervix is completely dilated at 10
cm (C). If pushing begins before the cervix is completely dilated the cervixcan become
edematous and may never completely dilate, necessitating an operative
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, delivery. Many primigravida’s begin active labor 100% effaced and then proceed todilate.
6. The nurse instructs a laboring client to use accelerated-blow breathing. The client begins to
complain of tingling fingers and dizziness. What action should the nurse take?
Have the client breathe into her cupped hands
Tingling fingers and dizziness are signs of hyperventilation (blowing off too much carbon
dioxide). Hyperventilation is treated by retaining carbon dioxide. This can befacilitated by
breathing into a paper bag or cupped hands.
7. Twenty-four hours after admission to the newborn nursery, a full-term male infant develops
localized edema on the right side of his head. The nurse knows that, in the newborn, an
accumulation of blood between the periosteum and skull which does notcross the suture line
is a newborn variation known as...
a cephalohematoma, caused by forceps trauma and may last up to 8 weeks.
Cephalohematoma, a slight abnormal variation of the newborn, usually arises within the first 24
hours after delivery. Trauma from delivery causes capillary bleeding between theperiosteum and
the skull.
8. When does the head return to its normal shape?
7-10 days
9. What did Nurse theorist Reva Rubin describe?
The initial postpartum period as the "taking-in phase," which is characterized by maternal
reliance on others to satisfy the needs for comfort, rest, nourishment, andcloseness to families
and the newborn.
10. A couple, concerned because the woman has not been able to conceive, is referred to ahealthcare
provider for a fertility workup and a hysterosalpingography is scheduled. Which post procedure
complaint indicates that the fallopian tubes are patent?
Shoulder pain
If the tubes are patent (open), pain is referred to the shoulder from a sub diaphragmatic
collection of peritoneal dye/gas.
11. Which nursing intervention is most helpful in relieving postpartum uterine contractions or
"afterpains?"
Lying prone with a pillow on the abdomen
Lying prone keeps the fundus contracted and is especially useful with multiparas, whocommonly
experience afterpains due to lack of uterine tone.
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, 12. Which maternal behavior is the nurse most likely to see when a new mother receivesher
infant for the first time?
Her arms and hands receive the infant and she then traces the infant's profile with herfingertips.
Attachment/bonding theory indicates that most mothers will demonstrate behaviors described in
during the first visit with the newborn, which may be at delivery or later.
13. A client at 32-weeks gestation is hospitalized with severe pregnancy-induced hypertension
(PIH), and magnesium sulfate is prescribed to control the symptoms.Which assessment
finding indicates the therapeutic drug level has been achieved?
A decreased in respiratory rate from 24 to 16
Magnesium sulfate, a CNS depressant, helps prevent seizures. A decreased respiratoryrate
indicates that the drug is effective. (Respiratory rate below 12 indicates toxic effects.)
14. Urinary output must be monitored when administering magnesium sulfate and should beat least
30 ml per hour. (The therapeutic level of magnesium sulfate for a PIH client is
4.8 to 9.6 mg/dl.) What is the therapeutic level of magnesium sulfate?
The therapeutic level of magnesium sulfate for a PIH client is 4.8 to 9.6 mg/dl.What does
it help prevent? helps prevent seizures
What indicates toxic levels? 3
Respiratory rate below 12 indicates toxic effects.
Urine output of less than 100 ml/4 hours
Absent DTRs
15. Twenty minutes after a continuous epidural anesthetic is administered, a laboring client's blood
pressure drops from 120/80 to 90/60. What action should the nurse take?
Place woman in a lateral position
The nurse should immediately turn the woman to a lateral position, place a pillow or wedge
under the right hip to deflect the uterus, increase the rate of the main line IV infusion, and
administer oxygen by face mask at 10-12 L/min. If the blood pressure remains low, especially if it
further decreases, the anesthesiologist/healthcare providershould be notified immediately.
16. A client at 28-weeks gestation calls the antepartum clinic and states that she is experiencing a
small amount of vaginal bleeding which she describes as bright red. Shefurther states that she is
not experiencing any uterine contractions or abdominal pain. What instruction should the nurse
provide?
Come to the clinic today for an ultrasound
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