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OB MATERNITY HESI EXAM 2024 WITH
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS ||
GUARANTEED PASS || ALREADY GRADED A+ ||
BEST EXAM VERSION!!!

What may occur if gonorrhea goes untreated? - ANSWER- Obstructed fallopian
tubes from fibrous tissue that hardens and constricts the lumen causing sterility and
a high risk for ectopic pregnancy

Where does fertilization normally take place? - ANSWER- Fallopian tubes

Where does sperm production take place? - ANSWER- Testes

What hormones are the reason why pregnant women commonly experience water
retention and fatigue? - ANSWER- Increased estrogen and progesterone cause
sodium retention--which lead to fluid retention and fatigue

What is the major function of amniotic fluid? - ANSWER- Maintain fetal
temperature and stability (cushion, aid in dilation of cervix, temp---ABCs)

What is a suspected reason why pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) occurs in
LES groups? - ANSWER- Less protein involved in the diet

What is a major function of the placenta? - ANSWER- Provides an exchange of
nutrients and waste products between the mother and fetus

,Key characteristic of placenta previa? - ANSWER- Painless bleeding

A pregnant woman who is a known cocaine user is at risk for developing what
condition? - ANSWER- Abruptio placentae--cocaine causes vasoconstriction and
contraction of uterine smooth muscle which can result in preterm labor and
abruptio placentae (as well as hypertension, CV failure, and other complications)

Ptyalism - ANSWER- Excessive salivation commonly seen with hyperemesis
gravidarum

Polyhydramnios - ANSWER- Excessive amniotic fluid

Vena cava syndrome - ANSWER- Compression of the IVC by the uterus in the
third trimester

At what wks gestation can the fetal heartbeat be heard? - ANSWER- 18-20 wks.
This is also when the mother can feel the fetus move.

How are contractions timed? - ANSWER- From the beginning of one contraction
to the beginning of the next

What does pregnancy-induced hypertension increase the risk for? - ANSWER-
This increases the risk for placentae abruption

What medication is often given after the delivery of a newborn? - ANSWER- IV
oxytocin (Pitocin) to allow uterine contractions and deliver the placenta

What is the most common cause of postpartal hemorrhage? - ANSWER- Uterine
atony--control the bleeding by staying tightly contracted.

, Uterine atony often happens to multiparas

A nurse assesses a patient in labor with a prolapsed umbilical cord. What position
should the patient be in? - ANSWER- Knee-chest position or slight Trendelenburg
position to relieve the pressure of the presenting part away from the cord
DO NOT feed a newborn if... - ANSWER- Respirations are over 60 (Inform
physician and anticipate gavage feedings in order to prevent further energy
utilization and possible aspiration)

Newborn transitional period... - ANSWER- First 6 to 8 hours of life

Normal Newborn Temperature - ANSWER- 97.7 to 99.4 (36.5 to 37.4)

Normal Newborn Heart Rate - ANSWER- 110 to 160

Normal Newborn Respiration Rate - ANSWER- 30 to 60

Normal Newborn Blood Pressure - ANSWER- 80/50

Normal glucose levels in a term neonate... - ANSWER- 40 to 80

Symptoms taught to parents to report to doctor or clinic immediately... -
ANSWER- Lethargy, Temperature less than 100 (37.7), vomiting, green stools or
refusal of two feeds in a row.

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