Hesi Ob Maternity Questions/Testbank; Exam Questions & Answers

Hesi Ob Maternity Questions/Testbank; Exam Questions & Answers
At 14 weeks gestation, a client arrives at the EC complaining of a dull pain in the
right lower quadrant of her abdomen. The nurse obtains a blood sample and initiates
an IV. Thirty minutes after admission, the client reports feeling a sharp abdominal
pain and a shoulder pain. Assessment findings include diaphoresis, a heart rate of 120
beats/minute, and a blood pressure of 86/48. Which action should the nurse
implement next?
A. check the hematocrit results
B. administer pain medication
C. increase the rate of IV fluids
D. monitor client for contractions - C. increase the rate of IV fluids
1) During a prenatal visit, the nurse discusses with a client the effects of smoking on
the fetus. When compared with nonsmokers, mothers who smoke during pregnancy
tend to produce infants who have
A. lower Apgar scores.
B. lower birth weights.
C. respiratory distress.
D. a higher rate of congenital anomalies. - B. lower birth weights
1) Which action should the nurse implement when preparing to measure the fundal
height of a pregnant client?
A. Have the client empty her bladder.
B. Request the client lie on her left side.
C. Perform Leopold's maneuvers first.
D. Give the client some cold juice to drink. - A. Have the client empty her bladder
1) The nurse identifies crepitus when examining the chest of a newborn who was
delivered vaginally. Which further assessment should the nurse perform?
A. Elicit a positive scarf sign on the affected side.
B. Observe for an asymmetrical Moro (startle) reflex.
C. Watch for swelling of fingers on the affected side.
D. Note paralysis of affected extremity and muscles. - B. Observe for an
asymmetrical Moro (startle) reflex)