HESI Maternity 55 Questions

Question 1 of 5

The embryo and fetus develop within a protective _______ in the uterus.

A. amniotic sac B. umbilical cord C. neural tube D. embryonic disk

Question 2 of 5

A newborn's head circumference is 12 inches (30.5 cm) and his chest measurement is 13 inches (33 cm). The nurse notes that this infant has no molding, and it was a breech presentation delivered by cesarean section. What action should the nurse take based on this data?

A. No action needs to be taken, it is normal for an infant born by cesarean section to have a small head circumference. B. Notify the pediatrician immediately. These signs support the possibility of hydrocephalus. C. Call these findings to the attention of the pediatrician. The head/chest ratio is abnormal. D. Record the findings on the chart. They are within normal limits.

Question 3 of 5

_______ is a genetic disorder in which blood does not clot properly.

A. Cystic fibrosis B. Hemophilia C. Lymphoma D. Huntington's disease

Question 4 of 5

What nursing diagnosis is the most appropriate for a woman experiencing severe preeclampsia?

A. Risk for injury to mother and fetus, related to central nervous system (CNS) irritability. B. Risk for altered gas exchange. C. Risk for deficient fluid volume, related to increased sodium retention secondary to the administration of magnesium sulfate. D. Risk for increased cardiac output, related to the use of antihypertensive drugs.

Question 5 of 5

A client who is 5 days postpartum is being taught about signs of effective breastfeeding. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. Feeling a tugging sensation when the baby is sucking B. Expecting the baby to have two to three wet diapers in a 24-hour period C. The baby's urine should appear dark and concentrated D. The breast should stay firm after the baby breastfeeds

HESI Maternity 55 Questions

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