HESI Maternity 55 Questions Quizlet

Question 1 of 5

What advice is most important for a client in the first trimester of pregnancy experiencing nausea?

A. Practice relaxation techniques when nausea begins. B. Increase fluid intake to 3 quarts daily. C. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and smoking. D. Eliminate snacks between meals.

Question 2 of 5

The healthcare provider is preparing to administer methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) to a postpartum client. Based on what assessment finding should the healthcare provider withhold the drug?

A. Respiratory rate of 22 breaths/min B. A large amount of lochia rubra C. Blood pressure 149/90 D. Positive Homan's sign

Question 3 of 5

A 16-year-old gravida 1, para 0 client has just been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of eclampsia. She is not presently convulsing. Which intervention should the nurse plan to include in the client's nursing care plan?

A. Assess temperature every hour. B. Allow liberal family visitation. C. Monitor blood pressure, pulse, and respirations every 4 hours. D. Keep an airway at the bedside.

Question 4 of 5

The healthcare provider is preparing to give an enema to a laboring client. Which client requires the most caution when carrying out this procedure?

A. A gravida 6, para 5 who is 38 years of age and in early labor. B. A 37-week primigravida who presents at 100% effacement, 3 cm cervical dilation, and a -1 station. C. A gravida 2, para 1 who is at 1 cm cervical dilation and a 0 station admitted for induction of labor due to postdates. D. A 40-week primigravida who is at 6 cm cervical dilation and the presenting part is not engaged.

Question 5 of 5

A postpartum client who is Rh-negative refuses to receive RhoGAM after the delivery of an infant who is Rh-positive. Which information should the nurse provide this client?

A. RhoGAM prevents maternal antibody formation for future Rh-positive babies. B. RhoGAM is not necessary unless all of her pregnancies are Rh-positive. C. The Rh-positive factor from the fetus threatens her blood cells. D. The mother should receive RhoGAM when the baby is Rh-negative.

HESI Maternity 55 Questions Quizlet

Skildor

HESI RN

HESI RN