HESI Maternity Test Bank

Question 1 of 5

A new mother calls the nurse stating that she wants to start feeding her 6-month-old child something besides breast milk, but is concerned that the infant is too young to start eating solid foods. How should the nurse respond?

A. Advise the mother to wait at least another month before starting any solid foods. B. Instruct the mother to offer a few spoons of 2 or 3 pureed fruits at each meal. C. Reassure the mother that the infant is old enough to eat iron-fortified cereal. D. Encourage the mother to schedule a developmental assessment of the infant.

Question 2 of 5

A loading dose of terbutaline (Brethine) 250 mcg IV is prescribed for a client in preterm labor. Brethine 20 mg is added to 1,000 mL of D5W. How many milliliters of the solution should the nurse administer?

A. 45 B. 15 mL C. 4 D. 13

Question 3 of 5

The LPN/LVN is providing discharge teaching for a client who is 24 hours postpartum. The nurse explains to the client that her vaginal discharge will change from red to pink and then to white. The client asks, 'What if I start having red bleeding after it changes?' What should the nurse instruct the client to do?

A. Reduce activity level and notify the healthcare provider. B. Go to bed and assume a knee-chest position. C. Massage the uterus and go to the emergency room. D. Do not worry as this is a normal occurrence.

Question 4 of 5

When can a woman who thinks she may be pregnant use a home pregnancy test to diagnose pregnancy?

A. A home pregnancy test can be used right after your first missed period. B. These tests are most accurate after you have missed your second period. C. Home pregnancy tests often give false positives and should not be trusted. D. The test can provide accurate information when used right after ovulation.

Question 5 of 5

Upon arrival in the nursery, a newborn infant is breathing satisfactorily but appears dusky. What action should the LPN/LVN take first?

A. Notify the healthcare provider immediately. B. Suction the infant's nares, then the oral cavity. C. Check the infant's oxygen saturation rate. D. Position the infant on the right side.

HESI Maternity Test Bank

Skildor

HESI RN

HESI RN