Maternity HESI Practice Questions

A healthcare provider is assessing a newborn upon admission to the nursery. Which of the following should the provider expect?

The healthcare provider prescribes 10 units per liter of oxytocin via IV drip to augment a client's labor because she is experiencing a prolonged active phase. Which finding would cause the nurse to immediately discontinue the oxytocin?

A woman has experienced iron deficiency anemia during her pregnancy. She had been taking iron for 3 months before the birth. The client gave birth by cesarean 2 days earlier and has been having problems with constipation. After assisting her back to bed from the bathroom, the nurse notes that the woman's stools are dark (greenish-black). What should the nurse's initial action be?

During the client's initial prenatal visit, which of the following would indicate a need for further assessment?

What causes sickle-cell anemia?