Maternity HESI Test Bank

Question 1 of 5

What determines a child's sex?

A. Presence of teratogens at the time of conception. B. Sex chromosome received from the mother. C. Presence of teratogens at the time of ovulation. D. Sex chromosome received from the father.

Question 2 of 5

A client at 37 weeks gestation presents to labor and delivery with contractions every two minutes. The nurse observes several shallow small vesicles on her pubis, labia, and perineum. The nurse should recognize the client is exhibiting symptoms of which condition?

A. Genital Warts B. Syphilis C. Herpes Simplex Virus D. German Measles

Question 3 of 5

When should a nurse on a labor and delivery unit instruct a newly licensed nurse to don gloves for a procedure?

A. Assisting a mother with breastfeeding B. Performing a newborn's initial bath C. Administering the measles, mumps, rubella vaccine D. Performing umbilical cord care

Question 4 of 5

A nurse on the postpartum unit is caring for four clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse notify the provider?

A. A client with a urinary output of 300 ml in 8 hours B. A client reporting abdominal cramping during breastfeeding C. A client receiving magnesium sulfate with absent deep tendon reflexes D. A client reporting lochia rubra requiring changing perineal pads every 3 hours

Question 5 of 5

A 25-year-old gravida 3, para 2 client gave birth to a 9-pound, 7-ounce boy 4 hours ago after augmentation of labor with oxytocin (Pitocin). She presses her call light and asks for her nurse right away, stating 'I'm bleeding a lot.' What is the most likely cause of postpartum hemorrhage in this client?

A. Retained placental fragments. B. Unrepaired vaginal lacerations. C. Uterine atony. D. Puerperal infection.

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