Maternity HESI Test Bank

Question 1 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 2 of 5

After a mother was diagnosed with gonorrhea immediately after delivery, what is an important goal of the nurse when providing care for her baby?

A. Prevent the development of ophthalmia neonatorum. B. Lubricate the eyes. C. Prevent the development of infection. D. Teach about the risks of breastfeeding with gonorrhea.

Question 3 of 5

A woman at 26 weeks of gestation is being assessed to determine whether she is experiencing preterm labor. Which finding indicates that preterm labor is occurring?

A. Estriol is not found in maternal saliva. B. Irregular, mild uterine contractions occur every 12 to 15 minutes. C. Fetal fibronectin is present in vaginal secretions. D. The cervix is effacing and dilated to 2 cm.

Question 4 of 5

What is the purpose of amniocentesis?

A. To induce abortion B. To detect genetic abnormalities in the fetus C. To determine the baby's gender D. To monitor fetal growth

Question 5 of 5

What additional assessment is required for the postoperative care of a pregnant woman who undergoes abdominal surgery for appendicitis?

A. Intake and output (I&O) and intravenous (IV) site. B. Signs and symptoms of infection. C. Vital signs and incision. D. Fetal heart rate (FHR) and uterine activity.

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