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HESI RN · HESI Maternity · Maternal Fetal Monitoring

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Question 1 of 5

A pregnant patient’s biophysical profile score is 8. The patient asks the nurse to explain the results. What is the nurse’s most appropriate response?

A. The test results are within normal limits.
B. Immediate birth by cesarean birth is being considered.
C. Further testing will be performed to determine the meaning of this score.
D. An obstetric specialist will evaluate the results of this profile and, within the next week, will inform you of your options regarding birth.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The test results are within normal limits.

Question 2 of 5

How should the nurse respond to a concern about alcohol exposure during conception?

A. Inform the doctor
B. Reassure it's unlikely the baby was affected
C. Suggest abortion
D. Recommend ultrasound

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Reassure it's unlikely the baby was affected

Question 3 of 5

A pregnant patient is 32 weeks gestation and reports having trouble sleeping. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?

A. Take a warm bath and avoid using any pillows.
B. Sleep on your back to relieve pressure on the uterus.
C. Sleep with several pillows to elevate the upper body.
D. Take sedatives to ensure a good night's sleep.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Sleep with several pillows to elevate the upper body.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is presenting a conference on gene dominance. What does the nurse report as the percentage of children carrying the dominant gene if one parent has a dominant gene and the other parent does not?

A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 50%
D. 100%

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 50%

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is assisting with a vaginal birth. What is the most appropriate nursing action when the head crowns during delivery?

A. apply gentle pressure to the fetal head
B. prepare for delivery of the placenta
C. assist with shoulder delivery
D. apply gentle pressure to the perineum

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: apply gentle pressure to the fetal head