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HESI PN Obstetrics/Maternity Practice Exam, Pediatrics Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which newborn condition is associated with bluish hands and feet?✔✔Acrocyanosis
What is the first immunization given to newborns?✔✔Hepatitis B vaccine
What is the purpose of amniotic fluid in pregnancy?✔✔Protects fetus and promotes lung development
What is the safest way to thaw frozen breast milk?✔✔Place in warm water
What is the priority nursing intervention for a newborn with hypoglycemia?✔✔Provide feeding or glucose 1 / 4
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Which newborn reflex causes the baby to spread arms when startled?✔✔Moro reflex
What complication is suspected when a newborn fails to pass meconium within 48 hours?✔✔Hirschsprung disease
What is the priority assessment after administering magnesium sulfate to a preeclamptic client?✔✔Monitor deep tendon reflexes and respiratory rate
Which newborn condition results from maternal alcohol use during pregnancy?✔✔Fetal alcohol syndrome
What is the priority intervention when a newborn has excessive salivation and choking during feeding?✔✔Suspect tracheoesophageal fistula and keep NPO
What condition is suspected when a child presents with a barking cough and stridor? 2 / 4
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✔✔Croup
Which vaccine protects children from whooping cough?✔✔DTaP
What is the normal fetal heart rate range during pregnancy?✔✔110–160 beats per minute
What position should a pregnant client be placed in to relieve supine hypotension?✔✔Left lateral position
Which hormone maintains pregnancy during the first trimester?✔✔Progesterone
What is the main risk of prolonged rupture of membranes?✔✔Infection
What is the priority assessment for a newborn immediately after birth? 3 / 4
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✔✔Airway and breathing
Which newborn reflex causes the baby to turn its head when the cheek is stroked?✔✔Rooting reflex
What is the main purpose of surfactant in the newborn’s lungs?✔✔To keep the alveoli open and prevent collapse
What is the expected weight loss percentage in a healthy newborn within the first week of life?✔✔Up to 10% of birth weight
Which vitamin injection is given to newborns to prevent bleeding disorders?✔✔Vitamin K
What is the main sign of postpartum hemorrhage?✔✔Excessive vaginal bleeding
Which condition is characterized by pregnancy-induced high blood pressure and proteinuria?
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