HESI OB Practice Exam Questions and Detailed Rationales for 2025: Comprehensive Review for Nursing Students to Pass the HESI Maternity Exam with Confidence

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During a visit to the outpatient clinic, the nurse assesses a client with severe
osteoarthritis using a goniometer. Which finding should the nurse expect to
measure?
o a. Adequate venous blood flow to the lower extremities o b. Estimated
amount of body fat by an underarm skinfold o
extension of the client’s knee joint ✓ o
c. Degree of flexion and
d. Change in the circumference
of the joint in centimeters o Rationale: A goniometer measures the angle
of joint movement, particularly flexion and extension.
3.
The nurse plans to obtain health assessment information from a primary
source. Which option is a primary source for the completion of the health
assessment?
4.
o
a. Client ✓ o b. Healthcare provider o
d. Previous medical records o
c. A family member o
Rationale: The client is considered the
primary source because they provide firsthand information about their symptoms
and health history.
5. A female client asks the nurse to find someone who can translate her treatment
concerns into her native language. Which action should the nurse take? o
a.
Explain that anyone who speaks her language can answer her questions o b. Provide
a translator only in an emergency situation
o c. Ask a family member or friend of the client to translate o
Request and document the name of the certified translator ✓ o
d.
Rationale: Only certified translators should be used to ensure
accurate communication and maintain confidentiality.
6. At the beginning of the shift, the nurse assesses a client who is admitted from the
post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). When should the nurse document the client’s
f
indings?
o a. At the beginning, middle, and end of the shift
o b. After client priorities are identified for the development of the nursing
care plan
o c. At the end of the shift so full attention can be given to the client’s needs
o
d. Immediately after the assessments are completed ✓ o
Rationale: Immediate documentation ensures accuracy and
t
imeliness in the client record.