HESI OB MATERNITY V1 EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS - 2026 HIGH-YIELD REVIEW FOR GUARANTEED PASS! Question 1 What action should the nurse take first upon learning that the client drank coffee before a scheduled C-Section? o Inform the anesthesia care provider o Inform the obstetrician immediately o Continue with the admission process as usual o Administer a headache medication Explanation >>>>It is important to inform the anesthesia care provider due to the effects of coffee consumption on anesthesia. 2. Question 2 Prior to the anesthesiologist's arrival, what should the nurse do when caring for a postpartum client exhibiting symptoms of a spinal headache? o Prepare to administer IV fluids o Assist the client with breastfeeding o Notify the family immediately o Place procedure equipment at the bedside Explanation >>>>Placing procedure equipment at the bedside is the immediate action to take before the anesthesiologist arrives. 3. Question 3Based on the newborn's physical findings, what condition should the nurse prioritize assessment for? o Hypoglycemia o Respiratory distress syndrome o Sepsis o Jaundice Explanation >>>>Newborn's physical findings suggest hypoglycemia as a priority for assessment. 4. Question 4 What complication should the nurse suspect in a 35-week gestation infant with a respiratory rate of