What This Document Is
This document is a practice exam specifically designed for students in NURS 180T – Topics in Nursing at California State University, Fresno, focusing on the Obstetric (OB) HESI assessment. It presents multiple-choice questions with rationales, simulating the format and content of the actual HESI exam.
Why This Document Matters
This practice exam is a valuable resource for nursing students preparing for the OB HESI. It allows students to assess their understanding of key concepts in obstetric nursing, identify areas needing further review, and become familiar with the HESI question style. It’s most effectively used as part of a broader study plan, ideally after completing coursework and initial content review. Students preparing for licensure or certification exams will also find this helpful.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This practice exam is a sample and does not encompass the full scope of topics covered on the comprehensive OB HESI. It is intended to be a diagnostic tool, not a replacement for thorough study of course materials and textbooks. While rationales are provided for each question, they are concise and do not offer in-depth explanations of underlying principles.
What This Document Provides
The full practice exam includes:
* Multiple-choice questions covering topics such as preterm infant care (gavage feeding), labor induction (oxytocin infusion and fetal heart rate monitoring), breastfeeding education, and newborn assessment (hypoglycemia risk).
* Detailed rationales explaining the correct answer and why the other options are incorrect.
* A question focused on recognizing and responding to newborn physiological distress.
* A question requiring the correct ordering of steps in a nursing procedure (glucose screening).
This preview *does not* include the complete set of questions, all answer choices, or the full rationales. It offers a representative sample to illustrate the document’s format and content.