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HESI PEDIATRICS EXIT EXAM TEST BANK LATEST 2026-2027
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
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a 2yo is seen for acute laryngotracheobronchitis. Which of the
following observations would most cause you to believe that
airway occlusion is occuring
a. respiratory rate is gradually increasing
b. he falls asleep in moms arms
c. his cough is becoming harsher
d. nasal discharge is ingreasing - ANSWER-a
which of the following symptoms would a 3yo child who has
epiglottitis most likely exhibit
a. exhaling through pursed lips
b. crackles upon auscultation
c. difficulty swallowing
d. blood tinged mucous - ANSWER-c
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an 11mo is admitted to the hospital w/ broncholitis. Which toy is
most appropriate for the nurse to recommend to the childs
parents
a. a stuffed animal made from a washable fabric
b. plastic stacking toy w/ multicolored rings
c. set of wooden building blocks
d. train pull toy - ANSWER-b
which of the following clinical manifestations would the nurse
expect for a 6mo w/ RSV
a. tachypnea
b. decreased HR
c. poor feeding
d. increased stooling
e. high grade fvr
f. fussiness
g. wheezing
h. apnea - ANSWER-a,c,f,g
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a child w/ a diagnosis of pertussis is being admitted to the
pediatric unit. As soon as the child arrives on the unit which action
should the RN perform first
a. orient the child to the room
b. take the childs temp
c. place the child on a pulse ox
d. administer the prescribed antibx - ANSWER-c
a 2mo is admittied for observation w/ suspected pertussis. which
of the following statements are true
a. no treatment for the baby + family is indicated until the test
comes back positive
b. the baby + family should be started on antibx pending results
c. parents should avoid holding the baby
d. siblings are encouraged to visit since they have already been
exposed - ANSWER-b
pancreatic enzyme supplements are given to a CF pt
a. between meals + @ bedtime
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b. each time the child eats something
c. when the childs appetite begins to diminish
d. when stools become bulky + foul smelling - ANSWER-b
the rn is caring for a child w/ CF. Which of the following treatments
would be used to promote mucus clearance through percussion
or vibration
a. suctioning
b. chest tube
c. bronchoscopy
d. chest physiotherapy - ANSWER-d
when assessing a child admitted for an asthma attack what is the
RN's priority
a. ask the childs parents about previous exacerbations
b. determine what medications have been given at home
c. inspect the childs throat for edema
d. auscultate lung bases for air movement - ANSWER-d
HESI PEDIATRICS EXIT EXAM TEST BANK LATEST 2026-2027
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
a 2yo is seen for acute laryngotracheobronchitis. Which of the
following observations would most cause you to believe that
airway occlusion is occuring
a. respiratory rate is gradually increasing
b. he falls asleep in moms arms
c. his cough is becoming harsher
d. nasal discharge is ingreasing - ANSWER-a
which of the following symptoms would a 3yo child who has
epiglottitis most likely exhibit
a. exhaling through pursed lips
b. crackles upon auscultation
c. difficulty swallowing
d. blood tinged mucous - ANSWER-c
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an 11mo is admitted to the hospital w/ broncholitis. Which toy is
most appropriate for the nurse to recommend to the childs
parents
a. a stuffed animal made from a washable fabric
b. plastic stacking toy w/ multicolored rings
c. set of wooden building blocks
d. train pull toy - ANSWER-b
which of the following clinical manifestations would the nurse
expect for a 6mo w/ RSV
a. tachypnea
b. decreased HR
c. poor feeding
d. increased stooling
e. high grade fvr
f. fussiness
g. wheezing
h. apnea - ANSWER-a,c,f,g
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a child w/ a diagnosis of pertussis is being admitted to the
pediatric unit. As soon as the child arrives on the unit which action
should the RN perform first
a. orient the child to the room
b. take the childs temp
c. place the child on a pulse ox
d. administer the prescribed antibx - ANSWER-c
a 2mo is admittied for observation w/ suspected pertussis. which
of the following statements are true
a. no treatment for the baby + family is indicated until the test
comes back positive
b. the baby + family should be started on antibx pending results
c. parents should avoid holding the baby
d. siblings are encouraged to visit since they have already been
exposed - ANSWER-b
pancreatic enzyme supplements are given to a CF pt
a. between meals + @ bedtime
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b. each time the child eats something
c. when the childs appetite begins to diminish
d. when stools become bulky + foul smelling - ANSWER-b
the rn is caring for a child w/ CF. Which of the following treatments
would be used to promote mucus clearance through percussion
or vibration
a. suctioning
b. chest tube
c. bronchoscopy
d. chest physiotherapy - ANSWER-d
when assessing a child admitted for an asthma attack what is the
RN's priority
a. ask the childs parents about previous exacerbations
b. determine what medications have been given at home
c. inspect the childs throat for edema
d. auscultate lung bases for air movement - ANSWER-d
