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The nurse notes that a 2 year-old child recovering from a tonsillectomy has an
temperature of 92 degrees Fahrenheit at 8:00 AM. At 10:00 AM the child's mother
reports that the child "feels very
warm" to touch. The first action by the nurse should be to
A) Reassure the mother that this is normal
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B) Offer the child cold oral fluids
C) Reassess the child's temperature
D) Administer the prescribed acetaminophen –
Correct Answer :The correct answer is C: Reassess the child''s temperature
The nurse is teaching a newly diagnosed asthma client on how to use a peak flow
meter. The nurse explains that this should be used to
A) Determine oxygen saturation
B) Measure forced expiratory volume
C) Monitor atmosphere for presence of allergens
D) Provide metered doses for inhaled bronchodilator –
Correct Answer :is B: Measure forced expiratory volume
12
The nurse is performing a pre-kindergarten physical on a 5 year old. The last series
of vaccines will be administered. What is the preferred site for injection by the nurse?
A) Vastus intermedius
B) Gluteus rainlinus
C) Vastus lateralis
D) DorsogluteaI –
Correct Answer :is C: Vastus lateralis
12
A couple experienced the loss of a 7 month-old fetus. In planning for discharge,
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what should the nurse emphasize?
A) To discuss feelings with each other and use support persons
B) To focus on the other healthy children and move through the loss
C) To seek causes for the fetal death and come to some safe conclusion
D) To plan for another pregnancy within 2 years and maintain physical health –
Correct Answer :is A: To discuss feelings with each other and use support persons
12
The parents of a 4 year-old hospitalized child tell the nurse, "We are leaving now
and will be back at 6 PM." A few hours later the child asks the nurse when the parents
will come again. What is the best
response by the nurse?
A) "They will be back right after supper."
B) "In about 2 hours, you will see them."
C) "After you play awhile, they will be here."
D) "When the clock hands are on 6 and 1 –
Correct Answer :is A: "They will be back right after supper."
12
The nurse is providing instructions for a client with asthma. Which of the following
should the client monitor on a daily basis?
A) Respiratory rate
B) Peak air flow volumes
C) Pulse oximetry
D) Skin color - Correct Answer :is B: Peak air flow volumes
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Therapeutic nurse-client interaction occurs when the nurse
A) Assists the client to clarify the meaning of what the client has said
B) Interprets the client's covert communication
C) Praises the client for appropriate feelings and behavior
D) Advises the client on ways to resolve problems –
Correct Answer :is A: Assists the client to clarify the meaning of what the client has
said
12
A 14 month-old child ingested half a bottle of aspirin tablets. Which of the following
would the nurse expect to see in the child?
A) Hypothermia
B) Edema
C) Dyspnea
D) Epistaxis –
Correct Answer :is D: Epistaxis
12
The nurse is caring for a client with a distal tibia fracture. The client has had a
closed reduction and application of a toe to groin cast. 36 hours after surgery, the client
suddenly becomes confused, short of breath and spikes a temperature of 103 degrees
Fahrenheit. The first assessment the nurse should perform is
A) Orientation to time, place and person
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2026 HESI PN Exit Exam with 1000+ Questions,
NGN-Style Questions & Case Scenarios | (100%
Guarantee Pass) (2026/2027) –Practice
Questions & Answers Exam VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+. (A+
Guarantee) | | Graded A+
The nurse notes that a 2 year-old child recovering from a tonsillectomy has an
temperature of 92 degrees Fahrenheit at 8:00 AM. At 10:00 AM the child's mother
reports that the child "feels very
warm" to touch. The first action by the nurse should be to
A) Reassure the mother that this is normal
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B) Offer the child cold oral fluids
C) Reassess the child's temperature
D) Administer the prescribed acetaminophen –
Correct Answer :The correct answer is C: Reassess the child''s temperature
The nurse is teaching a newly diagnosed asthma client on how to use a peak flow
meter. The nurse explains that this should be used to
A) Determine oxygen saturation
B) Measure forced expiratory volume
C) Monitor atmosphere for presence of allergens
D) Provide metered doses for inhaled bronchodilator –
Correct Answer :is B: Measure forced expiratory volume
12
The nurse is performing a pre-kindergarten physical on a 5 year old. The last series
of vaccines will be administered. What is the preferred site for injection by the nurse?
A) Vastus intermedius
B) Gluteus rainlinus
C) Vastus lateralis
D) DorsogluteaI –
Correct Answer :is C: Vastus lateralis
12
A couple experienced the loss of a 7 month-old fetus. In planning for discharge,
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what should the nurse emphasize?
A) To discuss feelings with each other and use support persons
B) To focus on the other healthy children and move through the loss
C) To seek causes for the fetal death and come to some safe conclusion
D) To plan for another pregnancy within 2 years and maintain physical health –
Correct Answer :is A: To discuss feelings with each other and use support persons
12
The parents of a 4 year-old hospitalized child tell the nurse, "We are leaving now
and will be back at 6 PM." A few hours later the child asks the nurse when the parents
will come again. What is the best
response by the nurse?
A) "They will be back right after supper."
B) "In about 2 hours, you will see them."
C) "After you play awhile, they will be here."
D) "When the clock hands are on 6 and 1 –
Correct Answer :is A: "They will be back right after supper."
12
The nurse is providing instructions for a client with asthma. Which of the following
should the client monitor on a daily basis?
A) Respiratory rate
B) Peak air flow volumes
C) Pulse oximetry
D) Skin color - Correct Answer :is B: Peak air flow volumes
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12
Therapeutic nurse-client interaction occurs when the nurse
A) Assists the client to clarify the meaning of what the client has said
B) Interprets the client's covert communication
C) Praises the client for appropriate feelings and behavior
D) Advises the client on ways to resolve problems –
Correct Answer :is A: Assists the client to clarify the meaning of what the client has
said
12
A 14 month-old child ingested half a bottle of aspirin tablets. Which of the following
would the nurse expect to see in the child?
A) Hypothermia
B) Edema
C) Dyspnea
D) Epistaxis –
Correct Answer :is D: Epistaxis
12
The nurse is caring for a client with a distal tibia fracture. The client has had a
closed reduction and application of a toe to groin cast. 36 hours after surgery, the client
suddenly becomes confused, short of breath and spikes a temperature of 103 degrees
Fahrenheit. The first assessment the nurse should perform is
A) Orientation to time, place and person
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