HESI RN PEDIATRICS EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
The nurse is assessing a 9 year old bow who has been admitted to the hospital with
possible acute poststreptoccocal glomerulonephritis (APSGN). In obtaining his history,
what info is MOST significant?
A - a sore throat last week
B - hx of HTN
C - diuresis during the night
D - back pain for a few days
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 2
The nurse is measuring the frontal occipital circumference (FOC) of a 3-month-old infant,
and notes that the FOC has increased 5 inches (12.7cm) since birth and the child's head
appears large in relation to body size. Which action is MOST important for the nurse to
take next?
A - plot the measurement on the infant's growth chart
B - observe the infant for sunset eyes
C - measure the infant's head-to-heel length
D - palpate the anterior fontanel for tension and bulging
CORRECT ANSWER
D
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,Question 3
A female infant recently admitted with vomiting and diarrhea now weighs 10 kg. Her
weigh at a previous well-baby visit was 11 kg. What is the percentage of body weight loss
for this infant?
A - 4%
B - 9%
C - 10%
D - 5%
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 4
A male high school student with Type 1 diabetes tests his blood glucose level before
playing a game of soccer and he obtains a reading of 180 mg/dL (10 mmol/L). Based on the
reading, which action should the nurse take?
A - tell him to eat a sandwich and fruit before beginning the game
B - Check his urine for ketones
C -give him permission to go ahead and play soccer
D- call the healthcare provider
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 5
A 7-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever. In
obtaining a health hx from the child's mother, the recent occurrence of which illness is
MOST significant?
A - sore throat
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, B - chickenpox
C - mumps
D - influenza
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 6
A mother brings her 2-month-old son to the clinic for a well baby exam. During the
assessment, the nurse finds that the right testicle is not descended into the scrotum, but
the left is palpable. Which action should the nurse take?
A- prepare to obtain a catheterized urine specimen for culture
B - address possible concerns about the child's future fertility
C - ask if the right teste has been seen in the scrotum before
D - schedule an IV pyelogram to validate presence of testeicle
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 7
The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which response requires further evaluation
by the nurse?
A - has doubled birth weight
B - turns head to locate sound
C - plays "peek-a-boo"
D- demonstrates startle reflex
CORRECT ANSWER
D
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AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
The nurse is assessing a 9 year old bow who has been admitted to the hospital with
possible acute poststreptoccocal glomerulonephritis (APSGN). In obtaining his history,
what info is MOST significant?
A - a sore throat last week
B - hx of HTN
C - diuresis during the night
D - back pain for a few days
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 2
The nurse is measuring the frontal occipital circumference (FOC) of a 3-month-old infant,
and notes that the FOC has increased 5 inches (12.7cm) since birth and the child's head
appears large in relation to body size. Which action is MOST important for the nurse to
take next?
A - plot the measurement on the infant's growth chart
B - observe the infant for sunset eyes
C - measure the infant's head-to-heel length
D - palpate the anterior fontanel for tension and bulging
CORRECT ANSWER
D
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,Question 3
A female infant recently admitted with vomiting and diarrhea now weighs 10 kg. Her
weigh at a previous well-baby visit was 11 kg. What is the percentage of body weight loss
for this infant?
A - 4%
B - 9%
C - 10%
D - 5%
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 4
A male high school student with Type 1 diabetes tests his blood glucose level before
playing a game of soccer and he obtains a reading of 180 mg/dL (10 mmol/L). Based on the
reading, which action should the nurse take?
A - tell him to eat a sandwich and fruit before beginning the game
B - Check his urine for ketones
C -give him permission to go ahead and play soccer
D- call the healthcare provider
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 5
A 7-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever. In
obtaining a health hx from the child's mother, the recent occurrence of which illness is
MOST significant?
A - sore throat
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, B - chickenpox
C - mumps
D - influenza
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 6
A mother brings her 2-month-old son to the clinic for a well baby exam. During the
assessment, the nurse finds that the right testicle is not descended into the scrotum, but
the left is palpable. Which action should the nurse take?
A- prepare to obtain a catheterized urine specimen for culture
B - address possible concerns about the child's future fertility
C - ask if the right teste has been seen in the scrotum before
D - schedule an IV pyelogram to validate presence of testeicle
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 7
The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which response requires further evaluation
by the nurse?
A - has doubled birth weight
B - turns head to locate sound
C - plays "peek-a-boo"
D- demonstrates startle reflex
CORRECT ANSWER
D
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