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HESI PEDS Exam study resource featuring 70 practice questions and answers designed to support students preparing for pediatric nursing assessments. The material can be useful for reviewing pediatric nursing concepts, child growth and development, health assessment, common pediatric conditions, nursing interventions, patient and family education, safety, and age-specific care. Students can use appropriate study materials to reinforce key concepts, practice answering exam-style questions, identify areas for further review, and prepare for HESI pediatric nursing examinations. Search using HESI PEDS Exam, HESI Pediatrics 70 Questions, pediatric nursing practice questions, HESI PEDS study guide, and HESI pediatric exam preparation keywords to locate relevant study resources.

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HESI-PEDS EXAM 70 QUESTIONS
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-a sore throat last week

The nurse is assessing a 9-year-old boy who has been admitted to the
hospital with possible acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
(APSGN). In obtaining his history, what information is most significant?




-palpate the anterior fontanel for tension and bulging

The nurse is measuring the frontal occipital circumference (FOC) of a 3-
months old infant, and notes that the FOC has increased 5 inches 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?




9%

a female infant recently admitted with vomiting and diarrhea now weighs
10kg. Her weight at a previous well-baby visit was 11kg. What is the
percentage of body weight loss for this infant?




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-tell him to eat a sandwich and fruit before beginning the game

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.
Based on this reading, which action should the nurse take?




-sore throat

A 7-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute
rheumatic fever. In obtaining a health history from the child's mother, the
recent occurrence of which illness is most significant?




-ask if the right tests has been seen in the scrotum before.

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?




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-demonstrate startle reflex

The nurse is assessing a 6-month old infant. Which response requires
further evaluation by the nurse?




-"talks" to an imaginary friend

A 4 year old girl returns to the pediatricians office for a post op visit
following hospitalization for minor surgery. When observing the child in the
waiting area, which behavior should the nurse consider normal for this age
child?




-obtain bedside trays for intubation or tracheostomy by the healthcare
provider.

A preschool aged child is experiencing respiratory distress is brought ti the
er by the parents. The child is anxious, has a temp of 102.8 and is drooling
from the mouth while leaning forward while sitting. Which action should the
nurse prepare for the child next?




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