2022 HESI Maternity Pediatrics (PEDS) Exam Answered
A 3-month-old with myelomeningocele and atonic bladder is catheterized every four hours to prevent urinary retention. The home health nurse notes that the child has developed episodes of sneezing, urticaria,, watery eyes, ad a rash in the diaper area. What action is most important for the nurse to take? - Change to latex - free gloves when handling infant The 6-week-old infant diagnosed with pyloric stenosis has recently developed projectile vomiting. Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the infant is becoming dehydrated? - Crying without tears A 6-year old with heart failure (HF) gained 2 pounds in the last 24 hours. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement? - Assess bilateral lung sounds A 34-week primigravida with preeclampsia is receiving Lactated Ringer's 500 ML with magnesium sulfate 20 grams at the rate of 3 grams/hour. How many mL/hour should be the nurse program into the infusion pump? - 75mL/hour A 36-week primigravida is admitted to labor and delivery with severe abdominal pain and bright red vaginal bleeding. Her abdomen is rigid and tender to touch. The fetal heart rate (FHR) is 90 beats/minute, and the maternal heart rate is 120 beats/minute. What action should the nurse implement first? - Notify healthcare provider at patients' bedside
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