PEDS HESI EXAM REVIEW STUDY GUIDE (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)

PEDS HESI EXAM REVIEW STUDY GUIDE (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) What clinical finding should a nurse expect a child with nephrosis to exhibit? A. Elevated blood pressure B. Blood-tinged urine C. Elevated temperature D. Urine protein 3+ to 4+ - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Urine protein 3+ to 4+ When plotting a 20 week-old infant's weight on a standardized growth chart, the nurse determines that the child's weight is between the 2nd and 3rd percentile. Based on this finding what action should the nurse take? A. Teach the parents about interventions for failure to thrive syndrome B. Compare this weight with previous weights recorded in the child's record C. Evaluate the parent's body build in relation to the infant's weight D. Obtain a 24 hour nutritional history before making any conclusions - CORRECT ANSWER-Compare this weight with previous weights recorded in the child's record A 12-year-old male client tells the nurse that he is happy to be taking growth hormones because now he can expect to grow and be just as tall as all of his friends. What response is best for the nurse to provide? A"You must remember that this treatment regimen is not always effective." B."Although being tall is important to you, remember there are far more important characteristics than height." C."You will grow with this medicine, and are likely to be taller than anyone in your family." D."Being taller is important to you and taking your injections will help achieve that goal." - CORRECT ANSWER-"Being taller is important to you and taking your injections will help achieve that goal." A 3-year-old boy is brought to the emergency room because of a possible diazepam (Valium) overdose. He is lethargic and confused, and his vital signs are: pulse rate 100 beats/minute, respiratory rate 20 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 70/30. Which nursing intervention has the highest priority? A. Insert an orogastric tube for gastric lavage. B. Prepare a set-up for an endotracheal intubation. C. Draw blood for stat chemistries and blood gases. D. Insert a Foley catheter to monitor renal functioning. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Prepare a set-up for an endotracheal intubation. The nurse is preparing to catheterize an 8-year-old child. Before starting the procedure, which action should the nurse take first?