Hesi RN Pediatrics Exam Set Questions And Correct Verified Answers

Hesi RN Pediatrics Exam Set Questions And Correct Verified Answers 1. A 4-year-old child is admitted to the hospital after experiencing a febrile seizure with a two- day history of a fever above 103 degrees F. The nurse observes the child is fearful with rapid deep respirations. Which acid base imbalance should the nurse anticipate the child developing? a. Respiratory alkalosis b. Metabolic alkalosis c. Metabolic acidosis d. Respiratory Acidosis - ANSWER : a. Respiratory alkalosis 2. A 12-year-old boy with hemophilia is hospitalized for hemarthrosis of his right knee. He is complaining of severe knee pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement? a. Perform range of motion exercises to the right knee b. Evaluate and immobilize right knee in a flexed position c. Give ibuprofen for pain d. Apply hot packs to the right knee - ANSWER : a. Perform range of motion exercises to the right knee 3. A toddler is hospitalized with Kawasaki's disease. Pharmacological management includes aspiration therapy. Which is the primary benefit of the aspirin? a. Reduce joint swelling b. Manage irritability c. Control high fever d. Minimize vascular inflammation - ANSWER : d. Minimize vascular inflammation 4. A mother brings her 10-year-old boy who is holding his abdomen to the clinic because of fever, vomiting and abdominal pain for the past 12 hours. Which assessment data is most important for the nurse to obtain? a. Activity history 24 hours prior to the onset of pain b. His description of the quantity and nature of the pain c. A complete blood count, including differential count d. His typical pattern and type of bowel movements - ANSWER : b. His description of the quantity and nature of the pain 5. The nurse is discharging a school-aged child who is newly diagnosed with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Which information should the nurse instruct the parents to report to the HCP immediately? a. Persistent vomiting b. Weakness when walking c. Fatigue during the day d. Constipation - ANSWER : a. Persistent vomiting