HESI-PEDS Examination Test Questions And Revised Correct Answers

HESI-PEDS Examination Test Questions And Revised Correct Answers The nurse is assessing a 9-year-old boy who has been admitted to the hospital with possible acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN). In obtaining his history, what information is most significant? - ANSWER : -a sore throat last week 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? - ANSWER : - palpate the anterior fontanel for tension and bulging a female infant recently admitted with vomiting and diarrhea now weighs 10kg. Her weight at a previous wellbaby visit was 11kg. What is the percentage of body weight loss for this infant? - ANSWER : 9% 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? - ANSWER : -tell him to eat a sandwich and fruit before beginning the game 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? - ANSWER : -sore throat 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? - ANSWER : -ask if the right tests has been seen in the scrotum before.