2024 HESI RN PEDIATRIC (PEDS) ACTUAL EXAM
VERSION 1 AND 2 (V1 & V2) (ALL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS) | GRADED A+
1.What is the most common cause of bronchiolitis in infants?
• A. Influenza virus
• B. Adenovirus
• C. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
• D. Rhinovirus
2. A child with cystic fibrosis is admitted with pneumonia. Which
intervention is a priority?
• A. Administering antipyretics
• B. Performing chest physiotherapy
• C. Encouraging fluid intake
• D. Providing a high-calorie diet
3. What is a key characteristic of a ventricular septal defect?
• A. Cyanosis at birth
• B. A loud, harsh murmur
• C. Rapid weight gain
• D. Decreased pulmonary blood flow
4. What is the most appropriate intervention for a child experiencing
an asthma attack?
• A. Administering oral steroids
• B. Using a short-acting beta-agonist inhaler
, • C. Giving an antihistamine
• D. Providing a cough suppressant
5. Which condition is characterized by the production of thick, sticky
mucus that obstructs airways and ducts?
• A. Cystic fibrosis
• B. Asthma
• C. Bronchitis
• D. Pneumonia
6. Which sign is an early indication of increased intracranial pressure in
an infant?
• A. Bulging fontanel
• B. Decreased heart rate
• C. Constricted pupils
• D. Increased urinary output
7. What is the primary treatment for Kawasaki disease?
• A. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)
• B. Antibiotics
• C. Steroids
• D. Antihistamines
8. A child with leukemia is receiving chemotherapy. What is the
priority nursing intervention?
• A. Monitoring for signs of infection
• B. Encouraging a high-protein diet
• C. Promoting physical activity
, • D. Providing education on hair loss
9. What is a characteristic sign of pyloric stenosis in infants?
• A. Projectile vomiting
• B. Diarrhea
• C. Jaundice
• D. Constipation
10. Which dietary recommendation is most appropriate for a child
with celiac disease?
• A. Gluten-free diet
• B. Low-protein diet
• C. High-fiber diet
• D. Low-fat diet
11. What is the first action a nurse should take when a child with type
1 diabetes exhibits signs of hypoglycemia?
• A. Administering insulin
• B. Giving a fast-acting carbohydrate
• C. Encouraging physical activity
• D. Monitoring blood glucose level
12. Which symptom is commonly associated with juvenile idiopathic
arthritis (JIA)?
• A. Joint swelling and stiffness
• B. Frequent headaches
• C. Rapid heart rate
• D. Abdominal pain
VERSION 1 AND 2 (V1 & V2) (ALL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS) | GRADED A+
1.What is the most common cause of bronchiolitis in infants?
• A. Influenza virus
• B. Adenovirus
• C. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
• D. Rhinovirus
2. A child with cystic fibrosis is admitted with pneumonia. Which
intervention is a priority?
• A. Administering antipyretics
• B. Performing chest physiotherapy
• C. Encouraging fluid intake
• D. Providing a high-calorie diet
3. What is a key characteristic of a ventricular septal defect?
• A. Cyanosis at birth
• B. A loud, harsh murmur
• C. Rapid weight gain
• D. Decreased pulmonary blood flow
4. What is the most appropriate intervention for a child experiencing
an asthma attack?
• A. Administering oral steroids
• B. Using a short-acting beta-agonist inhaler
, • C. Giving an antihistamine
• D. Providing a cough suppressant
5. Which condition is characterized by the production of thick, sticky
mucus that obstructs airways and ducts?
• A. Cystic fibrosis
• B. Asthma
• C. Bronchitis
• D. Pneumonia
6. Which sign is an early indication of increased intracranial pressure in
an infant?
• A. Bulging fontanel
• B. Decreased heart rate
• C. Constricted pupils
• D. Increased urinary output
7. What is the primary treatment for Kawasaki disease?
• A. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)
• B. Antibiotics
• C. Steroids
• D. Antihistamines
8. A child with leukemia is receiving chemotherapy. What is the
priority nursing intervention?
• A. Monitoring for signs of infection
• B. Encouraging a high-protein diet
• C. Promoting physical activity
, • D. Providing education on hair loss
9. What is a characteristic sign of pyloric stenosis in infants?
• A. Projectile vomiting
• B. Diarrhea
• C. Jaundice
• D. Constipation
10. Which dietary recommendation is most appropriate for a child
with celiac disease?
• A. Gluten-free diet
• B. Low-protein diet
• C. High-fiber diet
• D. Low-fat diet
11. What is the first action a nurse should take when a child with type
1 diabetes exhibits signs of hypoglycemia?
• A. Administering insulin
• B. Giving a fast-acting carbohydrate
• C. Encouraging physical activity
• D. Monitoring blood glucose level
12. Which symptom is commonly associated with juvenile idiopathic
arthritis (JIA)?
• A. Joint swelling and stiffness
• B. Frequent headaches
• C. Rapid heart rate
• D. Abdominal pain
