LATEST PEDIATRICS HESI EXAM MIDTERM-EXIT
2025 100+ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT/ VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+/A
A nurse instructs a parent regarding the appropriate actions to take when the toddler has a temper
tantrum. Which statement by the parent indicates a successful outcome of the teaching?
a. I will send my child to a room alone for 10 minutes after every tantrum
b. I will reward my child with candy at the end of each day without a tantrum
c. I will give frequent reminders that only bad children have tantrums
d. I will ignore the tantrums as long as there is no physical danger
d. I will ignore the tantrums as long as there is no physical danger
A nurse develops a plan of care for a one-month-old infant hospitalized for intussusception. Which
nursing measure would be most effective to provide psychosocial support for the parent-child
relationship?
a. encourage the parents to go home and get some sleep
b. encourage the parents to room-in with their infant
c. provide educational materials
d. initiate home nutritional support as early as possible
b. encourage the parents to room-in with their infant
When giving an intramuscular injection to a 4-year-old child the nurse should:
a. use the vastus lateralis muscle only
b. allow the child to choose between a lying or a standing position
c. obtain assistance to administer the injection
,d. distract the child with conversation or a toy
c. obtain assistance to administer the injection
"A 4-year-old child with cancer is admitted to the hospital for radiation therapy and surgery. To assess
adequacy of support for the child's psychosocial needs, the nurse would ask the parents which
question?"
a. what signs and symptoms has your child been having?
b. Will a family member be able to stay with the child most of the time?
c. how long have you known your child's diagnosis?
d. What are your child's favorite books, activities and toys?
b. Will a family member be able to stay with the child most of the time?
A 4-year-old child is reluctant to take deep breaths after abdominal surgery. The most effective
measure to encourage deep breathing is to:
a. have the child pretend he is the big, bad wolf blowing the little pig's house down
b. give the child colorful latex balloons to blow up
c. tell the child to exhale forcefully through the peak flow meter
d. administer chest percussion in several postural drainage positions
a. have the child pretend he is the big, bad wolf blowing the little pig's house down
A 4-year-old child who was recently hospitalized is brought to the clinic by his mother for a follow-up
visit. The mother tells the nurse that the child has begun to wet the bed ever since the child was
brought home from the hospital. The mother is concerned and asks the nurse what to do. The
appropriate nursing response is which of the following?
a. you need to discipline the child
b. this is a normal occurrence following hospitalization
,c. we will need to discuss this behavior with the physician
d. the child probably has developed a urinary tract infection
b. this is a normal occurrence following hospitalization
A client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has just received a breakfast tray. The nurse
setting up the tray for the client notices that which of the following foods is the only one that will
increase the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure and thus lessen the client's symptoms?
a. fresh scrambled eggs
b. nonfat milk
c. whole wheat toast with butter
d. coffee
b. nonfat milk
A nurse instructs a mother on measures to take to reduce the incidence of gastroesophageal reflux
(GER) in a child. Which statement by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
a. I will give my child small feedings often throughout the day
b. I will buy bottle nipples that have smaller holes for my child
c. I will add a small amount of cereal to my child's formula
d. I will give my child a pacifier and maintain an upright position after meals
b. I will buy bottle nipples that have smaller holes for my child
"A client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) complains of chest discomfort that feels like
heartburn, especially following each meal. After teaching the client to take antacids as prescribed, the
nurse suggests that the client lie in which position during sleep?"
a. with the head of the bed elevated 6 to 8 inches
, b. flat
c. supine with the head of the bed flat
d. on the stomach with the head of the bed flat
a. with the head of the bed elevated 6 to 8 inches
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
"A nurse gathers assessment data from a client admitted to the hospital with gastrointestinal reflux
disease (GERD) who is scheduled for a Nissen fundoplication. Based on an understanding of this
disease, the nurse determines that the client may be at risk for which complication?"
a. diarrhea
b. belching
c. aspiration
d. abdominal pain
c. aspiration
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
A nurse caring for a child with congestive heart failure provides instructions to the parents regarding
the administration of digoxin (Lanoxin). Which statement by the mother indicates a need for further
instructions?
a. if my child vomits after I give the medication, I will not repeat the dose
b. I will check my child's pulse before giving the medication
c. I will check the dose of the medication with my husband before I give the medication
d. I will mix the medication with food
d. I will mix the medication with food
2025 100+ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT/ VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+/A
A nurse instructs a parent regarding the appropriate actions to take when the toddler has a temper
tantrum. Which statement by the parent indicates a successful outcome of the teaching?
a. I will send my child to a room alone for 10 minutes after every tantrum
b. I will reward my child with candy at the end of each day without a tantrum
c. I will give frequent reminders that only bad children have tantrums
d. I will ignore the tantrums as long as there is no physical danger
d. I will ignore the tantrums as long as there is no physical danger
A nurse develops a plan of care for a one-month-old infant hospitalized for intussusception. Which
nursing measure would be most effective to provide psychosocial support for the parent-child
relationship?
a. encourage the parents to go home and get some sleep
b. encourage the parents to room-in with their infant
c. provide educational materials
d. initiate home nutritional support as early as possible
b. encourage the parents to room-in with their infant
When giving an intramuscular injection to a 4-year-old child the nurse should:
a. use the vastus lateralis muscle only
b. allow the child to choose between a lying or a standing position
c. obtain assistance to administer the injection
,d. distract the child with conversation or a toy
c. obtain assistance to administer the injection
"A 4-year-old child with cancer is admitted to the hospital for radiation therapy and surgery. To assess
adequacy of support for the child's psychosocial needs, the nurse would ask the parents which
question?"
a. what signs and symptoms has your child been having?
b. Will a family member be able to stay with the child most of the time?
c. how long have you known your child's diagnosis?
d. What are your child's favorite books, activities and toys?
b. Will a family member be able to stay with the child most of the time?
A 4-year-old child is reluctant to take deep breaths after abdominal surgery. The most effective
measure to encourage deep breathing is to:
a. have the child pretend he is the big, bad wolf blowing the little pig's house down
b. give the child colorful latex balloons to blow up
c. tell the child to exhale forcefully through the peak flow meter
d. administer chest percussion in several postural drainage positions
a. have the child pretend he is the big, bad wolf blowing the little pig's house down
A 4-year-old child who was recently hospitalized is brought to the clinic by his mother for a follow-up
visit. The mother tells the nurse that the child has begun to wet the bed ever since the child was
brought home from the hospital. The mother is concerned and asks the nurse what to do. The
appropriate nursing response is which of the following?
a. you need to discipline the child
b. this is a normal occurrence following hospitalization
,c. we will need to discuss this behavior with the physician
d. the child probably has developed a urinary tract infection
b. this is a normal occurrence following hospitalization
A client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has just received a breakfast tray. The nurse
setting up the tray for the client notices that which of the following foods is the only one that will
increase the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure and thus lessen the client's symptoms?
a. fresh scrambled eggs
b. nonfat milk
c. whole wheat toast with butter
d. coffee
b. nonfat milk
A nurse instructs a mother on measures to take to reduce the incidence of gastroesophageal reflux
(GER) in a child. Which statement by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
a. I will give my child small feedings often throughout the day
b. I will buy bottle nipples that have smaller holes for my child
c. I will add a small amount of cereal to my child's formula
d. I will give my child a pacifier and maintain an upright position after meals
b. I will buy bottle nipples that have smaller holes for my child
"A client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) complains of chest discomfort that feels like
heartburn, especially following each meal. After teaching the client to take antacids as prescribed, the
nurse suggests that the client lie in which position during sleep?"
a. with the head of the bed elevated 6 to 8 inches
, b. flat
c. supine with the head of the bed flat
d. on the stomach with the head of the bed flat
a. with the head of the bed elevated 6 to 8 inches
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
"A nurse gathers assessment data from a client admitted to the hospital with gastrointestinal reflux
disease (GERD) who is scheduled for a Nissen fundoplication. Based on an understanding of this
disease, the nurse determines that the client may be at risk for which complication?"
a. diarrhea
b. belching
c. aspiration
d. abdominal pain
c. aspiration
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
A nurse caring for a child with congestive heart failure provides instructions to the parents regarding
the administration of digoxin (Lanoxin). Which statement by the mother indicates a need for further
instructions?
a. if my child vomits after I give the medication, I will not repeat the dose
b. I will check my child's pulse before giving the medication
c. I will check the dose of the medication with my husband before I give the medication
d. I will mix the medication with food
d. I will mix the medication with food
