HESI Management Of Care Test Bank Module 1-10
Questions And Answers With Verified Study Set 2025
Updated Solutions
A nurse is providing information to a group of pregnant clients and their partners about the psychosocial
development of an infant. Using Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what should the nurse tell the
group about the infants?
Rely on the fact that their needs will be met
Tolerate a great deal of frustration and discomfort to develop a healthy personality
Ignore needs for short periods to develop a healthy personality
Experience frustration to allow an infant to cry for a while before meeting his or her needs ANS Rely on
the fact that their needs will be met
A nurse is weighing a breastfed 6-month-old infant who has been brought to the pediatrician's office for a
scheduled visit. The infant's weight at birth was 6 lb 8 oz (2.9 kg). The nurse notes that the infant now weighs
13 lb (5.9 kg). Which action should the nurse take?
Tell the mother that the infant's weight is increasing as expected
Tell the mother to decrease the daily number of feedings because the weight gain is excessive
Tell the mother that semisolid foods should not be introduced until the infant's weight stabilizes
Tell the mother that the infant should be switched from breast milk to formula because the weight gain is
inadequate ANS Tell the mother that the infant's weight is increasing as expected
A nurse performing a physical assessment of a 12-month-old infant notes that the infant's head circumference
is the same as the chest circumference. Based on this finding, what should the nurse do?
,Suspect the presence of hydrocephalus
Suggest to the pediatrician that a skull x-ray be performed
Tell the mother that the infant is growing faster than expected
Document these measurements in the infant's health-care record ANS Document these measurements in
the infant's health-care record
A new mother asks the nurse, "I was told that my infant received my antibodies during pregnancy. Does that
mean that my infant is protected against infections?" Which statement should the nurse make in response to the
mother?
"Yes, your infant is protected from all infections."
"If you breastfeed, your infant is protected from infection."
"The transfer of your antibodies protects your infant until the infant is 12 months old."
"The immune system of an infant is immature, and the infant is at risk for infection." ANS "The immune
system of an infant is immature, and the infant is at risk for infection."
A nurse is assessing the language development of a 9-month-old infant. Which developmental milestones does
the nurse expect to note in an infant of this age? Select all that apply.
The infant babbles.
The infant says "Mama."
The infant smiles and coos.
The infant babbles single consonants.
,Words begin to have meaning for the infant.
The infant strings vowels and consonants together. ANS The infant says "Mama."
Words begin to have meaning for the infant.
The infant strings vowels and consonants together.
The mother of a 9-month-old infant calls the nurse at the pediatrician's office, tells the nurse that her infant is
teething, and asks what can be done to relieve the infant's discomfort. What should the nurse instruct the
mother to do?
Schedule an appointment with a dentist for a dental evaluation
Rub the infant's gums with baby aspirin that has been dissolved in water
Obtain an over-the-counter (OTC) topical medication for gum-pain relief
Give the infant cool liquids or a Popsicle and hard foods such as dry toast ANS Give the infant cool liquids
or a Popsicle and hard foods such as dry toast
A nurse is teaching the mother of an 11-month-old infant how to clean the infant's teeth. What should the nurse
tell the mother to do?
Use water and a cotton swab and rub the teeth
Use diluted fluoride and rub the teeth with a soft washcloth
Use a small amount of toothpaste and a soft-bristle toothbrush
Dip the infant's pacifier in maple syrup so that the infant will suck ANS Use water and a cotton swab and
rub the teeth
, A nurse provides information about feeding to the mother of a 6-month-old infant. Which statement by the
mother indicates an understanding of the information?
"I can mix the food in my infant's bottle if he won't eat the food."
"Fluoride supplementation is not necessary until permanent teeth come in."
"Egg white should not be given to my infant because of the risk for an allergy."
"Meats are really important for iron, and I should start feeding meats to my infant right away." ANS "Egg
white should not be given to my infant because of the risk for an allergy."
A nurse provides instructions to a mother of a newborn infant who weighs 7 lb 2 oz (3.2 kg) about car safety.
What should the nurse tell the mother?
To secure the infant in the middle of the back seat in a rear-facing infant safety seat
To place the infant in a booster seat in the front seat of the car with the shoulder and lap belts secured around
the infant
That it is acceptable to place the infant in the front seat in a rear-facing infant safety seat as long as the car has
passenger-side air bags
That because of the infant's weight it is acceptable to hold the infant as long as the mother and infant are sitting
in the middle of the back seat of the car ANS To secure the infant in the middle of the back seat in a rear-
facing infant safety seat
A nurse provides instructions to a mother about crib safety for her infant. Which statement by the mother
indicates a need for further instructions?
"I need to keep large toys out of the crib."
"The drop side needs to be impossible for my infant to release."
Questions And Answers With Verified Study Set 2025
Updated Solutions
A nurse is providing information to a group of pregnant clients and their partners about the psychosocial
development of an infant. Using Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what should the nurse tell the
group about the infants?
Rely on the fact that their needs will be met
Tolerate a great deal of frustration and discomfort to develop a healthy personality
Ignore needs for short periods to develop a healthy personality
Experience frustration to allow an infant to cry for a while before meeting his or her needs ANS Rely on
the fact that their needs will be met
A nurse is weighing a breastfed 6-month-old infant who has been brought to the pediatrician's office for a
scheduled visit. The infant's weight at birth was 6 lb 8 oz (2.9 kg). The nurse notes that the infant now weighs
13 lb (5.9 kg). Which action should the nurse take?
Tell the mother that the infant's weight is increasing as expected
Tell the mother to decrease the daily number of feedings because the weight gain is excessive
Tell the mother that semisolid foods should not be introduced until the infant's weight stabilizes
Tell the mother that the infant should be switched from breast milk to formula because the weight gain is
inadequate ANS Tell the mother that the infant's weight is increasing as expected
A nurse performing a physical assessment of a 12-month-old infant notes that the infant's head circumference
is the same as the chest circumference. Based on this finding, what should the nurse do?
,Suspect the presence of hydrocephalus
Suggest to the pediatrician that a skull x-ray be performed
Tell the mother that the infant is growing faster than expected
Document these measurements in the infant's health-care record ANS Document these measurements in
the infant's health-care record
A new mother asks the nurse, "I was told that my infant received my antibodies during pregnancy. Does that
mean that my infant is protected against infections?" Which statement should the nurse make in response to the
mother?
"Yes, your infant is protected from all infections."
"If you breastfeed, your infant is protected from infection."
"The transfer of your antibodies protects your infant until the infant is 12 months old."
"The immune system of an infant is immature, and the infant is at risk for infection." ANS "The immune
system of an infant is immature, and the infant is at risk for infection."
A nurse is assessing the language development of a 9-month-old infant. Which developmental milestones does
the nurse expect to note in an infant of this age? Select all that apply.
The infant babbles.
The infant says "Mama."
The infant smiles and coos.
The infant babbles single consonants.
,Words begin to have meaning for the infant.
The infant strings vowels and consonants together. ANS The infant says "Mama."
Words begin to have meaning for the infant.
The infant strings vowels and consonants together.
The mother of a 9-month-old infant calls the nurse at the pediatrician's office, tells the nurse that her infant is
teething, and asks what can be done to relieve the infant's discomfort. What should the nurse instruct the
mother to do?
Schedule an appointment with a dentist for a dental evaluation
Rub the infant's gums with baby aspirin that has been dissolved in water
Obtain an over-the-counter (OTC) topical medication for gum-pain relief
Give the infant cool liquids or a Popsicle and hard foods such as dry toast ANS Give the infant cool liquids
or a Popsicle and hard foods such as dry toast
A nurse is teaching the mother of an 11-month-old infant how to clean the infant's teeth. What should the nurse
tell the mother to do?
Use water and a cotton swab and rub the teeth
Use diluted fluoride and rub the teeth with a soft washcloth
Use a small amount of toothpaste and a soft-bristle toothbrush
Dip the infant's pacifier in maple syrup so that the infant will suck ANS Use water and a cotton swab and
rub the teeth
, A nurse provides information about feeding to the mother of a 6-month-old infant. Which statement by the
mother indicates an understanding of the information?
"I can mix the food in my infant's bottle if he won't eat the food."
"Fluoride supplementation is not necessary until permanent teeth come in."
"Egg white should not be given to my infant because of the risk for an allergy."
"Meats are really important for iron, and I should start feeding meats to my infant right away." ANS "Egg
white should not be given to my infant because of the risk for an allergy."
A nurse provides instructions to a mother of a newborn infant who weighs 7 lb 2 oz (3.2 kg) about car safety.
What should the nurse tell the mother?
To secure the infant in the middle of the back seat in a rear-facing infant safety seat
To place the infant in a booster seat in the front seat of the car with the shoulder and lap belts secured around
the infant
That it is acceptable to place the infant in the front seat in a rear-facing infant safety seat as long as the car has
passenger-side air bags
That because of the infant's weight it is acceptable to hold the infant as long as the mother and infant are sitting
in the middle of the back seat of the car ANS To secure the infant in the middle of the back seat in a rear-
facing infant safety seat
A nurse provides instructions to a mother about crib safety for her infant. Which statement by the mother
indicates a need for further instructions?
"I need to keep large toys out of the crib."
"The drop side needs to be impossible for my infant to release."
