PEDI HESI STUDY GUIDE Q&A.

A. A sore throat 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. A. A sore throat B. A history of hypertension c. Diuresis during the night d. Back pain for a few days D. Palpate the anterior fontanel for tension and bulging The nurse is measuring the frontal occipital circumference (FOC) of a 3- month-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? A. Plot the measurement on the infant's growth chart B. Observe the infant for sunset eyes C. measure the infants head-to-heel length D. Palpate the anterior fontanel for tension and bulging B 9% A infant recently admitted with vomiting and diarrhea now weighs 10kg. Her weight at previous visit was 11kg. What is the percentage of baby weight loss for this infant? A 4% B 9% C 10% D 5% pg. 2 https:// //pedi-hesi-flash-cards/?new A. Tell him to eat a sandwich and fruit before beginning the game A male high school student with type 1 diabetes test his blood glucose level before playing a game of soccer, and he obtains a reading of 180 mg/dl (10 mmol/L). Based on this reading, which action should the nurse take? A. Tell him to eat a sandwich and fruit before beginning the game B check his urine for ketones C Give him permission to go ahead and play soccer D call the healthcare provider A. Sore throat 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. A. Sore throat B Chickenpox C. Mumps D. influenza C Ask if the right testis has been seen in the scrotum before 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 in not descended into the scrotum, but the left is palpable. Which action should the nurse take? A. prepare to obtain a catheterized urine specimen for culture B address possible concerns about the child's future fertility C Ask if the right testis has been seen in the scrotum before D Schedule an IV pyelogram to validate presence of testicle