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Prepare for the HESI exam with this comprehensive study guide of pediatric nursing practice questions and answers. Topics include developmental milestones, infectious diseases like chlamydia and measles, genetic disorders such as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and critical care scenarios involving conditions like endocarditis and diabetic ketoacidosis. This guide covers key concepts in pediatric nursing, providing essential information for students preparing for exams or seeking to refresh their knowledge.

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A 9-month-old child is seen in the well clinic. Which of the following behaviors would the
nurse expect to see? SATA

(A) Plays peek-a-boo

(B) Walks independently

(C) Feeds self with a spoon

(D) Stacks 2 blocks together

(E) Transfers objects from hand to hand - CORRECT ANSWER - A, E

-walks independently at 15 months

-feeds self with spoon at 18 months

-stacks 2 blocks together at 18 months



The mother of a six-year-old child arrives at the clinic because the child has been
experiencing red and swollen eyes. The nurse notes a discharge from the eyes and sends
a culture to the lab. Chlamydia conjunctivitis is diagnosed. On the basis of this diagnosis,
the nurse determines that which requires further investigation?

(A) Possible trauma to the eye

(B) Possible sexual abuse

(C) Presence of an allergy

(D) Presence of a respiratory infection - CORRECT ANSWER - (B) Possible sexual abuse

, -Chlamydia is sexual transmitted disease. The diagnosis of chlamydia in a child not
sexually active should signal the health care provider to assess the signs of possible
sexual abuse



The school nurse determines a group of young women are in early adolescents based on
the following observation. All of the women:

(A) Have decided on their career path

(B) Are dressed in the same-style clothes and have the same hair style

(C) Broke curfew by staying out late at a party they went to

(D) Brag about drinking beer when their parents were at work - CORRECT ANSWER -
(B) Peer identity is important at this age



The nurse is watching two siblings, ages 7 and 9 years of age, verbally arguing over a toy.
The nurse has counseled the parents before about how to handle the situation. The
nurse should judge that the teaching has been effective when the parent takes which
action?

(A) Tell the siblings to stop arguing and shake hands

(B) Ignores the arguing and continues what she is doing

(C) Tells the children they will be punished when they go home

(D) Says they will not go out to lunch now since they have argued - CORRECT ANSWER -
(B) The best approach by the mother is not to interfere. The children need to learn how

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