HESI Peds: Toddler Exam Questions
And Answers
\.Which developmental milestone related to feeding does a nurse anticipate for a 36-month-old
client? Select all that apply. - Answer- Beginning to use a fork by holding it in the fist
Spilling small amounts of food when using a spoon
\.Which instruction is a nurse least likely to provide about nutrition while educating the parent
of a 2-year-old child? - Answer- "You should enhance the daily sodium intake of your child."
\.The parent of a 14-month-old toddler asks the nurse how to proceed with bowel training.
What is the best response by the nurse? - Answer- Start by having the child sit on a potty
chair
\.What would the nurse describe as a similarity between the growth and development of
toddlers and preschoolers? - Answer- both gain 5-7 lbs per year
\.A nurse determines that a 22-month-old child uses two- or three-word phrases (telegraphic
speech), has a vocabulary of about 20 words, and often uses the word "me." What does the
nurse conclude about the child's language development? - Answer- appropriate
\.Discharge planning for a toddler with newly diagnosed celiac disease includes instructions
regarding dietary restrictions. What foods should the nurse recommend? Select all that apply. -
Answer- Oatmeal
Ice cream
Rice cakes
, Corn crisps
\.A nurse is teaching a group of parents about the sleep patterns of their children, who range in
age from 18 to 36 months. What information is the nurse likely to provide? Select all that apply.
- Answer- Total sleep averages 12 hours a day
During this period, the toddler may be unwilling to go to bed at night
\.Which should the nurse share with the parents of a toddler-age client regarding a
predominant change that occurs to the gastrointestinal system during this stage of
development? - Answer- Voluntary control of elimination
\.A 2-year-old child who is hospitalized for repair of tetralogy of Fallot is seen squatting in the
playroom. In response to this behavior, what should the nurse do? - Answer- Continue to
observe the child if there are no other signs of distress
\.Which assessment data indicates that a toddler-age client is experiencing stage 1 chemical
pneumonia? Select all that apply. - Answer- Pallor
Emesis
Nausea
\.A nurse is caring for an 18-month-old toddler. What findings is the nurse likely to notice? -
Answer- The toddler can hold urine for a period of 1 to 2 hours
\.Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care for a toddler-age client whose
lead level is 18 mcg/dL? - Answer- Drawing labs at 1 month and then every 3 to 4 months
\.When reviewing the results of a toddler's complete blood count, a nurse concludes on the
basis of decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels that the child has iron-deficiency anemia.
And Answers
\.Which developmental milestone related to feeding does a nurse anticipate for a 36-month-old
client? Select all that apply. - Answer- Beginning to use a fork by holding it in the fist
Spilling small amounts of food when using a spoon
\.Which instruction is a nurse least likely to provide about nutrition while educating the parent
of a 2-year-old child? - Answer- "You should enhance the daily sodium intake of your child."
\.The parent of a 14-month-old toddler asks the nurse how to proceed with bowel training.
What is the best response by the nurse? - Answer- Start by having the child sit on a potty
chair
\.What would the nurse describe as a similarity between the growth and development of
toddlers and preschoolers? - Answer- both gain 5-7 lbs per year
\.A nurse determines that a 22-month-old child uses two- or three-word phrases (telegraphic
speech), has a vocabulary of about 20 words, and often uses the word "me." What does the
nurse conclude about the child's language development? - Answer- appropriate
\.Discharge planning for a toddler with newly diagnosed celiac disease includes instructions
regarding dietary restrictions. What foods should the nurse recommend? Select all that apply. -
Answer- Oatmeal
Ice cream
Rice cakes
, Corn crisps
\.A nurse is teaching a group of parents about the sleep patterns of their children, who range in
age from 18 to 36 months. What information is the nurse likely to provide? Select all that apply.
- Answer- Total sleep averages 12 hours a day
During this period, the toddler may be unwilling to go to bed at night
\.Which should the nurse share with the parents of a toddler-age client regarding a
predominant change that occurs to the gastrointestinal system during this stage of
development? - Answer- Voluntary control of elimination
\.A 2-year-old child who is hospitalized for repair of tetralogy of Fallot is seen squatting in the
playroom. In response to this behavior, what should the nurse do? - Answer- Continue to
observe the child if there are no other signs of distress
\.Which assessment data indicates that a toddler-age client is experiencing stage 1 chemical
pneumonia? Select all that apply. - Answer- Pallor
Emesis
Nausea
\.A nurse is caring for an 18-month-old toddler. What findings is the nurse likely to notice? -
Answer- The toddler can hold urine for a period of 1 to 2 hours
\.Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care for a toddler-age client whose
lead level is 18 mcg/dL? - Answer- Drawing labs at 1 month and then every 3 to 4 months
\.When reviewing the results of a toddler's complete blood count, a nurse concludes on the
basis of decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels that the child has iron-deficiency anemia.
