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HESI PEDIATRICS EXIT EXAM TEST BANK NEWEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
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which of the following nursing observations would indicate pain on
unconscious pt's
a. increased flaccidity
b. increased O2 sat
c. decreased BP
d. increased agitation - ANSWER-d
which of the following is appropriate care for the child who is
unconscious
a. change the child's position frequently
b. avoid using narcotics or sedatives to provide comfort and pain
relief
c. monitor I+O carefully to avoid fluid overload and cerebral
edema
d. give tepid sponge baths to reduce fvr because antipyretics are
contraindicated - ANSWER-c
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signs of ICP are ___ of shock - ANSWER-opposite
Which statement is true about normal toddler growth and
development.
A. They prefer to play alone
B. They are willing to share their toys
C. They like to play outside with older children
D.They prefer not to share their toys - ANSWER-d
. Which nursing interventions is appropriate when working with a
preschool age child who has a terminal disease?
A. Give factual explanations of the disease, medications and
procedures
B. Perform all the care for the child
C. Reinforce that being in the hospital is not a punishment for her
behavior
D. Tell the child that everything will be ok - ANSWER-c
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. For which of the following children should the nurse use the
child's behavior rather than a self-report as an indication of pain?
A. 2-year-old
B. 6-year-old
C. 10-year-old
D. 12-year-old - ANSWER-a
Which of the following are NOT appropriate non-pharmacological
pain management techniques for a nurse to use with a 5-year-old
child who has a fractured femur?
A. distraction
B. relaxation techniques
C. positioning
D. watching TV - ANSWER-b
Which car safety device should be used for a child who is 8 years
old and is 4 feet tall?
A. Rear-facing convertible seat
B. Front-facing convertible seat
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C. Booster seat
D. Seat belt - ANSWER-c
Which of the following is a component of family centered care?
A. Reinforce all parenting practices
B. Recognize family strengths
C. Guarantee that financial needs are met
D. Accept all cultural practices and rituals - ANSWER-b
A 6-month old male is at his well-child checkup. The nurse weighs
him and his mother asks if his weight is normal for his age. What
is the nurse's best response?
A. "At 6 months his weight should be approximately triple his birth
weight"
B. "Each child gains weight at his or her own pace"
C. "At 6 months his weight should be approximately twice his birth
weight"
D. "At 6 months a child should weigh about 10 pounds more than
his birth weight" - ANSWER-c
HESI PEDIATRICS EXIT EXAM TEST BANK NEWEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
which of the following nursing observations would indicate pain on
unconscious pt's
a. increased flaccidity
b. increased O2 sat
c. decreased BP
d. increased agitation - ANSWER-d
which of the following is appropriate care for the child who is
unconscious
a. change the child's position frequently
b. avoid using narcotics or sedatives to provide comfort and pain
relief
c. monitor I+O carefully to avoid fluid overload and cerebral
edema
d. give tepid sponge baths to reduce fvr because antipyretics are
contraindicated - ANSWER-c
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signs of ICP are ___ of shock - ANSWER-opposite
Which statement is true about normal toddler growth and
development.
A. They prefer to play alone
B. They are willing to share their toys
C. They like to play outside with older children
D.They prefer not to share their toys - ANSWER-d
. Which nursing interventions is appropriate when working with a
preschool age child who has a terminal disease?
A. Give factual explanations of the disease, medications and
procedures
B. Perform all the care for the child
C. Reinforce that being in the hospital is not a punishment for her
behavior
D. Tell the child that everything will be ok - ANSWER-c
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. For which of the following children should the nurse use the
child's behavior rather than a self-report as an indication of pain?
A. 2-year-old
B. 6-year-old
C. 10-year-old
D. 12-year-old - ANSWER-a
Which of the following are NOT appropriate non-pharmacological
pain management techniques for a nurse to use with a 5-year-old
child who has a fractured femur?
A. distraction
B. relaxation techniques
C. positioning
D. watching TV - ANSWER-b
Which car safety device should be used for a child who is 8 years
old and is 4 feet tall?
A. Rear-facing convertible seat
B. Front-facing convertible seat
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C. Booster seat
D. Seat belt - ANSWER-c
Which of the following is a component of family centered care?
A. Reinforce all parenting practices
B. Recognize family strengths
C. Guarantee that financial needs are met
D. Accept all cultural practices and rituals - ANSWER-b
A 6-month old male is at his well-child checkup. The nurse weighs
him and his mother asks if his weight is normal for his age. What
is the nurse's best response?
A. "At 6 months his weight should be approximately triple his birth
weight"
B. "Each child gains weight at his or her own pace"
C. "At 6 months his weight should be approximately twice his birth
weight"
D. "At 6 months a child should weigh about 10 pounds more than
his birth weight" - ANSWER-c
