Hesi Peds : Preschoolers Exam 8 Questions With
Correct Answers!!
Which factors influence vocabulary, speech, and comprehension in preschoolers? Select all
that apply.
Environment
Cognitive ability
Which should the nurse anticipate for a 5-year-old client related to play? Select all that
apply.
Dress-up play
Cooperative play
A 3.5-year-old child has been ill with nephrotic syndrome. The child has been toilet trained
for longer than 1 year but has been incontinent lately. The child's parents express concern
over this behavior. What is the most therapeutic response by the nurse to the parents?
"This is an expected response to hospitalization. Ignore the regressive behavior and be
supportive."
A child with nephrotic syndrome visits the clinic for follow-up. During the visit the parent
states that the child is always tired and has no appetite. The nurse notes that the child has a
muddy, pale complexion. What problem does the nurse suspect?
Impending renal failure
Which characteristics observed in a five-year-old child are appropriate? Select all that
apply.
Ability to swim and skate
Interest in trying new foods
Ability to draw triangles and diamonds
What does the nurse state the average weight of a preschooler at the age of 5 years old?
41 lbs
, According to Erikson's theory, what behavior would the nurse explain a preschooler
exhibits?
Child develops the superego
What is true about a preschooler's imaginary playmates?
Imaginary playmates experience what a preschooler wants to remember
The clinic nurse is teaching the parents of a 3½-year-old child who is up to date on all
vaccinations when it will be necessary to return to the clinic for the next set of vaccinations.
Which statement indicates that the parents understand the teaching?
"We need to come back to the clinic in 1 year for more vaccinations."
An IV catheter is to be inserted into a 3-year-old toddler's peripheral vein. As local topical
anesthetic is applied, the toddler starts to cry and asks whether the insertion is going to
hurt. How should the nurse respond?
"Yes it will hurt, but not for very long"
What is the average height of a four-year-old child?
3 ft 4.5 in.
.
At which age should the nurse anticipate that the preschool-age client will begin to
participate in the social side of eating?
5 years
A nurse in the child life center encourages preschool children to engage in role play. Why
does the nurse consider this an important part of socialization?
It encourages expression of concerns
What is the average weight of a three-year-old child?
32 lb
Correct Answers!!
Which factors influence vocabulary, speech, and comprehension in preschoolers? Select all
that apply.
Environment
Cognitive ability
Which should the nurse anticipate for a 5-year-old client related to play? Select all that
apply.
Dress-up play
Cooperative play
A 3.5-year-old child has been ill with nephrotic syndrome. The child has been toilet trained
for longer than 1 year but has been incontinent lately. The child's parents express concern
over this behavior. What is the most therapeutic response by the nurse to the parents?
"This is an expected response to hospitalization. Ignore the regressive behavior and be
supportive."
A child with nephrotic syndrome visits the clinic for follow-up. During the visit the parent
states that the child is always tired and has no appetite. The nurse notes that the child has a
muddy, pale complexion. What problem does the nurse suspect?
Impending renal failure
Which characteristics observed in a five-year-old child are appropriate? Select all that
apply.
Ability to swim and skate
Interest in trying new foods
Ability to draw triangles and diamonds
What does the nurse state the average weight of a preschooler at the age of 5 years old?
41 lbs
, According to Erikson's theory, what behavior would the nurse explain a preschooler
exhibits?
Child develops the superego
What is true about a preschooler's imaginary playmates?
Imaginary playmates experience what a preschooler wants to remember
The clinic nurse is teaching the parents of a 3½-year-old child who is up to date on all
vaccinations when it will be necessary to return to the clinic for the next set of vaccinations.
Which statement indicates that the parents understand the teaching?
"We need to come back to the clinic in 1 year for more vaccinations."
An IV catheter is to be inserted into a 3-year-old toddler's peripheral vein. As local topical
anesthetic is applied, the toddler starts to cry and asks whether the insertion is going to
hurt. How should the nurse respond?
"Yes it will hurt, but not for very long"
What is the average height of a four-year-old child?
3 ft 4.5 in.
.
At which age should the nurse anticipate that the preschool-age client will begin to
participate in the social side of eating?
5 years
A nurse in the child life center encourages preschool children to engage in role play. Why
does the nurse consider this an important part of socialization?
It encourages expression of concerns
What is the average weight of a three-year-old child?
32 lb
