Hesi Pediatric Test Bank
Exit Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which toy is most appropriate for a 2-year-old hospitalized with a fractured leg?
A. A board game with small pieces
B. A handheld video game
✔✔C. Large building blocks
D. A detailed puzzle
Which action should the nurse take when preparing a toddler for a painful procedure?
A. Avoid explaining to reduce fear
✔✔B. Use simple, concrete language
C. Allow the child to watch the entire setup
D. Delay telling the child until after the procedure
A school-age child with asthma asks why they can’t participate in recess. What is the best nurse
response?
A. “Your classmates don’t want you to play.”
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,✔✔B. “Running can sometimes make it hard for you to breathe.”
C. “Your teacher asked me to keep you inside.”
D. “It’s safer to stay indoors all the time.”
Which statement by a parent indicates correct understanding of antibiotic therapy for a child’s
ear infection?
A. “I’ll stop the medicine when symptoms improve.”
B. “I’ll double the next dose if I forget one.”
✔✔C. “I’ll give the medicine for the full 10 days.”
D. “I’ll keep leftover antibiotics for future use.”
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who expresses hopelessness. Which response is most
therapeutic?
A. “You’ll feel better tomorrow.”
B. “Everyone goes through this.”
✔✔C. “Can you tell me more about how you’re feeling?”
D. “Try not to think about it.”
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,Which activity best supports gross motor development for a preschool child?
A. Reading picture books
✔✔B. Riding a tricycle
C. Coloring with crayons
D. Playing board games
What is the priority nursing action for a child post-tonsillectomy who is frequently swallowing?
A. Offer ice cream for comfort
✔✔B. Assess for bleeding at the surgical site
C. Encourage the child to cough
D. Increase oral fluids quickly
A nurse provides discharge teaching for the parents of a child with sickle cell disease. Which
statement requires intervention?
A. “I’ll encourage plenty of fluids.”
✔✔B. “I’ll avoid giving my child vaccines.”
C. “I’ll watch for signs of infection.”
D. “I’ll provide rest during crises.”
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, Which finding in a newborn requires immediate intervention?
A. Acrocyanosis of hands and feet
✔✔B. Grunting respirations
C. Irregular heart rate of 130 bpm
D. Startle reflex when touched
A parent asks when solid foods can be introduced. The nurse responds:
A. “At 2 months of age.”
B. “At 6 months of age.”
✔✔C. “At 4 to 6 months of age.”
D. “At 12 months of age.”
Which action should the nurse take when a 5-year-old refuses to take oral medication?
A. Force the child to swallow the medication
B. Mix the medication in milk without telling the child
✔✔C. Offer choices, such as which cup to use
D. Threaten loss of privileges if not taken
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Exit Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which toy is most appropriate for a 2-year-old hospitalized with a fractured leg?
A. A board game with small pieces
B. A handheld video game
✔✔C. Large building blocks
D. A detailed puzzle
Which action should the nurse take when preparing a toddler for a painful procedure?
A. Avoid explaining to reduce fear
✔✔B. Use simple, concrete language
C. Allow the child to watch the entire setup
D. Delay telling the child until after the procedure
A school-age child with asthma asks why they can’t participate in recess. What is the best nurse
response?
A. “Your classmates don’t want you to play.”
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,✔✔B. “Running can sometimes make it hard for you to breathe.”
C. “Your teacher asked me to keep you inside.”
D. “It’s safer to stay indoors all the time.”
Which statement by a parent indicates correct understanding of antibiotic therapy for a child’s
ear infection?
A. “I’ll stop the medicine when symptoms improve.”
B. “I’ll double the next dose if I forget one.”
✔✔C. “I’ll give the medicine for the full 10 days.”
D. “I’ll keep leftover antibiotics for future use.”
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who expresses hopelessness. Which response is most
therapeutic?
A. “You’ll feel better tomorrow.”
B. “Everyone goes through this.”
✔✔C. “Can you tell me more about how you’re feeling?”
D. “Try not to think about it.”
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,Which activity best supports gross motor development for a preschool child?
A. Reading picture books
✔✔B. Riding a tricycle
C. Coloring with crayons
D. Playing board games
What is the priority nursing action for a child post-tonsillectomy who is frequently swallowing?
A. Offer ice cream for comfort
✔✔B. Assess for bleeding at the surgical site
C. Encourage the child to cough
D. Increase oral fluids quickly
A nurse provides discharge teaching for the parents of a child with sickle cell disease. Which
statement requires intervention?
A. “I’ll encourage plenty of fluids.”
✔✔B. “I’ll avoid giving my child vaccines.”
C. “I’ll watch for signs of infection.”
D. “I’ll provide rest during crises.”
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, Which finding in a newborn requires immediate intervention?
A. Acrocyanosis of hands and feet
✔✔B. Grunting respirations
C. Irregular heart rate of 130 bpm
D. Startle reflex when touched
A parent asks when solid foods can be introduced. The nurse responds:
A. “At 2 months of age.”
B. “At 6 months of age.”
✔✔C. “At 4 to 6 months of age.”
D. “At 12 months of age.”
Which action should the nurse take when a 5-year-old refuses to take oral medication?
A. Force the child to swallow the medication
B. Mix the medication in milk without telling the child
✔✔C. Offer choices, such as which cup to use
D. Threaten loss of privileges if not taken
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