HESI 7th Edition Peds Part 1
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary developmental task of a toddler?
✔✔Developing autonomy and independence.
What is the normal age for the eruption of the first primary tooth?
✔✔Around 6 months of age.
Which vaccine is first given to newborns before hospital discharge?
✔✔Hepatitis B vaccine.
What is the most appropriate toy for a hospitalized preschooler?
✔✔A coloring book with crayons.
Which reflex disappears around 4 months of age?
✔✔Moro reflex.
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,What is the priority nursing action for a child with epiglottitis?
✔✔Maintain airway and avoid throat examination.
What is the best indicator of adequate hydration in an infant?
✔✔At least 6 to 8 wet diapers per day.
What is the first solid food usually introduced to infants?
✔✔Iron-fortified rice cereal.
Which developmental milestone is achieved by a 9-month-old infant?
✔✔Pulls to stand and crawls.
What pain scale is commonly used for infants and nonverbal children?
✔✔FLACC scale.
What position should a child with suspected meningitis be placed in for a lumbar puncture?
✔✔Side-lying with knees flexed.
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, Which vitamin deficiency is prevented by giving newborns an injection at birth?
✔✔Vitamin K deficiency.
What condition is associated with a barking cough in children?
✔✔Croup.
What is the best way to reduce anxiety for a school-age child before surgery?
✔✔Provide simple explanations and allow questions.
What is the most common cause of respiratory arrest in infants?
✔✔Airway obstruction.
What is the best site for intramuscular injections in infants?
✔✔Vastus lateralis muscle.
Which growth pattern is typical in infants during the first year of life?
✔✔Birth weight doubles by 6 months and triples by 1 year.
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary developmental task of a toddler?
✔✔Developing autonomy and independence.
What is the normal age for the eruption of the first primary tooth?
✔✔Around 6 months of age.
Which vaccine is first given to newborns before hospital discharge?
✔✔Hepatitis B vaccine.
What is the most appropriate toy for a hospitalized preschooler?
✔✔A coloring book with crayons.
Which reflex disappears around 4 months of age?
✔✔Moro reflex.
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,What is the priority nursing action for a child with epiglottitis?
✔✔Maintain airway and avoid throat examination.
What is the best indicator of adequate hydration in an infant?
✔✔At least 6 to 8 wet diapers per day.
What is the first solid food usually introduced to infants?
✔✔Iron-fortified rice cereal.
Which developmental milestone is achieved by a 9-month-old infant?
✔✔Pulls to stand and crawls.
What pain scale is commonly used for infants and nonverbal children?
✔✔FLACC scale.
What position should a child with suspected meningitis be placed in for a lumbar puncture?
✔✔Side-lying with knees flexed.
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, Which vitamin deficiency is prevented by giving newborns an injection at birth?
✔✔Vitamin K deficiency.
What condition is associated with a barking cough in children?
✔✔Croup.
What is the best way to reduce anxiety for a school-age child before surgery?
✔✔Provide simple explanations and allow questions.
What is the most common cause of respiratory arrest in infants?
✔✔Airway obstruction.
What is the best site for intramuscular injections in infants?
✔✔Vastus lateralis muscle.
Which growth pattern is typical in infants during the first year of life?
✔✔Birth weight doubles by 6 months and triples by 1 year.
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