Pediatric Hesi Hints Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the most reliable sign of dehydration in infants?
✔✔ Weight loss compared to baseline.
What is the priority nursing action for a child experiencing a seizure?
✔✔ Maintain airway safety by positioning the child on their side.
What is the first intervention for a child with epiglottitis?
✔✔ Do not examine the throat; keep the airway secure and call for emergency support.
What is the best way to measure output in an infant wearing diapers?
✔✔ Weigh the diaper before and after use.
What is the earliest sign of increased intracranial pressure in infants?
✔✔ A bulging fontanel.
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,What vaccine is contraindicated in children with a severe egg allergy?
✔✔ Influenza vaccine.
What condition is suspected when a child presents with a barking cough and inspiratory stridor?
✔✔ Croup.
What is the most common cause of bronchiolitis in infants?
✔✔ Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
What should a nurse teach parents about giving aspirin to children with viral infections?
✔✔ Aspirin should be avoided due to the risk of Reye’s syndrome.
What is the best way to obtain an accurate temperature in a newborn?
✔✔ Use the axillary method.
What diet is recommended for a child with celiac disease?
✔✔ Gluten-free diet.
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, What finding suggests rheumatic fever in a child?
✔✔ Presence of a new heart murmur and joint pain.
What medication is typically given for patent ductus arteriosus in premature infants?
✔✔ Indomethacin.
What toy is most appropriate for a hospitalized toddler?
✔✔ A push-pull toy.
What is the classic sign of intussusception in infants?
✔✔ Currant jelly-like stools.
What is the priority intervention when a child with sickle cell disease has severe pain?
✔✔ Administer prescribed opioids and hydrate.
What finding is expected in a child with tetralogy of Fallot?
✔✔ Cyanosis during crying or feeding.
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the most reliable sign of dehydration in infants?
✔✔ Weight loss compared to baseline.
What is the priority nursing action for a child experiencing a seizure?
✔✔ Maintain airway safety by positioning the child on their side.
What is the first intervention for a child with epiglottitis?
✔✔ Do not examine the throat; keep the airway secure and call for emergency support.
What is the best way to measure output in an infant wearing diapers?
✔✔ Weigh the diaper before and after use.
What is the earliest sign of increased intracranial pressure in infants?
✔✔ A bulging fontanel.
1
,What vaccine is contraindicated in children with a severe egg allergy?
✔✔ Influenza vaccine.
What condition is suspected when a child presents with a barking cough and inspiratory stridor?
✔✔ Croup.
What is the most common cause of bronchiolitis in infants?
✔✔ Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
What should a nurse teach parents about giving aspirin to children with viral infections?
✔✔ Aspirin should be avoided due to the risk of Reye’s syndrome.
What is the best way to obtain an accurate temperature in a newborn?
✔✔ Use the axillary method.
What diet is recommended for a child with celiac disease?
✔✔ Gluten-free diet.
2
, What finding suggests rheumatic fever in a child?
✔✔ Presence of a new heart murmur and joint pain.
What medication is typically given for patent ductus arteriosus in premature infants?
✔✔ Indomethacin.
What toy is most appropriate for a hospitalized toddler?
✔✔ A push-pull toy.
What is the classic sign of intussusception in infants?
✔✔ Currant jelly-like stools.
What is the priority intervention when a child with sickle cell disease has severe pain?
✔✔ Administer prescribed opioids and hydrate.
What finding is expected in a child with tetralogy of Fallot?
✔✔ Cyanosis during crying or feeding.
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