HESI Practice Test: Pediatrics
Assignment Exam Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the most common cause of bronchiolitis in infants?
✔✔Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
What is the first-line treatment for acute otitis media in children?
✔✔Amoxicillin
Which vaccine protects children against whooping cough?
✔✔DTaP vaccine
What is the most reliable indicator of pain in a toddler?
✔✔Behavioral changes such as crying, restlessness, and irritability
What is the recommended position for a child experiencing an asthma attack?
✔✔High Fowler’s position
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,Which condition is characterized by a barking cough and inspiratory stridor in children?
✔✔Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)
What is the priority nursing intervention for a child with epiglottitis?
✔✔Keep the child calm and do not attempt to visualize the throat
What is the primary treatment for Kawasaki disease?
✔✔Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and aspirin
Which congenital heart defect is associated with "machine-like" murmur?
✔✔Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
Which type of isolation is required for a child with varicella (chickenpox)?
✔✔Airborne and contact precautions
What is the leading cause of death in children older than 1 year of age?
✔✔Unintentional injuries
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, Which laboratory value should be closely monitored in a child with nephrotic syndrome?
✔✔Serum albumin
What is the most important intervention for a child with sickle cell crisis?
✔✔Hydration and pain management
Which childhood illness is characterized by Koplik spots inside the mouth?
✔✔Measles
What is the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia in toddlers?
✔✔Excessive intake of cow’s milk
Which developmental milestone is expected in a 12-month-old child?
✔✔Taking first independent steps
What is the best site for intramuscular injection in infants?
✔✔Vastus lateralis muscle
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Assignment Exam Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the most common cause of bronchiolitis in infants?
✔✔Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
What is the first-line treatment for acute otitis media in children?
✔✔Amoxicillin
Which vaccine protects children against whooping cough?
✔✔DTaP vaccine
What is the most reliable indicator of pain in a toddler?
✔✔Behavioral changes such as crying, restlessness, and irritability
What is the recommended position for a child experiencing an asthma attack?
✔✔High Fowler’s position
1
,Which condition is characterized by a barking cough and inspiratory stridor in children?
✔✔Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)
What is the priority nursing intervention for a child with epiglottitis?
✔✔Keep the child calm and do not attempt to visualize the throat
What is the primary treatment for Kawasaki disease?
✔✔Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and aspirin
Which congenital heart defect is associated with "machine-like" murmur?
✔✔Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
Which type of isolation is required for a child with varicella (chickenpox)?
✔✔Airborne and contact precautions
What is the leading cause of death in children older than 1 year of age?
✔✔Unintentional injuries
2
, Which laboratory value should be closely monitored in a child with nephrotic syndrome?
✔✔Serum albumin
What is the most important intervention for a child with sickle cell crisis?
✔✔Hydration and pain management
Which childhood illness is characterized by Koplik spots inside the mouth?
✔✔Measles
What is the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia in toddlers?
✔✔Excessive intake of cow’s milk
Which developmental milestone is expected in a 12-month-old child?
✔✔Taking first independent steps
What is the best site for intramuscular injection in infants?
✔✔Vastus lateralis muscle
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