HESI Pediatrics Exit Exam 2026 test bank Verified Questions With 100% Detailed Answers||Brand New!!!

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HESI Pediatrics Exit Exam 2026 test bank

Verified Questions With 100% Detailed

Answers||Brand New!!!




According to Piaget, a school-age child (age 7-11) is in a

phase of concrete operation. Which information does the

nurse understand to be describing this stage?

1.Can think of one idea at a time

2.Thought process more coherent and logical

3.Is egocentric

4.Thinks abstractly and rationally - ANSWER-2

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what is happening w/ broncholitis - ANSWER-- virus

enters mucosal cells + ruptures them = increase in mucus

= bronchospasm + obstruction




there is a high risk of ___ w/ broncholitis - ANSWER-

pneumonia




symptoms of bronchiolitis (4) - ANSWER-- wheezing

- crackles

- apnea = especially in premi's

- tachypnea = >60bpm




precautions for broncholitis - ANSWER-contact + airborn

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interventions for broncholitis (4) - ANSWER-- high-flow or

positive pressure humidified O2 if <90%

- surfactant

- chest physiotherapy

- suction




pneumonia is - ANSWER-inflammation of the lungs

- consolidation




pneumonia is caused by - ANSWER-viruses, bacteria,

fungi




what causes consolidation in pneumonia - ANSWER-

cellular destruction = accumulation of debris

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what is pertussis - ANSWER-whooping cough

- highly contagious bacterial infection




who is most likely to get pertussis - ANSWER-younger

kids <10yo




what is the gold standard for diagnosis of pertussis -

ANSWER-culture




what type of precautions are needed for pertussis -

ANSWER-droplet