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HESI RN Pediatrics Exit Exam 2026 Child
Health, Growth & Development, Pediatric
Disorders - Complete Study Guide
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✔ Growth & Developmental Milestones ✔ Pediatric Cardiovascular & GI Disorders
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, HESI RN Pediatrics Exit Exam 2026 Child Health, Growth &
SECTION 1 | Health Promotion and Maintenance - Growth and Development | Q1-Q40 Development, Pediatric Disorders 2026/2027
Q1 Question 1 of 160
Q1. A mother brings her 4-month-old infant to the well-baby clinic for a routine
checkup. She asks the nurse what developmental milestones she should expect at
this age. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. Your baby should be able to roll from prone to supine and grasp a rattle briefly.
B. Your baby should be able to sit without support and transfer objects between hands.
C. Your baby should be able to crawl and pull to a standing position.
D. Your baby should be able to walk with one hand held and say two words.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
At 4 months, infants typically roll from prone to supine and can briefly grasp a rattle. Sitting without support
emerges around 6-8 months, and crawling and pulling to stand are 8-10 month milestones. Walking with
assistance and saying words are 12-month skills, making them incorrect for this age group.
Q2 Question 2 of 160
Q2. A 2-year-old toddler is brought to the pediatric clinic by his father, who is
concerned that the child is not yet speaking in short sentences. The nurse assesses
the child's language development. Which finding indicates the need for further
evaluation?
A. The child uses approximately 50 recognizable words.
B. The child points to objects he wants and says 'mine' frequently.
C. The child uses two-word phrases like 'want milk' and 'go bye-bye.'
D. The child only babbles and does not use any recognizable words.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
By age 2, toddlers should use at least 50 words and begin combining them into two-word phrases. Babbling
without recognizable words at age 2 is a significant developmental red flag that warrants further evaluation for
speech and language delays. Using two-word phrases and saying 'mine' are age-appropriate behaviors.
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, Q3 Question 3 of 160
Q3. A school nurse is assessing a 6-year-old child who is entering first grade. The
child's parent expresses concern about whether the child is developmentally ready.
Which assessment finding indicates the child is developmentally on track for this
age?
A. The child can tie shoelaces independently and ride a two-wheeled bicycle.
B. The child can use scissors to cut along a straight line and name all the colors of the rainbow.
C. The child can write in cursive and solve simple algebraic equations.
D. The child can print letters and simple words and understand the concept of right and
left.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
At age 6, children typically can print letters and simple words and are beginning to understand left and right.
Tying shoelaces and riding a two-wheeled bicycle are more commonly mastered around age 7-8. Cursive
writing and algebra are far beyond this age group. While cutting along a line and naming colors are skills, they
are typically mastered by age 4-5, not the best indicator of age-6 development.
Q4 Question 4 of 160
Q4. The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parents of a 12-month-old
infant. Which statement by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?
A. We should offer whole milk now that our baby is turning one year old.
B. Our baby should be able to walk alone and say at least one clear word besides mama and
dada.
C. We can switch our baby to a forward-facing car seat now that she is one year old.
D. We should allow our baby to feed herself with a spoon even though it gets messy.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children remain in a rear-facing car seat until at least
age 2, not age 1. Switching to a forward-facing seat at 12 months is premature and unsafe. Offering whole
milk at age 1, expecting walking and words, and allowing self-feeding are all developmentally appropriate
expectations for a 12-month-old.
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HESI RN Pediatrics Exit Exam 2026 Child
Health, Growth & Development, Pediatric
Disorders - Complete Study Guide
160+ Verified Exam Questions · Rated A+ · Guaranteed Results
✔ Growth & Developmental Milestones ✔ Pediatric Cardiovascular & GI Disorders
✔ Pediatric Respiratory Disorders ✔ Pediatric Neurological & Infectious Diseases
Instant PDF Download · 100% Verified Answers · Score 90%+
, BEST SELLER · NURSING
HESI RN Pediatrics Exit Exam 2026 Child Health,
Growth & Development, Pediatric Disorders
2026/2027 - Q&A with Verified Answers
Every section. Every topic. 100% correct answers guaranteed. Used by
5,000+ nursing students to pass on their first attempt.
Growth & Developmental Milestones Pediatric Respiratory Disorders
Pediatric Cardiovascular & GI Disorders Pediatric Neurological & Infectious Diseases
Used by 5,000+ students · 100% Verified Answers · 2026/2027 Latest Update
A+
Rated
Instant PDF Download
, HESI RN Pediatrics Exit Exam 2026 Child Health, Growth &
SECTION 1 | Health Promotion and Maintenance - Growth and Development | Q1-Q40 Development, Pediatric Disorders 2026/2027
Q1 Question 1 of 160
Q1. A mother brings her 4-month-old infant to the well-baby clinic for a routine
checkup. She asks the nurse what developmental milestones she should expect at
this age. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. Your baby should be able to roll from prone to supine and grasp a rattle briefly.
B. Your baby should be able to sit without support and transfer objects between hands.
C. Your baby should be able to crawl and pull to a standing position.
D. Your baby should be able to walk with one hand held and say two words.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
At 4 months, infants typically roll from prone to supine and can briefly grasp a rattle. Sitting without support
emerges around 6-8 months, and crawling and pulling to stand are 8-10 month milestones. Walking with
assistance and saying words are 12-month skills, making them incorrect for this age group.
Q2 Question 2 of 160
Q2. A 2-year-old toddler is brought to the pediatric clinic by his father, who is
concerned that the child is not yet speaking in short sentences. The nurse assesses
the child's language development. Which finding indicates the need for further
evaluation?
A. The child uses approximately 50 recognizable words.
B. The child points to objects he wants and says 'mine' frequently.
C. The child uses two-word phrases like 'want milk' and 'go bye-bye.'
D. The child only babbles and does not use any recognizable words.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
By age 2, toddlers should use at least 50 words and begin combining them into two-word phrases. Babbling
without recognizable words at age 2 is a significant developmental red flag that warrants further evaluation for
speech and language delays. Using two-word phrases and saying 'mine' are age-appropriate behaviors.
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, Q3 Question 3 of 160
Q3. A school nurse is assessing a 6-year-old child who is entering first grade. The
child's parent expresses concern about whether the child is developmentally ready.
Which assessment finding indicates the child is developmentally on track for this
age?
A. The child can tie shoelaces independently and ride a two-wheeled bicycle.
B. The child can use scissors to cut along a straight line and name all the colors of the rainbow.
C. The child can write in cursive and solve simple algebraic equations.
D. The child can print letters and simple words and understand the concept of right and
left.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
At age 6, children typically can print letters and simple words and are beginning to understand left and right.
Tying shoelaces and riding a two-wheeled bicycle are more commonly mastered around age 7-8. Cursive
writing and algebra are far beyond this age group. While cutting along a line and naming colors are skills, they
are typically mastered by age 4-5, not the best indicator of age-6 development.
Q4 Question 4 of 160
Q4. The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parents of a 12-month-old
infant. Which statement by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?
A. We should offer whole milk now that our baby is turning one year old.
B. Our baby should be able to walk alone and say at least one clear word besides mama and
dada.
C. We can switch our baby to a forward-facing car seat now that she is one year old.
D. We should allow our baby to feed herself with a spoon even though it gets messy.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children remain in a rear-facing car seat until at least
age 2, not age 1. Switching to a forward-facing seat at 12 months is premature and unsafe. Offering whole
milk at age 1, expecting walking and words, and allowing self-feeding are all developmentally appropriate
expectations for a 12-month-old.
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