HESI PEDS |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A 9-month-old child is seen in the well clinic. Which of the following behaviors would the
nurse expect to see? SATA
(A) Plays peek-a-boo
(B) Walks independently
(C) Feeds self with a spoon
(D) Stacks 2 blocks together
(E) Transfers objects from hand to hand
CORRECT ANSWER
A, E
-walks independently at 15 months
-feeds self with spoon at 18 months
-stacks 2 blocks together at 18 months
Question 2
The mother of a six-year-old child arrives at the clinic because the child has been
experiencing red and swollen eyes. The nurse notes a discharge from the eyes and sends a
culture to the lab. Chlamydia conjunctivitis is diagnosed. On the basis of this diagnosis, the
nurse determines that which requires further investigation?
(A) Possible trauma to the eye
(B) Possible sexual abuse
(C) Presence of an allergy
(D) Presence of a respiratory infection
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, CORRECT ANSWER
(B) Possible sexual abuse
-Chlamydia is sexual transmitted disease. The diagnosis of chlamydia in a child not
sexually active should signal the health care provider to assess the signs of possible
sexual abuse
Question 3
The school nurse determines a group of young women are in early adolescents based on
the following observation. All of the women:
(A) Have decided on their career path
(B) Are dressed in the same-style clothes and have the same hair style
(C) Broke curfew by staying out late at a party they went to
(D) Brag about drinking beer when their parents were at work
CORRECT ANSWER
(B) Peer identity is important at this age
Question 4
The nurse is watching two siblings, ages 7 and 9 years of age, verbally arguing over a toy.
The nurse has counseled the parents before about how to handle the situation. The nurse
should judge that the teaching has been effective when the parent takes which action?
(A) Tell the siblings to stop arguing and shake hands
(B) Ignores the arguing and continues what she is doing
(C) Tells the children they will be punished when they go home
(D) Says they will not go out to lunch now since they have argued
CORRECT ANSWER
(B) The best approach by the mother is not to interfere. The children need to learn how
to solve disagreements on their own. If the parents always intervenes, when the children
do not learn how to do this
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@THE STUDY VAULT
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A 9-month-old child is seen in the well clinic. Which of the following behaviors would the
nurse expect to see? SATA
(A) Plays peek-a-boo
(B) Walks independently
(C) Feeds self with a spoon
(D) Stacks 2 blocks together
(E) Transfers objects from hand to hand
CORRECT ANSWER
A, E
-walks independently at 15 months
-feeds self with spoon at 18 months
-stacks 2 blocks together at 18 months
Question 2
The mother of a six-year-old child arrives at the clinic because the child has been
experiencing red and swollen eyes. The nurse notes a discharge from the eyes and sends a
culture to the lab. Chlamydia conjunctivitis is diagnosed. On the basis of this diagnosis, the
nurse determines that which requires further investigation?
(A) Possible trauma to the eye
(B) Possible sexual abuse
(C) Presence of an allergy
(D) Presence of a respiratory infection
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@THE STUDY VAULT
, CORRECT ANSWER
(B) Possible sexual abuse
-Chlamydia is sexual transmitted disease. The diagnosis of chlamydia in a child not
sexually active should signal the health care provider to assess the signs of possible
sexual abuse
Question 3
The school nurse determines a group of young women are in early adolescents based on
the following observation. All of the women:
(A) Have decided on their career path
(B) Are dressed in the same-style clothes and have the same hair style
(C) Broke curfew by staying out late at a party they went to
(D) Brag about drinking beer when their parents were at work
CORRECT ANSWER
(B) Peer identity is important at this age
Question 4
The nurse is watching two siblings, ages 7 and 9 years of age, verbally arguing over a toy.
The nurse has counseled the parents before about how to handle the situation. The nurse
should judge that the teaching has been effective when the parent takes which action?
(A) Tell the siblings to stop arguing and shake hands
(B) Ignores the arguing and continues what she is doing
(C) Tells the children they will be punished when they go home
(D) Says they will not go out to lunch now since they have argued
CORRECT ANSWER
(B) The best approach by the mother is not to interfere. The children need to learn how
to solve disagreements on their own. If the parents always intervenes, when the children
do not learn how to do this
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@THE STUDY VAULT
