Peds HESI exam review Questions And Answers

What clinical finding should a nurse expect a child with nephrosis to exhibit? A. Elevated blood pressure B. Blood-tinged urine C. Elevated temperature D. Urine protein 3+ to 4+ - Answer--D. Urine protein 3+ to 4+ When plotting a 20 week-old infant's weight on a standardized growth chart, the nurse determines that the child's weight is between the 2nd and 3rd percentile. Based on this finding what action should the nurse take? A. Teach the parents about interventions for failure to thrive syndrome B. Compare this weight with previous weights recorded in the child's record C. Evaluate the parent's body build in relation to the infant's weight D. Obtain a 24 hour nutritional history before making any conclusions - Answer--Compare this weight with previous weights recorded in the child's record A 12-year-old male client tells the nurse that he is happy to be taking growth hormones because now he can expect to grow and be just as tall as all of his friends. What response is best for the nurse to provide? A"You must remember that this treatment regimen is not always effective." B."Although being tall is important to you, remember there are far more important characteristics than height." C."You will grow with this medicine, and are likely to be taller than anyone in your family."