HESI Compass Module Exam 1
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A nurse is providing information to a group of pregnant clients and
their partners about the psychosocial development of an infant.
Using Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what should
the nurse tell the group about the infants?
a) Experience frustration to allow an infant to cry for a while before
meeting his or her needs
b) Rely on the fact that their needs will be met
c) Tolerate a great deal of frustration and discomfort to develop a
healthy personality
d_ Ignore needs for short periods to develop a healthy personality -
correct answer ✅ ✅b) Rely on the fact that their needs will be
met
A nurse is weighing a breastfed 6-month-old infant who has been
brought to the pediatrician's office for a scheduled visit. The
infant's weight at birth was 6 lb 8 oz (2.9 kg). The nurse notes that
the infant now weighs 13 lb (5.9 kg). Which action should the nurse
take?
A) Tell the mother that the infant's weight is increasing as expected
b) Tell the mother that semisolid foods should not be introduced
until the infant's weight stabilizes
c) Tell the mother to decrease the daily number of feedings
because the weight gain is excessive
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d) Tell the mother that the infant should be switched from breast
milk to formula because the weight gain is inadequate - correct
answer ✅ ✅A) Tell the mother that the infant's weight is
increasing as expected
A nurse performing a physical assessment of a 12-month-old infant
notes that the infant's head circumference is the same as the chest
circumference. Based on this finding, what should the nurse do?
a) Suggest to the pediatrician that a skull x-ray be performed
b) Tell the mother that the infant is growing faster than expected
c) Document these measurements in the infant's health-care record
d) Suspect the presence of hydrocephalus - correct answer ✅ ✅c)
Document these measurements in the infant's health-care record
A new mother asks the nurse, "I was told that my infant received
my antibodies during pregnancy. Does that mean that my infant is
protected against infections?" Which statement should the nurse
make in response to the mother?
a) "Yes, your infant is protected from all infections."
b) "The transfer of your antibodies protects your infant until the
infant is 12 months old."
c) "If you breastfeed, your infant is protected from infection."
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d) "The immune system of an infant is immature, and the infant is
at risk for infection." - correct answer ✅ ✅d) "The immune
system of an infant is immature, and the infant is at risk for
infection."
The mother of a 9-month-old infant calls the nurse at the
pediatrician's office, tells the nurse that her infant is teething, and
asks what can be done to relieve the infant's discomfort. What
should the nurse instruct the mother to do?
a) Schedule an appointment with a dentist for a dental evaluation
b) Obtain an over-the-counter (OTC) topical medication for gum-
pain relief
c) Rub the infant's gums with baby aspirin that has been dissolved
in water
d) Give the infant cool liquids or a Popsicle and hard foods such as
dry toast - correct answer ✅ ✅d) Give the infant cool liquids or a
Popsicle and hard foods such as dry toast
A nurse is teaching the mother of an 11-month-old infant how to
clean the infant's teeth. What should the nurse tell the mother to
do?
a) Use water and a cotton swab and rub the teeth
b) Use a small amount of toothpaste and a soft-bristle toothbrush
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c) Use diluted fluoride and rub the teeth with a soft washcloth
d) Dip the infant's pacifier in maple syrup so that the infant will suck
- correct answer ✅ ✅a) Use water and a cotton swab and rub the
teeth
A nurse provides information about feeding to the mother of a 6-
month-old infant. Which statement by the mother indicates an
understanding of the information?
a) "Fluoride supplementation is not necessary until permanent
teeth come in."
b) "I can mix the food in my infant's bottle if he won't eat the food."
c) "Egg white should not be given to my infant because of the risk
for an allergy."
d) "Meats are really important for iron, and I should start feeding
meats to my infant right away." - correct answer ✅ ✅c) "Egg
white should not be given to my infant because of the risk for an
allergy."
A nurse provides instructions to a mother of a newborn infant who
weighs 7 lb 2 oz (3.2 kg) about car safety. What should the nurse
tell the mother?
a) To secure the infant in the middle of the back seat in a rear-facing
infant safety seat
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A nurse is providing information to a group of pregnant clients and
their partners about the psychosocial development of an infant.
Using Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what should
the nurse tell the group about the infants?
a) Experience frustration to allow an infant to cry for a while before
meeting his or her needs
b) Rely on the fact that their needs will be met
c) Tolerate a great deal of frustration and discomfort to develop a
healthy personality
d_ Ignore needs for short periods to develop a healthy personality -
correct answer ✅ ✅b) Rely on the fact that their needs will be
met
A nurse is weighing a breastfed 6-month-old infant who has been
brought to the pediatrician's office for a scheduled visit. The
infant's weight at birth was 6 lb 8 oz (2.9 kg). The nurse notes that
the infant now weighs 13 lb (5.9 kg). Which action should the nurse
take?
A) Tell the mother that the infant's weight is increasing as expected
b) Tell the mother that semisolid foods should not be introduced
until the infant's weight stabilizes
c) Tell the mother to decrease the daily number of feedings
because the weight gain is excessive
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d) Tell the mother that the infant should be switched from breast
milk to formula because the weight gain is inadequate - correct
answer ✅ ✅A) Tell the mother that the infant's weight is
increasing as expected
A nurse performing a physical assessment of a 12-month-old infant
notes that the infant's head circumference is the same as the chest
circumference. Based on this finding, what should the nurse do?
a) Suggest to the pediatrician that a skull x-ray be performed
b) Tell the mother that the infant is growing faster than expected
c) Document these measurements in the infant's health-care record
d) Suspect the presence of hydrocephalus - correct answer ✅ ✅c)
Document these measurements in the infant's health-care record
A new mother asks the nurse, "I was told that my infant received
my antibodies during pregnancy. Does that mean that my infant is
protected against infections?" Which statement should the nurse
make in response to the mother?
a) "Yes, your infant is protected from all infections."
b) "The transfer of your antibodies protects your infant until the
infant is 12 months old."
c) "If you breastfeed, your infant is protected from infection."
,HESI Compass Module Exam 1
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d) "The immune system of an infant is immature, and the infant is
at risk for infection." - correct answer ✅ ✅d) "The immune
system of an infant is immature, and the infant is at risk for
infection."
The mother of a 9-month-old infant calls the nurse at the
pediatrician's office, tells the nurse that her infant is teething, and
asks what can be done to relieve the infant's discomfort. What
should the nurse instruct the mother to do?
a) Schedule an appointment with a dentist for a dental evaluation
b) Obtain an over-the-counter (OTC) topical medication for gum-
pain relief
c) Rub the infant's gums with baby aspirin that has been dissolved
in water
d) Give the infant cool liquids or a Popsicle and hard foods such as
dry toast - correct answer ✅ ✅d) Give the infant cool liquids or a
Popsicle and hard foods such as dry toast
A nurse is teaching the mother of an 11-month-old infant how to
clean the infant's teeth. What should the nurse tell the mother to
do?
a) Use water and a cotton swab and rub the teeth
b) Use a small amount of toothpaste and a soft-bristle toothbrush
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c) Use diluted fluoride and rub the teeth with a soft washcloth
d) Dip the infant's pacifier in maple syrup so that the infant will suck
- correct answer ✅ ✅a) Use water and a cotton swab and rub the
teeth
A nurse provides information about feeding to the mother of a 6-
month-old infant. Which statement by the mother indicates an
understanding of the information?
a) "Fluoride supplementation is not necessary until permanent
teeth come in."
b) "I can mix the food in my infant's bottle if he won't eat the food."
c) "Egg white should not be given to my infant because of the risk
for an allergy."
d) "Meats are really important for iron, and I should start feeding
meats to my infant right away." - correct answer ✅ ✅c) "Egg
white should not be given to my infant because of the risk for an
allergy."
A nurse provides instructions to a mother of a newborn infant who
weighs 7 lb 2 oz (3.2 kg) about car safety. What should the nurse
tell the mother?
a) To secure the infant in the middle of the back seat in a rear-facing
infant safety seat
