Hesi Rn Peds Exam 2024/2025 With
Rationale / Pediatrics Hesi Practice
Questions
A 1-year-old is being seen in the pediatrician's office. He is UTD on his
immunizations. The mother asks, "will my child need any shots today?" Which
of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
(A) "The rotovirus will be given today to prevent serious diarrhea"
(B) "Children's first influenza will be administered today and given every year
at the same time"
(C) "The last hepatitis B vaccine is due to administered today"
(D) "The measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella, and hepatitis A vaccines
are given when a child reaches 1 year of age" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-(D)
A 10-month-old infant has been exposed to chicken pox. The nurse would
expect the pediatrician to order which intervention to protect the baby from
contracting the disease?
(A) IV antibiotics
, (B) Varicella zoster immune globulin
(C) Varicella immunization
(D) Nothing because the baby is protected by the mother's antibodies -
✔✔✔ANSWER-(D)
The vaccine isn't given until 1-year-of age
A 2-year-old child has just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The nurse is
providing education to parents regarding signs and symptoms of
hypoglycemia. Which should the nurse include?
(A) The child's breathe will smell like fruit
(B) The child will complain of excessive thirst
(C) The child will appear sleepy and fatigued
(D) The child will have more frequent temper tantrums and appear angry -
✔✔✔ANSWER-(D)
The other three options resemble hyperglycemia
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 - ✔✔✔ANSWER-A, E
-walks independently at 15 months
-feeds self with spoon at 18 months
-stacks 2 blocks together at 18 months
Rationale / Pediatrics Hesi Practice
Questions
A 1-year-old is being seen in the pediatrician's office. He is UTD on his
immunizations. The mother asks, "will my child need any shots today?" Which
of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
(A) "The rotovirus will be given today to prevent serious diarrhea"
(B) "Children's first influenza will be administered today and given every year
at the same time"
(C) "The last hepatitis B vaccine is due to administered today"
(D) "The measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella, and hepatitis A vaccines
are given when a child reaches 1 year of age" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-(D)
A 10-month-old infant has been exposed to chicken pox. The nurse would
expect the pediatrician to order which intervention to protect the baby from
contracting the disease?
(A) IV antibiotics
, (B) Varicella zoster immune globulin
(C) Varicella immunization
(D) Nothing because the baby is protected by the mother's antibodies -
✔✔✔ANSWER-(D)
The vaccine isn't given until 1-year-of age
A 2-year-old child has just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The nurse is
providing education to parents regarding signs and symptoms of
hypoglycemia. Which should the nurse include?
(A) The child's breathe will smell like fruit
(B) The child will complain of excessive thirst
(C) The child will appear sleepy and fatigued
(D) The child will have more frequent temper tantrums and appear angry -
✔✔✔ANSWER-(D)
The other three options resemble hyperglycemia
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 - ✔✔✔ANSWER-A, E
-walks independently at 15 months
-feeds self with spoon at 18 months
-stacks 2 blocks together at 18 months
