HESI RN PEDIATRICS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS BRAND NEW 2025
The nurse is assessing a 9-year-old boy who has been admitted
to the hospital with possible acute post-streptococcal
glomerulonephritis (APSGN). In obtaining his history, what
information is most significant? - ANSWER - >-a sore throat last
week
The nurse is measuring the frontal occipital circumference
(FOC) of a 3-months old infant, and notes that the FOC has
increased 5 inches since birth and the child's head appears
large in relation to body size. Which action is most important
for the nurse to take next? - ANSWER - >-palpate the anterior
fontanel for tension and bulging
a female infant recently admitted with vomiting and diarrhea
now weighs 10kg. Her weight at a previous well-baby visit was
11kg. What is the percentage of body weight loss for this
infant? - ANSWER - >9%
A male high school student with Type 1 diabetes tests his blood
glucose level before playing a game of soccer, and he obtains a
reading of 180. Based on this reading, which action should the
nurse take? - ANSWER - >-tell him to eat a sandwich and fruit
before beginning the game
, A 7-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of
acute rheumatic fever. In obtaining a health history from the
child's mother, the recent occurrence of which illness is most
significant? - ANSWER - >-sore throat
A mother brings her 2 month old son to the clinic for a well
baby exam. During the assessment the nurse finds that the
right testicle is not descended into the scrotum but the left is
palpable. Which action should the nurse take? - ANSWER - >-
ask if the right tests has been seen in the scrotum before.
The nurse is assessing a 6-month old infant. Which response
requires further evaluation by the nurse? - ANSWER - >-
demonstrate startle reflex
A 4 year old girl returns to the pediatricians office for a post op
visit following hospitalization for minor surgery. When
observing the child in the waiting area, which behavior should
the nurse consider normal for this age child? - ANSWER - >-
"talks" to an imaginary friend
A preschool aged child is experiencing respiratory distress is
brought ti the er by the parents. The child is anxious, has a
temp of 102.8 and is drooling from the mouth while leaning
forward while sitting. Which action should the nurse prepare
for the child next? - ANSWER - >-obtain bedside trays for
intubation or tracheostomy by the healthcare provider.
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS BRAND NEW 2025
The nurse is assessing a 9-year-old boy who has been admitted
to the hospital with possible acute post-streptococcal
glomerulonephritis (APSGN). In obtaining his history, what
information is most significant? - ANSWER - >-a sore throat last
week
The nurse is measuring the frontal occipital circumference
(FOC) of a 3-months old infant, and notes that the FOC has
increased 5 inches since birth and the child's head appears
large in relation to body size. Which action is most important
for the nurse to take next? - ANSWER - >-palpate the anterior
fontanel for tension and bulging
a female infant recently admitted with vomiting and diarrhea
now weighs 10kg. Her weight at a previous well-baby visit was
11kg. What is the percentage of body weight loss for this
infant? - ANSWER - >9%
A male high school student with Type 1 diabetes tests his blood
glucose level before playing a game of soccer, and he obtains a
reading of 180. Based on this reading, which action should the
nurse take? - ANSWER - >-tell him to eat a sandwich and fruit
before beginning the game
, A 7-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of
acute rheumatic fever. In obtaining a health history from the
child's mother, the recent occurrence of which illness is most
significant? - ANSWER - >-sore throat
A mother brings her 2 month old son to the clinic for a well
baby exam. During the assessment the nurse finds that the
right testicle is not descended into the scrotum but the left is
palpable. Which action should the nurse take? - ANSWER - >-
ask if the right tests has been seen in the scrotum before.
The nurse is assessing a 6-month old infant. Which response
requires further evaluation by the nurse? - ANSWER - >-
demonstrate startle reflex
A 4 year old girl returns to the pediatricians office for a post op
visit following hospitalization for minor surgery. When
observing the child in the waiting area, which behavior should
the nurse consider normal for this age child? - ANSWER - >-
"talks" to an imaginary friend
A preschool aged child is experiencing respiratory distress is
brought ti the er by the parents. The child is anxious, has a
temp of 102.8 and is drooling from the mouth while leaning
forward while sitting. Which action should the nurse prepare
for the child next? - ANSWER - >-obtain bedside trays for
intubation or tracheostomy by the healthcare provider.
