Pediatrics HESI Practice Questions
A 1-12 months-antique is being seen within the pediatrician's office. He is UTD on his
immunizations. The mother asks, "will my baby want any photographs today?" Which of the
subsequent responses by the nurse is suitable?
(A) "The rotovirus might be given nowadays to prevent serious diarrhea"
(B) "Children's first influenza may be administered nowadays and given every 12 months at the
equal time"
(C) "The closing hepatitis B vaccine is because of administered these days"
(D) "The measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella, and hepatitis A vaccines are given whilst a
baby reaches 1 yr of age" - ANS-(D)
A 10-month-antique infant has been uncovered to bird pox. The nurse could anticipate the
pediatrician to order which intervention to guard the baby from contracting the sickness?
(A) IV antibiotics
(B) Varicella zoster immune globulin
(C) Varicella immunization
(D) Nothing because the child is blanketed with the aid of the mother's antibodies - ANS-(D)
The vaccine is not given till 1-12 months-of age
A 2-12 months-old child has just been recognized with type 1 diabetes. The nurse is offering
schooling to parents concerning symptoms and signs of hypoglycemia. Which need to the nurse
encompass?
(A) The child's breathe will scent like fruit
(B) The child will complain of immoderate thirst
(C) The child will seem sleepy and fatigued
(D) The baby may have extra frequent mood tantrums and seem angry - ANS-(D)
The other 3 options resemble hyperglycemia
A nine-month-antique baby is visible inside the well hospital. Which of the following behaviors
could the nurse expect to look? SATA
(A) Plays peek-a-boo
(B) Walks independently
(C) Feeds self with a spoon
(D) Stacks 2 blocks together
(E) Transfers gadgets from hand handy - ANS-A, E
-walks independently at 15 months
-feeds self with spoon at 18 months
-stacks 2 blocks collectively at 18 months
, A toddler has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The nurse knows the subsequent household need
to be tested (SATA):
(A) Mother
(B) Sister
(C) Brother
(D) Aunts and all girl cousins
(E) Uncles and all male cousins - ANS-A, B
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is an X-connected trait. Women bring the disorder and adult
males are affected. Genetic counseling is essential
A baby who's bleeding heavily is in hypovolemic shock. The nurse determines the kid is
presently compensating for the loss of blood when the nurse notes which of the subsequent?
(A) Hypotension
(B) Cyanosis
(C) Tachycardia
(D) Bradypnea - ANS-(C)
Hypotension, cyanosis, and bradypnea might be past due symptoms and display
decompensation.
A baby with nephrotic syndrome is receiving corticosteroids. Which of the following statements
by means of the parent might reason the nurse to enhance the commands? SATA
(A) "My child's blood pressure is good because of the steroids"
(B) "Steroids lessen irritation"
(C) "Steroids are making my baby's urine have stable particles"
(D) "Steroids save you my child from getting an infection"
(E) "Steroids make the kidneys work higher" - ANS-A, C, D
The favored effect of corticosteroids in treating a infant with nephrotic syndrome is to lessen
inflammation and purpose fluid to be removed from the body. It may additionally boom blood
pressure or make the kid extra prone to infections, but it is not a favored outcome. An increase
of protein within the urine might suggest that the child is worse and no longer enhancing from
treatment
A toddler with kind 1 diabetes is delivered to the ER by using his mom who states the child has
been complaining of belly ache and is torpid. Diabetic ketoacidosis is identified. Which sort of IV
solution ought to the nurse assume can be ordered?
(A) Potassium infusion
(B) NPH insulin infusion
(C) five% dextrose infusion
(D) NS infusion - ANS-(D)
DKA is a complication of diabetes mellitus when intense insulin deficiency happens.
Hyperglycemia occurs and the body breaks down fat for electricity inflicting ketones to shape.
NS is the preliminary IV fluids along side ordinary insulin, no longer NPH
A 1-12 months-antique is being seen within the pediatrician's office. He is UTD on his
immunizations. The mother asks, "will my baby want any photographs today?" Which of the
subsequent responses by the nurse is suitable?
(A) "The rotovirus might be given nowadays to prevent serious diarrhea"
(B) "Children's first influenza may be administered nowadays and given every 12 months at the
equal time"
(C) "The closing hepatitis B vaccine is because of administered these days"
(D) "The measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella, and hepatitis A vaccines are given whilst a
baby reaches 1 yr of age" - ANS-(D)
A 10-month-antique infant has been uncovered to bird pox. The nurse could anticipate the
pediatrician to order which intervention to guard the baby from contracting the sickness?
(A) IV antibiotics
(B) Varicella zoster immune globulin
(C) Varicella immunization
(D) Nothing because the child is blanketed with the aid of the mother's antibodies - ANS-(D)
The vaccine is not given till 1-12 months-of age
A 2-12 months-old child has just been recognized with type 1 diabetes. The nurse is offering
schooling to parents concerning symptoms and signs of hypoglycemia. Which need to the nurse
encompass?
(A) The child's breathe will scent like fruit
(B) The child will complain of immoderate thirst
(C) The child will seem sleepy and fatigued
(D) The baby may have extra frequent mood tantrums and seem angry - ANS-(D)
The other 3 options resemble hyperglycemia
A nine-month-antique baby is visible inside the well hospital. Which of the following behaviors
could the nurse expect to look? SATA
(A) Plays peek-a-boo
(B) Walks independently
(C) Feeds self with a spoon
(D) Stacks 2 blocks together
(E) Transfers gadgets from hand handy - ANS-A, E
-walks independently at 15 months
-feeds self with spoon at 18 months
-stacks 2 blocks collectively at 18 months
, A toddler has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The nurse knows the subsequent household need
to be tested (SATA):
(A) Mother
(B) Sister
(C) Brother
(D) Aunts and all girl cousins
(E) Uncles and all male cousins - ANS-A, B
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is an X-connected trait. Women bring the disorder and adult
males are affected. Genetic counseling is essential
A baby who's bleeding heavily is in hypovolemic shock. The nurse determines the kid is
presently compensating for the loss of blood when the nurse notes which of the subsequent?
(A) Hypotension
(B) Cyanosis
(C) Tachycardia
(D) Bradypnea - ANS-(C)
Hypotension, cyanosis, and bradypnea might be past due symptoms and display
decompensation.
A baby with nephrotic syndrome is receiving corticosteroids. Which of the following statements
by means of the parent might reason the nurse to enhance the commands? SATA
(A) "My child's blood pressure is good because of the steroids"
(B) "Steroids lessen irritation"
(C) "Steroids are making my baby's urine have stable particles"
(D) "Steroids save you my child from getting an infection"
(E) "Steroids make the kidneys work higher" - ANS-A, C, D
The favored effect of corticosteroids in treating a infant with nephrotic syndrome is to lessen
inflammation and purpose fluid to be removed from the body. It may additionally boom blood
pressure or make the kid extra prone to infections, but it is not a favored outcome. An increase
of protein within the urine might suggest that the child is worse and no longer enhancing from
treatment
A toddler with kind 1 diabetes is delivered to the ER by using his mom who states the child has
been complaining of belly ache and is torpid. Diabetic ketoacidosis is identified. Which sort of IV
solution ought to the nurse assume can be ordered?
(A) Potassium infusion
(B) NPH insulin infusion
(C) five% dextrose infusion
(D) NS infusion - ANS-(D)
DKA is a complication of diabetes mellitus when intense insulin deficiency happens.
Hyperglycemia occurs and the body breaks down fat for electricity inflicting ketones to shape.
NS is the preliminary IV fluids along side ordinary insulin, no longer NPH
