HESI RN PEDIATRIC (PEDS) ACTUAL EXAM VERSION 1 AND 2
LATEST UPDATED 2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIER
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
what are the physical assessment findings for a child with asthma - answersexpiratory
wheezing, rales, tight cough, and signs of altered blood gases.
list seven signs of respiratory distress in a pediatric client - answersrestlessness, tachycardia,
tachypnea, diaphoresis, flaring nostrils, retractions, and grunting.
describe the care of a child in a mist tent - answersmonitor child's temperature, keep tent
edges tucked in, keep clothing dry, assess respiratory status, look at child inside tent.
what position does a child with epiglottitis assume - answersupright sitting, with chin out and
tongue protruding (tripod position)
why are IV fluids important for a child with an increased respiratory rate - answersthe child is at
risk for dehydration and acid base imbalance.
children with chronic otitis media are at risk for developing what problem - answershearing loss
what is the most common postoperative complication following a tonsillectomy? describe the
signs and symptoms of this complication. - answershemorrhage; frequent swallowing,
vomiting fresh blood, and clearing throat
differentiate between right to left and a left to right shunt in cardiac disease - answersa right to
left shunt bypassed the lungs and delivers unoxygenated blood to the systemic circulation,
, causing cyanosis. a left to right shunt moves oxygenated blood back through the pulmonary
circulation.
list the four defects associated with tetralogy of Fallot - answersVSD, overriding aorta,
pulmonary stenosis, and right ventricular hypertrophy.
list the common signs of cardiac problems in an infant - answerspoor feeding, poor weight
gain, respiratory distress and infections, edema, and cyanosis
what are the two objectives in treating congestive heart failure - answersreduce the workload
of the heart and increase cardiac output
describe nursing interventions to reduce the workload of the heart - answersgive small,
frequent feedings or gavage feedings. Plan frequent rest periods. Maintain a neutral thermal
environment. organize activities to disturb child only as indicated.
what position would best relieve the child experiencing a tet spell - answersknee chest position
or squatting
what are common signs of digoxin toxicity - answersdiarrhea, fatigue, weakness, nausea, and
vomiting; the nurse should check for bradycardia prior to administration
list five risk in cardiac catheterization - answersarrhythmia, bleeding, perforation, phlebitis,
and obstruction of the arterial entry site
what cardiac complications are associated with rheumatic fever - answersaortic valve stenosis
and mitral valve stenosis
LATEST UPDATED 2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIER
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
what are the physical assessment findings for a child with asthma - answersexpiratory
wheezing, rales, tight cough, and signs of altered blood gases.
list seven signs of respiratory distress in a pediatric client - answersrestlessness, tachycardia,
tachypnea, diaphoresis, flaring nostrils, retractions, and grunting.
describe the care of a child in a mist tent - answersmonitor child's temperature, keep tent
edges tucked in, keep clothing dry, assess respiratory status, look at child inside tent.
what position does a child with epiglottitis assume - answersupright sitting, with chin out and
tongue protruding (tripod position)
why are IV fluids important for a child with an increased respiratory rate - answersthe child is at
risk for dehydration and acid base imbalance.
children with chronic otitis media are at risk for developing what problem - answershearing loss
what is the most common postoperative complication following a tonsillectomy? describe the
signs and symptoms of this complication. - answershemorrhage; frequent swallowing,
vomiting fresh blood, and clearing throat
differentiate between right to left and a left to right shunt in cardiac disease - answersa right to
left shunt bypassed the lungs and delivers unoxygenated blood to the systemic circulation,
, causing cyanosis. a left to right shunt moves oxygenated blood back through the pulmonary
circulation.
list the four defects associated with tetralogy of Fallot - answersVSD, overriding aorta,
pulmonary stenosis, and right ventricular hypertrophy.
list the common signs of cardiac problems in an infant - answerspoor feeding, poor weight
gain, respiratory distress and infections, edema, and cyanosis
what are the two objectives in treating congestive heart failure - answersreduce the workload
of the heart and increase cardiac output
describe nursing interventions to reduce the workload of the heart - answersgive small,
frequent feedings or gavage feedings. Plan frequent rest periods. Maintain a neutral thermal
environment. organize activities to disturb child only as indicated.
what position would best relieve the child experiencing a tet spell - answersknee chest position
or squatting
what are common signs of digoxin toxicity - answersdiarrhea, fatigue, weakness, nausea, and
vomiting; the nurse should check for bradycardia prior to administration
list five risk in cardiac catheterization - answersarrhythmia, bleeding, perforation, phlebitis,
and obstruction of the arterial entry site
what cardiac complications are associated with rheumatic fever - answersaortic valve stenosis
and mitral valve stenosis
