Hesi Pediatric Practice Exam
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the best way to measure medication for a toddler at home?
✔✔Use an oral syringe for accurate dosing.
A nurse needs to assess hydration in an infant with diarrhea. What is the best indicator?
✔✔Number of wet diapers per day.
A child with croup is admitted to the ER. What should the nurse prioritize?
✔✔Maintaining a patent airway.
What is the most appropriate toy for a 3-year-old hospitalized child?
✔✔A set of large building blocks.
What is the first step when a preschool child is crying during a procedure?
✔✔Offer comfort and explain simply what is happening.
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,What is the best action when teaching a parent how to give liquid antibiotics to their child?
✔✔Demonstrate using an oral syringe.
What is the most accurate way to measure a febrile infant’s temperature?
✔✔Rectal temperature.
What is the priority nursing action when a child is having a febrile seizure?
✔✔Place the child on their side and maintain safety.
Which sign indicates effective pain control in a 6-year-old after surgery?
✔✔The child is resting quietly and interacting with family.
What is the best way to promote a hospitalized school-age child’s sense of control?
✔✔Allow the child to make simple choices when possible.
When caring for a toddler with dehydration, what is the priority assessment?
✔✔Capillary refill and urine output.
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,What is the best method to gain cooperation from a 4-year-old before an IV start?
✔✔Use play and simple explanations.
Which is the safest toy for a hospitalized 9-month-old?
✔✔A soft rattle.
What is the first nursing action if a child with asthma has audible wheezing and severe
retractions?
✔✔Administer prescribed bronchodilators immediately.
A nurse is teaching parents of a child with sickle cell anemia about pain management. What
should the nurse emphasize?
✔✔Encourage fluids and use prescribed pain medications.
What is the best strategy to decrease separation anxiety in a toddler during hospitalization?
✔✔Encourage the parent to stay with the child.
What should the nurse monitor for in a child receiving IV fluids?
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, ✔✔Signs of fluid overload such as edema or crackles.
A child with appendicitis suddenly reports relief of pain. What should the nurse suspect?
✔✔Possible rupture of the appendix.
Which activity promotes motor development in a hospitalized 2-year-old?
✔✔Pushing a toy truck.
What is the first action if a child with a tracheostomy tube becomes cyanotic?
✔✔Assess airway patency and suction if needed.
A nurse notes a child with leukemia is febrile. What is the priority?
✔✔Report immediately, as it may indicate infection.
Which sign indicates effective fluid replacement in a child with dehydration?
✔✔Improved skin turgor and adequate urine output.
What is the best action when teaching a school-age child about a painful procedure?
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the best way to measure medication for a toddler at home?
✔✔Use an oral syringe for accurate dosing.
A nurse needs to assess hydration in an infant with diarrhea. What is the best indicator?
✔✔Number of wet diapers per day.
A child with croup is admitted to the ER. What should the nurse prioritize?
✔✔Maintaining a patent airway.
What is the most appropriate toy for a 3-year-old hospitalized child?
✔✔A set of large building blocks.
What is the first step when a preschool child is crying during a procedure?
✔✔Offer comfort and explain simply what is happening.
1
,What is the best action when teaching a parent how to give liquid antibiotics to their child?
✔✔Demonstrate using an oral syringe.
What is the most accurate way to measure a febrile infant’s temperature?
✔✔Rectal temperature.
What is the priority nursing action when a child is having a febrile seizure?
✔✔Place the child on their side and maintain safety.
Which sign indicates effective pain control in a 6-year-old after surgery?
✔✔The child is resting quietly and interacting with family.
What is the best way to promote a hospitalized school-age child’s sense of control?
✔✔Allow the child to make simple choices when possible.
When caring for a toddler with dehydration, what is the priority assessment?
✔✔Capillary refill and urine output.
2
,What is the best method to gain cooperation from a 4-year-old before an IV start?
✔✔Use play and simple explanations.
Which is the safest toy for a hospitalized 9-month-old?
✔✔A soft rattle.
What is the first nursing action if a child with asthma has audible wheezing and severe
retractions?
✔✔Administer prescribed bronchodilators immediately.
A nurse is teaching parents of a child with sickle cell anemia about pain management. What
should the nurse emphasize?
✔✔Encourage fluids and use prescribed pain medications.
What is the best strategy to decrease separation anxiety in a toddler during hospitalization?
✔✔Encourage the parent to stay with the child.
What should the nurse monitor for in a child receiving IV fluids?
3
, ✔✔Signs of fluid overload such as edema or crackles.
A child with appendicitis suddenly reports relief of pain. What should the nurse suspect?
✔✔Possible rupture of the appendix.
Which activity promotes motor development in a hospitalized 2-year-old?
✔✔Pushing a toy truck.
What is the first action if a child with a tracheostomy tube becomes cyanotic?
✔✔Assess airway patency and suction if needed.
A nurse notes a child with leukemia is febrile. What is the priority?
✔✔Report immediately, as it may indicate infection.
Which sign indicates effective fluid replacement in a child with dehydration?
✔✔Improved skin turgor and adequate urine output.
What is the best action when teaching a school-age child about a painful procedure?
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