HESI PED
HESI-PEDS EXAM 70 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
-a sore throat last week
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?
-palpate the anterior fontanel for tension and bulging
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?
9%
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?
, HESI PED
-tell him to eat a sandwich and fruit before beginning the game
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?
-sore throat
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?
-ask if the right tests has been seen in the scrotum before.
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?
, HESI PED
-demonstrate startle reflex
The nurse is assessing a 6-month old infant. Which response requires
further evaluation by the nurse?
-"talks" to an imaginary friend
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?
-obtain bedside trays for intubation or tracheostomy by the healthcare
provider.
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?
HESI-PEDS EXAM 70 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
-a sore throat last week
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?
-palpate the anterior fontanel for tension and bulging
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?
9%
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?
, HESI PED
-tell him to eat a sandwich and fruit before beginning the game
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?
-sore throat
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?
-ask if the right tests has been seen in the scrotum before.
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?
, HESI PED
-demonstrate startle reflex
The nurse is assessing a 6-month old infant. Which response requires
further evaluation by the nurse?
-"talks" to an imaginary friend
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?
-obtain bedside trays for intubation or tracheostomy by the healthcare
provider.
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?
