Pediatrics HESI Practice Questions
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A 9-month-old child is seen in the well clinic. Which of the following behaviors
would the nurse expect to see? SATA
(A) Plays peek-a-boo
(B) Walks independently
(C) Feeds self with a spoon
(D) Stacks 2 blocks together
(E) Transfers objects from hand to hand - ANSWER-A, E
-walks independently at 15 months
-feeds self with spoon at 18 months
-stacks 2 blocks together at 18 months
The mother of a six-year-old child arrives at the clinic because the child has been
experiencing red and swollen eyes. The nurse notes a discharge from the eyes and
sends a culture to the lab. Chlamydia conjunctivitis is diagnosed. On the basis of
this diagnosis, the nurse determines that which requires further investigation?
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, (A) Possible trauma to the eye
(B) Possible sexual abuse
(C) Presence of an allergy
(D) Presence of a respiratory infection - ANSWER-(B) Possible sexual abuse
-Chlamydia is sexual transmitted disease. The diagnosis of chlamydia in a child not
sexually active should signal the health care provider to assess the signs of possible
sexual abuse
The school nurse determines a group of young women are in early adolescents
based on the following observation. All of the women:
(A) Have decided on their career path
(B) Are dressed in the same-style clothes and have the same hair style
(C) Broke curfew by staying out late at a party they went to
(D) Brag about drinking beer when their parents were at work - ANSWER-(B)
Peer identity is important at this age
The nurse is watching two siblings, ages 7 and 9 years of age, verbally arguing over
a toy. The nurse has counseled the parents before about how to handle the
situation. The nurse should judge that the teaching has been effective when the
parent takes which action?
(A) Tell the siblings to stop arguing and shake hands
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WITH Answers 100% Pass
A 9-month-old child is seen in the well clinic. Which of the following behaviors
would the nurse expect to see? SATA
(A) Plays peek-a-boo
(B) Walks independently
(C) Feeds self with a spoon
(D) Stacks 2 blocks together
(E) Transfers objects from hand to hand - ANSWER-A, E
-walks independently at 15 months
-feeds self with spoon at 18 months
-stacks 2 blocks together at 18 months
The mother of a six-year-old child arrives at the clinic because the child has been
experiencing red and swollen eyes. The nurse notes a discharge from the eyes and
sends a culture to the lab. Chlamydia conjunctivitis is diagnosed. On the basis of
this diagnosis, the nurse determines that which requires further investigation?
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, (A) Possible trauma to the eye
(B) Possible sexual abuse
(C) Presence of an allergy
(D) Presence of a respiratory infection - ANSWER-(B) Possible sexual abuse
-Chlamydia is sexual transmitted disease. The diagnosis of chlamydia in a child not
sexually active should signal the health care provider to assess the signs of possible
sexual abuse
The school nurse determines a group of young women are in early adolescents
based on the following observation. All of the women:
(A) Have decided on their career path
(B) Are dressed in the same-style clothes and have the same hair style
(C) Broke curfew by staying out late at a party they went to
(D) Brag about drinking beer when their parents were at work - ANSWER-(B)
Peer identity is important at this age
The nurse is watching two siblings, ages 7 and 9 years of age, verbally arguing over
a toy. The nurse has counseled the parents before about how to handle the
situation. The nurse should judge that the teaching has been effective when the
parent takes which action?
(A) Tell the siblings to stop arguing and shake hands
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