EVOLVE HESI PEDS REAL PRACTICE SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
◉ Which statement about language development in preschoolers is
correct?
1 Preschoolers find words such as "die" and "dye" confusing.
2 Preschoolers realize that words have arbitrary rather than
absolute meanings.
3 Preschoolers become aware of the rules for linking words into
phrases and sentences.
4 Preschoolers accept language as a means of representing the
world in a subjective manner. Answer: 1
Preschooler children find phonetically similar words such as "die"
and "dye" confusing. School-aged children realize that words have
arbitrary rather than absolute meanings. School-aged children
become aware of the rules for linking words into phrases and
sentences; they also accept language as a means of representing the
world in a subjective manner.
◉ Which data collected during a developmental assessment for a 5-
year-old client would indicate the need for further intervention?
,1 Names coins correctly
2 Has a vocabulary of 1500 words
3 Ties shoe laces independently
4 Has hand dominance established. Answer: 2
The nurse would expect that the 5-year-old client would have a
vocabulary of 2100, not 1500, words; therefore, this finding would
indicate the need for further intervention by the nurse. It is expected
the that 5-year-old client will be able to name coins correctly, tie
shoe laces independently, and have established hand dominance;
therefore, this data does not indicate the need for further
intervention.
◉ According to Freud's theory, in what order do the stages of child
development occur?
1. Anal
2. Oral
3. Genital
4. Oedipal
5. Latency. Answer: 2, 1, 4, 5, 3
Freud's theory sets forth five stages of child development. The oral
stage (stage 1) spans the period from birth to 12 to 18 months. The
,anal stage (stage 2) occurs between the ages of 18 months and 3
years. The Oedipal stage (stage 3) occurs between 3 and 6 years of
age. The latency stage (stage 4) occurs between the ages of 6 and 12
years. Finally, the genital stage (stage 5) lasts from puberty through
adulthood.
◉ Which period of Piaget's theory describes the idea of object
permanence?
1 Sensorimotor period
2 Preoperational period
3 Formal operations period
4 Concrete operations period. Answer: 1
There are four periods of Piaget's theory of cognitive development.
The first period is the sensorimotor period; this period describes
object permanence. During the ages of birth to 2 years old, the child
understands that objects continue to exist even when they are not
visible. The second period is the preoperational period, which is
observed in children between the ages of 2 and 7 years. During this
time, children learn to think about the use of symbols and have
mental images. The third period is the concrete operations period,
which is observed between the ages of 7 and 11 years. During this
period, the child thinks about an action before performing it. The
formal operations period is the fourth period, which is observed in
, children from the ages of 11 years old throughout adulthood. During
this period, there is a prevalence of egocentric thought
◉ A nurse is educating a group of mothers about the nutritional
needs of toddlers. Which of these statements made by a mother
indicate the need for further teaching? Select all that apply.
1 "I need to give more than 24 ounces of milk per day."
2 "I should provide more calories from fats than proteins."
3 "I should refrain from giving grapes, nuts, and raw vegetables."
4 "I should give foods rich in calcium and phosphorus for healthy
bone growth."
5 "I should try to give small, frequent meals consisting of breakfast,
lunch, and dinner.". Answer: 1, 2
Toddlers who consume more than 24 ounces of milk daily in place of
other foods may develop milk anemia, because milk is a poor source
of iron. A toddler needs more protein than fats in the diet. Certain
foods, such as nuts, grapes, and raw vegetables, as well as hot dogs,
candy, and popcorn, have been implicated in choking deaths and
should be avoided. Calcium and phosphorus are important for
healthy bone growth. Small frequent meals consisting of breakfast,
lunch, and dinner with three interspersed high nutrient-dense
snacks help improve nutritional intake.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
◉ Which statement about language development in preschoolers is
correct?
1 Preschoolers find words such as "die" and "dye" confusing.
2 Preschoolers realize that words have arbitrary rather than
absolute meanings.
3 Preschoolers become aware of the rules for linking words into
phrases and sentences.
4 Preschoolers accept language as a means of representing the
world in a subjective manner. Answer: 1
Preschooler children find phonetically similar words such as "die"
and "dye" confusing. School-aged children realize that words have
arbitrary rather than absolute meanings. School-aged children
become aware of the rules for linking words into phrases and
sentences; they also accept language as a means of representing the
world in a subjective manner.
◉ Which data collected during a developmental assessment for a 5-
year-old client would indicate the need for further intervention?
,1 Names coins correctly
2 Has a vocabulary of 1500 words
3 Ties shoe laces independently
4 Has hand dominance established. Answer: 2
The nurse would expect that the 5-year-old client would have a
vocabulary of 2100, not 1500, words; therefore, this finding would
indicate the need for further intervention by the nurse. It is expected
the that 5-year-old client will be able to name coins correctly, tie
shoe laces independently, and have established hand dominance;
therefore, this data does not indicate the need for further
intervention.
◉ According to Freud's theory, in what order do the stages of child
development occur?
1. Anal
2. Oral
3. Genital
4. Oedipal
5. Latency. Answer: 2, 1, 4, 5, 3
Freud's theory sets forth five stages of child development. The oral
stage (stage 1) spans the period from birth to 12 to 18 months. The
,anal stage (stage 2) occurs between the ages of 18 months and 3
years. The Oedipal stage (stage 3) occurs between 3 and 6 years of
age. The latency stage (stage 4) occurs between the ages of 6 and 12
years. Finally, the genital stage (stage 5) lasts from puberty through
adulthood.
◉ Which period of Piaget's theory describes the idea of object
permanence?
1 Sensorimotor period
2 Preoperational period
3 Formal operations period
4 Concrete operations period. Answer: 1
There are four periods of Piaget's theory of cognitive development.
The first period is the sensorimotor period; this period describes
object permanence. During the ages of birth to 2 years old, the child
understands that objects continue to exist even when they are not
visible. The second period is the preoperational period, which is
observed in children between the ages of 2 and 7 years. During this
time, children learn to think about the use of symbols and have
mental images. The third period is the concrete operations period,
which is observed between the ages of 7 and 11 years. During this
period, the child thinks about an action before performing it. The
formal operations period is the fourth period, which is observed in
, children from the ages of 11 years old throughout adulthood. During
this period, there is a prevalence of egocentric thought
◉ A nurse is educating a group of mothers about the nutritional
needs of toddlers. Which of these statements made by a mother
indicate the need for further teaching? Select all that apply.
1 "I need to give more than 24 ounces of milk per day."
2 "I should provide more calories from fats than proteins."
3 "I should refrain from giving grapes, nuts, and raw vegetables."
4 "I should give foods rich in calcium and phosphorus for healthy
bone growth."
5 "I should try to give small, frequent meals consisting of breakfast,
lunch, and dinner.". Answer: 1, 2
Toddlers who consume more than 24 ounces of milk daily in place of
other foods may develop milk anemia, because milk is a poor source
of iron. A toddler needs more protein than fats in the diet. Certain
foods, such as nuts, grapes, and raw vegetables, as well as hot dogs,
candy, and popcorn, have been implicated in choking deaths and
should be avoided. Calcium and phosphorus are important for
healthy bone growth. Small frequent meals consisting of breakfast,
lunch, and dinner with three interspersed high nutrient-dense
snacks help improve nutritional intake.
