HESI OB PEDS EXAM 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
ASSESSMENT SCRIPT SOLVED QUESTIONS
ANSWERS UPDATED REVIEW SET
◉ An infant with hypothyroidism is often described as a "good, quite
baby" by the parents. What early disease detection is essential in
preventing mental retardation in infants?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Phenylketonuria
C. Diabetes Mellitus
D. Ketoacidosis.
Answer: B.
Early detection of hypothyroidism and phenylketonuria is essential
in preventing mental retardation in infants. Knowledge of normal
groth and development is important, sin a lack of attaintment can be
used to detect the existence of these metabolic/endocrine disorders
and attainment can be used for evaluating the treatments effecct
◉ Diabetis mellitus (DM) in children was typically diagnosed as
insulin dependent diabetes until recently. What diabetes type has
been discovered to occur more often in Native Americans, African
Americans, and Hispanic children and adolescents?
A. Type 1
,B. Type 2
C. Type 3
D. Type 4.
Answer: B.
DM in children was typicall diagnosed as insulin dependent until
recently. A marked increase in Type 2 DM has occurred recently in
the US.
◉ There has been an increase in the number of children diagnosed
with Type 2 diabetes with the increasing rate of obesity in children
thought to be a contributing factor. What other factors are thought to
be contributing in the increase of Type 2 cases?
A. Hypotension
B. Hypokalemia
C. Lack of physical activity
D. Hyperkalemia.
Answer: C.
There has been an increase in the number of children diagnosed
with Type 2 diabetes. The increasing rate of obesity is children is
thought to be a contributing factor. Other contributing factors
include lack of physical activity, and a family history of Type 2
diabetes.
,◉ Fractures in older children are common as they fall during play
and are involved in motor vehicle accidents. What fractures in
children are related to child abuse?
A. Greenstick Fracture
B. Growth plate Fracture
C. Torus Fracture
D. Spiral fracture.
Answer: D.
Spiral fractures (caused by twisting) anf fractures in infants may be
related to child abuse
◉ Skin traction for fracture reduction should not be removed unless
prescribed by healthcare provider. What fractures have serious
consequences interms of growth of the affected limb?
A. Greenstick fracture
B. Plate fracture
C. Torus fracture
D. Spiral fracture.
Answer: B.
Fractures involving the epiphyseal plate ( growth plate) can have
serious consequences in terms of growth of the affected limb
, ◉ Corticosteroids are used shor term in low doses suring
exacerbations. What side effect do corticosteroids have on long
term?
A. Adverse effects on growth
B. Adverse effects on bone structure
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Hypocalcemia.
Answer: A.
Corticosteroids are used short term in low doses during
exacerbations. Long term use is avoided due to side effects and their
adverse effect on growth
◉ Skin traction for fracture reduction should not be removed unless
prescribed by healthcare provider. What do the pin sites usually
cause in an infant client?
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Hypocalcemia
C. Infection
D. Low vitamin K concentration.
Answer: C.
Pin sites can be sources of infection. The nurse should monitor signs
of infection and cleanse and dress sites as prescribed.
ASSESSMENT SCRIPT SOLVED QUESTIONS
ANSWERS UPDATED REVIEW SET
◉ An infant with hypothyroidism is often described as a "good, quite
baby" by the parents. What early disease detection is essential in
preventing mental retardation in infants?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Phenylketonuria
C. Diabetes Mellitus
D. Ketoacidosis.
Answer: B.
Early detection of hypothyroidism and phenylketonuria is essential
in preventing mental retardation in infants. Knowledge of normal
groth and development is important, sin a lack of attaintment can be
used to detect the existence of these metabolic/endocrine disorders
and attainment can be used for evaluating the treatments effecct
◉ Diabetis mellitus (DM) in children was typically diagnosed as
insulin dependent diabetes until recently. What diabetes type has
been discovered to occur more often in Native Americans, African
Americans, and Hispanic children and adolescents?
A. Type 1
,B. Type 2
C. Type 3
D. Type 4.
Answer: B.
DM in children was typicall diagnosed as insulin dependent until
recently. A marked increase in Type 2 DM has occurred recently in
the US.
◉ There has been an increase in the number of children diagnosed
with Type 2 diabetes with the increasing rate of obesity in children
thought to be a contributing factor. What other factors are thought to
be contributing in the increase of Type 2 cases?
A. Hypotension
B. Hypokalemia
C. Lack of physical activity
D. Hyperkalemia.
Answer: C.
There has been an increase in the number of children diagnosed
with Type 2 diabetes. The increasing rate of obesity is children is
thought to be a contributing factor. Other contributing factors
include lack of physical activity, and a family history of Type 2
diabetes.
,◉ Fractures in older children are common as they fall during play
and are involved in motor vehicle accidents. What fractures in
children are related to child abuse?
A. Greenstick Fracture
B. Growth plate Fracture
C. Torus Fracture
D. Spiral fracture.
Answer: D.
Spiral fractures (caused by twisting) anf fractures in infants may be
related to child abuse
◉ Skin traction for fracture reduction should not be removed unless
prescribed by healthcare provider. What fractures have serious
consequences interms of growth of the affected limb?
A. Greenstick fracture
B. Plate fracture
C. Torus fracture
D. Spiral fracture.
Answer: B.
Fractures involving the epiphyseal plate ( growth plate) can have
serious consequences in terms of growth of the affected limb
, ◉ Corticosteroids are used shor term in low doses suring
exacerbations. What side effect do corticosteroids have on long
term?
A. Adverse effects on growth
B. Adverse effects on bone structure
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Hypocalcemia.
Answer: A.
Corticosteroids are used short term in low doses during
exacerbations. Long term use is avoided due to side effects and their
adverse effect on growth
◉ Skin traction for fracture reduction should not be removed unless
prescribed by healthcare provider. What do the pin sites usually
cause in an infant client?
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Hypocalcemia
C. Infection
D. Low vitamin K concentration.
Answer: C.
Pin sites can be sources of infection. The nurse should monitor signs
of infection and cleanse and dress sites as prescribed.
