HESI Pediatrics 200-Question Practice Exam
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HESI PEDIATRICS 100-QUESTION PRACTICE
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Questions 1–10: Growth & Development
1. The mother of a 2-year-old tells the
nurse that her child refuses to eat
vegetables. Which is the best response by
the nurse?
• A. "Force your child to eat at least one
vegetable per meal."
, • B. "Hide vegetables in favorite foods like
mashed potatoes."
• C. "Offer a new vegetable at every meal
until the child eats it."
• D. "Allow the child to choose between
two vegetables at dinner."
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: D
Rationale: Toddlers seek autonomy and
control. Offering a choice between two
acceptable options gives the child a sense of
control while still meeting nutritional needs.
Forcing food leads to power struggles.
Hiding vegetables doesn't teach healthy
habits.
,2. According to Erikson, which
developmental task is the priority for a 4-
year-old?
• A. Autonomy vs. Shame
• B. Initiative vs. Guilt
• C. Industry vs. Inferiority
• D. Identity vs. Role Confusion
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B
Rationale: Preschoolers (ages 3–5) are in
the Initiative vs. Guilt stage. They explore
their environment, ask questions, and take
on new tasks. Encouraging initiative fosters
a sense of purpose.
, 3. The nurse is assessing a 9-month-old.
Which finding indicates a developmental
delay requiring further evaluation?
• A. Can sit without support
• B. Transfers objects from one hand to
the other
• C. Uses a pincer grasp
• D. Cannot say "mama" or "dada"
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: D
Rationale: By 9 months, an infant should be
babbling and saying "mama/dada" with
meaning. Sitting without support,
transferring objects, and pincer grasp are all
expected by 9 months.
Bank with Verified Answers and Detailed
Rationales – The Ultimate Evolve HESI Peds
Nursing Study Guide for Students
HESI PEDIATRICS 100-QUESTION PRACTICE
TEST BANK
Questions 1–10: Growth & Development
1. The mother of a 2-year-old tells the
nurse that her child refuses to eat
vegetables. Which is the best response by
the nurse?
• A. "Force your child to eat at least one
vegetable per meal."
, • B. "Hide vegetables in favorite foods like
mashed potatoes."
• C. "Offer a new vegetable at every meal
until the child eats it."
• D. "Allow the child to choose between
two vegetables at dinner."
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: D
Rationale: Toddlers seek autonomy and
control. Offering a choice between two
acceptable options gives the child a sense of
control while still meeting nutritional needs.
Forcing food leads to power struggles.
Hiding vegetables doesn't teach healthy
habits.
,2. According to Erikson, which
developmental task is the priority for a 4-
year-old?
• A. Autonomy vs. Shame
• B. Initiative vs. Guilt
• C. Industry vs. Inferiority
• D. Identity vs. Role Confusion
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B
Rationale: Preschoolers (ages 3–5) are in
the Initiative vs. Guilt stage. They explore
their environment, ask questions, and take
on new tasks. Encouraging initiative fosters
a sense of purpose.
, 3. The nurse is assessing a 9-month-old.
Which finding indicates a developmental
delay requiring further evaluation?
• A. Can sit without support
• B. Transfers objects from one hand to
the other
• C. Uses a pincer grasp
• D. Cannot say "mama" or "dada"
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: D
Rationale: By 9 months, an infant should be
babbling and saying "mama/dada" with
meaning. Sitting without support,
transferring objects, and pincer grasp are all
expected by 9 months.
