Peds Hesi Exam Study Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions Graded A 2026/2027

Peds Hesi Exam Study Questions and Answers
with Complete Solutions
Graded A 2026/2027


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yearoldchildwhois2hourspostopfromacardiac catheterizationviatheright femoralartery. Which
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A.Bloodpressuretrendisdownwardandpulseis rapidandirregular.
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Followingamotorvehiclecollision,a3-yearoldgirlhasaspicacastapplied.Whichtoy
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C. clothandhandpuppets.
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D.Handheldvideogame.-CorrectAnswer✔C
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A.Administermorphinesulphate.
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D.Provide100%oxygenbyfacemask.-
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C.Respiratoryalkalosis.
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D.Metabolicacidosis.-Correct Answer✔D
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7 yearsold is admitted to thehospital with persistent vomiting, andanasogastric tube attache d
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to low intermittent suction is applied. Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the
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A. Gastric output of100mLinthelast8hours.
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B. Shiftintakeof640mLIVfluidsplus 30mLPOicechips.
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C. Serumpotassiumof3.0mg/dL.
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D. SerumpHof7.45.-Correct Answer✔C
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, Thenurseisevaluatingdietteachingforaclientwhohasnontropicalsprue(celiac disease). Ch
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oosing which food indicates thattheteachinghas been effective?
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babycheck,thenursehidesablockunderthebaby'sblanket,andthebabylooksforthebloc
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k.Whichnormalgrowthanddevelopmentmilestoneisthebabydeveloping?
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A.Separationanxiety.
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infant,andnotesthattheFOChasincreased5inchessincebirthandthechild'shead
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appearslargeinrelationtobodysize.Whichaction thenurseto
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A.Measuretheinfant'shead-to-toelength.
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B.Palpatetheanteriorfontanelfortensionandbulging.
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and12yearoldsiblingare
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Whilewaiting provider,onlyonevisitormaystaywiththechild.
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Allofyoushouldleavewhilethehealthcareprovidersuturesthechild'sforehead.
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C.Itissw thesibling
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D.Pleasedecidewhowillstaywhenthehealthcareproviderbeginssuturing -Correct
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While teaching a parenting class to new parents the nurse describes the needs of infants a nd t
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oddlers regarding discipline and limit setting.What is themostimportant reason for imp lemen
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