Peds HESI Version 2 Q&A 2024

"A 10-month-old infant is hospitalized for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Using knowledge of growth and development according to Erik Erikson and Jean Piaget, the nurse should do which of the following to meet the infant's developmental needs?" a. wash hands, wear a mask and keep the infant as quiet as possible b. follow the home feeding schedule and allow the infant to be held only when the parents visit c. restrain the infant continuously to prevent tubes from being dislodged d. provide a consistent routine, as well as touching, rocking, and cuddling throughout the hospitalization - correct answer--provide a consistent routine, as well as touching, rocking, and cuddling throughout the hospitalization "A 12-year-old child is seen in the health care clinic. During the assessment, which finding would suggest to the nurse that the child is experiencing a disruption in the development of self-concept?" a. the child has a part-time babysitting job b. the child enjoys playing chess and mastering new skills with this game c. the child has many friends d. the child has an intimate relationship with a significant other - correct answer--the child has an intimate relationship with a significant other "A 4-year-old child with cancer is admitted to the hospital for radiation therapy and surgery. To assess adequacy of support for the child's psychosocial needs, the nurse would ask the parents which question?" a. what signs and symptoms has your child been having? b. Will a family member be able to stay with the child most of the time? c. how long have you known your child's diagnosis? d. What are your child's favorite books, activities and toys? - correct answer--b. Will a family member be able to stay with the child most of the time? "A 4-year-old child with cancer is admitted to the hospital for radiation therapy and surgery. To assess adequacy of support for the child's psychosocial needs, the nurse would ask the parents which question?" a. what signs and symptoms has your child been having? b. Will a family member be able to stay with the child most of the time? c. How long have you known your child's diagnosis? d. what are your child's favorite books, activities and toys? - correct answer--Will a family member be able to stay with the child most of the time? "A child with a tracheal obstruction is brought to the emergency room by emergency medical services. The child has aspirated a marble, and the foreign body is removed in the emergency room by direct laryngoscopy. After the procedure, the nurse informs the mother of the child that:" a. the child will need to be hospitalized for observation