2025 HESI RN PEDIATRICS CORE QUESTIONS EVALUATION WITH ANSWERS
2025/2026 GRADED A+
Intussusception - Place child on clear liquid diet before barium enema
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) - Occurs more often in infants who present in
the breech position
Immunizations for 6-month-old girl - Do not give baby aspirin, it can cause Reye
syndrome
Pyloric stenosis - Observe for projectile vomiting
Varicella infection (chickenpox) - Place child in strict isolation to prevent an outbreak on
the unit
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) risk factors - More common in infants who
present in the breech position
Congenital heart defect in 2-year-old child - Sudden and unexplained weight gain can
indicate fluid retention
Immunizations for 6-month-old girl - Do not give baby aspirin, it can cause Reye
syndrome
Congenital heart defect in 2-year-old child - Report sudden and unexplained weight gain
to healthcare provider
HIV-positive newborn - Persistent cold or respiratory infection is a typical symptom
Immunizations for 6-month-old girl - Do not give baby aspirin, it can cause Reye
syndrome
Pyloric stenosis - Observe for projectile vomiting
Varicella infection (chickenpox) - Place child in strict isolation to prevent an outbreak on
the unit
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) risk factors - More common in infants who
present in the breech position
Congenital heart defect in 2-year-old child - Sudden and unexplained weight gain can
indicate fluid retention
Immunizations for 6-month-old girl - Do not give baby aspirin, it can cause Reye
syndrome
, Pyloric stenosis - Observe for projectile vomiting
Varicella infection (chickenpox) - Place child in strict isolation to prevent an outbreak on
the unit
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) risk factors - More common in infants who
present in the breech position
Congenital heart defect in 2-year-old child - Sudden and unexplained weight gain can
indicate fluid retention
Immunizations for 6-month-old girl - Do not give baby aspirin, it can cause Reye
syndrome
Varicella infection (chickenpox) - Place child in strict isolation to prevent an outbreak on
the unit
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) risk factors - More common in infants who
present in the breech position
Congenital heart defect in 2-year-old child - Sudden and unexplained weight gain can
indicate fluid retention
Cleft lip repair - Minimize crying to prevent stress on suture line
Digoxin for congestive heart failure - Assess apical heart rate for signs of toxicity
Wilms tumor - Place a sign on bed stating 'no abdominal palpation'
Celiac disease - Manage with gluten-free diet, avoid oats, wheat, rye, or barley
Postanesthesia care for infant with elbow restraints - Remove restraints one at a time
and provide range-of-motion exercises
Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) caring for child with bacterial meningitis - Use
designated isolation precautions
Pyloric stenosis - Observe for projectile vomiting
Varicella infection (chickenpox) - Place child in strict isolation to prevent an outbreak on
the unit
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) risk factors - More common in infants who
present in the breech position
Pyloric stenosis - Observe for projectile vomiting
2025/2026 GRADED A+
Intussusception - Place child on clear liquid diet before barium enema
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) - Occurs more often in infants who present in
the breech position
Immunizations for 6-month-old girl - Do not give baby aspirin, it can cause Reye
syndrome
Pyloric stenosis - Observe for projectile vomiting
Varicella infection (chickenpox) - Place child in strict isolation to prevent an outbreak on
the unit
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) risk factors - More common in infants who
present in the breech position
Congenital heart defect in 2-year-old child - Sudden and unexplained weight gain can
indicate fluid retention
Immunizations for 6-month-old girl - Do not give baby aspirin, it can cause Reye
syndrome
Congenital heart defect in 2-year-old child - Report sudden and unexplained weight gain
to healthcare provider
HIV-positive newborn - Persistent cold or respiratory infection is a typical symptom
Immunizations for 6-month-old girl - Do not give baby aspirin, it can cause Reye
syndrome
Pyloric stenosis - Observe for projectile vomiting
Varicella infection (chickenpox) - Place child in strict isolation to prevent an outbreak on
the unit
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) risk factors - More common in infants who
present in the breech position
Congenital heart defect in 2-year-old child - Sudden and unexplained weight gain can
indicate fluid retention
Immunizations for 6-month-old girl - Do not give baby aspirin, it can cause Reye
syndrome
, Pyloric stenosis - Observe for projectile vomiting
Varicella infection (chickenpox) - Place child in strict isolation to prevent an outbreak on
the unit
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) risk factors - More common in infants who
present in the breech position
Congenital heart defect in 2-year-old child - Sudden and unexplained weight gain can
indicate fluid retention
Immunizations for 6-month-old girl - Do not give baby aspirin, it can cause Reye
syndrome
Varicella infection (chickenpox) - Place child in strict isolation to prevent an outbreak on
the unit
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) risk factors - More common in infants who
present in the breech position
Congenital heart defect in 2-year-old child - Sudden and unexplained weight gain can
indicate fluid retention
Cleft lip repair - Minimize crying to prevent stress on suture line
Digoxin for congestive heart failure - Assess apical heart rate for signs of toxicity
Wilms tumor - Place a sign on bed stating 'no abdominal palpation'
Celiac disease - Manage with gluten-free diet, avoid oats, wheat, rye, or barley
Postanesthesia care for infant with elbow restraints - Remove restraints one at a time
and provide range-of-motion exercises
Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) caring for child with bacterial meningitis - Use
designated isolation precautions
Pyloric stenosis - Observe for projectile vomiting
Varicella infection (chickenpox) - Place child in strict isolation to prevent an outbreak on
the unit
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) risk factors - More common in infants who
present in the breech position
Pyloric stenosis - Observe for projectile vomiting
