Pediatric HESI Exam Questions and
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During administration of a blood transfusion, a child complains of chills,
headache, and nausea. Which action should the nurse implement? - ANSWER-
Stop the infusion immediately and notify the healthcare provider.
An infant is born with a ventricular septal defect (VSD) and surgery is planned to
correct the defect. The nurse recognizes that surgical correction is designed to
achieve which outcome? - ANSWER-Prevent the return of oxygenated blood to
the lungs.
An 18-month-old is admitted to the hospital with possible Hirschsprung's disease.
When obtaining a nursing history, the nurse asks about bowel habits. What
description of the disease? - ANSWER-Ribbon-like and brown.
A burned child is brought to the emergency room. In estimating the percentage of
the body burned, the nurse uses a modified "Rule of Nines." Which part of a
child's body is calculated as a larger percentage of total body surface than an
adult's? - ANSWER-Head and neck.
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, The nurse is preparing a health teaching program for parents of toddlers and
preschoolers and plans to include information about prevention of accidental
poisonings. It is most important for the nurse to include which instruction? -
ANSWER-Store all toxic agents and medicines in locked cabinets.
A child falls on the playground and is brought to the school nurse with a small
laceration on the forearm. Which action should the nurse implement first? -
ANSWER-Wash the wound gently with mild soap and water.
A 4-year-old girl continues to interrupt her mother during a routine clinic visit. The
mother appears irritated with the child and asks the nurse, "Is this normal behavior
for a child this age?" The nurse's response should be based on which information?
- ANSWER-Children need to retain a sense of initiative without impinging on the
rights and privileges of others.
The nurse is assessing the neurovascular status of a child in Russell's traction.
Which finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider? - ANSWER-
Pale bluish coloration of the toes
The nurse reviews the latest laboratory results for a child who received
chemotherapy last week and identifies a reduced neutrophil count. Which nursing
diagnosis has the highest priority for this child? - ANSWER-Risk for infection
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During administration of a blood transfusion, a child complains of chills,
headache, and nausea. Which action should the nurse implement? - ANSWER-
Stop the infusion immediately and notify the healthcare provider.
An infant is born with a ventricular septal defect (VSD) and surgery is planned to
correct the defect. The nurse recognizes that surgical correction is designed to
achieve which outcome? - ANSWER-Prevent the return of oxygenated blood to
the lungs.
An 18-month-old is admitted to the hospital with possible Hirschsprung's disease.
When obtaining a nursing history, the nurse asks about bowel habits. What
description of the disease? - ANSWER-Ribbon-like and brown.
A burned child is brought to the emergency room. In estimating the percentage of
the body burned, the nurse uses a modified "Rule of Nines." Which part of a
child's body is calculated as a larger percentage of total body surface than an
adult's? - ANSWER-Head and neck.
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, The nurse is preparing a health teaching program for parents of toddlers and
preschoolers and plans to include information about prevention of accidental
poisonings. It is most important for the nurse to include which instruction? -
ANSWER-Store all toxic agents and medicines in locked cabinets.
A child falls on the playground and is brought to the school nurse with a small
laceration on the forearm. Which action should the nurse implement first? -
ANSWER-Wash the wound gently with mild soap and water.
A 4-year-old girl continues to interrupt her mother during a routine clinic visit. The
mother appears irritated with the child and asks the nurse, "Is this normal behavior
for a child this age?" The nurse's response should be based on which information?
- ANSWER-Children need to retain a sense of initiative without impinging on the
rights and privileges of others.
The nurse is assessing the neurovascular status of a child in Russell's traction.
Which finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider? - ANSWER-
Pale bluish coloration of the toes
The nurse reviews the latest laboratory results for a child who received
chemotherapy last week and identifies a reduced neutrophil count. Which nursing
diagnosis has the highest priority for this child? - ANSWER-Risk for infection
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