HESI 2025 7th edition PEDS part 1
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
When caring for a child with congenital heart disease and polycythemia, which
nursing action has the highest priority? - ANSWER-Maintaining adequate
hydration
The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for the mother of a child who has been
diagnosed with celiac disease. Choosing which lunch will be within the therapeutic
management of a child with celiac disease? - ANSWER-Baked chicken, coleslaw,
soda, and frozen fruit dessert
A 7-month-old male infant diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy is seen by the
nurse in the clinic. Which statement by the parent warrants immediate intervention
by the nurse? - ANSWER-"My son often chokes while I am feeding him."
The nurse is caring for a child with intussusception who is scheduled for a barium
enema prior to a surgical procedure. Which action should the nurse take first? -
ANSWER-Place the child on a clear liquid diet.
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, The nurse should teach the parents of a child with a cyanotic heart defect to
perform which action when a hypercyanotic spell occurs? - ANSWER-Allow the
child to assume a knee-chest position, with the head and chest slightly elevated.
The nurse is teaching the parents of a 2-year-old child with a congenital heart
defect about signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure. Which information
about the child is most important for the parents to report to the healthcare
provider? - ANSWER-Exhibits a sudden and unexplained weight gain.
Prophylactic antibiotics are prescribed for a child who has mitral valve damage.
The nurse should advise the parents to give the antibiotics prior to which
occurrence? - ANSWER-Urinary catheterization
A 7-month-old infant with a rotavirus causing severe diarrhea is admitted for
treatment. Which action should the nurse take first? - ANSWER-Insert an
intravenous (IV) line and begin IV fluids.
The nurse admits a child to the intensive care unit with a possible diagnosis of
Wilms tumor. What is the most important safety precaution for child? -
ANSWER-Place a do not palpate abdomen sign on head of bed.
The nurse is taking the family history of a 2-year-old child with atopic dermatitis
(eczema). Which statement by the mother is most important in formulating a plan
of care for this child? - ANSWER-"My husband and our daughter are both lactose-
intolerant."
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
When caring for a child with congenital heart disease and polycythemia, which
nursing action has the highest priority? - ANSWER-Maintaining adequate
hydration
The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for the mother of a child who has been
diagnosed with celiac disease. Choosing which lunch will be within the therapeutic
management of a child with celiac disease? - ANSWER-Baked chicken, coleslaw,
soda, and frozen fruit dessert
A 7-month-old male infant diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy is seen by the
nurse in the clinic. Which statement by the parent warrants immediate intervention
by the nurse? - ANSWER-"My son often chokes while I am feeding him."
The nurse is caring for a child with intussusception who is scheduled for a barium
enema prior to a surgical procedure. Which action should the nurse take first? -
ANSWER-Place the child on a clear liquid diet.
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, The nurse should teach the parents of a child with a cyanotic heart defect to
perform which action when a hypercyanotic spell occurs? - ANSWER-Allow the
child to assume a knee-chest position, with the head and chest slightly elevated.
The nurse is teaching the parents of a 2-year-old child with a congenital heart
defect about signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure. Which information
about the child is most important for the parents to report to the healthcare
provider? - ANSWER-Exhibits a sudden and unexplained weight gain.
Prophylactic antibiotics are prescribed for a child who has mitral valve damage.
The nurse should advise the parents to give the antibiotics prior to which
occurrence? - ANSWER-Urinary catheterization
A 7-month-old infant with a rotavirus causing severe diarrhea is admitted for
treatment. Which action should the nurse take first? - ANSWER-Insert an
intravenous (IV) line and begin IV fluids.
The nurse admits a child to the intensive care unit with a possible diagnosis of
Wilms tumor. What is the most important safety precaution for child? -
ANSWER-Place a do not palpate abdomen sign on head of bed.
The nurse is taking the family history of a 2-year-old child with atopic dermatitis
(eczema). Which statement by the mother is most important in formulating a plan
of care for this child? - ANSWER-"My husband and our daughter are both lactose-
intolerant."
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