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Pediatric HESI Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 6-year-old boy with bronchial asthma takes the beta-adrenergic agonist agent albuterol (Proventil). The child's mother tells the nurse that she uses this medication to open her son's airway when he is having trouble breathing. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse's priority is to first reassure the mother that she is using albuterol correctly to open her son's airways during episodes of difficulty breathing. This reassurance helps build trust and ensures that the child receives the intended benefit of the medication. Once the mother feels confident in her administration technique, the nurse can then provide further education or address any concerns about the child's asthma management.
Question 2 of 5
A child diagnosed with Kawasaki disease is brought to the clinic. The mother reports that her child is irritable, refuses to eat, and has skin peeling on both hands and feet. Which intervention should the nurse instruct the mother to implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Creating a quiet environment is the priority intervention as it helps reduce irritability and stress in children with Kawasaki disease. This intervention can promote a soothing atmosphere for the child, which may help in managing their symptoms effectively. Once the child is in a peaceful setting, further interventions such as addressing nutritional needs or skincare can be addressed.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a 14-year old who had a below-the-knee amputation for osteosarcoma tells the nurse that her child is angry and blaming her for allowing the amputation to occur. Which response is best for the nurse to provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
When developing a behavior modification program for an extremely aggressive 10-year-old boy, what should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The first step in developing a behavior modification program for an aggressive child is to determine what activities, foods, and toys the child enjoys. By understanding the child's preferences, the nurse can tailor the program to be more engaging and effective, increasing the likelihood of success in modifying the aggressive behavior.
Question 5 of 5
The child is hospitalized with dehydration and is receiving IV fluids. What is the best indicator that the child's dehydration is improving?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.