HESI RN
HESI Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 7-year-old child has been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever. When taking a health history from the child's mother, which recent illness is of most significance?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A recent untreated strep throat can lead to acute rheumatic fever.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is educating parents about essential dietary modifications for their child, who has recently been diagnosed with celiac disease. Which foods should the nurse include in the list of permissible foods for this child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rice is gluten-free and safe for celiac disease, unlike barley, rye, or most oats.
Question 3 of 5
A newborn, who has had gastroschisis repair, is transferred to the pediatric unit after spending several days in the pediatric intensive care unit. The infant is on parenteral nutrition and continuous enteral feedings. What action should the nurse include in the plan of care to promote the infant's normal growth and development?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-nutritive sucking via a pacifier stimulates the sucking reflex and supports feeding development, promoting normal growth.
Question 4 of 5
During a routine clinic visit, a nurse finds that a 5-year-old girl's systolic blood pressure is above the 90th percentile. What should be the nurse's subsequent action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Averaging three readings ensures accuracy of elevated blood pressure findings.
Question 5 of 5
A 10-year-old boy has been seen frequently by the school nurse over the past three weeks after school begins in the fall. He reports headaches, stomach aches, and difficulty sleeping. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking the boy to describe a typical day at school helps identify potential stressors or psychosocial factors contributing to his non-specific symptoms.