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HESI Pediatric N158 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A child receives a prescription for loratadine 5 mg by mouth once day. The bottle is labelled 'Loratadine for Oral Suspension, USP 5 mg per 5 mL.' How many teaspoons should the nurse instruct the parent to administer with each dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 5 mg of loratadine corresponds to 5 mL (1 teaspoon) of the suspension, as per the concentration provided.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse begins collecting the medical history of a child when the child screams and tries to hide behind the parent, dropping a stuffed toy. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Including the child's toy can comfort and engage the child, facilitating a more effective medical history collection.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 2-week-old male infant in a community health clinic and notes that his sclera appear slightly yellow. Additionally, urine in his diaper appears tea-colored. This child should receive follow-up assessment for what condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Jaundice and tea-colored urine suggest biliary atresia, requiring urgent follow-up to prevent liver damage.
Question 4 of 5
During a routine clinic visit, the nurse determines that a 5-year-old girl's systolic blood pressure is greater than the 90th percentile. Which action should the nurse implement next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking the blood pressure two more times and averaging the readings provides a more accurate assessment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a child with hydrocephalus who received a repeat ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt yesterday. Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the shunt is functioning normally?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The absence of continuous headaches indicates the VP shunt is functioning normally by relieving pressure on the brain, a primary symptom of hydrocephalus.