HESI RN
RN HESI Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A child weighing 67 pounds (30.5 kg) receives a prescription for benztropine 0.61 mg intravenous (IV) every 12 hours. This medication is available as 1 mg/mL ampules. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter the numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest hundredth.)
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Volume = 0.61 mg / 1 mg/mL = 0.61 mL.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a school-age child who has laboratory results that reveal the presence of anti-gliadin and anti-endomysial immunoglobulin G and immunoglobulin A antibodies. The nurse should identify with the parent and child which food to avoid after discharge to home?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anti-gliadin and anti-endomysial antibodies indicate gluten sensitivity, likely celiac disease, so wheat bread, containing gluten, must be avoided.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing education to a new parent on the potential causes of developmental dysplasia of the hip and recommendations to decrease the incidence in infants. Which statement made by the parent should the nurse recognize as understanding the education?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Holding the infant with legs widely spread apart allows natural hip flexion and abduction, reducing the risk of developmental dysplasia by preventing adduction.
Question 4 of 5
A 4-month-old girl is brought to the clinic by her mother because she has had a cold for 2 to 3 days and woke up this morning with a barking cough and difficulty breathing. Which additional assessment finding should alert the nurse that the child is in acute respiratory distress?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Flaring of the nares indicates increased respiratory effort and accessory muscle use, a clear sign of acute respiratory distress in infants.
Question 5 of 5
When screening a 5-year-old for strabismus, which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Directing the child through the six cardinal positions of gaze tests eye alignment and movement, effectively screening for strabismus.