HESI RN
HESI Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A male adolescent comes to the clinic reporting severe testicular pain that started during a high school football practice. The nurse notes significant redness and swelling of the scrotum. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe testicular pain with redness and swelling suggests testicular torsion, a medical emergency requiring immediate reporting to the healthcare provider.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a child with hydrocephalus who received a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt yesterday. Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the shunt is functioning normally?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Absence of continuous headaches indicates the shunt is relieving brain pressure effectively.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which response requires further evaluation by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The startle reflex should disappear by 6 months; its presence suggests neurological issues.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a school-age child with crusting and swollen eyelids, purulent drainage, and inflamed conjunctiva. The child receives a prescription for an ophthalmic antinfective ointment. What instruction should the nurse provide the child's caregivers during discharge education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ointment can cause temporary blurry vision, and caregivers should be prepared.