HESI RN
HESI Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A mother brings her 2-month-old to the well-baby clinic. She mentions that when she kisses her baby, the infant's skin tastes salty. What standard diagnostic test should the nurse prepare the mother for to screen for cystic fibrosis (CF)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sweat-chloride test is the standard diagnostic for cystic fibrosis, detecting elevated chloride levels.
Question 2 of 5
A newborn with a repaired gastroschisis is transferred to the pediatric unit after several days in the pediatric intensive care unit. The infant is receiving parenteral nutrition and continuous enteral feedings. To maintain normal growth and development of the infant, which action should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Offering a pacifier for non-nutritive sucking promotes oral feeding skills and emotional stability, supporting normal growth and development in infants with gastroschisis repair.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing the growth and development of a 3-year-old child. Which speech and language skills should the nurse identify as normal developmental milestones for this child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Speaking in simple sentences with four or more words is a normal milestone for a 3-year-old.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child with sickle cell disease who is experiencing a sickle cell crisis. Which finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chest pain may indicate acute chest syndrome, a life-threatening complication requiring immediate reporting.