HESI RN
RN HESI Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A mother brings her male pre-schooler to the clinic because he has had diarrhea, vomiting, and high fevers for the past three days. The child begins to cry and cling to his mother when the nurse enters the examination room. Which action should the nurse implement to get the child to cooperate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Talking to the mother and focusing on the child's toy builds trust and creates a calming environment, increasing cooperation by reducing anxiety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is checking the bowel sounds of a client who has epilepsy. The client begins to experience a tonic-clonic seizure. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should follow. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order of performance. Use all the steps.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,C
Rationale: The sequence is: Remain with the client and call for help , place the client in the lateral position , check for injuries , then reorient and reassure the client to ensure safety and recovery.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a school-age child with cystic fibrosis and reviews the admission medication prescriptions. Which medication should the nurse obtain a prescription for to be administered with every meal?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pancreatic enzymes are essential for children with cystic fibrosis to aid digestion due to pancreatic insufficiency, and they must be taken with every meal.
Question 4 of 5
A female infant recently admitted with vomiting and diarrhea now weighs 10 kg. Her weight at a previous well-baby visit was 11 kg. Which percentage of body weight loss for this infant should the nurse document in the electronic medical record?
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Weight loss percentage = (11 kg - 10 kg) / 11 kg × 100 = 9.09%.
Question 5 of 5
A 2-week-old female infant is hospitalized for the surgical repair of an umbilical hernia. After returning to the postoperative neonatal unit, her respiratory rate and heart rate have increased during the last hour. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notifying the healthcare provider is critical as increased respiratory and heart rates in a postoperative neonate may indicate complications like respiratory distress, requiring prompt assessment.