HESI RN
RN HESI Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A newborn infant is diagnosed with hypospadias and the parents have requested a circumcision prior to discharge. Which response should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The foreskin is often used in hypospadias repair to reconstruct the urethra, so circumcision is typically avoided to preserve tissue for surgery.
Question 2 of 5
A newborn infant is diagnosed with hypospadias and the parents have requested a circumcision prior to discharge. Which response should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The foreskin is often used in hypospadias repair to reconstruct the urethra, so circumcision is typically avoided to preserve tissue for surgery.
Extract:
A patient's flow chart is as below.
0800
Patient's vitals: temperature-98.2 degrees Fahrenheit, respiratory rate-47 cycles/min, SpO2-89%.
Admit to the paediatric floor
Monitor heart rate and oxygen saturation continuously
Give oxygen starting at 5 L via face mask, titrate to maintain oxygen saturation at 94%
0845
The nurse is reviewing the assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A patient's flow chart is as below. 0800 Patient's vitals: temperature-98.2 degrees Fahrenheit, respiratory rate-47 cycles/min, SpO2-89%. Admit to the paediatric floor Monitor heart rate and oxygen saturation continuously Give oxygen starting at 5 L via face mask, titrate to maintain oxygen saturation at 94% 0845 The nurse is reviewing the assessment. Based on the child's condition and vital signs following the peripheral intravenous line placement, what medications should the nurse expect the physician to order? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Albuterol and racemic epinephrine are appropriate for treating stridor and respiratory distress in croup, addressing bronchospasm and airway swelling.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
An infant diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus is being discharged. Which instruction should the nurse include in caregiver education?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Performing bulb syringe suction with nasal saline drops helps clear mucus from the infant's nasal passages, easing breathing and feeding, which is critical for RSV management. Prone sleeping increases SIDS risk, and albuterol is not typically indicated.
Question 5 of 5
A clinic nurse is assessing infants and toddlers for fine and gross motor development. Which child should the nurse refer to a healthcare provider for further evaluation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 3-year-old preferring to walk on tiptoes may indicate a neurological or musculoskeletal issue, warranting further evaluation, as this is not a typical gait for this age.