HESI RN
HESI Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A breastfeeding infant, screened for congenital hypothyroidism, is found to have low levels of thyroxine (T4) and high levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). What is the best explanation for this finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High TSH results from low T4 production, indicating congenital hypothyroidism.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing education to parents about preventing otitis media recurrence in their infant. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding smoke exposure reduces eustachian tube irritation, lowering otitis media risk.
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: Simple sentences with four or more words are expected for a 3-year-old's language development.
Question 5 of 5
When developing a teaching plan for an adolescent male who was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes mellitus, the nurse should instruct the client to consume a source of sugar if which symptom occurs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Profuse perspiration indicates hypoglycemia, requiring sugar intake to raise blood glucose.