HESI RN
HESI Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adolescent with type 1 diabetes mellitus who presents with an HbA1c of 11% (97 mmol/mol), thirst, and blurred vision. What action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Symptoms suggest hyperglycemia; point-of-care glucose testing confirms this and guides treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A mother brings her 2-month-old to the well-baby clinic. She states that when she kisses her baby, the infant's skin tastes salty. The nurse should prepare the mother for what standard diagnostic test to screen for cystic fibrosis (CF)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sweat-chloride test is the standard screening for cystic fibrosis due to elevated salt levels in sweat.
Question 5 of 5
A six-year-old girl is being admitted to the hospital for repair of an umbilical hernia. Which information, collected by the admitting nurse, is particularly helpful in planning care for this child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Previous hospitalization reactions inform emotional and developmental care planning.