HESI RN
RN HESI Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
When screening a 5-year-old for strabismus, which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Directing the child through the six cardinal positions of gaze tests eye alignment and movement, effectively screening for strabismus.
Question 4 of 5
A 4-year-old girl returns to the pediatrician's office for a postoperative visit following hospitalization for minor surgery. When observing the child in the waiting area, which behavior should the nurse consider normal for this age child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drawing a picture of self with facial features is a normal developmental milestone for a 4-year-old, reflecting fine motor and cognitive growth.
Question 5 of 5
A toddler is hospitalized with Kawasaki's disease. Pharmacological management includes aspirin therapy. What is the primary benefit of the aspirin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirin's primary benefit in Kawasaki's disease is minimizing vascular inflammation, reducing the risk of coronary artery complications.