HESI RN
HESI Pediatric N158 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: B
Rationale: Previous hospitalization reactions help anticipate and address fears, aiding in care planning.
Question 2 of 5
While obtaining the vital signs of a 10-year-old child who had a tonsillectomy this morning, the nurse observes the child swallowing every 2 to 3 minutes. Which assessment should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent swallowing may indicate postoperative bleeding, so inspecting the oropharynx is critical.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse observes a mother giving her 11-month-old ferrous sulfate (iron drops), followed by 2 ounces (60 mL) of orange juice. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Giving orange juice after iron drops enhances iron absorption due to vitamin C, so positive feedback is appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse begins collecting the medical history of a child when the child screams and tries to hide behind the parent, dropping a stuffed toy. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Including the child's toy can comfort and engage the child, facilitating a more effective medical history collection.
Question 5 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: A
Rationale: Speaking in simple sentences with four or more words is a normal milestone for a 3-year-old.