HESI RN
HESI Pediatrics Exam 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: C
Rationale: Previous hospitalization reactions inform emotional and developmental care planning.
Question 2 of 5
A 1-year-old child with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is admitted to the pediatric unit. The child presents with a fever, rhinorrhea, frequent coughing, and sneezing. What additional finding should alert the nurse that the child is in acute respiratory distress?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nasal flaring indicates increased breathing effort, a sign of acute respiratory distress in RSV.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is evaluating a preschool-aged child who is presenting with symptoms of flank pain, dysuria, and a low-grade fever. What additional information should the nurse obtain from the parent to determine if the child might have a urinary tract infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased urination frequency is a common UTI symptom in children, aiding diagnosis.
Question 4 of 5
A 5-week-old infant who has been experiencing projectile vomiting after feedings. What additional symptom should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An olive-sized mass suggests pyloric stenosis, a common cause of projectile vomiting.
Question 5 of 5
A 7-year-old child has been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever. When taking a health history from the child's mother, which recent illness is of most significance?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A recent untreated strep throat can lead to acute rheumatic fever.