HESI RN
RN HESI Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A three-year old child with neuroblastoma begins experiencing epistaxis episodes and bruising to the extremities over the past month. Which finding in the medical record should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thrombocytopenia, a low platelet count, is expected in neuroblastoma due to bone marrow involvement, leading to bruising and epistaxis from impaired clotting.
Question 2 of 5
How should the nurse instruct the parents of a 4-month-old with seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap) to shampoo the child's hair?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using a soft brush to gently scrub the scalp loosens and removes cradle cap scales, preventing buildup while avoiding irritation to the delicate scalp.
Question 3 of 5
A male child is being prepared for a computed tomography (CT) scan when he begins to have a tonic clonic seizure. His mother is hysterical and is trying to hold the child down. Which action(s) should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Asking the mother to release the child prevents harm, monitoring the airway ensures safety, and placing pillows protects against injury during the seizure.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is providing education to a new parent on the potential causes of developmental dysplasia of the hip and recommendations to decrease the incidence in infants. Which statement made by the parent should the nurse recognize as understanding the education?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Holding the infant with legs widely spread apart allows natural hip flexion and abduction, reducing the risk of developmental dysplasia by preventing adduction.