HESI RN
HESI Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During a sports physical examination, a 15-year-old female expresses her desire for oral contraceptives. She mentions that she is sexually active and prefers not to inform her parents. What should be the nurse's course of action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Educating about risks and benefits respects autonomy and informs decision-making.
Question 2 of 5
While checking the vital signs of a 10-year-old child who underwent a tonsillectomy earlier in the day, the nurse notices the child swallowing every 2 to 3 minutes. What action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent swallowing may indicate post-tonsillectomy bleeding, requiring throat inspection.
Question 3 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: C
Rationale: Speaking in simple sentences with four or more words is a normal milestone for a 3-year-old.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is giving an intramuscular injection of an antibiotic to a 16-month-old toddler with pneumonia. The toddler does not have any known allergies and has been walking without assistance for one month. Which technique should the nurse select for administration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The vastus lateralis in the thigh is the preferred IM site for toddlers, ensuring safe delivery.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child with sickle cell disease who is experiencing a sickle cell crisis. Which finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chest pain may indicate acute chest syndrome, a life-threatening complication requiring immediate reporting.