HESI RN
HESI RN Maternal Newborn I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During the admission procedure of a school age child, the child states, 'I'm going to have an operation.' Which response is best for the nurse to provide to this child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking the child to explain their understanding assesses knowledge, addresses misconceptions, and supports age-appropriate communication.
Question 2 of 5
The healthcare provider prescribes magnesium sulfate 6 grams IV to be infused over 20 minutes for client with preterm labor. The IV bag contains 'Magnesium sulfate 20 grams in dextrose 5% in water 500 mL.' How many mL/hour should the nurse set the infusion pump?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For 6 grams in 20 minutes, 150 mL (6 ÷ 0.04 g/mL) is needed. Infusion rate is 150 mL ÷ 20 min × 60 = 450 mL/hour.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is giving instructions to the mother of a 10-year-old boy who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM). When attempting to teach the mother how to administer subcutaneous insulin injections to the child, the mother tells the nurse that she is afraid of needles and cannot perform the procedure. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gradual exposure to needles through practice builds the mother's confidence, ensuring effective insulin administration for diabetes management.
Extract:
History and Physical
Nurses Notes
The client is a 4-year-old male with a history of prematurity, short gut syndrome, and liver and bowel transplant. He has been hospitalized for the past 8 months, 6 of those were spent in the pediatric intensive care unit. He is currently in the pediatric unit for observation as his post transplant medications are stabilized for discharge.
Question 4 of 5
Which action(s) is/are appropriate for the nurse caring for this child? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,E,F
Rationale: Building trust, providing familiar objects, and facilitating mother-child communication support the child's emotional well-being during hospitalization.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the caregiver of an infant with recurrent otitis media. Which statement made by the caregiver should the nurse recognize as needing additional education about minimizing subsequent infections?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Benzocaine otic drops provide pain relief but do not prevent infections. Regular use may mask symptoms, delaying treatment. Avoiding smoke, completing antibiotics, and vaccinating reduce infection risk.