HESI RN
HESI Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: Simple sentences with four or more words are expected for a 3-year-old's language development.
Question 2 of 5
When caring for a child in balanced suspension skeletal traction using a Thomas splint and Pearson attachment to the right femur, which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring pulses and sensation is critical to detect vascular or nerve complications from traction.
Question 3 of 5
A male adolescent comes to the clinic reporting severe testicular pain that started during a high school football practice. The nurse notes significant redness and swelling of the scrotum. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe testicular pain with redness and swelling suggests testicular torsion, a medical emergency requiring immediate reporting to the healthcare provider.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is educating parents about essential dietary modifications for their child, who has recently been diagnosed with celiac disease. Which foods should the nurse include in the list of permissible foods for this child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rice is gluten-free and safe for celiac disease, unlike barley, rye, or most oats.