HESI RN
RN HESI Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a school-age child with cystic fibrosis and reviews the admission medication prescriptions. Which medication should the nurse obtain a prescription for to be administered with every meal?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pancreatic enzymes are essential for children with cystic fibrosis to aid digestion due to pancreatic insufficiency, and they must be taken with every meal.
Question 2 of 5
The school nurse is planning a class for a group of adolescents about achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Which intervention should the nurse recommend as the best way to lose weight and build lean body mass when eating a healthy diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Consuming high-protein foods supports muscle growth and repair, aiding weight loss while preserving lean body mass, which is critical for healthy weight management.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is admitting a child with a diagnosis of untreated hypoparathyroidism. Which finding indicative of hypocalcaemia should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A positive Chvostek sign, facial twitching when tapping the facial nerve, indicates hypocalcemia due to nerve irritability from low calcium levels, a critical finding in hypoparathyroidism.
Question 4 of 5
A mother brings her male pre-schooler to the clinic because he has had diarrhea, vomiting, and high fevers for the past three days. The child begins to cry and cling to his mother when the nurse enters the examination room. Which action should the nurse implement to get the child to cooperate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Talking to the mother and focusing on the child's toy builds trust and creates a calming environment, increasing cooperation by reducing anxiety.
Question 5 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.