HESI RN
HESI Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adolescent with scoliosis who is recovering after a surgical spinal instrumentation. Which technique should the nurse use when moving the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Log rolling maintains spinal alignment, protecting the surgical site during movement.
Question 2 of 5
During a routine clinic visit, a nurse finds that a 5-year-old girl's systolic blood pressure is above the 90th percentile. What should be the nurse's subsequent action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Averaging three readings ensures accuracy of elevated blood pressure findings.
Question 3 of 5
A mother brings her 3-month-old infant to the clinic because the baby does not sleep through the night. Which finding is most significant in planning care for this family?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe diaper dermatitis causes discomfort, impacting sleep and requiring immediate care.
Question 4 of 5
A child diagnosed with Kawasaki disease is brought to the clinic. The mother reports that her child is irritable, refuses to eat, and has skin peeling on both hands and feet. Which intervention should the nurse instruct the mother to implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the child in a quiet environment reduces stimulation and promotes rest, addressing irritability, a primary symptom of Kawasaki disease.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a school-age child with crusting and swollen eyelids, purulent drainage, and inflamed conjunctiva. The child receives a prescription for an ophthalmic antinfective ointment. What instruction should the nurse provide the child's caregivers during discharge education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ointment can cause temporary blurry vision, and caregivers should be prepared.