HESI RN
HESI Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is educating the caregiver of a school-age child who has recently been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the caregiver's statements indicate that they have understood the education? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Organizational charts, a designated study area, and consistent schedules provide structure, benefiting ADHD management.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a school-age child with left femoral osteomyelitis and the child's parent before discharge. What instruction should the nurse give related to the initial phase of treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: No weight bearing prevents further bone damage during the initial treatment phase of osteomyelitis, supporting infection control.
Question 3 of 5
A mother brings her 2-month-old to the well-baby clinic. She states that when she kisses her baby, the infant's skin tastes salty. The nurse should prepare the mother for what standard diagnostic test to screen for cystic fibrosis (CF)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sweat-chloride test is the standard screening for cystic fibrosis due to elevated salt levels in sweat.
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
A 5-week-old infant who has been experiencing projectile vomiting after feedings. What additional symptom should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An olive-sized mass suggests pyloric stenosis, a common cause of projectile vomiting.