HESI RN
HESI Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a child with hydrocephalus who received a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt yesterday. Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the shunt is functioning normally?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Absence of continuous headaches indicates the shunt is relieving brain pressure effectively.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A breastfeeding infant, screened for congenital hypothyroidism, is found to have low levels of thyroxine (T4) and high levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). What is the best explanation for this finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High TSH results from low T4 production, indicating congenital hypothyroidism.
Question 4 of 5
When developing a teaching plan for an adolescent male who was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes mellitus, the nurse should instruct the client to consume a source of sugar if which symptom occurs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Profuse perspiration indicates hypoglycemia, requiring sugar intake to raise blood glucose.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse observes a mother administering ferrous sulfate (iron drops) to her 11-month-old child, followed by 2 ounces (60 mL) of orange juice. What should be the nurse's subsequent action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Orange juice's vitamin C enhances iron absorption, making the method appropriate.