HESI RN
HESI Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a 16-year-old, who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The nurse includes activities to strengthen and mobilize the joints and surrounding muscle. Which physical therapy regimen should the nurse encourage the adolescent to implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exercising in a swimming pool is low-impact, reduces joint stress, and improves strength and mobility, making it ideal for JIA.
Question 2 of 5
A mother brings her 2-month-old to the well-baby clinic. She mentions that when she kisses her baby, the infant's skin tastes salty. What standard diagnostic test should the nurse prepare the mother for to screen for cystic fibrosis (CF)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sweat-chloride test is the standard diagnostic for cystic fibrosis, detecting elevated chloride levels.
Question 3 of 5
When advising a new mother on caring for a child with croup, which symptom should be a priority concern for the telephone triage nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Difficulty swallowing secretions suggests severe airway swelling, requiring urgent attention.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A child has been prescribed loratadine 5 mg to be taken orally once a day. The bottle is labeled “Loratadine for Oral Suspension, USP 5 mg per 5 mL.â€. How many teaspoons should the nurse instruct the parent to give with each dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The prescribed 5 mg dose equals 5 mL (5 mg ÷ 5 mg/5 mL), or 1 teaspoon.