HESI RN
RN HESI Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing education to a new parent on the potential causes of developmental dysplasia of the hip and recommendations to decrease the incidence in infants. Which statement made by the parent should the nurse recognize as understanding the education?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Holding the infant with legs widely spread apart allows natural hip flexion and abduction, reducing the risk of developmental dysplasia by preventing adduction.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is checking the bowel sounds of a client who has epilepsy. The client begins to experience a tonic-clonic seizure. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should follow. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order of performance. Use all the steps.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,C
Rationale: The sequence is: Remain with the client and call for help , place the client in the lateral position , check for injuries , then reorient and reassure the client to ensure safety and recovery.
Question 3 of 5
A clinic nurse is assessing infants and toddlers for fine and gross motor development. Which child should the nurse refer to a healthcare provider for further evaluation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 3-year-old preferring to walk on tiptoes may indicate a neurological or musculoskeletal issue, warranting further evaluation, as this is not a typical gait for this age.
Question 4 of 5
A healthy 2-day-old newborn received the first dose of hepatitis B prior to being discharge home with the parents. The nurse should instruct the parents to return to the clinic for the infant's next dose of hepatitis B in how many months?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants involves three doses, with the second dose administered 1 to 2 months after the first, ensuring timely immunity development. The 2-month interval is appropriate for the next dose.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing education to a group of adolescents about smoking prevention. Which approach should the nurse include to incorporate Piaget's cognitive development theory of formal operations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Classifying health behaviors as healthy and unhealthy engages abstract thinking and categorization, aligning with Piaget's formal operations stage, which emphasizes hypothetical reasoning.