HESI RN
HESI Pediatric N158 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing nutrition education to the parents of an infant with failure to thrive (FTT). Which statement made by the parent should the nurse recognize as an appropriate understanding of interventions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High-calorie formula provides the increased caloric intake needed to promote growth in infants with FTT.
Question 2 of 5
A child who weighs 18 pounds receives a prescription for amoxicillin 25 mg/kg/day by mouth in divided doses every 12 hours. The bottle is labelled, 'Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension, USP 400 mg per 5 mL.' How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The dose is calculated as 18 lbs ÷ 2.2 = 8.18 kg, 25 mg/kg/day x 8.18 kg = 204.5 mg/day, divided into 102.25 mg/dose.
Then, 102.25 mg ÷ (400 mg/5 mL) = 1.3 mL.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is giving an intramuscular injection of an antibiotic to a 16-month-old toddler with pneumonia. The toddler does not have any known allergies and has been walking without assistance for one month. Which technique should the nurse select for administration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The lateral thigh is the recommended IM injection site for toddlers, minimizing nerve and vessel damage.
Question 4 of 5
The parents of a newborn infant with hypospadias are concerned about when the surgical correction should occur. Which information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repair before potty-training (6-12 months) prevents urinary dysfunction and psychosocial issues.
Question 5 of 5
A 10-year-old boy has been seen frequently by the school nurse over the past three weeks after school begins in the fall. He reports headaches, stomach aches, and difficulty sleeping. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Describing a typical school day helps identify potential stressors causing the symptoms, guiding further intervention.