HESI RN
HESI Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child with hypoparathyroidism who exhibits a carpal spasm when pressure is applied to the upper arm. Which laboratory value should the nurse review?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carpal spasm (Trousseau's sign) indicates hypocalcemia, common in hypoparathyroidism.
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 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 5 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.