HESI RN
HESI Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The parents of a 14-month-old child, hospitalized due to febrile seizures, express their concern to the nurse about their child having seizures for life. What information should the nurse share with these parents?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Febrile seizures typically decrease with age, often resolving by age 5.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing education to parents about preventing otitis media recurrence in their infant. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding smoke exposure reduces eustachian tube irritation, lowering otitis media risk.
Question 3 of 5
When caring for a child in balanced suspension skeletal traction using a Thomas splint and Pearson attachment to the right femur, which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring pulses and sensation is critical to detect vascular or nerve complications from traction.
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
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.