HESI RN
HESI Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While checking the vital signs of a 10-year-old child who underwent a tonsillectomy earlier in the day, the nurse notices the child swallowing every 2 to 3 minutes. What action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent swallowing may indicate post-tonsillectomy bleeding, requiring throat inspection.
Question 2 of 5
While checking the vital signs of a 10-year-old child who underwent a tonsillectomy earlier in the day, the nurse notices the child swallowing every 2 to 3 minutes. What action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent swallowing may indicate post-tonsillectomy bleeding, requiring throat inspection.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
During a sports physical examination, a 15-year-old female expresses her desire for oral contraceptives. She mentions that she is sexually active and prefers not to inform her parents. What should be the nurse's course of action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Educating about risks and benefits respects autonomy and informs decision-making.
Question 5 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.