EVOLVE HESI PEDS LATEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
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After receiving a single fluid bolus of 20 mg/ kg of normal saline, a
child's heart rate is 140 beats/minute, blood pressure is 70/50,
and refill is 6 seconds. The child is anxious and crying. Which
intervention should the nurse implement first?
• Repeat the normal saline bolus as prescribed
• Allow the child to assist with caregiving
• Recommended age appropriate activities
• Encourage the caregiver to remain at bedside - ANSWER-•
Repeat the normal saline bolus as prescribed
The nurse should instruct the parent of an 8-year-old child who
has sickle anemia to alert for which complaint from the child?
• "I'm shorter than everyone else"
• "I'm really hot and thirsty"
• "I don't want to eat any vegetables"
• "I have to urinate every few hours" - ANSWER-• "I'm really hot
and thirsty"
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During a routine clinic visit, the nurse determines that 5-year-old
girl's systolic blood pressure is greater than the 90th percentile.
What action should the nurse implement next?
• Take the blood pressure two more time during the visit and
determine the average of the three readings
• Measure the child's blood pressure three times during the visit
and determine the highest of the readings
• Conduct a head-to-toe assessment and omit repeat blood
pressure during the examination
• Refer child to the healthcare provider and schedule evaluation of
blood pressure in two weeks - ANSWER-• Take the blood
pressure two more time during the visit and determine the
average of the three readings
A child with hemophilia arrives at the clinic with a swollen knee
after falling off a bicycle. What action should the nurse implement
first?
• Initiate an IV site and begin infusing normal saline
• Type and cross for possible transfusion
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• Monitor the child's vital signs frequently
• Apply ice pack and compression dressing to knee - ANSWER-•
Apply ice pack and compression dressing to knee
What snack is best to provide a 6-year-old child on prescribed
while receiving treatment for osteomyelitis?
• Milk shape
• Soup broth
• Applesauce
• Popsicle - ANSWER-• Milk shape
A one - month old male infant is brought to the clinic by his mother
who states that her son has been vomiting forcefully after each
meal for the last three days. The infant is afebrile, dehydrated,
and pyloric stenosis is suspected. What other finding should the
nurse identify that are consistent with pyloric stenosis?
• Perianal diaper rash from persistent diarrhea
• Rooting, hunger, and irritability
• Bite-stained emesis
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• An olive-shaped mass in the abdominal area - ANSWER-• An
olive-shaped mass in the abdominal area
The nurse is evaluating a young child with atopic dermatitis.
Which question should the nurse ask the parent while obtaining
the child's history?
• Does the child have any nausea or vomiting?
• Has the child displayed any symptoms of asthma or hay fever?
• Can any particular stress be associated with onset of the rash?
• What time of day does the rash appear on the body? -
ANSWER-• Has the child displayed any symptoms of asthma or
hay fever?
A female infant recently admitted with vomiting and diarrhea now
weighs 10 kg. Her weigh at a previous well-baby visit was 11 kg.
What is the percentage of body weight loss for this infant?
• 10%
• 5%
• 9%
• 4% - ANSWER-• 9%