1|Page
HESI PEDS EXAM TEST BANK LATEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
The nurse observes a 4-year-old boy in a day care setting. Which
behavior should the nurse expect this child to exhibit?
A. Throws a temper tantrum when told he must share the toys
B. Plays by himself for most of the day
C. Boasts aggressively when telling a story
D. Cries and is fearful when separated from his parents -
ANSWER-c (Four-year-old children are aggressive in their
behavior and enjoy telling tales, C. A and D, are typical toddler
behaviors. A preschooler's play is usually cooperative, so playing
alone, B, is not typical.)
The nurse is assessing a male adolescent client's knowledge of
contraception. The teen states, "I have all the info I need." What is
the best response by the nurse?
,2|Page
A. "Tell me what you know about birth control."
B. "Do you know how to apply a condom?"
C. "Teen pregnancy should not be taken lightly."
D. "You need to visit with your guidance counselor." - ANSWER-a
(Teens often obtain information from peers, which may not be
accurate. Knowing the source of the information may assist the
nurse in evaluating the information that the teenager has
regarding contraception, A. It would be best for the nurse to ask a
more general question, such as, A. B, is narrow in focus. C and D,
are blocks to any further communication.)
The nurse is planning postoperative care for a child who has had
a cleft lip repair. What is the most important reason to minimize
this child's crying during the recovery period?
A. Tear formation increases salivation.
B. This behavior increases respirations.
,3|Page
C. Excessive hysteria can lead to vomiting.
D. Crying stresses the suture line. - ANSWER-d (Prevention of
stress on the lip suture line, D, is essential for optimum healing
and the cosmetic appearance of a cleft lip repair. Although crying
also causes A, B, and C, these conditions do not create a problem
for the child with a cleft lip repair.)
A nurse is preparing to end the shift and receives a lab report
stating that a child with asthma has a theophylline level of 15
mcg/dL. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Communicate the result to the oncoming nurse and document.
B. Tell the oncoming nurse that the level is dangerously high.
C. Ask the laboratory to redo the test because the result is faulty.
D. Hold the next dose of theophylline based on this finding. -
ANSWER-a (The therapeutic level of theophylline is 10 to 20
, 4|Page
mcg/dL, so the child's level is within the therapeutic range. This
information evaluates the prescribed therapy and should be
communicated in the nurse's report, A. Based on the laboratory
finding, B, C, and D, are not indicated.)
During routine screening at a school clinic, an otoscope
examination of a child's ear reveals a tympanic membrane that is
pearly gray, slightly bulging, and not movable. Based on these
findings, what action should the nurse take?
A. No action is required, because this is an expected finding for a
school-aged child.
B. Ask if the child has had a cold, runny nose, or any ear pain
lately.
C. Send a note home advising parents to have the child
evaluated by a health care provider.
D. Call the parents and have them take the child home from
school for the rest of the day. - ANSWER-b (More information is
needed to interpret these findings, B. The tympanic membrane is
HESI PEDS EXAM TEST BANK LATEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
The nurse observes a 4-year-old boy in a day care setting. Which
behavior should the nurse expect this child to exhibit?
A. Throws a temper tantrum when told he must share the toys
B. Plays by himself for most of the day
C. Boasts aggressively when telling a story
D. Cries and is fearful when separated from his parents -
ANSWER-c (Four-year-old children are aggressive in their
behavior and enjoy telling tales, C. A and D, are typical toddler
behaviors. A preschooler's play is usually cooperative, so playing
alone, B, is not typical.)
The nurse is assessing a male adolescent client's knowledge of
contraception. The teen states, "I have all the info I need." What is
the best response by the nurse?
,2|Page
A. "Tell me what you know about birth control."
B. "Do you know how to apply a condom?"
C. "Teen pregnancy should not be taken lightly."
D. "You need to visit with your guidance counselor." - ANSWER-a
(Teens often obtain information from peers, which may not be
accurate. Knowing the source of the information may assist the
nurse in evaluating the information that the teenager has
regarding contraception, A. It would be best for the nurse to ask a
more general question, such as, A. B, is narrow in focus. C and D,
are blocks to any further communication.)
The nurse is planning postoperative care for a child who has had
a cleft lip repair. What is the most important reason to minimize
this child's crying during the recovery period?
A. Tear formation increases salivation.
B. This behavior increases respirations.
,3|Page
C. Excessive hysteria can lead to vomiting.
D. Crying stresses the suture line. - ANSWER-d (Prevention of
stress on the lip suture line, D, is essential for optimum healing
and the cosmetic appearance of a cleft lip repair. Although crying
also causes A, B, and C, these conditions do not create a problem
for the child with a cleft lip repair.)
A nurse is preparing to end the shift and receives a lab report
stating that a child with asthma has a theophylline level of 15
mcg/dL. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Communicate the result to the oncoming nurse and document.
B. Tell the oncoming nurse that the level is dangerously high.
C. Ask the laboratory to redo the test because the result is faulty.
D. Hold the next dose of theophylline based on this finding. -
ANSWER-a (The therapeutic level of theophylline is 10 to 20
, 4|Page
mcg/dL, so the child's level is within the therapeutic range. This
information evaluates the prescribed therapy and should be
communicated in the nurse's report, A. Based on the laboratory
finding, B, C, and D, are not indicated.)
During routine screening at a school clinic, an otoscope
examination of a child's ear reveals a tympanic membrane that is
pearly gray, slightly bulging, and not movable. Based on these
findings, what action should the nurse take?
A. No action is required, because this is an expected finding for a
school-aged child.
B. Ask if the child has had a cold, runny nose, or any ear pain
lately.
C. Send a note home advising parents to have the child
evaluated by a health care provider.
D. Call the parents and have them take the child home from
school for the rest of the day. - ANSWER-b (More information is
needed to interpret these findings, B. The tympanic membrane is
