HESI Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Exam
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1. A 2-month-old infant is scheduled to receive immunizations.
Which vaccine is contraindicated if the infant has a severe allergy to
yeast?
A. DTaP
B. IPV
C. Hepatitis B
D. Hib
Answer: C
Hepatitis B vaccine is contraindicated in infants with a severe yeast
allergy because it is produced using yeast cells.
2. A 4-year-old child refuses to take medication. What is the best
nursing action?
A. Mix medication in milk
B. Force administration
C. Offer choices such as cup or syringe
D. Delay medication
Answer: C
Preschoolers respond positively to limited choices, promoting
cooperation and autonomy.
3. A toddler with suspected dehydration has which early sign?
A. Sunken fontanel
B. Hypotension
,C. Decreased urine output
D. Bradycardia
Answer: C
Decreased urine output is an early sign of dehydration; hypotension
and bradycardia are late findings.
4. Which developmental milestone is expected at 9 months?
A. Walks independently
B. Speaks in 2-word sentences
C. Pulls to stand
D. Rides a tricycle
Answer: C
At 9 months, infants typically pull to stand and may cruise.
5. A child with acute epiglottitis should be placed in which position?
A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
C. High Fowler’s
D. Side-lying
Answer: C
High Fowler’s position maximizes airway patency in children with
epiglottitis.
6. Which finding is most concerning in a 6-month-old?
A. Stranger anxiety
B. No head control
C. Rolls over
D. Babbles
, Answer: B
Lack of head control by 6 months suggests developmental delay.
7. A child with nephrotic syndrome should follow which diet?
A. High sodium
B. Low sodium
C. High fat
D. Low protein
Answer: B
Low sodium helps reduce edema associated with nephrotic
syndrome.
8. Which symptom is classic for intussusception?
A. Projectile vomiting
B. Currant jelly stools
C. Clay-colored stools
D. Bloody diarrhea
Answer: B
Currant jelly stools are characteristic due to intestinal bleeding.
9. A school-age child hospitalized long term is most at risk for:
A. Separation anxiety
B. Loss of peer relationships
C. Regression
D. Egocentrism
Answer: B
School-age children value peer relationships; prolonged
hospitalization disrupts this.
2025-2026 With complete Questions and
Correct Answers|Brand new version.
1. A 2-month-old infant is scheduled to receive immunizations.
Which vaccine is contraindicated if the infant has a severe allergy to
yeast?
A. DTaP
B. IPV
C. Hepatitis B
D. Hib
Answer: C
Hepatitis B vaccine is contraindicated in infants with a severe yeast
allergy because it is produced using yeast cells.
2. A 4-year-old child refuses to take medication. What is the best
nursing action?
A. Mix medication in milk
B. Force administration
C. Offer choices such as cup or syringe
D. Delay medication
Answer: C
Preschoolers respond positively to limited choices, promoting
cooperation and autonomy.
3. A toddler with suspected dehydration has which early sign?
A. Sunken fontanel
B. Hypotension
,C. Decreased urine output
D. Bradycardia
Answer: C
Decreased urine output is an early sign of dehydration; hypotension
and bradycardia are late findings.
4. Which developmental milestone is expected at 9 months?
A. Walks independently
B. Speaks in 2-word sentences
C. Pulls to stand
D. Rides a tricycle
Answer: C
At 9 months, infants typically pull to stand and may cruise.
5. A child with acute epiglottitis should be placed in which position?
A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
C. High Fowler’s
D. Side-lying
Answer: C
High Fowler’s position maximizes airway patency in children with
epiglottitis.
6. Which finding is most concerning in a 6-month-old?
A. Stranger anxiety
B. No head control
C. Rolls over
D. Babbles
, Answer: B
Lack of head control by 6 months suggests developmental delay.
7. A child with nephrotic syndrome should follow which diet?
A. High sodium
B. Low sodium
C. High fat
D. Low protein
Answer: B
Low sodium helps reduce edema associated with nephrotic
syndrome.
8. Which symptom is classic for intussusception?
A. Projectile vomiting
B. Currant jelly stools
C. Clay-colored stools
D. Bloody diarrhea
Answer: B
Currant jelly stools are characteristic due to intestinal bleeding.
9. A school-age child hospitalized long term is most at risk for:
A. Separation anxiety
B. Loss of peer relationships
C. Regression
D. Egocentrism
Answer: B
School-age children value peer relationships; prolonged
hospitalization disrupts this.
