HESI PEDIATRIC TEST BANK EXAM NEWEST 2026
QUESTIONS and CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse in the emergency department (ED) is assessing a pre-school age client
who had a febrile seizure at home. The parent is very concerned and asks the
nurse if this is very serious. How should the nurse respond?
1."Yes, the child is likely to get brain damage when a fever gets too high."
2."Generally they are not. But it is best to treat a fever when it starts."
3."No, they don't cause any issues."
4."Yes, you should consider this a medical emergency any time something like this
occurs." - CORRECT ANSWER-2
The nurse is doing post-procedure education with a school-age child after a
lumbar puncture. What factor is important for the nurse to emphasize?
1.The child will be NPO for 6 hours post-procedure.
2.The child will need to lay flat for 4 to 24 hours.
3.The child will need hourly vital signs for the first 6 hours post-procedure.
4.The child will need to be assessed for adequate urinary elimination within 4
hours post-procedure. - CORRECT ANSWER-2
,The nurse is assigned an adolescent client with newly diagnosed meningitis and is
going in the client's room to hang the antibiotics. What personal protective
equipment (PPE) should the nurse put on?
1.Gown and gloves
2.Gown, mask, and gloves
3.Gown, goggles, mask, and gloves
4.Gloves - CORRECT ANSWER-2
A mother is talking to the nurse and is concerned that her infant will get
meningitis and die like her cousin's child did many years ago. The mother asks the
nurse, "What is the best way I can protect my child?" How should the nurse
respond?
1."There is no way to prevent it, unfortunately, but you must be quick to respond
to any symptoms."
2."You should avoid taking your baby anywhere."
3."Many strains are vaccine-preventable, so getting all your vaccinations is a good
start."
4."Keep your baby away from anyone who is sick." - CORRECT ANSWER-3
The nurse is reviewing the plan of care for an adolescent child with cerebral palsy.
Which treatment modalities would the nurse expect? Select all that apply.
,1.Speech therapy
2.Physical therapy
3.Respiratory therapy
4.Occupational therapy
5.Educational therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-1, 2, 4, 5
The nurse is performing a home assessment on a preschool-age child. The nurse
notices that when in a squatting position, the child has to use his hands and arms
to "walk up" his own body, pushing as he goes, in order to stand. What condition
should the nurse investigate further?
1.Cerebral palsy
2.Muscular dystrophy
3.Myasthenia gravis
4.Guillain-Barré - CORRECT ANSWER-2
A school-age child is diagnosed with meningitis. What should the nurse expect to
assess in this client? Select all that apply.
1.Stiff neck
2.Photosensitivity
3.Severe headache
, 4.Lower extremity weakness
5.Elevated body temperature - CORRECT ANSWER-1, 2, 3, 5
A toddler is scheduled for a routine wellness examination. What should the nurse
do before beginning the assessment?
1.Encourage the parent to hold the child.
2.Ask the child to state his or her name and age.
3.Allow the child to manipulate the stethoscope.
4.Watch the child play with an age-appropriate toy. - CORRECT ANSWER-4
A 15-month-old is admitted to the pediatric unit with a history of a recent upper
respiratory infection. Which symptom is consistent with the diagnosis of
laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)? Select all that apply.
1.Reported inspiratory stridor which is worse at night.
2.Suprasternal retractions are present upon examination.
3.The toddler has a barking, seal-like, harsh cough.
4.Lung sounds have inspiratory wheezing.
5.Lung sounds with crackles in the bases bilaterally. - CORRECT ANSWER-1,2,3
QUESTIONS and CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse in the emergency department (ED) is assessing a pre-school age client
who had a febrile seizure at home. The parent is very concerned and asks the
nurse if this is very serious. How should the nurse respond?
1."Yes, the child is likely to get brain damage when a fever gets too high."
2."Generally they are not. But it is best to treat a fever when it starts."
3."No, they don't cause any issues."
4."Yes, you should consider this a medical emergency any time something like this
occurs." - CORRECT ANSWER-2
The nurse is doing post-procedure education with a school-age child after a
lumbar puncture. What factor is important for the nurse to emphasize?
1.The child will be NPO for 6 hours post-procedure.
2.The child will need to lay flat for 4 to 24 hours.
3.The child will need hourly vital signs for the first 6 hours post-procedure.
4.The child will need to be assessed for adequate urinary elimination within 4
hours post-procedure. - CORRECT ANSWER-2
,The nurse is assigned an adolescent client with newly diagnosed meningitis and is
going in the client's room to hang the antibiotics. What personal protective
equipment (PPE) should the nurse put on?
1.Gown and gloves
2.Gown, mask, and gloves
3.Gown, goggles, mask, and gloves
4.Gloves - CORRECT ANSWER-2
A mother is talking to the nurse and is concerned that her infant will get
meningitis and die like her cousin's child did many years ago. The mother asks the
nurse, "What is the best way I can protect my child?" How should the nurse
respond?
1."There is no way to prevent it, unfortunately, but you must be quick to respond
to any symptoms."
2."You should avoid taking your baby anywhere."
3."Many strains are vaccine-preventable, so getting all your vaccinations is a good
start."
4."Keep your baby away from anyone who is sick." - CORRECT ANSWER-3
The nurse is reviewing the plan of care for an adolescent child with cerebral palsy.
Which treatment modalities would the nurse expect? Select all that apply.
,1.Speech therapy
2.Physical therapy
3.Respiratory therapy
4.Occupational therapy
5.Educational therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-1, 2, 4, 5
The nurse is performing a home assessment on a preschool-age child. The nurse
notices that when in a squatting position, the child has to use his hands and arms
to "walk up" his own body, pushing as he goes, in order to stand. What condition
should the nurse investigate further?
1.Cerebral palsy
2.Muscular dystrophy
3.Myasthenia gravis
4.Guillain-Barré - CORRECT ANSWER-2
A school-age child is diagnosed with meningitis. What should the nurse expect to
assess in this client? Select all that apply.
1.Stiff neck
2.Photosensitivity
3.Severe headache
, 4.Lower extremity weakness
5.Elevated body temperature - CORRECT ANSWER-1, 2, 3, 5
A toddler is scheduled for a routine wellness examination. What should the nurse
do before beginning the assessment?
1.Encourage the parent to hold the child.
2.Ask the child to state his or her name and age.
3.Allow the child to manipulate the stethoscope.
4.Watch the child play with an age-appropriate toy. - CORRECT ANSWER-4
A 15-month-old is admitted to the pediatric unit with a history of a recent upper
respiratory infection. Which symptom is consistent with the diagnosis of
laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)? Select all that apply.
1.Reported inspiratory stridor which is worse at night.
2.Suprasternal retractions are present upon examination.
3.The toddler has a barking, seal-like, harsh cough.
4.Lung sounds have inspiratory wheezing.
5.Lung sounds with crackles in the bases bilaterally. - CORRECT ANSWER-1,2,3
