HESI RN Pediatrics Exam V1 V2 V3 Complete Bundle: Pediatric Nursing Practice Tests with NGN Questions (PDF)

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,HESI RN Pediatrics Exam (V1, V2 & V3) | Pediatric

Exam Prep | Complete Bundle Package (Pdf)

1. The mother of a 15-month-old asks if it’s normal that

her child is not walking independently. What is the nurse’s

best response?



A) “Most walk by 12 months; this is a significant delay.”




B) “Some normal children walk as late as 18 months. Let’s

assess other milestones.”




C) “You should start physical therapy immediately.”




D) “This always indicates a neurological problem.”



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,Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Independent walking typically occurs between

12–15 months, with a normal range up to 18 months.

Assessing other milestones first is appropriate before any

intervention or concern.



2. Which statement by a 5-year-old indicates correct

understanding of conservation?



A) “The tall glass has more juice even though you poured

it from the short fat glass.”




B) “If you break my cookie in half, I have more pieces.”




C) “My sister is older so she is taller.”




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, D) “The same amount of clay is still the same if you roll it into a
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snake.”
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Rationale: Conservation is the understanding that quantity
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remains the same despite changes in shape/container.
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Most children master this in concrete operational stage (7–
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11 years). A 5-year-old typically fails conservation, so
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answer D is advanced but correct if demonstrated.
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3. A 3-year-old insists on wearing the same Batman
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costume every day. This behavior is:
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A) A sign of autism spectrum disorder
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B) Normal ritualistic behavior k k




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