PEDS HESI 2026 EXAMINERS SET QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔A 3-month-old infant develops oral thrush. Which pharmacologic agent should the
nurse plan to administer for treatment of this disorder?
A. Nystatin (Mycostatin).
B. Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin).
C. Norfloxacin (Noroxin).
D. Neomycin sulfate (Mycifradin). - ✔✔A. Nystatin (Mycostatin).
✔✔Which class of antiinfective drugs is contraindicated for use in children under 8
years of age?
A. Aminoglycosides.
B. Tetracyclines.
C. Penicillins.
D. Quinolones. - ✔✔B. Tetracyclines.
✔✔A female teenager is taking oral tetracycline HCL (Achromycin V) for acne vulgaris.
What is the most important instruction for the nurse to include in this client's teaching
plan?
A. "Use sunscreen when lying by the pool."
B. "Cleanse the skin at least 4 times a day."
C. "Take the medication with a glass of milk."
, D. "Menstrual periods may become irregular." - ✔✔A. "Use sunscreen when lying by the
pool."
✔✔The mother of a 6-month-old asks the nurse when her baby will get the first
measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Based on the recommended childhood
immunization schedule published by the Centers for Disease Control, which response is
accurate?
A. 3 to 6 months.
B. 12 to 15 months.
C. 18 to 24 months.
D. 4 to 6 years. - ✔✔B. 12 to 15 months.
✔✔Preoperative nursing care for a child with Wilms' tumor should include which
intervention?
A. Gently percuss the abdomen for evidence of trapped air.
B. Observe the abdomen for any noticeable discolorations.
C. Apply cold compresses to the abdomen to reduce edema.
D. Put a sign on the bed reading, "DO NOT PALPATE ABDOMEN." - ✔✔D. Put a sign
on the bed reading, "DO NOT PALPATE ABDOMEN."
✔✔A 4-year-old boy was admitted to the emergency room with a fractured right ulna
and a short arm cast was applied. When preparing the parents to take the child home,
which discharge instruction has the highest priority?
A. "Call the healthcare provider immediately if his nail beds appear blue."
B. "Check his fingers hourly for the first 48 hours to see that he is able to move them
without pain."
C. "Be sure your child's arm remains above his heart for the first 24 hours."
D. "Take his temperature every four hours for the next two days and call if an elevation
is noted." - ✔✔A. "Call the healthcare provider immediately if his nail beds appear blue."
✔✔An 18-month-old is admitted to the hospital with possible Hirschsprung's disease.
When obtaining a nursing history, the nurse asks about bowel habits. What description
of the disease?
A. Foul-smelling and fatty.
B. Bile-colored and watery.
C. Semi-solid and yellow.
D. Ribbon-like and brown. - ✔✔D. Ribbon-like and brown.
✔✔The nurse must prevent a 2-year-old with severe eczema on the face, neck, and
scalp from scratching the affected areas. Which nursing intervention is most effective in
preventing further excoriation due to the pruritis?
A. Obtain gloves for the child's hands.
B. Apply finger cots on the child's fingers.
C. Place elbow restraints on the child's arms.
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔A 3-month-old infant develops oral thrush. Which pharmacologic agent should the
nurse plan to administer for treatment of this disorder?
A. Nystatin (Mycostatin).
B. Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin).
C. Norfloxacin (Noroxin).
D. Neomycin sulfate (Mycifradin). - ✔✔A. Nystatin (Mycostatin).
✔✔Which class of antiinfective drugs is contraindicated for use in children under 8
years of age?
A. Aminoglycosides.
B. Tetracyclines.
C. Penicillins.
D. Quinolones. - ✔✔B. Tetracyclines.
✔✔A female teenager is taking oral tetracycline HCL (Achromycin V) for acne vulgaris.
What is the most important instruction for the nurse to include in this client's teaching
plan?
A. "Use sunscreen when lying by the pool."
B. "Cleanse the skin at least 4 times a day."
C. "Take the medication with a glass of milk."
, D. "Menstrual periods may become irregular." - ✔✔A. "Use sunscreen when lying by the
pool."
✔✔The mother of a 6-month-old asks the nurse when her baby will get the first
measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Based on the recommended childhood
immunization schedule published by the Centers for Disease Control, which response is
accurate?
A. 3 to 6 months.
B. 12 to 15 months.
C. 18 to 24 months.
D. 4 to 6 years. - ✔✔B. 12 to 15 months.
✔✔Preoperative nursing care for a child with Wilms' tumor should include which
intervention?
A. Gently percuss the abdomen for evidence of trapped air.
B. Observe the abdomen for any noticeable discolorations.
C. Apply cold compresses to the abdomen to reduce edema.
D. Put a sign on the bed reading, "DO NOT PALPATE ABDOMEN." - ✔✔D. Put a sign
on the bed reading, "DO NOT PALPATE ABDOMEN."
✔✔A 4-year-old boy was admitted to the emergency room with a fractured right ulna
and a short arm cast was applied. When preparing the parents to take the child home,
which discharge instruction has the highest priority?
A. "Call the healthcare provider immediately if his nail beds appear blue."
B. "Check his fingers hourly for the first 48 hours to see that he is able to move them
without pain."
C. "Be sure your child's arm remains above his heart for the first 24 hours."
D. "Take his temperature every four hours for the next two days and call if an elevation
is noted." - ✔✔A. "Call the healthcare provider immediately if his nail beds appear blue."
✔✔An 18-month-old is admitted to the hospital with possible Hirschsprung's disease.
When obtaining a nursing history, the nurse asks about bowel habits. What description
of the disease?
A. Foul-smelling and fatty.
B. Bile-colored and watery.
C. Semi-solid and yellow.
D. Ribbon-like and brown. - ✔✔D. Ribbon-like and brown.
✔✔The nurse must prevent a 2-year-old with severe eczema on the face, neck, and
scalp from scratching the affected areas. Which nursing intervention is most effective in
preventing further excoriation due to the pruritis?
A. Obtain gloves for the child's hands.
B. Apply finger cots on the child's fingers.
C. Place elbow restraints on the child's arms.
