HESI RN PEDIATRICS PROCTORED EXAM
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, HESI RN PEDIATRICS PROCTORED EXAM
VERSION 1
1. A nurse in a pediatric unit is caring for a school-age child following a cardiac
catheterization. Which of the following interventions would the nurse take?
Maintain NPO status for 24 hrs. following the procedure
Administer meperidine for pain every 4 hrs.
Perform a sterile dressing change 8 hrs. after the procedure
Keep the affected extremity straight for 6 hrs.
2. A nurse is teaching a parent of a toddler about administering digoxin. Which of the
following statements by the parent indicates understanding of the teaching?
“I should mix the medication with 4 ounces of my child’s favorite juice.”
“I should give my child water after giving the medication.”
“I should give my child another dose if he vomits right after taking the medication.”
“I should give the medication with foods that are high in fiber.”
3. A nurse is caring for a 9-year-old child who has major burns to her face and upper torso.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Administer a tetanus vaccine
Give pain medication
Begin enteral feedings
Initiate a crystalloid IV bolus
4. A nurse is planning care for a toddler who has developed oral ulcers in response to
chemotherapy. Which of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Schedule routine oral care every 8 hrs.
Administer oral viscous lidocaine
, Moisten the mucous with lemon glycerin swabs
Cleanse the gums with saline soaked gauze
5. A nurse in a community health clinic is assessing the needs of a single parent who has three
young children and works full time. Which of the following resources should the nurse
recommend?
12-step support group
Respite child care
Child home health care
Counseling for depression
1
A nurse is preparing to assess a 4-year old child’s visual acuity.
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan first?
Use a tumbling E chart for the assessment
Position the child 4.6 meters (15 feet) from the chart
Assess both eyes together first, then each eye separately
Test the child without glasses before testing with glasses
6. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a parent of a child who has juvenile idiopathic
arthritis and a new prescription of prednisone/etarnecept. Which of the following statement
should the nurse include in the teaching?
“Discontinue this medication if gastrointestinal upset occurs.”
“Expect that this medication will stimulate a growth spurt.”
“Limit your child’s intake of potassium-rich foods.”
“Monitor your child for indications of infection.”
7. A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for four children. The nurse should use droplet
precautions for which of the following children?
An adolescent who has hepatitis A
A toddler who has seasonal influenza
, A preschool-age child who has pediculosis capitis
A school-age child who has viral conjunctivitis
8. A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has vulvovaginitis. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
“Apply a warm, moist compress three times per day.”
“Apply scented baby powder to absorb residual moisture.”
“Wear a feminine deodorant pad for vaginal drainage.”
“Wear nylon underwear at night.”
9. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a school-age child who has nephrotic syndrome.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)
Provide a low-sodium diet
Encourage increased fluid intake
Assess for protein in the urine
Initiate contact precautions
Obtain a daily weight
10. A nurse in a pediatric unit is caring for a school-age child following a cardiac
catheterization. Which of the following interventions would the nurse take?
Maintain NPO status for 24 hrs. following the procedure
Administer meperidine for pain every 4 hrs.
Perform a sterile dressing change 8 hrs. after the procedure
2
Keep the affected extremity straight for 6 hrs.
11. A nurse is teaching a parent of a toddler about administering digoxin. Which of the
following statements by the parent indicates understanding of the teaching?
“I should mix the medication with 4 ounces of my child’s favorite juice.”
“I should give my child water after giving the medication.”
“I should give my child another dose if he vomits right after taking the medication.”
38 Latest Exam Sets
3800 Plus Question With Correct Answers
Complete Updated Document For Exam Preparation
HESI
Test Preparation
New 2023 Edition
, HESI RN PEDIATRICS PROCTORED EXAM
VERSION 1
1. A nurse in a pediatric unit is caring for a school-age child following a cardiac
catheterization. Which of the following interventions would the nurse take?
Maintain NPO status for 24 hrs. following the procedure
Administer meperidine for pain every 4 hrs.
Perform a sterile dressing change 8 hrs. after the procedure
Keep the affected extremity straight for 6 hrs.
2. A nurse is teaching a parent of a toddler about administering digoxin. Which of the
following statements by the parent indicates understanding of the teaching?
“I should mix the medication with 4 ounces of my child’s favorite juice.”
“I should give my child water after giving the medication.”
“I should give my child another dose if he vomits right after taking the medication.”
“I should give the medication with foods that are high in fiber.”
3. A nurse is caring for a 9-year-old child who has major burns to her face and upper torso.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Administer a tetanus vaccine
Give pain medication
Begin enteral feedings
Initiate a crystalloid IV bolus
4. A nurse is planning care for a toddler who has developed oral ulcers in response to
chemotherapy. Which of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Schedule routine oral care every 8 hrs.
Administer oral viscous lidocaine
, Moisten the mucous with lemon glycerin swabs
Cleanse the gums with saline soaked gauze
5. A nurse in a community health clinic is assessing the needs of a single parent who has three
young children and works full time. Which of the following resources should the nurse
recommend?
12-step support group
Respite child care
Child home health care
Counseling for depression
1
A nurse is preparing to assess a 4-year old child’s visual acuity.
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan first?
Use a tumbling E chart for the assessment
Position the child 4.6 meters (15 feet) from the chart
Assess both eyes together first, then each eye separately
Test the child without glasses before testing with glasses
6. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a parent of a child who has juvenile idiopathic
arthritis and a new prescription of prednisone/etarnecept. Which of the following statement
should the nurse include in the teaching?
“Discontinue this medication if gastrointestinal upset occurs.”
“Expect that this medication will stimulate a growth spurt.”
“Limit your child’s intake of potassium-rich foods.”
“Monitor your child for indications of infection.”
7. A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for four children. The nurse should use droplet
precautions for which of the following children?
An adolescent who has hepatitis A
A toddler who has seasonal influenza
, A preschool-age child who has pediculosis capitis
A school-age child who has viral conjunctivitis
8. A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has vulvovaginitis. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
“Apply a warm, moist compress three times per day.”
“Apply scented baby powder to absorb residual moisture.”
“Wear a feminine deodorant pad for vaginal drainage.”
“Wear nylon underwear at night.”
9. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a school-age child who has nephrotic syndrome.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)
Provide a low-sodium diet
Encourage increased fluid intake
Assess for protein in the urine
Initiate contact precautions
Obtain a daily weight
10. A nurse in a pediatric unit is caring for a school-age child following a cardiac
catheterization. Which of the following interventions would the nurse take?
Maintain NPO status for 24 hrs. following the procedure
Administer meperidine for pain every 4 hrs.
Perform a sterile dressing change 8 hrs. after the procedure
2
Keep the affected extremity straight for 6 hrs.
11. A nurse is teaching a parent of a toddler about administering digoxin. Which of the
following statements by the parent indicates understanding of the teaching?
“I should mix the medication with 4 ounces of my child’s favorite juice.”
“I should give my child water after giving the medication.”
“I should give my child another dose if he vomits right after taking the medication.”
