2023 Hesi Pediatric (PEDS) Exit Exam Version 1 and 2 (V1 & V2) - All Q&As (Brand New) A++ TB w/Pics

2023 Hesi Pediatric (PEDS) Exit Exam Version 1 and 2 (V1 & V2) - All Q&As (Brand New) A++ TB w/Pics 1. The nurse is performing an abdominal assessment. Indicate the correct sequence the nurse should use to perform this assessment. (a) percussion (b) palpation (c) auscultation (d) inspection Answer 2. The nurse has become aware of the following client situations. The nurse should fi rst assess the client who* (a) had received a unit of packed red blood cells four hours ago and is requesting a bedpan (b) had an abdominal hysterectomy yesterday and is reporting calf pain (c) has history of multiple sclerosis and is reporting diplopia (d) had a tonsillectomy three hours ago and is reporting a sore throat 3. The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed 1,000 ml of Ringer‘s Lactate to infuse over 8 hours. The available intravenous set delivers 10 drops per milliliter. How many drops per minute should the nurse set the intravenous controller to administer? Answer 4. The primary health care provider has prescribed an oral solution of Potassium Chloride (KCL) 20 mEq PO, QD. The drug available is Potassium Chloride 10 mEq/15ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? Answer 10 5. The primary health care provider has prescribed Heparin 5000 units SC. The drug available is heparin sodium 7500units/ml. Choose all of the correct answers for nursing considerations for the administration of heparin sodium. (a) administer the heparin in the abdomen (b) administer 0.5ml of heparin sodium (c) aspirate after inserting the needle (d) use a 1 inch 21 gauge needle (e) refrain from massaging the site after administer heparin (f) remember that protamine sulfate is the antidote for heparin 6. The nurse has attended a staff development conference on cultural considerations for clients receiving hospice care. Which of the following statements if made by the nurse would require follow-up? (a) The family of a client of the Buddhist faith may ask for a priest to be present at the time of death (b) The family of a client of the Jewish faith may request to have mirrors covered after the death of the client (c) The family of a client of the Muslim faith may request that the body of the client be turned to face the East at the time of the client‘s death (d) The family of a client of the Hindu faith may request that the client body be bathed after the client‘s death 7. The nurse is caring for a client with bipolar disorder who has Lithium (Lithotabs) prescribed. The nurse should suggest that the client have which of the following snacks? (a) A fresh fruit cup (b) Coffee and oatmeal cookies (c) Tuna fi sh salad on saltine crackers (d) Raw vegetables 8. The nurse has provided discharge instructions for a client who has been prescribed Digoxin (Lanoxin). It would require follow up by the nurse if the client says (a) ―I will consult my primary health care provider before taking medications that contain aspirin.‖ (b) ―I will not take any antacids within two hours of taking the digoxin.‖ (c) ―Iwill avoid fruitssuch as avocados, grapefruit and cantaloupe.‖