HESI PN Pediatric Nursing Exam Questions
And Answers. Verified And Updated.
Developmental milestones (birth to 1 year) - answer✔✔birth weight doubles by 6 months and
triples by 12 months
birth length increases by 50% at 12 months
posterior fontanel closes by 8 weeks
social smile at 2 months
turns head to locate sounds at 3 months
moro reflex disappears around 4 months
achieves steady head control at 4 months
turns completely over at 5 to 6 months
plays peek-a-boo after 6 months
transfers objects hand to hand at 7 months
develops stranger anxiety at 7 months
sits unsupported at 8 months
crawls at 10 months
fine pincer grasp appears at 10 to 12 months
waves bye-bye at 10 months
walks with assistance at 10 to 12 months
says a few words in addition to "mama" and "dada" at 12 months
explores environment by motor and oral means
erikson's theory: developing a sense of trust (trust vs mistrust)
nursing implications (birth to 1 year) - answer✔✔during hospitalization, the infant's emerging
skills may disappear
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,if the parents are not able to be with the infant, the baby may experience separation anxiety,
usually beginning around 6 months
the PN should encourage and plan to have the parents be part of the infants care
the infant's usual schedule at home should be respected
preparation and/or reinforcement of teaching should be directed to the family. however, the PN
should always speak to the infant and console the infant, especially while performing painful or
stressful procedures
toys for hospitalized infants include mobiles, rattles, squeaking toys, picture books, bals, colored
blocks, and activity boxes.
HESI HINT #! - answer✔✔the stages of separation anxiety consist of protest, despair, denial,
and detachment.
HESI HINT #2 - answer✔✔when does birth length double? by 4 years
when does the child sit unsupported? 8 months
when does a child achieve 50% of adult height? 2 years
when does a child throw a ball overhand? 18 months
when does a child speak two-to-three word sentences? 2 years
when does a child use scissors? 4 years
when does a child tie his/her shoes? 5 years
be aware that a girl's growth spurt during adolescence begins earlier than boys (as early as 10
yaars)
temper tantrums are common in the toddler and are considered "normal" behavior
be aware that adolescence is a time when the child forms his or her identity and that rebellion
against family values is common for this age group
developmental milestones (toddler 1-3 years) - answer✔✔birth weight quadruples by 30 months
achieves 50% of adult height by 2 years
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,growth velocity slows
appears to be bowlegged and potbellied
all primary teeth (20) are present by age 3
anterior fontanel closes by 12 to 18 months
throws a ball overhand at 18 months
kicks a ball at 24 months
feeds self with spoon and cup at 2 years
daytime toilet training can usually be started around 2 years
two-to-three word sentences at 2 years
three-to-four word sentences at 3 years
states first and last name by 2.5 to 3 years
temper tantrums are common.
erikson's theory: developing a sense of autonomy (autonomy vs doubt and shame)
Nursing Implications (toddler 1-3 years) - answer✔✔simple brief explanations should be given
immediately before procedures because toddlers have limited concept of time
during hospitalization, enforced separation from parents is the greatest threat to the toddler's
psychological and emotional integrity
security objects or favorite toys from home should be provided for toddler
encourage parents to explain their plans to child
respect child's routine
expect regression
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, toys for the hospitalized toddler include board and mallet, push/pull toys, toy telephone, stuffed
animals, storybooks with pictures.
toddlers benefit from being taken to the playroom when possible because mobility is important to
their development;.
toddlers engage in parallel pla.
toddlers are learning to name body parts and are concerned about their bodies
support autonomy by giving choices
developmental milestones (preschool 3-5 years) - answer✔✔each year child gains about 5
pounds and grows 2.5 to 3 inches
stands erect with more slender posture
learns to run, jump, skip and hop
3 year olds ride a tricycle
handedness is established
uses scissors at 4 years
ties shoelaces at 5 years
learns colors and shapes
visual acuity approaches 20/20
thinking is egocentric and concrete
EXAM STUDY MATERIALS July 25, 2024 1:06 PM
And Answers. Verified And Updated.
Developmental milestones (birth to 1 year) - answer✔✔birth weight doubles by 6 months and
triples by 12 months
birth length increases by 50% at 12 months
posterior fontanel closes by 8 weeks
social smile at 2 months
turns head to locate sounds at 3 months
moro reflex disappears around 4 months
achieves steady head control at 4 months
turns completely over at 5 to 6 months
plays peek-a-boo after 6 months
transfers objects hand to hand at 7 months
develops stranger anxiety at 7 months
sits unsupported at 8 months
crawls at 10 months
fine pincer grasp appears at 10 to 12 months
waves bye-bye at 10 months
walks with assistance at 10 to 12 months
says a few words in addition to "mama" and "dada" at 12 months
explores environment by motor and oral means
erikson's theory: developing a sense of trust (trust vs mistrust)
nursing implications (birth to 1 year) - answer✔✔during hospitalization, the infant's emerging
skills may disappear
EXAM STUDY MATERIALS July 25, 2024 1:06 PM
,if the parents are not able to be with the infant, the baby may experience separation anxiety,
usually beginning around 6 months
the PN should encourage and plan to have the parents be part of the infants care
the infant's usual schedule at home should be respected
preparation and/or reinforcement of teaching should be directed to the family. however, the PN
should always speak to the infant and console the infant, especially while performing painful or
stressful procedures
toys for hospitalized infants include mobiles, rattles, squeaking toys, picture books, bals, colored
blocks, and activity boxes.
HESI HINT #! - answer✔✔the stages of separation anxiety consist of protest, despair, denial,
and detachment.
HESI HINT #2 - answer✔✔when does birth length double? by 4 years
when does the child sit unsupported? 8 months
when does a child achieve 50% of adult height? 2 years
when does a child throw a ball overhand? 18 months
when does a child speak two-to-three word sentences? 2 years
when does a child use scissors? 4 years
when does a child tie his/her shoes? 5 years
be aware that a girl's growth spurt during adolescence begins earlier than boys (as early as 10
yaars)
temper tantrums are common in the toddler and are considered "normal" behavior
be aware that adolescence is a time when the child forms his or her identity and that rebellion
against family values is common for this age group
developmental milestones (toddler 1-3 years) - answer✔✔birth weight quadruples by 30 months
achieves 50% of adult height by 2 years
EXAM STUDY MATERIALS July 25, 2024 1:06 PM
,growth velocity slows
appears to be bowlegged and potbellied
all primary teeth (20) are present by age 3
anterior fontanel closes by 12 to 18 months
throws a ball overhand at 18 months
kicks a ball at 24 months
feeds self with spoon and cup at 2 years
daytime toilet training can usually be started around 2 years
two-to-three word sentences at 2 years
three-to-four word sentences at 3 years
states first and last name by 2.5 to 3 years
temper tantrums are common.
erikson's theory: developing a sense of autonomy (autonomy vs doubt and shame)
Nursing Implications (toddler 1-3 years) - answer✔✔simple brief explanations should be given
immediately before procedures because toddlers have limited concept of time
during hospitalization, enforced separation from parents is the greatest threat to the toddler's
psychological and emotional integrity
security objects or favorite toys from home should be provided for toddler
encourage parents to explain their plans to child
respect child's routine
expect regression
EXAM STUDY MATERIALS July 25, 2024 1:06 PM
, toys for the hospitalized toddler include board and mallet, push/pull toys, toy telephone, stuffed
animals, storybooks with pictures.
toddlers benefit from being taken to the playroom when possible because mobility is important to
their development;.
toddlers engage in parallel pla.
toddlers are learning to name body parts and are concerned about their bodies
support autonomy by giving choices
developmental milestones (preschool 3-5 years) - answer✔✔each year child gains about 5
pounds and grows 2.5 to 3 inches
stands erect with more slender posture
learns to run, jump, skip and hop
3 year olds ride a tricycle
handedness is established
uses scissors at 4 years
ties shoelaces at 5 years
learns colors and shapes
visual acuity approaches 20/20
thinking is egocentric and concrete
EXAM STUDY MATERIALS July 25, 2024 1:06 PM
