2022 HESI Pediatric (PEDS) RN Exit Exam: V1 & V2 , –
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1. The nurse is caring for a 3-year old child who is 2 hours postop from a cardiac
catheterization via the right femoral artery. Which assessment finding is an
indication of arterial obstruction?
A. Blood pressure trend is downward and pulse is rapid and irregular.
B.Right foot is cool to the touch and appears pale and blanched.
C. Pulse distal to the femoral artery is weaker on the left foot than right foot.
D. The pressure dressing at right femoral area is moist and oozing blood. - ANSWER:
B. Right foot is cool to the touch and appears pale and blanched
Following a motor vehicle collision, a 3-year old girl has a spica cast applied. Which
toyis best for the nurse for this 3 year old child?
A. Duck that squeaks.
B. Fashion doll and clothes
C. Set of cloth and hand puppets
D. Hand held video game - ANSWER: C. Set of cloth and hand puppets
An infant with tetralogy of Fallot becomes acutely cyanotic and hyperpneic.
Whichaction should the nurse implement first?
A. Administer morphine sulphate.
B. Start IV fluids.
C.Place the infant in a knee-chest position
D. Provide 100% oxygen by face mask - ANSWER: C.
A child admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis is demonstrating Kussmaul respirations.
Thenurse determines that the increased respiratory rate is a compensatory
mechanism for which acid base alteration?
A. Metabolic alkalosis
B. Respiratory acidosis
C. Respiratory alkalosis
D. Metabolic acidosis - ANSWER: D.
7 years old is admitted to the hospital with persistent vomiting, and a
nasogastrictube attached to low intermittent suction is applied. Which finding is
most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?
A. Gastric output of 100 mL in the last 8 hours
B. Shift intake of 640 mL IV fluids plus 30 mL PO ice chips
C. Serum potassium of 3.0 mg/dL.
D. Serum pH of 7.45 - ANSWER: C. Serum Potassium of 3.0 (normal is 3.5 to 5.5)
, The nurse is evaluating diet teaching for a client who has nontropical sprue (celiac
disease). Choosing which food indicates that the teaching has been effective?
A. Creamed Corn
B. Pancakes
C. Rye Cakes
D. Cooked Oatmeal - ANSWER: A.
During a well-baby check, the nurse hides a block under the baby's blanket, and the
baby looks for the block. Which normal growth and development milestone is the
baby developing?
A. Separation anxiety
. B. Associative play.
C. Object prehension.
D. Object permanence - ANSWER: D.
The nurse is measuring the frontal occipital circumference (FOC) of a 3-months old
infant, and notes that the FOC has increased 5 inches since birth and the child's head
appears large in relation to body size. Which action is most important for the nurse
to take next?
A. Measure the infant's head-to-toe length.
B. Palpate the anterior fontanel for tension and bulging
C. Observe the infant for sunken eyes
D. Plot the measurement on the infant's growth chart. - ANSWER: B
The nurse is preparing a 10 year old with a lacerated forehead for suturing. Both
parents and 12 year old sibling are at the child's bedside. Which instruction best
supports family?
A. While waiting for the healthcare provider, only one visitor may stay with the child.
B. All of you should leave while the healthcare provider sutures the child's forehead.
C. It is best if the sibling goes to the waiting room until the suturing is completed.
D. Please decide who will stay when the healthcare provider begins suturing -
ANSWER: D
10. The nurse is planning for a 5-month old with gastroesophageal reflux disease
whose weight has decreased by 3 ounces since the last clinic visit one month ago. To
increase caloric intake and decrease vomiting, what instructions should the nurse
provide this mother?
A. Give small amounts of baby food with each feeding. B. Thicken formula with
cereal for each feeding.
C. Dilute the childs formula with equal parts of water. D. Offer 10 % dextrose in
water between most feedings. - ANSWER:
The leading cause of adolescent mortality in the US is - ANSWER: unintentional injury
the most common cause of hospital admission among children is - ANSWER: asthma
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1. The nurse is caring for a 3-year old child who is 2 hours postop from a cardiac
catheterization via the right femoral artery. Which assessment finding is an
indication of arterial obstruction?
A. Blood pressure trend is downward and pulse is rapid and irregular.
B.Right foot is cool to the touch and appears pale and blanched.
C. Pulse distal to the femoral artery is weaker on the left foot than right foot.
D. The pressure dressing at right femoral area is moist and oozing blood. - ANSWER:
B. Right foot is cool to the touch and appears pale and blanched
Following a motor vehicle collision, a 3-year old girl has a spica cast applied. Which
toyis best for the nurse for this 3 year old child?
A. Duck that squeaks.
B. Fashion doll and clothes
C. Set of cloth and hand puppets
D. Hand held video game - ANSWER: C. Set of cloth and hand puppets
An infant with tetralogy of Fallot becomes acutely cyanotic and hyperpneic.
Whichaction should the nurse implement first?
A. Administer morphine sulphate.
B. Start IV fluids.
C.Place the infant in a knee-chest position
D. Provide 100% oxygen by face mask - ANSWER: C.
A child admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis is demonstrating Kussmaul respirations.
Thenurse determines that the increased respiratory rate is a compensatory
mechanism for which acid base alteration?
A. Metabolic alkalosis
B. Respiratory acidosis
C. Respiratory alkalosis
D. Metabolic acidosis - ANSWER: D.
7 years old is admitted to the hospital with persistent vomiting, and a
nasogastrictube attached to low intermittent suction is applied. Which finding is
most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?
A. Gastric output of 100 mL in the last 8 hours
B. Shift intake of 640 mL IV fluids plus 30 mL PO ice chips
C. Serum potassium of 3.0 mg/dL.
D. Serum pH of 7.45 - ANSWER: C. Serum Potassium of 3.0 (normal is 3.5 to 5.5)
, The nurse is evaluating diet teaching for a client who has nontropical sprue (celiac
disease). Choosing which food indicates that the teaching has been effective?
A. Creamed Corn
B. Pancakes
C. Rye Cakes
D. Cooked Oatmeal - ANSWER: A.
During a well-baby check, the nurse hides a block under the baby's blanket, and the
baby looks for the block. Which normal growth and development milestone is the
baby developing?
A. Separation anxiety
. B. Associative play.
C. Object prehension.
D. Object permanence - ANSWER: D.
The nurse is measuring the frontal occipital circumference (FOC) of a 3-months old
infant, and notes that the FOC has increased 5 inches since birth and the child's head
appears large in relation to body size. Which action is most important for the nurse
to take next?
A. Measure the infant's head-to-toe length.
B. Palpate the anterior fontanel for tension and bulging
C. Observe the infant for sunken eyes
D. Plot the measurement on the infant's growth chart. - ANSWER: B
The nurse is preparing a 10 year old with a lacerated forehead for suturing. Both
parents and 12 year old sibling are at the child's bedside. Which instruction best
supports family?
A. While waiting for the healthcare provider, only one visitor may stay with the child.
B. All of you should leave while the healthcare provider sutures the child's forehead.
C. It is best if the sibling goes to the waiting room until the suturing is completed.
D. Please decide who will stay when the healthcare provider begins suturing -
ANSWER: D
10. The nurse is planning for a 5-month old with gastroesophageal reflux disease
whose weight has decreased by 3 ounces since the last clinic visit one month ago. To
increase caloric intake and decrease vomiting, what instructions should the nurse
provide this mother?
A. Give small amounts of baby food with each feeding. B. Thicken formula with
cereal for each feeding.
C. Dilute the childs formula with equal parts of water. D. Offer 10 % dextrose in
water between most feedings. - ANSWER:
The leading cause of adolescent mortality in the US is - ANSWER: unintentional injury
the most common cause of hospital admission among children is - ANSWER: asthma
