PEDS & OB HESI EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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An infant with hypothyroidism is often described as a "good, quite baby" by the
parents. What early disease detection is essential in preventing mental
retardation in infants?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Phenylketonuria
C. Diabetes Mellitus
D. Ketoacidosis - CORRECT ANSWERS B.
Early detection of hypothyroidism and phenylketonuria is essential in preventing
mental retardation in infants. Knowledge of normal groth and development is
important, sin a lack of attaintment can be used to detect the existence of these
metabolic/endocrine disorders and attainment can be used for evaluating the
treatments effecct
Diabetis mellitus (DM) in children was typically diagnosed as insulin dependent
diabetes until recently. What diabetes type has been discovered to occur more
often in Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanic children and
adolescents?
A. Type 1
B. Type 2
C. Type 3
D. Type 4 - CORRECT ANSWERS B.
DM in children was typicall diagnosed as insulin dependent until recently. A
marked increase in Type 2 DM has occurred recently in the US.
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There has been an increase in the number of children diagnosed with Type 2
diabetes with the increasing rate of obesity in children thought to be a
contributing factor. What other factors are thought to be contributing in the
increase of Type 2 cases?
A. Hypotension
B. Hypokalemia
C. Lack of physical activity
D. Hyperkalemia - CORRECT ANSWERS C.
There has been an increase in the number of children diagnosed with Type 2
diabetes. The increasing rate of obesity is children is thought to be a contributing
factor. Other contributing factors include lack of physical activity, and a family
history of Type 2 diabetes.
Fractures in older children are common as they fall during play and are involved in
motor vehicle accidents. What fractures in children are related to child abuse?
A. Greenstick Fracture
B. Growth plate Fracture
C. Torus Fracture
D. Spiral fracture - CORRECT ANSWERS D.
Spiral fractures (caused by twisting) anf fractures in infants may be related to
child abuse
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Skin traction for fracture reduction should not be removed unless prescribed by
healthcare provider. What fractures have serious consequences interms of
growth of the affected limb?
A. Greenstick fracture
B. Plate fracture
C. Torus fracture
D. Spiral fracture - CORRECT ANSWERS B.
Fractures involving the epiphyseal plate ( growth plate) can have serious
consequences in terms of growth of the affected limb
Corticosteroids are used shor term in low doses suring exacerbations. What side
effect do corticosteroids have on long term?
A. Adverse effects on growth
B. Adverse effects on bone structure
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Hypocalcemia - CORRECT ANSWERS A.
Corticosteroids are used short term in low doses during exacerbations. Long term
use is avoided due to side effects and their adverse effect on growth
Skin traction for fracture reduction should not be removed unless prescribed by
healthcare provider. What do the pin sites usually cause in an infant client?
A. Hypoglycemia
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B. Hypocalcemia
C. Infection
D. Low vitamin K concentration - CORRECT ANSWERS C.
Pin sites can be sources of infection. The nurse should monitor signs of infection
and cleanse and dress sites as prescribed.
The menstrual phase varies in length for most women. How many days usually are
from ovulation to the beginning of the next menstrual cycle?
A. 12 days
B. 14 days
C. 16 days
D. 18 days - CORRECT ANSWERS B.
From ovulation to the beginning of the next menstrual cycle is usually exactly 14
days. In other words, ovulation occurs 14 days before the next menstrual period
Sperm lives approximately 3 days and eggs live abut 24 hours. Which is the time
interval a coulple should avoid unprotected intecourse after the ovulation?
A. 24 hours
B. 48 hours
C. 72 hours
D. 128 hours - CORRECT ANSWERS C.
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An infant with hypothyroidism is often described as a "good, quite baby" by the
parents. What early disease detection is essential in preventing mental
retardation in infants?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Phenylketonuria
C. Diabetes Mellitus
D. Ketoacidosis - CORRECT ANSWERS B.
Early detection of hypothyroidism and phenylketonuria is essential in preventing
mental retardation in infants. Knowledge of normal groth and development is
important, sin a lack of attaintment can be used to detect the existence of these
metabolic/endocrine disorders and attainment can be used for evaluating the
treatments effecct
Diabetis mellitus (DM) in children was typically diagnosed as insulin dependent
diabetes until recently. What diabetes type has been discovered to occur more
often in Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanic children and
adolescents?
A. Type 1
B. Type 2
C. Type 3
D. Type 4 - CORRECT ANSWERS B.
DM in children was typicall diagnosed as insulin dependent until recently. A
marked increase in Type 2 DM has occurred recently in the US.
,PEDS & OB HESI EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED/DETAILED
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There has been an increase in the number of children diagnosed with Type 2
diabetes with the increasing rate of obesity in children thought to be a
contributing factor. What other factors are thought to be contributing in the
increase of Type 2 cases?
A. Hypotension
B. Hypokalemia
C. Lack of physical activity
D. Hyperkalemia - CORRECT ANSWERS C.
There has been an increase in the number of children diagnosed with Type 2
diabetes. The increasing rate of obesity is children is thought to be a contributing
factor. Other contributing factors include lack of physical activity, and a family
history of Type 2 diabetes.
Fractures in older children are common as they fall during play and are involved in
motor vehicle accidents. What fractures in children are related to child abuse?
A. Greenstick Fracture
B. Growth plate Fracture
C. Torus Fracture
D. Spiral fracture - CORRECT ANSWERS D.
Spiral fractures (caused by twisting) anf fractures in infants may be related to
child abuse
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ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED/DETAILED
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Skin traction for fracture reduction should not be removed unless prescribed by
healthcare provider. What fractures have serious consequences interms of
growth of the affected limb?
A. Greenstick fracture
B. Plate fracture
C. Torus fracture
D. Spiral fracture - CORRECT ANSWERS B.
Fractures involving the epiphyseal plate ( growth plate) can have serious
consequences in terms of growth of the affected limb
Corticosteroids are used shor term in low doses suring exacerbations. What side
effect do corticosteroids have on long term?
A. Adverse effects on growth
B. Adverse effects on bone structure
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Hypocalcemia - CORRECT ANSWERS A.
Corticosteroids are used short term in low doses during exacerbations. Long term
use is avoided due to side effects and their adverse effect on growth
Skin traction for fracture reduction should not be removed unless prescribed by
healthcare provider. What do the pin sites usually cause in an infant client?
A. Hypoglycemia
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B. Hypocalcemia
C. Infection
D. Low vitamin K concentration - CORRECT ANSWERS C.
Pin sites can be sources of infection. The nurse should monitor signs of infection
and cleanse and dress sites as prescribed.
The menstrual phase varies in length for most women. How many days usually are
from ovulation to the beginning of the next menstrual cycle?
A. 12 days
B. 14 days
C. 16 days
D. 18 days - CORRECT ANSWERS B.
From ovulation to the beginning of the next menstrual cycle is usually exactly 14
days. In other words, ovulation occurs 14 days before the next menstrual period
Sperm lives approximately 3 days and eggs live abut 24 hours. Which is the time
interval a coulple should avoid unprotected intecourse after the ovulation?
A. 24 hours
B. 48 hours
C. 72 hours
D. 128 hours - CORRECT ANSWERS C.
