NUR HESI Pediatric ACTUAL Practice Exam LATEST WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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The nurse is assessing a 9 year old bow who has been admitted to the hospital with possible acute
poststreptoccocal glomerulonephritis (APSGN). In obtaining his history, what info is MOST significant?
A - a sore throat last week
B - hx of HTN
C - diuresis during the night
D - back pain for a few days - (answer)A
The nurse is measuring the frontal occipital circumference (FOC) of a 3-month-old infant, and notes that
the FOC has increased 5 inches (12.7cm) 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 - plot the measurement on the infant's growth chart
B - observe the infant for sunset eyes
C - measure the infant's head-to-heel length
D - palpate the anterior fontanel for tension and bulging - (answer)D
A female infant recently admitted with vomiting and diarrhea now weighs 10 kg. Her weigh at a previous
well-baby visit was 11 kg. What is the percentage of body weight loss for this infant?
A - 4%
B - 9%
C - 10%
D - 5% - (answer)B
A male high school student with Type 1 diabetes tests his blood glucose level before playing a game of
soccer and he obtains a reading of 180 mg/dL (10 mmol/L). Based on the reading, which action should
the nurse take?
A - tell him to eat a sandwich and fruit before beginning the game
B - Check his urine for ketones
C -give him permission to go ahead and play soccer
D- call the healthcare provider - (answer)A
, NUR HESI Pediatric ACTUAL Practice Exam LATEST WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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A 7-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever. In obtaining a
health hx from the child's mother, the recent occurrence of which illness is MOST significant?
A - sore throat
B - chickenpox
C - mumps
D - influenza - (answer)A
A mother brings her 2-month-old son to the clinic for a well baby exam. During the assessment, the
nurse finds that the right testicle is not descended into the scrotum, but the left is palpable. Which
action should the nurse take?
A- prepare to obtain a catheterized urine specimen for culture
B - address possible concerns about the child's future fertility
C - ask if the right teste has been seen in the scrotum before
D - schedule an IV pyelogram to validate presence of testeicle - (answer)C
The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which response requires further evaluation by the nurse?
A - has doubled birth weight
B - turns head to locate sound
C - plays "peek-a-boo"
D- demonstrates startle reflex - (answer)D
A 4-year-old girl returns to the pediatrician's office for a postoperative visit following hospitalization for
minor surgery. When observing the child in the waiting area, which behavior should the nurse consider
normal for this age child?
A - ignores other children in the play area
B - draws picture of self with facial features
C - "talks" to imaginary friend
VERIFIED ANSWERS
The nurse is assessing a 9 year old bow who has been admitted to the hospital with possible acute
poststreptoccocal glomerulonephritis (APSGN). In obtaining his history, what info is MOST significant?
A - a sore throat last week
B - hx of HTN
C - diuresis during the night
D - back pain for a few days - (answer)A
The nurse is measuring the frontal occipital circumference (FOC) of a 3-month-old infant, and notes that
the FOC has increased 5 inches (12.7cm) 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 - plot the measurement on the infant's growth chart
B - observe the infant for sunset eyes
C - measure the infant's head-to-heel length
D - palpate the anterior fontanel for tension and bulging - (answer)D
A female infant recently admitted with vomiting and diarrhea now weighs 10 kg. Her weigh at a previous
well-baby visit was 11 kg. What is the percentage of body weight loss for this infant?
A - 4%
B - 9%
C - 10%
D - 5% - (answer)B
A male high school student with Type 1 diabetes tests his blood glucose level before playing a game of
soccer and he obtains a reading of 180 mg/dL (10 mmol/L). Based on the reading, which action should
the nurse take?
A - tell him to eat a sandwich and fruit before beginning the game
B - Check his urine for ketones
C -give him permission to go ahead and play soccer
D- call the healthcare provider - (answer)A
, NUR HESI Pediatric ACTUAL Practice Exam LATEST WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS
A 7-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever. In obtaining a
health hx from the child's mother, the recent occurrence of which illness is MOST significant?
A - sore throat
B - chickenpox
C - mumps
D - influenza - (answer)A
A mother brings her 2-month-old son to the clinic for a well baby exam. During the assessment, the
nurse finds that the right testicle is not descended into the scrotum, but the left is palpable. Which
action should the nurse take?
A- prepare to obtain a catheterized urine specimen for culture
B - address possible concerns about the child's future fertility
C - ask if the right teste has been seen in the scrotum before
D - schedule an IV pyelogram to validate presence of testeicle - (answer)C
The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which response requires further evaluation by the nurse?
A - has doubled birth weight
B - turns head to locate sound
C - plays "peek-a-boo"
D- demonstrates startle reflex - (answer)D
A 4-year-old girl returns to the pediatrician's office for a postoperative visit following hospitalization for
minor surgery. When observing the child in the waiting area, which behavior should the nurse consider
normal for this age child?
A - ignores other children in the play area
B - draws picture of self with facial features
C - "talks" to imaginary friend
