NSG 222 HESI FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS NEW MODIFIED
TESTED AND APPROVED GRADED A+ LATEST
UPDATE
A nurse instructs a parent regarding the appropriate actions to take when the
toddler has a temper tantrum. Which statement by the parent indicates a
successful outcome of the teaching?
a. I will send my child to a room alone for 10 minutes after every tantrum
b. I will reward my child with candy at the end of each day without a tantrum
c. I will give frequent reminders that only bad children have tantrums
d. I will ignore the tantrums as long as there is no physical danger
D
When giving an intramuscular injection to a 4-year-old child the nurse should:
a. use the vastus lateralis muscle only
b. allow the child to choose between a lying or a standing position
c. obtain assistance to administer the injection
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,d. distract the child with conversation or a toy
C
A 4-year-old child with cancer is admitted to the hospital for radiation therapy
and
surgery. To assess adequacy of support for the child's psychosocial needs, the
nurse
would ask the parents which question?"
a. what signs and symptoms has your child been having?
b. Will a family member be able to stay with the child most of the time?
c. how long have you known your child's diagnosis?
d. What are your child's favorite books, activities and toys?
B
A home care nurse is providing instructions to a child with cystic fibrosis about
how
to perform the "huff" maneuver; the child asks the nurse about the purpose of
this
type of breathing. The nurse makes which response to the child?
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,a. "this type of breathing is used to mobilize secretions so that they can be easily
coughed out"
b. "this type of breathing prolongs inspiration time"
c. "this type of breathing moves air out of the lower lungs"
d. "this type of breathing moves air through the lungs"
A
A hospitalized toddler cries when anyone enters the room, and kicks, yells, and
clings to the parents if they try to leave. Based on these data, the nurse
determines
that the priority nursing diagnosis is:"
a. fear related to unfamiliar surroundings
b. deficient divisional activity related to developmental stage
c. compromised family coping related to the sick child
d. delayed growth and development related to overprotective parenting
A
A 9-month-old infant is admitted to a pediatric unit with a diagnosis of
dehydration
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, and malnutrition and suspected failure to thrive. Child neglect is suspected.
Which
of the following would be most important for the nurse to observe when the
parents
visit the infant?
a. the parents' level of concern about the child
b. the parents' patterns of visitation
c. the parents' interactions with one another
d. clues regarding the nutritional patterns of the other children in the family
A
A 4-year-old child is reluctant to take deep breaths after abdominal surgery. The
most effective measure to encourage deep breathing is to:
a. have the child pretend he is the big, bad wolf blowing the little pig's house
down
b. give the child colorful latex balloons to blow up
c. tell the child to exhale forcefully through the peak flow meter
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VERIFIED SOLUTIONS NEW MODIFIED
TESTED AND APPROVED GRADED A+ LATEST
UPDATE
A nurse instructs a parent regarding the appropriate actions to take when the
toddler has a temper tantrum. Which statement by the parent indicates a
successful outcome of the teaching?
a. I will send my child to a room alone for 10 minutes after every tantrum
b. I will reward my child with candy at the end of each day without a tantrum
c. I will give frequent reminders that only bad children have tantrums
d. I will ignore the tantrums as long as there is no physical danger
D
When giving an intramuscular injection to a 4-year-old child the nurse should:
a. use the vastus lateralis muscle only
b. allow the child to choose between a lying or a standing position
c. obtain assistance to administer the injection
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,d. distract the child with conversation or a toy
C
A 4-year-old child with cancer is admitted to the hospital for radiation therapy
and
surgery. To assess adequacy of support for the child's psychosocial needs, the
nurse
would ask the parents which question?"
a. what signs and symptoms has your child been having?
b. Will a family member be able to stay with the child most of the time?
c. how long have you known your child's diagnosis?
d. What are your child's favorite books, activities and toys?
B
A home care nurse is providing instructions to a child with cystic fibrosis about
how
to perform the "huff" maneuver; the child asks the nurse about the purpose of
this
type of breathing. The nurse makes which response to the child?
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,a. "this type of breathing is used to mobilize secretions so that they can be easily
coughed out"
b. "this type of breathing prolongs inspiration time"
c. "this type of breathing moves air out of the lower lungs"
d. "this type of breathing moves air through the lungs"
A
A hospitalized toddler cries when anyone enters the room, and kicks, yells, and
clings to the parents if they try to leave. Based on these data, the nurse
determines
that the priority nursing diagnosis is:"
a. fear related to unfamiliar surroundings
b. deficient divisional activity related to developmental stage
c. compromised family coping related to the sick child
d. delayed growth and development related to overprotective parenting
A
A 9-month-old infant is admitted to a pediatric unit with a diagnosis of
dehydration
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, and malnutrition and suspected failure to thrive. Child neglect is suspected.
Which
of the following would be most important for the nurse to observe when the
parents
visit the infant?
a. the parents' level of concern about the child
b. the parents' patterns of visitation
c. the parents' interactions with one another
d. clues regarding the nutritional patterns of the other children in the family
A
A 4-year-old child is reluctant to take deep breaths after abdominal surgery. The
most effective measure to encourage deep breathing is to:
a. have the child pretend he is the big, bad wolf blowing the little pig's house
down
b. give the child colorful latex balloons to blow up
c. tell the child to exhale forcefully through the peak flow meter
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