HESI Pediatric Test Bank 2026 | 2027
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, ANSWERS)
A toddler with a chronic illness that requires frequent
hospitalization is likely to experience which psychosocial
developmental problem?
A) Fixation with the feelings of inadequacy.
B) Interference with the development of autonomy.
C) Distortion of differentiation of self from parent.
D) Delayed language, fine-motor, and self-care skills. - -
ANSWER--B) Interference with the development of autonomy.
The mother calls the clinic and tells the practical nurse (PN) that
her child cannot swallow a prescribed tablet that was dispensed
by the local pharmacy as a whole tablet. How should the PN
respond?
A) "You can crush the tablet and put it in some food." B)
"You should hold the child's nose closed to force her to
swallow the tablets."
C) "If a liquid form is available, the pharmacist can call for a
prescription change."
D) "If the child can't swallow the tablet, tell the child to chew it."
- ANSWER--C) "If a liquid form is available, the pharmacist can
call for a prescription change."
The practical nurse (PN) is instilling ear drops in a 2-year-old
child. To straighten the external auditory canal, which direction
should the PN pull the earlobe?
,A) Up and back.
ANSWERS)
B) Down and back.
C) Up and forward.
D) Down and forward. - -ANSWER--B) Down and back.
After reinforcing information to treat a sprained ankle, what
statement by the adolescent indicates to the practical nurse that
further instruction is needed?
A) "Keep the leg elevated when sitting."
B) "Wrap the ankle in an elastic bandage for support."
C) "Apply warm compresses to the ankle for the first 24 hours."
D) "Put an ice pack on the ankle, alternating 30 minutes on and
30 minutes off." - -ANSWER--C) "Apply warm compresses to
the ankle for the first 24 hours."
What information should the practical nurse (PN) reinforce with
the mother whose child has ringworm ( Tinea )?
A) Ringworm is not contagious.
B) Tinea infections are indicative of poor hygiene and
uncleanliness.
C) Tinea infections are spread by direct and indirect contact.
D) Ringworm often subsides spontaneously. - -ANSWER--C)
Tinea infections are spread by direct and indirect contact.
, A male adolescent who is newly diagnosed with a seizure
disorder receives a prescription for an anticonvulsant. Which
statement indicates the client is at risk for non-compliance with
life-long medication management?
ANSWERS)
A) "I hope I will be able to drive while taking these pills."
B) "My friends will think I am a freak if I take these pills."
C) "I don't want my parents monitoring my medications."
D) "I will take the pills at home so others will not see me." - -
ANSWER--B) "My friends will think I am a freak if I take these
pills."
Which action should the practical nurse implemented for a child
who has ingested a corrosive product?
A) Induce vomiting using Ipecac to remove corrosive agent.
B) Drink vinegar or lemon juice to neutralize the caustic agent.
C) Give activated charcoal to decontaminate stomach.
D) Telephone the poison control center and act on their advice. -
ANSWER--D) Telephone the poison control center and act on
their advice.
What age-appropriate play activity should the practical nurse
suggest to the parents of a 7-month-old infant to encourage visual
stimulation?
A) Play peek-a-boo.
B) Play pat-a-cake.
Questions and Answers with 100% Verified
Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
, ANSWERS)
A toddler with a chronic illness that requires frequent
hospitalization is likely to experience which psychosocial
developmental problem?
A) Fixation with the feelings of inadequacy.
B) Interference with the development of autonomy.
C) Distortion of differentiation of self from parent.
D) Delayed language, fine-motor, and self-care skills. - -
ANSWER--B) Interference with the development of autonomy.
The mother calls the clinic and tells the practical nurse (PN) that
her child cannot swallow a prescribed tablet that was dispensed
by the local pharmacy as a whole tablet. How should the PN
respond?
A) "You can crush the tablet and put it in some food." B)
"You should hold the child's nose closed to force her to
swallow the tablets."
C) "If a liquid form is available, the pharmacist can call for a
prescription change."
D) "If the child can't swallow the tablet, tell the child to chew it."
- ANSWER--C) "If a liquid form is available, the pharmacist can
call for a prescription change."
The practical nurse (PN) is instilling ear drops in a 2-year-old
child. To straighten the external auditory canal, which direction
should the PN pull the earlobe?
,A) Up and back.
ANSWERS)
B) Down and back.
C) Up and forward.
D) Down and forward. - -ANSWER--B) Down and back.
After reinforcing information to treat a sprained ankle, what
statement by the adolescent indicates to the practical nurse that
further instruction is needed?
A) "Keep the leg elevated when sitting."
B) "Wrap the ankle in an elastic bandage for support."
C) "Apply warm compresses to the ankle for the first 24 hours."
D) "Put an ice pack on the ankle, alternating 30 minutes on and
30 minutes off." - -ANSWER--C) "Apply warm compresses to
the ankle for the first 24 hours."
What information should the practical nurse (PN) reinforce with
the mother whose child has ringworm ( Tinea )?
A) Ringworm is not contagious.
B) Tinea infections are indicative of poor hygiene and
uncleanliness.
C) Tinea infections are spread by direct and indirect contact.
D) Ringworm often subsides spontaneously. - -ANSWER--C)
Tinea infections are spread by direct and indirect contact.
, A male adolescent who is newly diagnosed with a seizure
disorder receives a prescription for an anticonvulsant. Which
statement indicates the client is at risk for non-compliance with
life-long medication management?
ANSWERS)
A) "I hope I will be able to drive while taking these pills."
B) "My friends will think I am a freak if I take these pills."
C) "I don't want my parents monitoring my medications."
D) "I will take the pills at home so others will not see me." - -
ANSWER--B) "My friends will think I am a freak if I take these
pills."
Which action should the practical nurse implemented for a child
who has ingested a corrosive product?
A) Induce vomiting using Ipecac to remove corrosive agent.
B) Drink vinegar or lemon juice to neutralize the caustic agent.
C) Give activated charcoal to decontaminate stomach.
D) Telephone the poison control center and act on their advice. -
ANSWER--D) Telephone the poison control center and act on
their advice.
What age-appropriate play activity should the practical nurse
suggest to the parents of a 7-month-old infant to encourage visual
stimulation?
A) Play peek-a-boo.
B) Play pat-a-cake.
