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PEDIATRICS HESI A2 PRACTICE EXIT EXAM
2026/2027 BANK COMPLETE CURRENT
TESTING QUESTION AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWER (VERIFIED) GUARANTEED PASS/TOP-
RATED A+.
PEDIATRICS HESI A2
Pass with confidence the HESI Pediatrics Exit Exam by
strengthening your knowledge of pediatric growth and
development, common childhood disorders, pharmacology, and
family-centered care. This exam evaluates clinical judgment and
readiness for safe pediatric nursing practice. It is designed for
nursing students preparing for program completion and the
NCLEX.
A 15-month-old is admitted to the pediatric unit with a
history of a recent upper respiratory infection. Which
symptom is consistent with the diagnosis of
laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)? Select all that apply.
1.Reported inspiratory stridor which is worse at night.
2.Suprasternal retractions are present upon examination.
3.The toddler has a barking, seal-like, harsh cough.
4.Lung sounds have inspiratory wheezing.
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5.Lung sounds with crackles in the bases bilaterally. ......
ANSWER ....... 1,2,3✓ ✓
A four-year-old is presented to the urgent care center with a
history of a sudden onset of a severe sore throat. He began
drooling and has difficulty swallowing. The temperature is
102.2F (39.0C). Lung sounds are clear and there is no cough.
The child is very anxious and flushed and is leaning forward
in a tripod position. Based on these symptoms, the nurse
anticipates a diagnosis of:
1.Acute Asthma Attack
2.Laryngotracheomalacia
3.Acute laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup)
4.Acute Epiglottitis ...... ANSWER ....... 4✓ ✓
Which should the nurse expect to be included in the
treatment of the client experiencing acute asthma
symptoms? Select all that apply.
1.Bronchodilators
2.Corticosteroids
3.Oxygen
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4.Montelukast (Singular)
5.Immediate Intubation ...... ANSWER ....... 1, 2, 3✓ ✓
The nurse understands that in a child with cystic fibrosis
(CF) which vitamin absorption is impaired? Select all that
apply.
1.A
2.B
3.C
4.D
5.E ...... ANSWER ....... 1, 3, 4, 5✓ ✓
Which indicates the earliest sign of hemorrhage in a child
who has just had a tonsillectomy?
1.Frequent swallowing
2.Labored respirations
3.Tachypnea stridor
4.Dark brown emesis ...... ANSWER ....... 1✓ ✓
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A child with chronic otitis media has bilateral myringotomy
tubes placed. Which statement would indicate that the
parent understands education about myringotomy tubes?
1."The tubes have to be surgically removed in 9 months or
so."
2."The tubes were placed to equalize pressure."
3."These tubes won't affect my child being able to go
swimming in the summer."
4."My child will still need to be on Amoxicillin
prophylactically for six months." ...... ANSWER ....... 2✓ ✓
The nurse should instruct the parent whose child is
diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to notify the
healthcare provider for which issue? Select all that apply.
1.The child is not eating
2.There is a decrease in wet diapers
3.There is increased work of breathing
4.The child develops yellow drainage from the nose
5.Only when the child wheezes ...... ANSWER ....... 1, 2,
3✓ ✓
PEDIATRICS HESI A2 PRACTICE EXIT EXAM
2026/2027 BANK COMPLETE CURRENT
TESTING QUESTION AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWER (VERIFIED) GUARANTEED PASS/TOP-
RATED A+.
PEDIATRICS HESI A2
Pass with confidence the HESI Pediatrics Exit Exam by
strengthening your knowledge of pediatric growth and
development, common childhood disorders, pharmacology, and
family-centered care. This exam evaluates clinical judgment and
readiness for safe pediatric nursing practice. It is designed for
nursing students preparing for program completion and the
NCLEX.
A 15-month-old is admitted to the pediatric unit with a
history of a recent upper respiratory infection. Which
symptom is consistent with the diagnosis of
laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)? Select all that apply.
1.Reported inspiratory stridor which is worse at night.
2.Suprasternal retractions are present upon examination.
3.The toddler has a barking, seal-like, harsh cough.
4.Lung sounds have inspiratory wheezing.
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5.Lung sounds with crackles in the bases bilaterally. ......
ANSWER ....... 1,2,3✓ ✓
A four-year-old is presented to the urgent care center with a
history of a sudden onset of a severe sore throat. He began
drooling and has difficulty swallowing. The temperature is
102.2F (39.0C). Lung sounds are clear and there is no cough.
The child is very anxious and flushed and is leaning forward
in a tripod position. Based on these symptoms, the nurse
anticipates a diagnosis of:
1.Acute Asthma Attack
2.Laryngotracheomalacia
3.Acute laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup)
4.Acute Epiglottitis ...... ANSWER ....... 4✓ ✓
Which should the nurse expect to be included in the
treatment of the client experiencing acute asthma
symptoms? Select all that apply.
1.Bronchodilators
2.Corticosteroids
3.Oxygen
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4.Montelukast (Singular)
5.Immediate Intubation ...... ANSWER ....... 1, 2, 3✓ ✓
The nurse understands that in a child with cystic fibrosis
(CF) which vitamin absorption is impaired? Select all that
apply.
1.A
2.B
3.C
4.D
5.E ...... ANSWER ....... 1, 3, 4, 5✓ ✓
Which indicates the earliest sign of hemorrhage in a child
who has just had a tonsillectomy?
1.Frequent swallowing
2.Labored respirations
3.Tachypnea stridor
4.Dark brown emesis ...... ANSWER ....... 1✓ ✓
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A child with chronic otitis media has bilateral myringotomy
tubes placed. Which statement would indicate that the
parent understands education about myringotomy tubes?
1."The tubes have to be surgically removed in 9 months or
so."
2."The tubes were placed to equalize pressure."
3."These tubes won't affect my child being able to go
swimming in the summer."
4."My child will still need to be on Amoxicillin
prophylactically for six months." ...... ANSWER ....... 2✓ ✓
The nurse should instruct the parent whose child is
diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to notify the
healthcare provider for which issue? Select all that apply.
1.The child is not eating
2.There is a decrease in wet diapers
3.There is increased work of breathing
4.The child develops yellow drainage from the nose
5.Only when the child wheezes ...... ANSWER ....... 1, 2,
3✓ ✓
