PEDIATRICS - HESI PRACTICE EXAM WITH ACTUAL
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The parents of a 3-week old infant report that the child eats well but
vomits after each feeding. what information is most important for the
nurse to obtain? - correct answer -A. description of vomiting episodes in
the past 24 hours
A 3-month old infant develops oral thrush. Which pharmacologic agent
should the nurse plan to administer for treatment of this disorder? -
correct answer -A. Nystantin (Mycostatin)
Which class of antiinfective drugs is contraindicated for use in children
under 8 years of age? - correct answer -B. tetracyclines
A female teenager is taking oral tetracycline HCL (Achromycin V) for
acne vulgaris. What is the most important instruction for the nurse to
include in this client's teaching plan? - correct answer -A. Use sunscreen
when lying by the pool.
,The mother of a 6-month old asks the nurse when her baby will get the
first measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Based on the
recommended childhood immunization schedule published by the
Centers for Disease Control, which response is accurate? - correct
answer -B. 12-15 months
Preoperative nursing care for a child with Wilm's tumor should include
which intervention? - correct answer -D. Put a sign on the bed reading,
"DO NOT PALPATE ABDOMEN."
A 4-year old boy was admitted to the emergency room with a fractured
right ulna and a short arm cast was applied. When preparing the
parents to take the child home, which discharge instruction has the
highest priority? - correct answer -A. call the healthcare provider
immediately if his nail beds appear blue.
An 18-month old is admitted to the hospital with possible
Hirschsprung's disease. When obtaining a nursing history, the nurse
, asks about bowel habits. What describes the disease? - correct answer -
D. ribbon-like and brown
The nurse must prevent a 2-year old with severe eczema on the face,
neck and scalp from scratching the affected areas. Which nursing
intervention is most effective in preventing further excoriation due to
the pruritis? - correct answer -C. place elbow restraints on the child's
arms
The nurse assigning care for a 5-year old with otitis media is concerned
about the child's increasing temperature over the past 24 hours. Which
statement is accurate and should be considered when planning care for
the remainder of the shift? - correct answer -B. tympanic and oral
temperatures are equally accurate
A 3-year old boy is brought to the emergency room because he
swallowed an entire bottle of children's vitamin pills. Which
intervention should the nurse implement first? - correct answer -B.
determine the child's pulse and respirations
QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS |
LATEST 2025/ 2026 UPDATE | GRADED A+ | 100%
SUCCESS
The parents of a 3-week old infant report that the child eats well but
vomits after each feeding. what information is most important for the
nurse to obtain? - correct answer -A. description of vomiting episodes in
the past 24 hours
A 3-month old infant develops oral thrush. Which pharmacologic agent
should the nurse plan to administer for treatment of this disorder? -
correct answer -A. Nystantin (Mycostatin)
Which class of antiinfective drugs is contraindicated for use in children
under 8 years of age? - correct answer -B. tetracyclines
A female teenager is taking oral tetracycline HCL (Achromycin V) for
acne vulgaris. What is the most important instruction for the nurse to
include in this client's teaching plan? - correct answer -A. Use sunscreen
when lying by the pool.
,The mother of a 6-month old asks the nurse when her baby will get the
first measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Based on the
recommended childhood immunization schedule published by the
Centers for Disease Control, which response is accurate? - correct
answer -B. 12-15 months
Preoperative nursing care for a child with Wilm's tumor should include
which intervention? - correct answer -D. Put a sign on the bed reading,
"DO NOT PALPATE ABDOMEN."
A 4-year old boy was admitted to the emergency room with a fractured
right ulna and a short arm cast was applied. When preparing the
parents to take the child home, which discharge instruction has the
highest priority? - correct answer -A. call the healthcare provider
immediately if his nail beds appear blue.
An 18-month old is admitted to the hospital with possible
Hirschsprung's disease. When obtaining a nursing history, the nurse
, asks about bowel habits. What describes the disease? - correct answer -
D. ribbon-like and brown
The nurse must prevent a 2-year old with severe eczema on the face,
neck and scalp from scratching the affected areas. Which nursing
intervention is most effective in preventing further excoriation due to
the pruritis? - correct answer -C. place elbow restraints on the child's
arms
The nurse assigning care for a 5-year old with otitis media is concerned
about the child's increasing temperature over the past 24 hours. Which
statement is accurate and should be considered when planning care for
the remainder of the shift? - correct answer -B. tympanic and oral
temperatures are equally accurate
A 3-year old boy is brought to the emergency room because he
swallowed an entire bottle of children's vitamin pills. Which
intervention should the nurse implement first? - correct answer -B.
determine the child's pulse and respirations
