HESI PEDIATRIC OB EXIT COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Arterial Obstruction. Answer: Indicated by cool, pale, blanched foot.
⩥ Tetralogy of Fallot. Answer: Congenital heart defect causing cyanosis.
⩥ Kussmaul Respirations. Answer: Deep, rapid breathing due to
metabolic acidosis.
⩥ Metabolic Acidosis. Answer: Acid-base imbalance from increased
acid production.
⩥ Diarrhea. Answer: Can lead to metabolic alkalosis in children.
⩥ Sickle Cell Anemia. Answer: Dietary choice of lemonade indicates
understanding.
⩥ CHF. Answer: Decreased heart rate may indicate worsening condition.
, ⩥ Encephalitis. Answer: Child must assume side-lying position for
lumbar puncture.
⩥ Bleeding Precautions. Answer: Necessary for patients with low
platelet counts.
⩥ Pyloric Stenosis. Answer: Causes metabolic alkalosis due to vomiting.
⩥ Acute Respiratory Distress. Answer: Flaring of nares indicates severe
breathing difficulty.
⩥ Inguinal Hernia. Answer: Gently manipulate for reduction if
incarcerated.
⩥ Von Willebrand Disease. Answer: Priority is to guard against bleeding
injuries.
⩥ Seborrheic Dermatitis. Answer: Use soft brush for gentle hair
cleaning.
⩥ Flat Head Syndrome. Answer: Position infant on stomach when
awake.
STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Arterial Obstruction. Answer: Indicated by cool, pale, blanched foot.
⩥ Tetralogy of Fallot. Answer: Congenital heart defect causing cyanosis.
⩥ Kussmaul Respirations. Answer: Deep, rapid breathing due to
metabolic acidosis.
⩥ Metabolic Acidosis. Answer: Acid-base imbalance from increased
acid production.
⩥ Diarrhea. Answer: Can lead to metabolic alkalosis in children.
⩥ Sickle Cell Anemia. Answer: Dietary choice of lemonade indicates
understanding.
⩥ CHF. Answer: Decreased heart rate may indicate worsening condition.
, ⩥ Encephalitis. Answer: Child must assume side-lying position for
lumbar puncture.
⩥ Bleeding Precautions. Answer: Necessary for patients with low
platelet counts.
⩥ Pyloric Stenosis. Answer: Causes metabolic alkalosis due to vomiting.
⩥ Acute Respiratory Distress. Answer: Flaring of nares indicates severe
breathing difficulty.
⩥ Inguinal Hernia. Answer: Gently manipulate for reduction if
incarcerated.
⩥ Von Willebrand Disease. Answer: Priority is to guard against bleeding
injuries.
⩥ Seborrheic Dermatitis. Answer: Use soft brush for gentle hair
cleaning.
⩥ Flat Head Syndrome. Answer: Position infant on stomach when
awake.