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PN HESI PEDIATRICS
Ace your PN HESI Pediatrics exam 2025/2026 with confidence using
this guide is packed with practice questions. Questions covers critical
pediatric nursing concepts, including growth and development,
common conditions, and patient care strategies. Ideal for pediatric
nursing to prepare effectively for assessments.
Infant/children Vital signs ...... ANSWER .......
Everything is higher EXCEPT blood pressure
(Infant)
temp. 99
Pulse: 80-180
RR: 30-35 bpm
BP: 65-80/40-50
Does not increase significantly until they are much older
Fontanels ...... ANSWER ....... - Flat and soft
, - Posterior fontanel closes within 6-8 weeks of age
- Anterior fontanel closes 12-18 months
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Teething: ...... ANSWER ....... Should have 6-8 teeth by
1 year
Ends up with 20 baby teeth and 32 adult
First teeth erupt by 6-8 months
Moro reflex ...... ANSWER ....... Infant reflex where a
baby will startle in response to a loud sound or sudden
movement
(Fall backward)
Tonic Neck Reflex ...... ANSWER ....... turning the
head to one side, extending the arm and leg on that side,
and flexing the limbs on the opposite side
Birth to 3-8 months
, Babinski Reflex ...... ANSWER ....... Reflex in which a
newborn fans out the toes when the sole of the foot is
touched
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First year
Baby's birth weight ...... ANSWER ....... Double: 6
months
Triple: 12 months
Infant height ...... ANSWER ....... 1 inch (2.5 cm) for
first 6 months of life
12 months: Birth length increased by 50%
Head lag ...... ANSWER ....... By 3 months old - baby
should only have SLIGHT____________
4 months ...... ANSWER ....... Reaches out to people;
Drools/places objects in mouth
, Rolls from back to side
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Can tell family from strangers
Roll from *Front to back*
6 months ...... ANSWER ....... Roll back to front
Hold bottle
7 months ...... ANSWER ....... Moves objects from
hand to hand
8 months ...... ANSWER ....... Sit unsupported
9 months ...... ANSWER ....... Crude pincer grasp (uses
all fingers to grab object)
Pulls to standing position; cooked, chopped, and unseasoned
foods
10 months ...... ANSWER ....... Prone to sitting
position