PEDS HESI PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What equipment should be placed at the bedside of a child at risk for tonic-
clonic seizures? - CORRECT ANSWERS-suctioning equipment and oxygen
A lumbar puncture is performed on a child suscpected to have bacterial
meningits. CSF is obtained, what findings verify the dx? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-cloudy CSF
elevated protein
decreased glucose levels
Based on the mode of transmission of bacterial meningitis, which
precautionary intervention should be included in the plan of care? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-maintain respiratory isolation precautions for at least 24 hours
after the initation of ABX
An infant with a dx of hydrocephalus is scheduled for surgery. What is the
priority intervention pre-op? - CORRECT ANSWERS-reposition the infant
frequently
A child has a right femur fracture caused by MVA and is placed in skin
traction until surgery. Assessment reveals salis pedis pulse is absent on the
right foot. What action does the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWERS-notify the
HCP
(could be compartment syndrome)
What type ROM exercises can a child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis do? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-simple isometric excercises
The nurse is examining an infant with developmental dysplasia of the hip
and performs the Ortolani maneuver. What is the purpose of this maneuver?
- CORRECT ANSWERS-to assess for hip instability
What finding indicates DDH on a 1- month-old infant? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
limited ROM in the affected hip
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What equipment should be placed at the bedside of a child at risk for tonic-
clonic seizures? - CORRECT ANSWERS-suctioning equipment and oxygen
A lumbar puncture is performed on a child suscpected to have bacterial
meningits. CSF is obtained, what findings verify the dx? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-cloudy CSF
elevated protein
decreased glucose levels
Based on the mode of transmission of bacterial meningitis, which
precautionary intervention should be included in the plan of care? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-maintain respiratory isolation precautions for at least 24 hours
after the initation of ABX
An infant with a dx of hydrocephalus is scheduled for surgery. What is the
priority intervention pre-op? - CORRECT ANSWERS-reposition the infant
frequently
A child has a right femur fracture caused by MVA and is placed in skin
traction until surgery. Assessment reveals salis pedis pulse is absent on the
right foot. What action does the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWERS-notify the
HCP
(could be compartment syndrome)
What type ROM exercises can a child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis do? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-simple isometric excercises
The nurse is examining an infant with developmental dysplasia of the hip
and performs the Ortolani maneuver. What is the purpose of this maneuver?
- CORRECT ANSWERS-to assess for hip instability
What finding indicates DDH on a 1- month-old infant? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
limited ROM in the affected hip
