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HESI PEDIATRIC EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) AND RATIONALES

Question 1:

A 6-month-old infant presents with a fever, irritability, and a bulging
fontanel. Which condition is most likely?

A. Meningitis
B. Otitis media
C. Urinary tract infection
D. Gastroenteritis

Rationale: Meningitis is characterized by fever, irritability, and a
bulging fontanel in infants. Other conditions might present with fever,
but the bulging fontanel is a key sign of increased intracranial pressure,
often associated with meningitis.

Question 2:

What is the most appropriate method to assess pain in a non-verbal
child?

A. Asking the parents
B. Using the FLACC scale
C. Observing for physical symptoms
D. Using a numerical pain scale

B. Using the FLACC scale

Rationale: The FLACC (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability) scale
is designed to assess pain in non-verbal children by observing their
behavior.

Question 3:

,Which vaccine should be administered to a 4-year-old child?

A. DTaP
B. MMR
C. Hib
D. HPV

Rationale: The DTaP vaccine (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) is
administered at age 4 as part of the routine vaccination schedule. MMR
is also given at age 4-6, but the question specifies a single best choice.

Question 4:

A child with asthma is prescribed a short-acting beta-agonist. What is
the primary purpose of this medication?

A. Long-term control
B. Acute symptom relief
C. Preventive measure
D. Allergy treatment

Rationale: Short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs) are used for the
immediate relief of acute asthma symptoms.

Question 5:

A nurse is educating parents about febrile seizures. Which statement
should be included?

A. They are usually benign and outgrown by age 5.
B. They indicate epilepsy.
C. They are caused by high blood sugar.
D. They require daily medication.

Rationale: Febrile seizures are typically benign and most children
outgrow them by age 5. They do not indicate epilepsy and usually do not
require daily medication.

,Question 6:

What is the best dietary recommendation for a child with iron-deficiency
anemia?

A. High-fiber diet
B. Low-fat diet
C. Iron-rich foods
D. High-protein diet

Rationale: Iron-deficiency anemia is treated by increasing the intake of
iron-rich foods such as red meat, leafy green vegetables, and iron-
fortified cereals.

Question 7:

Which condition is characterized by a “whooping” sound during
coughing episodes?

A. Bronchitis
B. Pertussis
C. Croup
D. Pneumonia

Rationale: Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is characterized
by severe coughing spells that end in a "whooping" sound.

Question 8:

A 10-year-old child with diabetes is learning to administer insulin. What
is an important consideration?

A. Rotating injection sites
B. Using the same site for consistency
C. Administering in the muscle
D. Avoiding the abdomen

, Rationale: Rotating injection sites helps to prevent lipodystrophy and
ensures better absorption of insulin.

Question 9:

What is the primary concern in managing a child with Kawasaki
disease?

A. Preventing infections
B. Controlling blood sugar
C. Preventing coronary artery aneurysms
D. Managing seizures

Rationale: Kawasaki disease primarily affects the blood vessels and can
lead to coronary artery aneurysms if not treated properly.

Question 10:

Which symptom is most concerning in a child with acute epiglottitis?

A. Mild fever
B. Drooling and difficulty breathing
C. Runny nose
D. Cough

Rationale: Drooling and difficulty breathing are signs of airway
obstruction, which is a medical emergency in acute epiglottitis.



Question 11:

A 7-year-old child presents with polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia.
Which condition should be suspected?

A. Hypothyroidism
B. Diabetes mellitus

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