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2024 HESI PEDS V2 EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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2024 HESI PEDS V2 EXAM WITHCORRECT ANSWERS
A 2 year old child with HF is admitted for replacement of a graft. for
coarctation of the aorta. Prior to administering the next dose of digoxin, the
nurse obtains an apical heart rate of 128. What action should the nurse
implement? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Administer the scheduled dose
The nurse is assessing a 9 year old boy who has been admitted to the
hospital with possible acute poststreplococcal glomerulonephritis. In
obtaining his history, what information is most significant? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-A sore throat last week
The nurse is measuring the frontal occipital circumference of a 3 month old
infant, and notes that the FOC has increased 5 inches since birth and the
child's head appears large in related to body size. Which action is most
important for the nurse too to take? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Palpate the
anterior fontanel for tension and bulging.
What is the percentage of body weight loss? - CORRECT ANSWERS-9%
While administering the final dose of oral amoxicillin to a preschool-aged
boy, he tells the nurse that his throat hurts. Which intervention is most
important for the nurse to implement? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Inspect the
child's oropharynx
The mother of a 14 month old tell the nurse that she feeds her child nothing
but prepared toddler foods and feels they provide the best nutrition for her
child, but is concerned about the cost. How should the nurse respond? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Reassure the mother that beginning to replace prepared
foods with table foods can provide the needed nutrients
Which nursing intervention is most important to assist in detecting
hypopituitarism and hyperpituitarism in children? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Carefully recording the weight and height of children to detect inappropriate
growth rates
The nurse is communicating with. a 12 year old who is hearing impaired.
Which action is best for the nurse to use when attempting to communicate
with this child? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Emphasize emotions with facial
expressions
, During the physical exam of an 11 year old girl, the nurse observes budding
breasts and scant pubic hair. Which Tanner stage should the nurse choose
when documenting these findings? - CORRECT ANSWERS-III
A 9 year old with leukemia is admitted with a ruptured appendix. A ng tube is
inserted and attached to low intermittent suction. Which finding. is most
important for the nurse to report to the HCP? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Absolute
neutrophil count of 400/mm3
A male high school student with Type 1 diabetes tests his blood glucose level
before playing a game of soccer, and he obtains a reading of 180. Bases on
this reading, which action should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tell
him to eat a sandwich and fruit before beginning the game
A 7 year old is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute rheumatic
fever. In obtaining a health history from the child's mother, the recent
occurrence of which illness is most significant? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Sore
throat
A mother brings her 2 month old son to the clinic for a well baby exam.
During the assessment the nurse finds that the right testicle is not
descended into the scrotum but the left is palpable. Which action should the
nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ask if the right testis has been seen in the
scrotum before
The nurse is assessing a 6 month old infant. Which response required further
evaluation by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Demonstrates startle reflex
A 4 year old girl returns to the pediatricians office for a postop visit following
hospitalization for minor surgery. When observing the child in the waiting
area, which behavior should the nurse consider normal for this age child? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Talks to an imaginary friend
A preschool-ages child is experiencing respiratory distress is brought to the
ED by the parents. The child is anxious, has a temp of 102.8 and is drooling
from the mouth while leaning forward when sitting. Which action should the
nurse prepare the child for next? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Obtain trays for
intubation or trach by the HCP
The nurse is caring for a preschooled-aged child with a congenital heart
defect who is admitted with intermittent low-grade fever, fatigue, and weight
loss. Further physical assessment findings included a new murmur, splinter
hemorrhages under the nails, and painless red lesions on the palms of the
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