Exam (elaborations)
PEDs HESI Practice Test Questions and Answers (2024 / 2025) (Verified Answers)
- Course
- Institution
PEDs HESI Practice Test Questions and Answers (2024 / 2025) (Verified Answers)
[Show more]
Content preview
PEDS HESI PRACTICE TEST1. The nurse is giving preoperative instructions to a 14-year-old female
client who is scheduled for surgery to correct a spinal curvature. Which
statement by the client best demonstrates that learning has taken place?
A. "I will read all the literature you gave me before surgery."
B. "I have had surgery before when I broke my wrist in a bike accident, so
I know what to expect."
C. "All the things people have told me will help me take care of my back."
D. "I understand that I will be in a body cast and I will show you how you
taught me to turn."
ANS D. "I understand that I will be in a body cast and I will show you
how you taught me to turn."
2. To take the vital signs of a 4-month-old child, which order will give the
most accurate results?
,A. Respiratory rate, heart rate, then rectal temperature.
B. Heart rate, rectal temperature, then respiratory rate.
C. Rectal temperature, heart rate, then respiratory rate.
D. Rectal temperature, respiratory rate, then heart rate.
ANS A. Respiratory rate, heart rate, then rectal temperature.
3. During routine screening at a school clinic, an otoscope examination of
a child's ear reveals a tympanic membrane that is pearly gray, slightly
bulging, and not movable. What action should the nurse take next?
A. No action required, as this is an expected finding for a school-aged child.
B. Ask the child if he/she has had a cold, runny nose, or any ear pain lately.
C. Send a note home advising the parents to have the child evaluated by
a healthcare provider as soon as possible.
D. Call the parents and have them take the child home from school for the
rest of the day.
ANS B. Ask the child if he/she has had a cold, runny nose, or any ear
,pain lately.
4. Which restraint should be used for a toddler after a cleft palate repair?
A. Clove hitch.
B. Mummy.
C. Elbow.
D. Jacket.
ANS C. Elbow.
5. What preoperative nursing intervention should be included in the plan
of care for an infant with pyloric stenosis?
A. Monitor for signs of metabolic acidosis.
B. Estimate the quantity of diarrhea stools.
C. Place in a supine position after feeding.
D. Observe for projectile vomiting.
ANS D. Observe for projectile vomiting.
, 6. A six-month-old returns from surgery with elbow restraints in place.
What nursing care should be included when caring for any restrained
child?
A. Keep restraints on at all times.
B. Remove restraints one at a time and provide range of motion exercises.
C. Remove all restraints simultaneously and provide play activities.
D. Renew the healthcare provider's prescription for restraints every 72
hours.-
ANS B. Remove restraints one at a time and provide range of motion
exercises.
7. A 2-year-old child with Down syndrome is brought to the clinic for his
regular physical examination. The nurse knows which problem is
frequently associated with Down syndrome?
A. Congenital heart disease.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller LECTGRADER. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
75323 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now