HESI Practice Test Pediatrics

Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old adolescent who was admitted to the hospital after a suicide attempt. The adolescent's mood appears stable, and the healthcare provider has recommended discharge. What is the nurse's priority action?

A. Ensure that a safety plan is in place before discharge B. Provide education about medication adherence C. Encourage the adolescent to participate in group therapy D. Schedule a follow-up appointment with a mental health professional

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child who is scheduled for surgery to repair a fractured femur. The child's parent expresses concern about the child being afraid of the surgery. What is the nurse's best response?

A. Children at this age are usually not afraid of surgery B. It's normal for your child to feel scared. Let's talk about what to expect C. You should talk to the surgeon about your child's fear D. Don't worry, your child will be fine

Question 3 of 5

A 2-year-old girl is brought to the clinic by her 17-year-old mother. When the nurse observes that the child is drinking sweetened soda from her bottle, what information should the nurse discuss with this mother?

A. A 2-year-old should be speaking in 2-word phrases B. Dental caries is associated with drinking soda C. Drinking soda is related to childhood obesity D. Toddlers should be sleeping 10 hours a night

Question 4 of 5

What information should the nurse provide the parents of a 3-year-old boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who are concerned about having more children?

A. This is an inherited X-linked recessive disorder, which primarily affects male children in the family. B. The male infant had a viral infection that went unnoticed and untreated, leading to muscle damage. C. The mother's lack of the protein dystrophin can impact the XXXX muscle groups in males. D. Birth trauma during a breech vaginal birth can damage the spinal cord, resulting in muscle weakness.

Question 5 of 5

What is the most suitable toy for a 3-year-old boy receiving weekly chemotherapy treatment?

A. Bouncy ball B. Coloring book with crayons C. Duck that squeaks D. Remote-controlled car

HESI Practice Test Pediatrics

Skildor

HESI RN

HESI RN