Pediatric HESI

Question 1 of 5

The nurse finds a 6-month-old infant unresponsive and calls for help. After opening the airway and finding the XXXX, the infant is still not breathing. What action should the nurse take next?

A. Palpate the femoral pulse and check for regularity. B. Deliver cycles of 30 chest compressions and 2 breaths. C. Give two breaths that make the chest rise. D. Feel the carotid pulse and check for adequate breathing.

Question 2 of 5

When developing a behavior modification program for an extremely aggressive 10-year-old boy, what should the nurse do first?

A. Determine what activities, foods, and toys the child enjoys B. Evaluate the child's previous reactions to punishment C. Provide the child with positive feedback D. Encourage other children on the unit to describe the token system

Question 3 of 5

A 7-year-old child with leukemia is receiving chemotherapy. The mother asks the practical nurse (PN) how to manage the child's nausea at home. What advice should the PN provide?

A. Provide small, frequent meals. B. Encourage the child to eat spicy foods. C. Offer large meals less frequently. D. Allow the child to eat whatever they want.

Question 4 of 5

During a routine physical exam, a male adolescent client tells the nurse, 'sometimes, my mother gets angry because I want to be with my own friends.' What is the best initial response by the nurse?

A. Offer reassurance that his mother's concern is normal B. Determine if his friends are engaged in unsafe behaviors C. Ask about the client's response to his mother's anger D. Offer to discuss his concerns with his mother

Question 5 of 5

Which nursing diagnosis is a priority for a 4-year-old child diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome?

A. Impaired urinary elimination. B. Risk for infection. C. Fluid volume excess. D. Risk for impaired skin integrity.

Skildor

HESI RN