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

The parents of a 3-year-old boy who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy ask, 'How can our son have this disease? We are wondering if we should have any more children.' What information should the nurse provide to parents?

A. This is an inherited X-linked recessive disorder, which primarily affects male children in the family B. The striated muscle groups of males can be impacted by a lack of the protein dystrophin in their mothers C. The male infant had a viral infection that went unnoticed and untreated so muscle damage was incurred D. Birth trauma with a breech vaginal birth causes damage to the spinal cord, thus weakening the muscles

Question 3 of 5

The healthcare provider is preparing to administer a scheduled dose of digoxin to a 4-year-old child with heart failure. The healthcare provider notes that the child's heart rate is 70 beats per minute. What should the healthcare provider do next?

A. Administer the medication as prescribed B. Hold the medication and notify the healthcare provider C. Recheck the heart rate in 30 minutes D. Administer half of the prescribed dose

Question 4 of 5

The child is hospitalized with dehydration and is receiving IV fluids. What is the best indicator that the child's dehydration is improving?

A. The child's urine output increases B. The child's skin turgor is normal C. The child's weight increases D. The child's vital signs are stable

Question 5 of 5

According to Erikson's theory, what behavioral pattern should be displayed by a child who has not developed a sense of competence?

A. Guilt. B. Shame. C. Alienation. D. Inferiority.

Skildor

HESI RN