Pediatric HESI Quizlet

Question 1 of 5

The mother of an 11-year-old boy with juvenile arthritis tells the nurse, 'I really don't want my son to become dependent on pain medication, so I only allow him to take it when he is really hurting.' Which information is most important for the nurse to provide this mother?

A. The child should be encouraged to rest when experiencing pain B. Encourage quiet activities such as reading as a pain distracter C. The use of hot baths can be used as an alternative to pain medication D. Giving pain medication around the clock helps control the pain

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is assessing a 3-month-old infant who was brought to the clinic by the parents due to concerns about the infant's feeding. The parents report that the infant has been vomiting after every feeding and has not gained any weight. What should the nurse assess first?

A. Evaluate the infant's feeding technique B. Check the infant's hydration status C. Measure the infant's abdominal circumference D. Review the infant's growth chart

Question 3 of 5

A child with cystic fibrosis is admitted to the hospital with respiratory distress. Which intervention should the practical nurse (PN) implement?

A. Administer bronchodilators as prescribed. B. Limit fluid intake. C. Provide a high-fat diet. D. Encourage bed rest only.

Question 4 of 5

A 9-week-old infant is scheduled for cleft lip repair. Which information is most important for the nurse to convey to the surgeon before transporting the infant to the surgical suite?

A. Red blood cell count of 2.3 million/mm� B. White blood cell count of 10,000/mm� C. Weight gain of 2 pounds since birth D. Urine specific gravity is 1.011

Question 5 of 5

A 7-year-old is admitted to the hospital with persistent vomiting, and a nasogastric tube attached to low intermittent suction is applied. Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?

A. Gastric output of 100 mL in the last 8 hours. B. Shift intake of 640 mL IV fluids plus 30 mL PO ice chips. C. Serum potassium of 3.0 mEq/L. D. Serum pH of 7.45.

Pediatric HESI Quizlet

Skildor

HESI RN

HESI RN