HESI Pediatrics Proctored Exam

The nurse is giving an intramuscular injection of an antibiotic to a 16-month-old toddler with pneumonia. The toddler does not have any known allergies and has been walking without assistance for one

A six-year-old girl is being admitted to the hospital for repair of an umbilical hernia. Which information, collected by the admitting nurse, is particularly helpful in planning care for this child?

A mother brings her 2-month-old to the well-baby clinic. She states that when she kisses her baby, the infant’s skin tastes salty. The nurse should prepare the mother for what standard diagnostic test

A nurse is educating parents about essential dietary modifications for their child, who has recently been diagnosed with celiac disease. Which foods should the nurse include in the list of permissible

The nurse is evaluating a child with acute glomerulonephritis who presents at the clinic with increased fatigue, facial swelling, and decreased appetite. The child’s urine sample is dark yellow. What

Which snack choice by a school-aged child with gastroesophageal reflux indicates to the nurse that the child understands the dietary restrictions?

The nurse is assessing the growth and development of a 3-year-old child. Which speech and language skills should the nurse identify as normal developmental milestones for this child?

A mother brings her 3-month-old infant to the clinic because the baby does not sleep through the night. Which finding is most significant in planning care for this family?

When developing a teaching plan for an adolescent male who was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes mellitus, the nurse should instruct the client to consume a source of sugar if which symptom occu

During a sports physical examination, a 15-year-old female expresses her desire for oral contraceptives. She mentions that she is sexually active and prefers not to inform her parents. What should be

The nurse is caring for a child with hypoparathyroidism who exhibits a carpal spasm when pressure is applied to the upper arm. Which laboratory value should the nurse review?

When advising a new mother on caring for a child with croup, which symptom should be a priority concern for the telephone triage nurse?

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

The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which response requires further evaluation by the nurse?

A breastfeeding infant, screened for congenital hypothyroidism, is found to have low levels of thyroxine (T4) and high levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). What is the best explanation for thi

The nurse begins collecting the medical history of a child when the child screams and tries to hide behind the parent, dropping a stuffed toy. What intervention should the nurse implement?

The nurse is caring for a school-age child with crusting and swollen eyelids, purulent drainage, and inflamed conjunctiva. The child receives a prescription for an ophthalmic antinfective ointment. Wh

An adolescent client reports to the nurse of walking with a limp due to pain localized in the right knee which worsens at night but denies any recent injury or trauma. The nurse observes swelling and

The parents of a child who is diagnosed with Wilm’s tumor ask the nurse why surgery is necessary before a biopsy is performed. What information should the nurse provide?

A nurse is providing care for a toddler diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and failure to thrive. What strategy should the nurse employ?

The parents of a 14-month-old child, hospitalized due to febrile seizures, express their concern to the nurse about their child having seizures for life. What information should the nurse share with t

A 7-year-old child has been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever. When taking a health history from the child’s mother, which recent illness is of most significance?

The nurse is caring for a 5-week-old infant who has been experiencing projectile vomiting after feedings. What additional symptom should the nurse anticipate?

During a routine clinic visit, a nurse finds that a 5-year-old girl’s systolic blood pressure is above the 90th percentile. What should be the nurse’s subsequent action?

The parents of a newborn with hypospadias are anxious about the timing of the surgical correction. What information should the nurse share with them?