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HESI PEDIATRICS EXIT EXAM TEST
BANK NEWEST FEATURING 500
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTI ONS WITH
CORRECT AND DETAILED ANSWERS.
COVERS PEDIATRIC GRO WTH AND
DEVELOPMENT, DISEASE PROCESSES,
MEDICATION ADMINISTR ATION,
NURSING CARE PLANS, AND CLINICAL
DECISION
Question :A 15-month-old is admitted to the pediatric unit
with a history of a recent upper respiratory infection.Which symptom is consistent with the diagnosis of laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)? Select all that apply.
1.Reported inspiratory stridor which is worse at night.
2.Suprasternal retractions are present upon examination.
3.The toddler has a barking, seal-like, harsh cough.
4.Lung sounds have inspiratory wheezing.
5.Lung sounds with crackles in the bases bilaterally.
Correct answer:1,2,3
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Question :A four-year-old is presented to the urgent care
center with a history of a sudden onset of a severe sore throat. He began drooling and has difficulty swallowing.The temperature is 102.2F (39.0C). Lung sounds are clear and there is no cough. The child is very anxious and flushed and is leaning forward in a tripod position. Based
on these symptoms, the nurse anticipates a diagnosis of:
1.Acute Asthma Attack 2.Laryngotracheomalacia 3.Acute laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup) 4.Acute Epiglottitis
Correct answer:4
Question :Which should the nurse expect to be included
in the treatment of the client experiencing acute asthma symptoms? Select all that apply.
1.Bronchodilators 2.Corticosteroids 3.Oxygen
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4.Montelukast (Singular) 5.Immediate Intubation
Correct answer:1, 2, 3
Question :The nurse understands that in a child with
cystic fibrosis (CF) which vitamin absorption is impaired? Select all that apply.
1.A 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.E
Correct answer:1, 3, 4, 5
Question :Which indicates the earliest sign of hemorrhage
in a child who has just had a tonsillectomy?
1.Frequent swallowing 2.Labored respirations 3.Tachypnea stridor
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4.Dark brown emesis
Correct answer:1
Question :A child with chronic otitis media has bilateral
myringotomy tubes placed. Which statement would indicate that the parent understands education about myringotomy tubes?
1."The tubes have to be surgically removed in 9 months or so." 2."The tubes were placed to equalize pressure." 3."These tubes won't affect my child being able to go swimming in the summer." 4."My child will still need to be on Amoxicillin prophylactically for six months."
Correct answer:2
Question :The nurse should instruct the parent whose
child is diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to notify the healthcare provider for which issue? Select all that apply.