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HESI Maternity/PEDS Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the priority nursing action when a newborn has nasal flaring and grunting?✔✔Provide immediate respiratory support and notify the provider
Which assessment finding indicates effective breastfeeding in a newborn?✔✔Audible swallowing and steady weight gain
What is the first action if a postpartum mother reports heavy vaginal bleeding?✔✔Massage the uterine fundus to promote contraction
Which newborn reflex disappears around 4 months of age?✔✔Moro reflex
What is the primary nursing concern with a child experiencing dehydration from gastroenteritis?✔✔Maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance
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Which vaccine is contraindicated in an immunocompromised child?✔✔Live attenuated vaccines such as MMR
What is the best way to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?✔✔Place the infant on their back to sleep
What is the first sign of hypoglycemia in a newborn?✔✔Jitteriness or tremors
Which nursing intervention is important for a toddler with croup?✔✔Provide cool, humidified air to reduce airway swelling
What is the priority assessment for a child with asthma exacerbation?✔✔Respiratory rate and oxygen saturation
Which sign indicates pyloric stenosis in an infant?✔✔Projectile vomiting after feeding
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What is the most important teaching point for parents giving liquid iron to a toddler?✔✔Administer with a straw or dropper to avoid tooth staining
Which complication is a concern for a newborn with untreated jaundice?✔✔Kernicterus
What should the nurse do if a child with sickle cell crisis reports sudden severe chest pain?✔✔Suspect acute chest syndrome and notify the provider immediately
Which maternal infection is most associated with congenital hearing loss in newborns?✔✔Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
What is the expected weight change for a newborn in the first week of life?✔✔A loss of up to 10% of birth weight
Which nursing intervention supports bonding in the immediate postpartum period?✔✔Encourage skin-to-skin contact between mother and newborn
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What is the priority action if a postpartum mother develops signs of infection at the episiotomy site?✔✔Report findings and initiate prescribed antibiotics
Which congenital heart defect causes a machine-like murmur in infants?✔✔Patent ductus arteriosus
What is the safest sleeping position for a newborn with reflux?✔✔On their back with head elevated slightly
What is the priority nursing action when a child presents with epiglottitis?✔✔Do not attempt to visualize the throat and secure the airway immediately
Which sign indicates possible developmental dysplasia of the hip in an infant?✔✔Asymmetrical gluteal folds
What is the best pain management technique for a 4-year-old after surgery?✔✔Offer distraction such as storytelling, music, or play
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