Hesi Pediatric Test Bank

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Hesi Pediatric Test Bank Exit Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Which toy is most appropriate for a 2-year-old hospitalized with a fractured leg?

• A board game with small pieces
• A handheld video game

✔✔C. Large building blocks

• A detailed puzzle

Which action should the nurse take when preparing a toddler for a painful procedure?

• Avoid explaining to reduce fear

✔✔B. Use simple, concrete language

• Allow the child to watch the entire setup
• Delay telling the child until after the procedure

A school-age child with asthma asks why they can’t participate in recess. What is the best nurse response?

• “Your classmates don’t want you to play.” 1 / 4

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✔✔B. “Running can sometimes make it hard for you to breathe.”

• “Your teacher asked me to keep you inside.”
• “It’s safer to stay indoors all the time.”

Which statement by a parent indicates correct understanding of antibiotic therapy for a child’s ear infection?

• “I’ll stop the medicine when symptoms improve.”
• “I’ll double the next dose if I forget one.”

✔✔C. “I’ll give the medicine for the full 10 days.”

• “I’ll keep leftover antibiotics for future use.”

A nurse is caring for an adolescent who expresses hopelessness. Which response is most therapeutic?

• “You’ll feel better tomorrow.”
• “Everyone goes through this.”

✔✔C. “Can you tell me more about how you’re feeling?”

• “Try not to think about it.”
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Which activity best supports gross motor development for a preschool child?

• Reading picture books

✔✔B. Riding a tricycle

• Coloring with crayons
• Playing board games

What is the priority nursing action for a child post-tonsillectomy who is frequently swallowing?

• Offer ice cream for comfort

✔✔B. Assess for bleeding at the surgical site

• Encourage the child to cough
• Increase oral fluids quickly

A nurse provides discharge teaching for the parents of a child with sickle cell disease. Which statement requires intervention?

• “I’ll encourage plenty of fluids.”

✔✔B. “I’ll avoid giving my child vaccines.”

• “I’ll watch for signs of infection.”
• “I’ll provide rest during crises.” 3 / 4

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Which finding in a newborn requires immediate intervention?

• Acrocyanosis of hands and feet

✔✔B. Grunting respirations

• Irregular heart rate of 130 bpm
• Startle reflex when touched

A parent asks when solid foods can be introduced. The nurse responds:

• “At 2 months of age.”
• “At 6 months of age.”

✔✔C. “At 4 to 6 months of age.”

• “At 12 months of age.”

Which action should the nurse take when a 5-year-old refuses to take oral medication?

• Force the child to swallow the medication
• Mix the medication in milk without telling the child

✔✔C. Offer choices, such as which cup to use

• Threaten loss of privileges if not taken
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