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Peds & Maternity HESI Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the most common cause of respiratory distress in premature newborns?✔✔Lack of surfactant in the lungs
Which newborn reflex is elicited when the sole of the foot is stroked?✔✔Babinski reflex
What is the primary nursing concern for an infant born with a cleft palate?✔✔Maintaining adequate nutrition and preventing aspiration
Which sign indicates dehydration in a pediatric patient?✔✔Sunken fontanel and decreased urine output
What is the most reliable indicator of pain in infants?✔✔Behavioral changes such as crying and facial expressions
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Which immunization is recommended at birth?✔✔Hepatitis B vaccine
What is the primary concern for a newborn with jaundice in the first 24 hours of life?✔✔Pathologic hyperbilirubinemia
Which position is safest for a sleeping infant to prevent SIDS?✔✔Supine (on the back)
What is the best way to assess hydration status in a child?✔✔Monitoring urine output and daily weight
Which condition is characterized by narrowing of the pylorus in infants?✔✔Pyloric stenosis
What is the primary sign of pyloric stenosis?✔✔Projectile vomiting after feeding
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Which electrolyte imbalance is common in infants with severe diarrhea?✔✔Metabolic acidosis
Which nursing intervention helps reduce separation anxiety in toddlers during hospitalization?✔✔Encourage parents to stay at the bedside
Which assessment is priority for a child with sickle cell crisis?✔✔Monitoring for signs of hypoxia and pain
What is the recommended treatment for mild dehydration in children?✔✔Oral rehydration solution
Which assessment finding indicates hypoglycemia in a newborn?✔✔Jitteriness and irritability
Which infection can rubella cause if contracted during pregnancy?✔✔Congenital rubella syndrome
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