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HESI 7th Edition Peds Part 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary developmental task of a toddler?✔✔Developing autonomy and independence.
What is the normal age for the eruption of the first primary tooth?✔✔Around 6 months of age.
Which vaccine is first given to newborns before hospital discharge?✔✔Hepatitis B vaccine.
What is the most appropriate toy for a hospitalized preschooler?✔✔A coloring book with crayons.
Which reflex disappears around 4 months of age?✔✔Moro reflex.
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What is the priority nursing action for a child with epiglottitis?✔✔Maintain airway and avoid throat examination.
What is the best indicator of adequate hydration in an infant?✔✔At least 6 to 8 wet diapers per day.
What is the first solid food usually introduced to infants?✔✔Iron-fortified rice cereal.
Which developmental milestone is achieved by a 9-month-old infant?✔✔Pulls to stand and crawls.
What pain scale is commonly used for infants and nonverbal children?✔✔FLACC scale.
What position should a child with suspected meningitis be placed in for a lumbar puncture?✔✔Side-lying with knees flexed.
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Which vitamin deficiency is prevented by giving newborns an injection at birth?✔✔Vitamin K deficiency.
What condition is associated with a barking cough in children?✔✔Croup.
What is the best way to reduce anxiety for a school-age child before surgery?✔✔Provide simple explanations and allow questions.
What is the most common cause of respiratory arrest in infants?✔✔Airway obstruction.
What is the best site for intramuscular injections in infants?✔✔Vastus lateralis muscle.
Which growth pattern is typical in infants during the first year of life?✔✔Birth weight doubles by 6 months and triples by 1 year.
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