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HESI: Pediatric nursing: Communicable diseases and Vaccinations Exam with Questions and Answers Rubeola (measles) is a highly contagious viral disease that can lead to what type of problems? ANSWER Neurological problems or even death Rubeola (measles) is transmitted via ANSWER Direct contact and Droplets Rubeola (measles) is contgous mainly during what period? ANSWER Prodromal period which is characterized by fever and upper respriatory symptoms. Rubeola (measles) classic symptoms in...

Hesi Hints Pediatrics Exam with Questions and Answers Pediatric Dosage ANSWER Pediatric dosage must be converted into kg 2.2lb=1kg If the childs weight is in pounds, convert pounds to kg If the childs weight is in pounds and ounces, convert ounces to the nearest tenth of a pound and add to total. Cystic Fibrosis Diet ANSWER A child needs 150% of the usual intake for normal growth and development Epiglottis Warning ANSWER Do not examine the throat of a child with epiglottis due...

Pediatric HESI: Gastrointestinal Disorders Exam with Questions and Answers Describe cleft lip or palate. ANSWER Malformations of face and oral cavity that seem to be multifactorial in hereditary origin Are cleft lip and palate apparent? ANSWER Cleft lip is readily apparent Cleft palate may not be ID'd until infant has difficulty w/ feeding When is treatment done for cleft lip? ANSWER Initial closure of cleft lip performed when infant weighs approx. 10lbs and has Hgb of 10g/dL When ...

HESI Pediatric Acute Illness Exam with Questions and Answers How is diarrhea defined ANSWER increased number or decreased consistency of stools -can be a serious or fatal illness, especially in infancy What are some causes of diarrhea ANSWER include but are not limited to: -infections: bacterial, viral, parasitic -malabsorption problems -inflammatory diseases -dietary factors conditions assoc with diarrhea ANSWER dehydration metabolic acidosis shock what are signs of dehydra...

Pediatric HESI/Final Exam with Questions and Answers What is the Erikson stage for an infant? ANSWER Trust VS Mistrust What is the Erikson stage for a toddler? ANSWER Autonomy VS Shame and Doubt Give them their independence -- Guided Choices What is the Erikson stage for a pre-schooler? ANSWER Guilt VS Initiative What is a pre-schooler's biggest fear and how can we protect that? ANSWER mutilation; bandaids! What is the Erikson stage for a school aged child? ANSWER Industry VS I...

Pediatric Nursing HESI Review Exam with Questions and Answers When does birth length double? ANSWER By 4 years. When does the child sit unsupported? ANSWER 8 months. When does a child achieve 50% adult height? ANSWER 2 years. When does a child throw a ball overhand? ANSWER 18 months. When does a child speak two- to three-word sentences? ANSWER 2 years. When does a child use scissors? ANSWER 4 years. Note: I had this question on my OB HESI. When does a child tie his or her...

Pediatric HESI Part 1 Test Bank A 2-year-old child with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) is brought to the clinic for a routine evaluation. Which assessment finding suggests the presence of a common complication often experienced by those with Down syndrome? ANSWER Presence of a systolic murmur Rationale: Congenital heart disease occurs in 40% to 50% of children with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). Defects of the atrial or ventricular septum that create systolic murmurs are the most common heart defe...

Pediatric HESI with Questions and Answers During administration of a blood transfusion, a child complains of chills, headache, and nausea. Which action should the nurse implement? ANSWER Stop the infusion immediately and notify the healthcare provider. An infant is born with a ventricular septal defect (VSD) and surgery is planned to correct the defect. The nurse recognizes that surgical correction is designed to achieve which outcome? ANSWER Prevent the return of oxygenated blood to the l...

Mental Health HESI FORTIS Exam with Questions and Answers Psychiatric-Mental Health HESI with Questions and Answers HESI-MH Exam Prep with Questions and Answers Ch. 21 Psychiatric-Mental Health Problems Exam with Questions and Answers Mental Health Nursing HESI Preparation Exam with Questions and Answers Hesi Hint Psychiatric Nursing Mental Health

Psychiatric-Mental Health HESI with Questions and Answers a young adult with wooded tooth enamel presents to the clinic with multiple complaints including severe pain in the chest and upper abdomen that occurred when the client induced committing after eating a large breakfast. the client also reports severe heartburn in the last and describes a history of taking laxatives and eating prunes whenever overeating. what client problem should the nurse address first? ANSWER heart burn a mental ...