HESI RN Pediatrics & Care Of Woman Proctored Exam

A client in preterm labor has had an infusion of magnesium sulfate running for 8 hours. Current assessment findings are respirations of 14 breaths/minute, a urine output of 25 mL/hr, deep tendon refle

A preschool-aged child who is experiencing respiratory distress is brought to the emergency department by the parents.The child is anxious, has a temperature of 102.8°F (39.3°C), and is drooli

Which is the most important assessment for the nurse to conduct following the administration of epidural anesthesia to a client who is at 40-weeks gestation?

The parent of an 11-year-old client who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis tells the nurse, "I really don't want my child to become dependent on pain medication, so I only allow taking the medication w

A child with hemophilia arrives at the clinic with a swollen knee after falling off a bicycle. Which action should the nurse implement first?

A male adolescent arrives at the clinic and reports intense pain in the testicular area that occurred during football practice at high school. The nurse observes the scrotum and identifies significant

A parent rushes their 3-year-old child to the emergency department with an asthma exacerbation. Which additional finding should alert the nurse that the child is in acute respiratory distress?

A child who weighs 25 kg receives a prescription for isoniazid 10 mg/kg/day by mouth once a day. The bottle is labeled "isoniazid Oral Solution, USP 50 mg per 5 mL.”. How many mL should the nurse admi

The client is a 4-month-old female with a history of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). Client had fundoplication surgery and will be hospitalized for several days of recovery. Based on the FLACC score a

A child is being prepared for a computed tomography (CT) scan when the child begins to have a tonic clonic seizure.The mother is hysterical and is trying to hold the child down. Which action(s) should

A one-month-old infant admitted to the hospital with dehydration and failure to thrive receives a prescription for enteral feedings. To maintain normal growth and development of the infant, which acti

A nurse is speaking with a client who is addicted to heroin and who just learned that she is pregnant. The client states, "I just started taking methadone. Is there anything else I can do to make sure

The healthcare provider prescribes magnesium sulfate 6 grams IV to be infused over 20 minutes for a client with preterm labor. The IV bag contains "Magnesium sulfate 20 grams in dextrose 5% in water 5

A client who is 37 weeks gestation comes to the women's health clinic reporting an excruciating headache. On examination, the nurse determines the client has an elevated blood pressure. Which action s

A client who is in labor states, "I think my water just broke!" The nurse notes that the umbilical cord is on the perineum. Which action should the nurse perform first?

A newborn is delivered by cesarean section to a mother who is HIV-positive. The mother received antiretroviral therapy during pregnancy. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

Which drink choice on a hot day indicates to the nurse that an adolescent with sickle cell anemia understands dietary considerations related to the disease?

A client who is 38 weeks pregnant is concerned her baby might get a communicable disease before any immunizations are given. Which physiological mechanism should the nurse use when responding to the m