Exit HESI Test Bank (over 1000 Q's and Answers )
spring 2022 / Exit HESI Prep Distinction Level
Assignment Has everything.
1. A nurse is providing
... [Show More] information to a group of pregnant clients and their partners about the
psychosocial development of an infant. Using Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what
should the nurse tell the group about the infants?
A. Rely on the fact that their needs will be met
B. Need to tolerate a great deal of frustration and discomfort to develop a healthy personality
C. Must have needs ignored for short periods to develop a healthy personality
D. Need to experience frustration, so it is best to allow an infant to cry for a while before meeting
his or her needs - A. Rely on the fact that their needs will be met
2. A nurse is weighing a breastfed 6-month-old infant who has been brought to the pediatrician's
office for a scheduled visit. The infant's weight at birth was 6 lb 8 oz. The nurse notes that the infant
now weighs 13 lb. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Tell the mother that the infant's weight is increasing as expected
B. Tell the mother to decrease the daily number of feedings because the weight gain is excessive
C. Tell the mother that semisolid foods should not be introduced until the infant's weight stabilizes
D. Tell the mother that the infant should be switched from breast milk to formula because the
weight gain is inadequate - A. Tell the mother that the infant's weight is increasing as expected
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3. A nurse performing a physical assessment of a 12-month-old infant notes that the infant's head
circumference is the same as the chest circumference. Based on this finding, what should the nurse do?
A. Suspect the presence of hydrocephalus
B. Suggest to the pediatrician that a skull x-ray be performed
C. Tell the mother that the infant is growing faster than expected
D. Document these measurementsin the infant's health-care record - D. Document these
measurements in the infant's health-care record
4. A new mother asks the nurse, "I was told that my infant received my antibodies during
pregnancy. Doesthat mean that my infant is protected against infections?" Which statementshould the
nurse make in response to the mother?
A. "Yes, your infant is protected from all infections."
B. "If you breastfeed, your infant is protected from infection."
C. "The transfer of your antibodies protects your infant until the infant is 12 months old."
D. "The immune system of an infant is immature, and the infant is at risk for infection." - D. "The
immune system of an infant is immature, and the infant is at risk for infection."
5. A nurse is assessing the language development of a 9-month-old infant. Which developmental
milestone does the nurse expect to note in an infant of this age?
A. The infant babbles.
B. The infant says "Mama."
C. The infant smiles and coos.
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6. D .The infant babbles single consonants. - B. The infant says "Mama."
7. The mother of a 9-month-old infant calls the nurse at the pediatrician's office, tells the nurse
that her infant is teething, and asks what can be done to relieve the infant's discomfort. What should
the nurse instruct the mother to do?
A. Schedule an appointment with a dentist for a dental evaluation
B. Rub the infant's gums with baby aspirin that has been dissolved in water
C. Obtain an over-the-counter (OTC) topical medication for gum-pain relief
D. Give the infant cool liquids or a Popsicle and hard foods such as dry toast - D. Give the infant
cool liquids or a Popsicle and hard foods such as dry toast
8. A nurse is teaching the mother of an 11-month-old infant how to clean the infant's teeth. What
should the nurse tell the mother to do?
A. Use water and a cotton swab and rub the teeth
B. Use diluted fluoride and rub the teeth with a soft washcloth
C. Use a small amount of toothpaste and a soft-bristle toothbrush
D. Dip the infant's pacifier in maple syrup so that the infant will suck - A. Use water and a cotton
swab and rub the teeth
9. A nurse provides information about feeding to the mother of a 6-month-old infant. Which
statement by the mother indicates an understanding of the information?
A. "I can mix the food in the my infant's bottle if he won't eat it."
B. "Fluoride supplementation is [Show Less]