HESI RN Pediatric and Women's Health Proctored Exam

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This material has 90 questions with answers and rationales. Here are the first 5.

1. 1.A nurse assesses a 6-month-old infant during a well-child visit. Which finding is most consistent with expected development?

   • A.The infant walks while holding one hand.
   • B.The infant speaks two-word phrases.
   • C.The infant rolls from abdomen to back and reaches for a nearby toy.
   • D.The infant uses a pincer grasp to pick up a small crumb.

   Rationale: Rolling from abdomen to back and reaching for objects are expected skills around 6 months. Walking with one hand and using a pincer grasp generally develop later, and two-word phrases are expected in toddlers. Developmental milestones are ranges rather than exact deadlines, but their sequence helps identify concerns.

2. 2.A 2-month-old infant is seen for a routine visit. Which assessment finding should the nurse expect?

   • A.The infant sits steadily without support.
   • B.The infant uses a neat pincer grasp.
   • C.The anterior fontanel is closed.
   • D.The infant briefly lifts the head when prone.

   Rationale: Brief head lifting while prone is an expected early gross-motor skill. The anterior fontanel normally remains open well beyond 2 months, and a pincer grasp and unsupported sitting develop later. Nurses compare findings with age-appropriate developmental patterns and consider the whole assessment rather than a single milestone.

3. 3.A nurse is teaching the parents of a healthy 2-year-old about safety. Which recommendation is most appropriate?

   • A.Use a booster seat instead of a child safety seat.
   • B.Use a rear-facing car seat until the child reaches the seat's height or weight limit.
   • C.Allow the child to sit in the front passenger seat if restrained.
   • D.Let the child ride unrestrained on short trips.

   Rationale: A child should remain rear-facing until reaching the car seat manufacturer's height or weight limit, following current local guidance. A 2-year-old should not ride in the front passenger seat, and a booster seat is for an older child who has outgrown a forward-facing harness. Short trips still carry crash risk, so restraints are needed for every ride.

4. 4.The nurse evaluates a 12-month-old at a well-child visit. Which findings or expected abilities are appropriate to assess at this age? Select all that apply.

   • A.Walks up and down stairs independently.
   • B.Looks for a hidden object.
   • C.Pulls to stand or cruises along furniture.
   • D.Uses a pincer grasp to pick up small objects.
   • E.Says a few meaningful words besides parental names in every child.

   Answer and rationale are in the full material.

5. 5.A nurse is assessing a 15-month-old toddler. Which behavior best demonstrates separation anxiety?

   • A.The toddler cries when the caregiver leaves the room.
   • B.The toddler plays alongside another child without sharing toys.
   • C.The toddler insists on using a particular cup.
   • D.The toddler has a short attention span during play.

   Answer and rationale are in the full material.