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HESI RN · HESI Obstetrics and Pediatrics · Pediatric Respiratory Assessment Nursing

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Question 1 of 5

What is the most common invasive procedure to assess the fetal condition?

A. Amniocentesis
B. Scalp fetal pH
C. Stress test
D. Needle ultrasound

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Amniocentesis

Question 2 of 5

A newborn is diagnosed with persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN). Which of the following interventions is most commonly used to treat PPHN?

A. Inhaled nitric oxide
B. Magnesium sulfate
C. Surfactant therapy
D. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Inhaled nitric oxide

Question 3 of 5

Which statement regarding newborns classified as small for gestational age (SGA) is accurate?

A. They weigh less than 2500g
B. They are born before 38 weeks of gestation
C. They are below the tenth percentile on gestational growth charts
D. Placental malfunction is the only recognized cause of this condition

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: They are below the tenth percentile on gestational growth charts

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a child with a suspected diagnosis of intussusception. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?

A. Bilious vomiting and abdominal pain
B. A history of constipation
C. A history of frequent respiratory infections
D. Decreased appetite and diarrhea

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Bilious vomiting and abdominal pain

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is a common complication of premature birth?

A. Cerebral palsy
B. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
C. Brachial plexus injury
D. Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)

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