HESI RN CRITICAL CARE EXAM LATEST
2023/CRITICAL CARE HESI RN EXIT EXAM ALL 160
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+
An arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is drawn for a client. The results show pH of
7.30; PaCO2 of 68 mm Hg and an HCO3 of 24 mEq/L. What should the nurse
interpret this blood gas as?
a. Compensated metabolic alkalosis.
b. Uncompensated respiratory acidosis.
c. Compensated metabolic acidosis.
d. Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis. - ...ANSWER...b
The nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing shortness of breath, intercostal
retractions, nasal flaring, inspiratory and expiratory wheezing, who has not not
shown any respiratory improvement after two administrations of albuterol nebulizer
treatments. Which is a common trigger for acute asthma exacerbation?
a. Ingested allergen.
b. Exposure to warm air.
c. Hypocapnia.
d. Inactivity. - ...ANSWER...a
When caring for a client with acute coronary syndrome, which action should the
nurse take to reduce the risk of further injury?
a. Be prepared to begin antithrombin therapy.
b. Begin discharge education on diet.
c. Increase the client's physical activity.
d. Stop intravenous fluids. - ...ANSWER...a
client is admitted to the coronary intensive care unit with a diagnosed acute heart
failure (HF) and myocardial infarction (MI). Which medication would the nurse
anticipate the healthcare provider to prescribed to the client to decrease the preload
and afterload, slow down their respirations, and reduce their anxiety and pain due to
the MI?
a. Enalapril (Vasotec).
b. Morphine sulfate (Contin, MSIR).
c. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, Urozide).
d. Diazepam (Valium, Diastat, Diazemuls). - ...ANSWER...b
The nurse performs a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) on a client who is in the first
hour of care after a myocardial infarction (MI). The client's T-waves appear tall and
peaked. How should the nurse interpret this finding?
a. This is a normal finding in the first hour after an MI.
b. This is a warning sign for an impending massive heart attack.
c. This as abnormal because T-waves are typically inverted during an acute MI.
d. This tracing should be compared with a previous 12-lead ECG prior to
interpretation. - ...ANSWER...a
The nurse is preparing a client for discharge after a percutaneous coronary
intervention. Which statement by the client indicates that teaching has been
effective?
a. "I no longer need medications now that I am all cleaned out."
b. "I should report fainting to my cardiologist."
c. "I'll follow up with my cardiologist if needed."
d. "I should begin exercising once I return home." - ...ANSWER...b
The nurse is caring for a client who just been brought into the emergency
department after a myocardial infarction. Which action is the priority for this client?
a. Administer pain medications.
b. Begin educating the client about what to expect in the cath lab.
c. Administer 2-4L oxygen by nasal cannula.
d. Obtain an electrocardiogram. - ...ANSWER...c
The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client diagnosed with acute
coronary syndrome. Which is an expected outcome when effective client education
is provided?
a. The client will verbalize lifestyle changes that are needed.
b. The client will require additional teaching.
c. The client will question the need to take hypertensive medications.
d. qThe client will refuse to adhere to a cardiac diet. - ...ANSWER...a
The nurse assesses a client with suspected acute pericarditis. Which assessment
finding is most consistent with this condition?
a. Slow deep breathing.
b. Stabbing chest pain.
c. Bradycardia.
d. Pain relieved by supine position. - ...ANSWER...b
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