Critical Care HESI Exam 82questions and answers
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A client recovering from a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) after an acute
myocardial infarction is being transferred from the PACU to the Cardiac ICU. Which
assessment finding should the PACU nurse inform the healthcare provider of
immediately?
a. onset of chest pain
b. need to apply pressure dressing
c. presence of occasional PVCs
d. absence of any urinary output during PACU stay - correct answer ✅a. onset of
chest pain
This suggests the onset of another MI and reocclusion of a vessel.
What is the preferred treatment of an acute MI within 12 hours of symptom
onset? - correct answer ✅PCI; places a stent in the affected coronary artery
How often must a PCI pressure dressing site be assessed? - correct answer
✅q30min for 4 hours
qh thereafter
,Critical Care HESI Exam 82questions and answers
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Central Venous Pressure (CVP) - correct answer ✅the pressure of blood in the
thoracic vena cava, near the right atrium of the heart; reflects the amount of
blood returning to the heart and the ability of the heart to pump the blood into
the arterial system; normal is 2-6 mmHg
Sensitivity of a pacemaker - correct answer ✅pacing devices ability to detect
what electrical activity is being generated by the patient's heart to prevent any
competition between the hearts intrinsic activity
Contrast Induced Nephropathy (CIN) - correct answer ✅A sudden deterioration
in renal function that is caused by intravascular administration of iodinated
contrast medium; typically seen with angiplasty/angiography
Signs of tension pneumothorax - correct answer ✅1. affected side will have
decreased or absent lung sounds
2. cyanosis
3. Tracheal deviation (late sign)
4. distended neck veins
5. tachycardia, tachypnea
, Critical Care HESI Exam 82questions and answers
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Pneumatic Antishock Garment - correct answer ✅An inflatable device that covers
the legs and abdomen; used to splint the lower extremities or pelvis, or to control
bleeding in the lower extremities or pelvis.
- used for intraperitoneal hemorrhage
What is the expected ABG of a pulmonary embolism? - correct answer
✅Tachypnea and tachycardia--> respiratory alkalosis
A client is brought to the emergency department following a motor vehicle
accident. Initial assessment reveals that the client is unconscious with a blood
pressure of 165/73 mmHg, HR 50 bpm, RR 8 and irregular, temperature of 103 F.
What do you suspect is happening? - correct answer ✅The findings reveal
Cushing's Triad (hypertension with widening pulse pressure, bradycardia and
bradypnea); this indicates increased ICP
Symptoms of Right Ventricular Hypertrophy - correct answer ✅fatigue, swelling,
weakness, chest pain, SOB, dizziness
The nurse is caring for a client who is being weaned from mechanical ventilation.
Which assessment finding indicates that the client is ready to the the
endotracheal tube removed? - correct answer ✅- pulse ox: 98% with a T piece
100%CORRECTLY/VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2026 GRADED A+
A client recovering from a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) after an acute
myocardial infarction is being transferred from the PACU to the Cardiac ICU. Which
assessment finding should the PACU nurse inform the healthcare provider of
immediately?
a. onset of chest pain
b. need to apply pressure dressing
c. presence of occasional PVCs
d. absence of any urinary output during PACU stay - correct answer ✅a. onset of
chest pain
This suggests the onset of another MI and reocclusion of a vessel.
What is the preferred treatment of an acute MI within 12 hours of symptom
onset? - correct answer ✅PCI; places a stent in the affected coronary artery
How often must a PCI pressure dressing site be assessed? - correct answer
✅q30min for 4 hours
qh thereafter
,Critical Care HESI Exam 82questions and answers
100%CORRECTLY/VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2026 GRADED A+
Central Venous Pressure (CVP) - correct answer ✅the pressure of blood in the
thoracic vena cava, near the right atrium of the heart; reflects the amount of
blood returning to the heart and the ability of the heart to pump the blood into
the arterial system; normal is 2-6 mmHg
Sensitivity of a pacemaker - correct answer ✅pacing devices ability to detect
what electrical activity is being generated by the patient's heart to prevent any
competition between the hearts intrinsic activity
Contrast Induced Nephropathy (CIN) - correct answer ✅A sudden deterioration
in renal function that is caused by intravascular administration of iodinated
contrast medium; typically seen with angiplasty/angiography
Signs of tension pneumothorax - correct answer ✅1. affected side will have
decreased or absent lung sounds
2. cyanosis
3. Tracheal deviation (late sign)
4. distended neck veins
5. tachycardia, tachypnea
, Critical Care HESI Exam 82questions and answers
100%CORRECTLY/VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2026 GRADED A+
Pneumatic Antishock Garment - correct answer ✅An inflatable device that covers
the legs and abdomen; used to splint the lower extremities or pelvis, or to control
bleeding in the lower extremities or pelvis.
- used for intraperitoneal hemorrhage
What is the expected ABG of a pulmonary embolism? - correct answer
✅Tachypnea and tachycardia--> respiratory alkalosis
A client is brought to the emergency department following a motor vehicle
accident. Initial assessment reveals that the client is unconscious with a blood
pressure of 165/73 mmHg, HR 50 bpm, RR 8 and irregular, temperature of 103 F.
What do you suspect is happening? - correct answer ✅The findings reveal
Cushing's Triad (hypertension with widening pulse pressure, bradycardia and
bradypnea); this indicates increased ICP
Symptoms of Right Ventricular Hypertrophy - correct answer ✅fatigue, swelling,
weakness, chest pain, SOB, dizziness
The nurse is caring for a client who is being weaned from mechanical ventilation.
Which assessment finding indicates that the client is ready to the the
endotracheal tube removed? - correct answer ✅- pulse ox: 98% with a T piece
