PN HESI EXIT EXAM REVISION PACK
Evaluation 15
Contents
Critical Care Mastery.........................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Shock States......................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Burn Management............................................................................................................................................................................................................9
,Emergency Room Priorities.............................................................................................................................................................................................10
Advanced Pharmacology Cases......................................................................................................................................................................................11
SATA Mastery..................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
, Questions 351–375
Critical Care Mastery
Question 351
A client in the intensive care unit develops sudden hypotension, tachycardia, and cool clammy skin. What is the
priority nursing action?
A. Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
B. Offer oral fluids
C. Obtain a dietary history
D. Reassess in 4 hours
Answer: A
Rationale:
The client is showing signs of circulatory compromise. ABC assessment is always the priority.
Question 352
A client has a central venous pressure (CVP) of 2 mmHg. What does this finding suggest?
A. Possible hypovolemia
B. Fluid overload
C. Heart block
D. Hyperkalemia
Answer: A
Rationale:
A low CVP may indicate decreased circulating volume.
Evaluation 15
Contents
Critical Care Mastery.........................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Shock States......................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Burn Management............................................................................................................................................................................................................9
,Emergency Room Priorities.............................................................................................................................................................................................10
Advanced Pharmacology Cases......................................................................................................................................................................................11
SATA Mastery..................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
, Questions 351–375
Critical Care Mastery
Question 351
A client in the intensive care unit develops sudden hypotension, tachycardia, and cool clammy skin. What is the
priority nursing action?
A. Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
B. Offer oral fluids
C. Obtain a dietary history
D. Reassess in 4 hours
Answer: A
Rationale:
The client is showing signs of circulatory compromise. ABC assessment is always the priority.
Question 352
A client has a central venous pressure (CVP) of 2 mmHg. What does this finding suggest?
A. Possible hypovolemia
B. Fluid overload
C. Heart block
D. Hyperkalemia
Answer: A
Rationale:
A low CVP may indicate decreased circulating volume.
