Critical Care Hesi Exit Exam
(V1) Test Bank Guide 100%
Correct ANSWERS Guaranteed
A+ (Next Gen Format)
Metoprolol - ANSWER-Beta-blocker used to treat hypertension
Second degree heart block - ANSWER-Telemetry pattern with prolonged PR
interval and decreased conduction time from SA node to AV junction
Restless, intubated client - ANSWER-Client on mechanical ventilation exhibiting
restlessness and breath sounds on right side only
Train derailment triage - ANSWER-Priority order: Middle-aged man wandering,
Woman sitting with blanket, Crying child, Mother and father just arrived
Pneumonia with severe SOB - ANSWER-Client with pneumonia admitted with pH
7.30, PaO2 60, PaCO2 62, HCO3 35; Immediate communication to HCP for
drowsiness and difficulty in arousing
, Burn patient with serum potassium of 4 - ANSWER-Patient with burn injuries and
potassium level of 4; Medication choice for potassium not provided
Bedridden patient for 2 weeks - ANSWER-Patient bedridden for 2 weeks with pH
7.37, PO2 90, PCO2 40, HCO3 25; Priority action is turning patient side to side q2h
Assess 40-year-old with sickle cell crisis - ANSWER-Priority assessment for a 40-
year-old with sickle cell crisis
Major disaster triage - ANSWER-Priority order: Cut over eye, Move patient to
medical surgical unit, Patient with abnormal liver levels
Carotid picture - ANSWER-Pointing to the neck to indicate carotid artery
Wound vac effectiveness - ANSWER-Checking seal to ensure no leaks in wound vac
Magnesium antidote - ANSWER-Calcium gluconate is the antidote for magnesium
toxicity
Trouble swallowing - ANSWER-Assess gag reflex or consider thickening of fluids
Disconnected chest tube - ANSWER-Get new saline bottle to stick end into until
reconnecting tube
(V1) Test Bank Guide 100%
Correct ANSWERS Guaranteed
A+ (Next Gen Format)
Metoprolol - ANSWER-Beta-blocker used to treat hypertension
Second degree heart block - ANSWER-Telemetry pattern with prolonged PR
interval and decreased conduction time from SA node to AV junction
Restless, intubated client - ANSWER-Client on mechanical ventilation exhibiting
restlessness and breath sounds on right side only
Train derailment triage - ANSWER-Priority order: Middle-aged man wandering,
Woman sitting with blanket, Crying child, Mother and father just arrived
Pneumonia with severe SOB - ANSWER-Client with pneumonia admitted with pH
7.30, PaO2 60, PaCO2 62, HCO3 35; Immediate communication to HCP for
drowsiness and difficulty in arousing
, Burn patient with serum potassium of 4 - ANSWER-Patient with burn injuries and
potassium level of 4; Medication choice for potassium not provided
Bedridden patient for 2 weeks - ANSWER-Patient bedridden for 2 weeks with pH
7.37, PO2 90, PCO2 40, HCO3 25; Priority action is turning patient side to side q2h
Assess 40-year-old with sickle cell crisis - ANSWER-Priority assessment for a 40-
year-old with sickle cell crisis
Major disaster triage - ANSWER-Priority order: Cut over eye, Move patient to
medical surgical unit, Patient with abnormal liver levels
Carotid picture - ANSWER-Pointing to the neck to indicate carotid artery
Wound vac effectiveness - ANSWER-Checking seal to ensure no leaks in wound vac
Magnesium antidote - ANSWER-Calcium gluconate is the antidote for magnesium
toxicity
Trouble swallowing - ANSWER-Assess gag reflex or consider thickening of fluids
Disconnected chest tube - ANSWER-Get new saline bottle to stick end into until
reconnecting tube
