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Critical Care HESI Exit Exam Study
Guide 2026|Comprehensive Questions
And Answers
Pancreatitis and elevated liver function - correct- answer-Expectation of patient
with pancreatitis and elevated liver function who drinks alcohol daily or
frequently
Dark, tarry stool - correct- answer-Sign of gastrointestinal bleed, consider NSAIDs
Morphine in PCA pump - correct- answer-Ensure the lock is on the machine
Vasopressin - correct- answer-Vasoconstrictor medication
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MRSA isolation - correct- answer-Isolate patient and obtain swabs
Thick secretions - correct- answer-Increase fluid intake
Chronic renal failure - correct- answer-Symptoms of chronic renal failure
Black tag during a disaster - correct- answer-Patient exhibiting specific symptoms
Types of shock - correct- answer-Different types of shock and their signs and
symptoms
Blood product administration - correct- answer-Procedures and considerations
for administering blood products
Critical Care HESI Exit Exam Study
Guide 2026|Comprehensive Questions
And Answers
Pancreatitis and elevated liver function - correct- answer-Expectation of patient
with pancreatitis and elevated liver function who drinks alcohol daily or
frequently
Dark, tarry stool - correct- answer-Sign of gastrointestinal bleed, consider NSAIDs
Morphine in PCA pump - correct- answer-Ensure the lock is on the machine
Vasopressin - correct- answer-Vasoconstrictor medication
, 2|Page
MRSA isolation - correct- answer-Isolate patient and obtain swabs
Thick secretions - correct- answer-Increase fluid intake
Chronic renal failure - correct- answer-Symptoms of chronic renal failure
Black tag during a disaster - correct- answer-Patient exhibiting specific symptoms
Types of shock - correct- answer-Different types of shock and their signs and
symptoms
Blood product administration - correct- answer-Procedures and considerations
for administering blood products