CRITICAL CARE HESI FULL SOLUTION STUDY
GUIDE
◉ A client is admitted with severe burns. The nurse is caring for the
client 36 hours after the client's admission and identifies the client's
potassium is 6. Which drink will the nurse recommend be included
in the client's diet?
Answer: Tea
◉ A woman comes to the clinic reporting shortness of breath and
epigastric distress that is not relived by antacids. To which question
would a woman experiencing an MI respond differently than a man?
Answer: Do you have chest pain?
◉ Which color of CSF may indicate subarachnoid hemorrhage in the
client?
Answer: Yellow
◉ A client is brought to the ED in an unresponsive state and a
diagnosis of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome is made. The
nurse would immediately prepare to initiate which anticipated
prescription?
Answer: IV infusion of NS
GUIDE
◉ A client is admitted with severe burns. The nurse is caring for the
client 36 hours after the client's admission and identifies the client's
potassium is 6. Which drink will the nurse recommend be included
in the client's diet?
Answer: Tea
◉ A woman comes to the clinic reporting shortness of breath and
epigastric distress that is not relived by antacids. To which question
would a woman experiencing an MI respond differently than a man?
Answer: Do you have chest pain?
◉ Which color of CSF may indicate subarachnoid hemorrhage in the
client?
Answer: Yellow
◉ A client is brought to the ED in an unresponsive state and a
diagnosis of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome is made. The
nurse would immediately prepare to initiate which anticipated
prescription?
Answer: IV infusion of NS
