Critical Care HESI Practice Questions with
verified answers 2025\2026 A+ Grade
A client has developed A-Fib resulting in a ventricular rate of 150 bpm. The nurse should assess the
client for which effects of this cardiac occurrence? Select all that apply.
A. Dyspnea
B. Flat neck veins
C. Nausea & Vomiting
D. Chest pain or discomfort
E. Hypotension & dizziness
F. Hypertension & Headache
- correct answer A, D, E
A client who is being treated for acute HF has the following vital signs:
BP: 85/50 mm HG
HR: 96
RR: 26
The primary health provider prescribes Digoxin. To evaluate a therapeutic response to this medication,
which changes in the clients VS should the nurse expect?
A. BP 85/55 mm Hg, HR 60 bpm, RR 26
B. BP 98/60 mm Hg, HR 80 bpm, RR 24
C. BP 130/70 mm Hg, HR 104 bpm, RR 20
D. BP 110/40 mm Hg, HR 110 bpm, RR 20
- correct answer B
, A client experiencing a sudden onset of chest pain & dyspnea is diagnosed with a pulmonary embolus.
The nurse immediately implements which expected prescription for this client? Select all that apply.
A. Supplemental oxygen
B. High-Fowler's position
C. Semi-Fowler's position
D. Morphine Sulfate IV
E. Two tablets of acetaminophen with codeine
F. Meperidine hydrochloride IV
- correct answer A, C, D
*Semi-Fowler's position promotes optimal oxygenation
A client is schedules to have a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). What
information about the balloon-tipped catheter should the nurse plan to include when providing client
education concerning the procedure?
A. A mesh-like device within the catheter will be inflated causing it to spring open
B. The catheter will be used to compress the plaque against the coronary blood vessel wall
C. The catheter will cut away the plaque from the coronary vessel wall using an embedded blade
D. The catheter will be positioned in a coronary artery to take pressure measurements in the vessel
- correct answer B
A client at risk for respiratory failure is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 6 L/min. ABG results
indicate pH 7.29; PCO2 49 mm Hg; PO2 58 mm Hg; & HCO3 19 mEq/l. What intervention should the
nurse anticipate that the primary health care provider will prescribe for respiratory support?
A. Intubation for mechanical ventilation
B. Keeping the oxygen at 6 L/min via nasal cannula
C. Lowering the Oxygen to 4 L/min via nasal cannula
verified answers 2025\2026 A+ Grade
A client has developed A-Fib resulting in a ventricular rate of 150 bpm. The nurse should assess the
client for which effects of this cardiac occurrence? Select all that apply.
A. Dyspnea
B. Flat neck veins
C. Nausea & Vomiting
D. Chest pain or discomfort
E. Hypotension & dizziness
F. Hypertension & Headache
- correct answer A, D, E
A client who is being treated for acute HF has the following vital signs:
BP: 85/50 mm HG
HR: 96
RR: 26
The primary health provider prescribes Digoxin. To evaluate a therapeutic response to this medication,
which changes in the clients VS should the nurse expect?
A. BP 85/55 mm Hg, HR 60 bpm, RR 26
B. BP 98/60 mm Hg, HR 80 bpm, RR 24
C. BP 130/70 mm Hg, HR 104 bpm, RR 20
D. BP 110/40 mm Hg, HR 110 bpm, RR 20
- correct answer B
, A client experiencing a sudden onset of chest pain & dyspnea is diagnosed with a pulmonary embolus.
The nurse immediately implements which expected prescription for this client? Select all that apply.
A. Supplemental oxygen
B. High-Fowler's position
C. Semi-Fowler's position
D. Morphine Sulfate IV
E. Two tablets of acetaminophen with codeine
F. Meperidine hydrochloride IV
- correct answer A, C, D
*Semi-Fowler's position promotes optimal oxygenation
A client is schedules to have a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). What
information about the balloon-tipped catheter should the nurse plan to include when providing client
education concerning the procedure?
A. A mesh-like device within the catheter will be inflated causing it to spring open
B. The catheter will be used to compress the plaque against the coronary blood vessel wall
C. The catheter will cut away the plaque from the coronary vessel wall using an embedded blade
D. The catheter will be positioned in a coronary artery to take pressure measurements in the vessel
- correct answer B
A client at risk for respiratory failure is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 6 L/min. ABG results
indicate pH 7.29; PCO2 49 mm Hg; PO2 58 mm Hg; & HCO3 19 mEq/l. What intervention should the
nurse anticipate that the primary health care provider will prescribe for respiratory support?
A. Intubation for mechanical ventilation
B. Keeping the oxygen at 6 L/min via nasal cannula
C. Lowering the Oxygen to 4 L/min via nasal cannula
