HESI RN Exit Exam V3 2025
Total gastrectomy - ANSWER-Surgical removal of the entire stomach.
Nasogastric tube - ANSWER-A tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach for suction or
feeding purposes.
Lactated Ringer's solution - ANSWER-A type of intravenous fluid that contains electrolytes and is used
to replace lost fluids and maintain hydration.
Suction canister - ANSWER-A container attached to a suction device to collect fluids or secretions.
Heart rate - ANSWER-The number of times the heart beats per minute.
Blood pressure - ANSWER-The force of blood against the walls of the arteries.
Urinary output - ANSWER-The amount of urine produced by the kidneys in a given period of time.
Reserved unit - ANSWER-A unit of blood that has been set aside for a specific patient.
Packed red blood cells - ANSWER-Red blood cells that have been separated from the plasma and
other components of blood.
Central venous catheter - ANSWER-A catheter that is inserted into a large vein, usually in the neck,
chest, or groin, for the administration of fluids or medications.
Suction control chamber - ANSWER-A chamber in a chest tube drainage system that regulates the
amount of suction applied to the chest cavity.
Fluctuation - ANSWER-A variation or change in a measurement or value.
Water seal - ANSWER-A chamber in a chest tube drainage system that prevents air from entering the
chest cavity while allowing fluid to drain.
Bright red blood - ANSWER-Blood that is oxygenated and appears red in color.
, Hemodialysis - ANSWER-A process in which blood is filtered outside the body to remove waste
products and excess fluid.
Blood pressure - ANSWER-The force of blood against the walls of the arteries.
Heart rate - ANSWER-The number of times the heart beats per minute.
Respiratory rate - ANSWER-The number of breaths taken per minute.
Shortness of breath - ANSWER-A feeling of being unable to get enough air or breathe comfortably.
Pedal edema - ANSWER-Swelling of the feet and ankles.
Oxygen saturation - ANSWER-The percentage of hemoglobin in the blood that is saturated with
oxygen.
Foot of the bed - ANSWER-The end of the bed that is opposite the head.
Fluid restriction - ANSWER-A limitation on the amount of fluids a person is allowed to consume.
Supplemental oxygen - ANSWER-Oxygen that is provided to a person through a device such as a nasal
cannula or mask to increase the amount of oxygen in their blood.
Hemodialysis - ANSWER-A process in which blood is filtered outside the body to remove waste
products and excess fluid.
Addison's crisis - ANSWER-A life-threatening condition caused by a severe deficiency of cortisol, a
hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
Adrenal cortical supplementation - ANSWER-The administration of medications or hormones to
replace or supplement the function of the adrenal cortex, which produces cortisol and other
hormones.
Headache - ANSWER-A pain or discomfort in the head or upper neck.
Tremors - ANSWER-Involuntary shaking or trembling of the body.
Irregular heart rate - ANSWER-An abnormal pattern of heartbeats.
Total gastrectomy - ANSWER-Surgical removal of the entire stomach.
Nasogastric tube - ANSWER-A tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach for suction or
feeding purposes.
Lactated Ringer's solution - ANSWER-A type of intravenous fluid that contains electrolytes and is used
to replace lost fluids and maintain hydration.
Suction canister - ANSWER-A container attached to a suction device to collect fluids or secretions.
Heart rate - ANSWER-The number of times the heart beats per minute.
Blood pressure - ANSWER-The force of blood against the walls of the arteries.
Urinary output - ANSWER-The amount of urine produced by the kidneys in a given period of time.
Reserved unit - ANSWER-A unit of blood that has been set aside for a specific patient.
Packed red blood cells - ANSWER-Red blood cells that have been separated from the plasma and
other components of blood.
Central venous catheter - ANSWER-A catheter that is inserted into a large vein, usually in the neck,
chest, or groin, for the administration of fluids or medications.
Suction control chamber - ANSWER-A chamber in a chest tube drainage system that regulates the
amount of suction applied to the chest cavity.
Fluctuation - ANSWER-A variation or change in a measurement or value.
Water seal - ANSWER-A chamber in a chest tube drainage system that prevents air from entering the
chest cavity while allowing fluid to drain.
Bright red blood - ANSWER-Blood that is oxygenated and appears red in color.
, Hemodialysis - ANSWER-A process in which blood is filtered outside the body to remove waste
products and excess fluid.
Blood pressure - ANSWER-The force of blood against the walls of the arteries.
Heart rate - ANSWER-The number of times the heart beats per minute.
Respiratory rate - ANSWER-The number of breaths taken per minute.
Shortness of breath - ANSWER-A feeling of being unable to get enough air or breathe comfortably.
Pedal edema - ANSWER-Swelling of the feet and ankles.
Oxygen saturation - ANSWER-The percentage of hemoglobin in the blood that is saturated with
oxygen.
Foot of the bed - ANSWER-The end of the bed that is opposite the head.
Fluid restriction - ANSWER-A limitation on the amount of fluids a person is allowed to consume.
Supplemental oxygen - ANSWER-Oxygen that is provided to a person through a device such as a nasal
cannula or mask to increase the amount of oxygen in their blood.
Hemodialysis - ANSWER-A process in which blood is filtered outside the body to remove waste
products and excess fluid.
Addison's crisis - ANSWER-A life-threatening condition caused by a severe deficiency of cortisol, a
hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
Adrenal cortical supplementation - ANSWER-The administration of medications or hormones to
replace or supplement the function of the adrenal cortex, which produces cortisol and other
hormones.
Headache - ANSWER-A pain or discomfort in the head or upper neck.
Tremors - ANSWER-Involuntary shaking or trembling of the body.
Irregular heart rate - ANSWER-An abnormal pattern of heartbeats.
