CRITICAL CARE HESI EXIT
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, Metoprolol Beta-blocker used to treat hypertension
Second degree heart block Telemetry pattern with prolonged PR interval and decreased conduction time from
SA node to AV junction
Restless, intubated client Client on mechanical ventilation exhibiting restlessness and breath sounds on right
side only
Train derailment triage Priority order: Middle-aged man wandering, Woman sitting with blanket, Crying
child, Mother and father just arrived
Pneumonia with severe SOB 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 Patient with burn injuries and potassium level of 4; Medication choice for potassium
not provided
Bedridden patient for 2 weeks 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 Priority assessment for a 40-year-old with sickle cell crisis
Major disaster triage Priority order: Cut over eye, Move patient to medical surgical unit, Patient with
abnormal liver levels
Carotid picture Pointing to the neck to indicate carotid artery
Wound vac effectiveness Checking seal to ensure no leaks in wound vac
Magnesium antidote Calcium gluconate is the antidote for magnesium toxicity
Trouble swallowing Assess gag reflex or consider thickening of fluids
Disconnected chest tube Get new saline bottle to stick end into until reconnecting tube
Ventricular fibrillation Defibrillate with a shock once; Consider calcium levels
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Care Exit HESI Exam | GRADED
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, Metoprolol Beta-blocker used to treat hypertension
Second degree heart block Telemetry pattern with prolonged PR interval and decreased conduction time from
SA node to AV junction
Restless, intubated client Client on mechanical ventilation exhibiting restlessness and breath sounds on right
side only
Train derailment triage Priority order: Middle-aged man wandering, Woman sitting with blanket, Crying
child, Mother and father just arrived
Pneumonia with severe SOB 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 Patient with burn injuries and potassium level of 4; Medication choice for potassium
not provided
Bedridden patient for 2 weeks 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 Priority assessment for a 40-year-old with sickle cell crisis
Major disaster triage Priority order: Cut over eye, Move patient to medical surgical unit, Patient with
abnormal liver levels
Carotid picture Pointing to the neck to indicate carotid artery
Wound vac effectiveness Checking seal to ensure no leaks in wound vac
Magnesium antidote Calcium gluconate is the antidote for magnesium toxicity
Trouble swallowing Assess gag reflex or consider thickening of fluids
Disconnected chest tube Get new saline bottle to stick end into until reconnecting tube
Ventricular fibrillation Defibrillate with a shock once; Consider calcium levels
