Pathophysiology HESI Exam Newest 2026 Questions
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,A dissecting aneurysm is dangerous due to the fact that there is a tear in which
layer of the vessel wall? Inner, middle, outer. - CORRECT ANSWER-medial layer-
allows blood to seep into the middle layer
A Pulmonary embolus can cause what kind of shock? - CORRECT ANSWER-
obstructive shock
A patient has type II diabetes, what symptoms should he expect? Select all that
apply
A. Extreme Hunger
B. Excessive thirst
C. Polyuria
D. Salt craving
E. Quick accumulation of fat - CORRECT ANSWER-A, B, C
Stenosis of the tricuspid valve would lead to what?
A. left sided heart failure
B. Right sided heart failure
C. Pulmonary regurgitation
,D. pulmonary stenosis - CORRECT ANSWER-B- because the tricuspid valve is
located on the right side
#1 sign of right heart failure - CORRECT ANSWER-peripheral edema and rapid
weight gain
A patient comes into the ER and is shaking and states that she has a sharp pain
that's in her upper stomach going all the way up into her back. Her labs come
back and show she is experiencing hyperglycemia and a high WBC count, what is
she most likely experiencing?
A. Diabetes crisis
B. Type II diabetes
C. Cholilithiasis
D. Acute pancreatitis - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Acute pancreatitis: sharp pain that
radiates to the back
Pancreatitis can lead to - CORRECT ANSWER-Type 1 diabetes
Which part of the ekg corresponds with atrial depolarization? - CORRECT
ANSWER-P wave
, It is impossible for ventricular depolarization to occur during which part of the
EKG? - CORRECT ANSWER-S-T segment: ventricles have fully depolarized, absolute
refractory period
Heart failure due to the heart muscle being underdeveloped and not strong
enough to overcome the afterload would be chronotropic problem, dromotropic
problem, or inotropic problem? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inotropic problem= Strength
of contraction
chronotropic - CORRECT ANSWER-beats per min
dromotropic - CORRECT ANSWER-rate of electrical conduction through heart
A patient comes in with red lesions on his arms which have a red flare around the
border, what is this most likely?
A. Urticaria
B. Impetigo
C. Dermatitis
D. Boils - CORRECT ANSWER-A. hives= Red flare around the border (#1 symptom)
A pulse pressure that is 78 would most likely indicate?
and Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
,A dissecting aneurysm is dangerous due to the fact that there is a tear in which
layer of the vessel wall? Inner, middle, outer. - CORRECT ANSWER-medial layer-
allows blood to seep into the middle layer
A Pulmonary embolus can cause what kind of shock? - CORRECT ANSWER-
obstructive shock
A patient has type II diabetes, what symptoms should he expect? Select all that
apply
A. Extreme Hunger
B. Excessive thirst
C. Polyuria
D. Salt craving
E. Quick accumulation of fat - CORRECT ANSWER-A, B, C
Stenosis of the tricuspid valve would lead to what?
A. left sided heart failure
B. Right sided heart failure
C. Pulmonary regurgitation
,D. pulmonary stenosis - CORRECT ANSWER-B- because the tricuspid valve is
located on the right side
#1 sign of right heart failure - CORRECT ANSWER-peripheral edema and rapid
weight gain
A patient comes into the ER and is shaking and states that she has a sharp pain
that's in her upper stomach going all the way up into her back. Her labs come
back and show she is experiencing hyperglycemia and a high WBC count, what is
she most likely experiencing?
A. Diabetes crisis
B. Type II diabetes
C. Cholilithiasis
D. Acute pancreatitis - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Acute pancreatitis: sharp pain that
radiates to the back
Pancreatitis can lead to - CORRECT ANSWER-Type 1 diabetes
Which part of the ekg corresponds with atrial depolarization? - CORRECT
ANSWER-P wave
, It is impossible for ventricular depolarization to occur during which part of the
EKG? - CORRECT ANSWER-S-T segment: ventricles have fully depolarized, absolute
refractory period
Heart failure due to the heart muscle being underdeveloped and not strong
enough to overcome the afterload would be chronotropic problem, dromotropic
problem, or inotropic problem? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inotropic problem= Strength
of contraction
chronotropic - CORRECT ANSWER-beats per min
dromotropic - CORRECT ANSWER-rate of electrical conduction through heart
A patient comes in with red lesions on his arms which have a red flare around the
border, what is this most likely?
A. Urticaria
B. Impetigo
C. Dermatitis
D. Boils - CORRECT ANSWER-A. hives= Red flare around the border (#1 symptom)
A pulse pressure that is 78 would most likely indicate?
