CRITICAL CARE HESI PRACTICE
REAL EXAM 2026 2027 HIGH
YIELD STUDY GUIDE EXAM PREP
MATERIAL LATEST VERSION
NURSING REVIEW PACK
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS SUCCESS RESOURCE
COMPLETE EDITION
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
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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
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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
D. Adding a partial rebreather mask to the current prescription - Correct Answer-A
A client who has sustained a neck injury is unresponsive & pulseless. What should the ED nurse
do to open the client's airway?
A. Insert oropharyngeal airway
B. Tilt the head & lift the chin
C. Place in the recovery position
D. Stabilize the skull & push up the jaw - Correct Answer-D
The home health nurse is performing an initial assessment on a client who has been discharged
after an insertion of a permanent pacemaker. Which client statement indicated that an
understanding of self-care is evident?
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REAL EXAM 2026 2027 HIGH
YIELD STUDY GUIDE EXAM PREP
MATERIAL LATEST VERSION
NURSING REVIEW PACK
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS SUCCESS RESOURCE
COMPLETE EDITION
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
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, REAL
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
2026
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
D. Adding a partial rebreather mask to the current prescription - Correct Answer-A
A client who has sustained a neck injury is unresponsive & pulseless. What should the ED nurse
do to open the client's airway?
A. Insert oropharyngeal airway
B. Tilt the head & lift the chin
C. Place in the recovery position
D. Stabilize the skull & push up the jaw - Correct Answer-D
The home health nurse is performing an initial assessment on a client who has been discharged
after an insertion of a permanent pacemaker. Which client statement indicated that an
understanding of self-care is evident?
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