critical care (HESI)

Questions And Answers

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15 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A

MAXIMUMSCORES

1. What are the risk factors for stress-induced hyperglycemia? (DOPEGAME): 1. Diabetes 2. Obesity 3. Pancreatitis, cirrhosis 4. Exogenous catecholamines 5. Glucocorticoid therapy 6. Advanced age 7. Meds 8. Enteral/parenteral nutrition 2. What are the clinical manifestation of DKA? (6): 1. Dehydration 2. Polyuria 3. Polyphagia 4. Hyperventilation/Kussmaul's 5. Fruity odor to the breath 6. Flushed/Dry skin 3. What does the resuscitation of a traumatically injured patient involve? (2...

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35 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

ACELEARNERS

What does a comprehensive systematic analysis following a sentinel event help identify? - The contributory factors associated with the event. Which of the following is part of the integrated Ethics model? - supports ethical behaviour in everyday interactions in the workplace What is an example of patients' rights? - Patients are entitled to refuse an experimental drug. Acceptable patient identifiers included - Name and Birthday Which of the following is good practice when listening to pat...

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5 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

shadow251

Which of the following is good practice when listening to patients? - Show your genuine interest in the patients replies What is the an event, incident, or condition that could have resulted in harm to a patient? - Close call/Near miss? Which of the following is an important principle for the healthcare professional to provide ethical care? - Allow the patient the right of self-determination regarding health decisions What practices do interpreters use to improve communication? - Use of w...

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3 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

shadow251

Hazards associated with compressed gases include: a. Oxygen displacement b. Explosions c. Toxic gas exposures d. All of the above - d. All of the above Which of the following statements regarding the use of gloves is correct? a. You do not need to wash your hands before putting on gloves b. Turn gloves inside out when removing them c. It is acceptable to reuse gloves if you wash them first d. It is acceptable to wear multiple layers of gloves and peel off each layer between tasks - b. ...

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8 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

shadow251

Which statement is accurate concerning the portability of advanced healthcare directives - In some cases if laws are similar a state will accept an AHD written in another state Which of the following statements is NOT accurate regarding signs of abuse - Victims of physical abuse will always have visible cuts or bruises Hostile work environment sexual harassment involves harassment by - All of the above; direct supervisor, vendor, subordinate Workplace violence is defined as threats, physical ...

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3 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

shadow251

What are the risk factors for stress-induced hyperglycemia?(DOPEGAME): 1. Diabetes 2. Obesity 3. Pancreatitis, cirrhosis 4. Exogenous catecholamines 5. Glucocorticoid therapy 6. Advanced age 7. Meds 8. Enteral/parenteral nutrition 2. What are the clinical manifestation of DKA? (6): 1. Dehydration 2. Polyuria 3. Polyphagia 4. Hyperventilation/Kussmaul's 5. Fruity odor to the breath 6. Flushed/Dry skin 3. What does the resuscitation of a traumatically injured patient involve?(2): ...

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35 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

Courseinstructor

The triage nurse is assessing a victim of a stab wound. According to the paramedics, the victim was stabbed by a male attacker. The knife blade is 6 inches (7.2 cm) in length and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in width. The "point of entry" of the stab wound is two inches above and left of the victim's xiphoid process. Which vital organ(s) are at an increased risk of being in the direct path of injury? - CORRECT ANSWER Heart Lungs Diaphragm What way do females stab? - CORRECT ANSWER Downwards W...

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18 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

ACELEARNERS

What type of acid-base disturbance presents with a pH of 7.1, pCO2 of 50, and HCO3 of 30 - CORRECT ANS Respiratory acidosis What is the primary disturbance in respiratory acidosis? - CORRECT ANS High pCO2 What is the main cause of respiratory acidosis? - CORRECT ANS hypoventilation How does the body compensate in respiratory acidosis? - CORRECT ANS Increase renal reabsorption of bicarbonate What type of acid-base disturbance presents with a pH of 7.1, pCO2 28, and HCO3 of...

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24 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

ACELEARNERS

Cerebral blood vessels dilate in response to: - CORRECT ANS Increased serum carbon dioxide Pressure regulation is an autoregulatory mechanism whereby cerebral blood vessels constrict in response to: - CORRECT ANS Systemic HTN Cerebral blood flow decreases with: - CORRECT ANS -Cerebral edema -Low CO -Cerebral vasoconstriction The Monro-Kellie hypothesis states that volume increases in teh adult intracranial vault: - CORRECT ANS -Are initially well tolerated through co...

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39 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

ACELEARNERS

Table of Contents 1 Chapter 01: Overview of Critical Care Nursing Chapter 02: Patient and Family Response to the Critical Care Experience Chapter 03: Ethical and Legal Issues in Critical Care Nursing Chapter 04: Palliative and End-of-Life Care Chapter 05: Comfort and Sedation Chapter 06: Nutritional Therapy Chapter 07: Dysrhythmia Interpretation and Management Chapter 08: Hemodynamic Monitoring Chapter 09: Ventilatory Assistance Chapter 10: Rapid Response Teams and Code Management Chap...

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558 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A

Intelligentexceller17

Critical Care Hesi Personal Notes Best Revision Study Guide For A Clean A+

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13 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

STUVIAGURU2025

Critical Care (Mca) Exam 3 Questions And Answers Set 1 2022/2023

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21 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

STUDYGUIDEnTESTBANKS

Critical Care Exit Hesi Nurse plans to administer a dose of metoprolol at 0900 to a client with HTN. At 0800 nurse notes telemetry pattern shows second degree heart block with Ventricular rate of 50. Action Hold scheduled dose and notify HCP of telemetry pattern Nurse is reviewing client ECG and determines PR interval prolonged. Indicates Increased conduction time from the SA node to the AV junction When assessing a restless, intubated client on mechanical ventilation, nurse auscultat...

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20 pages

Written in 2020/2021

Grade A

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