Critical Care Hesi ACTUAL VERIFIED QUESTIONS
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A burn client is receiving the open method for wound
treatment. Which information will the nurse explain to the
client?
a. Bathing will not be permitted
b. Dressings will be changed daily
c. Personal protective equipment will be worn by staff
d. Room temperature will be kept below 72° F (22.2° C) -
Answer-ANS = C
A client presents to the emergency department with
weakness & dizziness. The BP is 90/60 mm Hg, pulse is
92 & weak, & body weight reflects a 3-pound loss in two
days. The weather has been hot. Which condition should
the nurse conclude is the priority for this client?
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a. Deficient fluid volume
b. Impaired skin integrity
c. Inadequate nutritional intake
d. Decreased participation in activities - Answer-ANS = A
A client is admitted with severe burns. The nurse is caring
for the client 36 hours after the client's admission &
identifies the client's potassium level of 6.0 mEq/L. Which
drink will the nurse recommend be included in the client's
diet?
a. Milk
b. Tea
c. Orange juice
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d. Tomato juice - Answer-ANS = B
A woman comes to the office of her healthcare provider
reporting shortness of breath & epigastric distress that is
not relieved by antacids. To which question would a
woman experiencing a myocardial infarction respond
differently than a man?
a. "Do you have chest pain?"
b. "Are you feeling anxious?"
c. "Do you have any palpitations?"
d. "Are you feeling short of breath?" - Answer-ANS = A
During a vertex vaginal birth the nurse notes meconium-
stained amniotic fluid. What is the priority nursing
intervention for the newborn?
a. Stimulating crying
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b. Suctioning the airway
c. Using an Ambu bag with oxygen support
d. Placing the infant in the reverse Trendelenburg position
- Answer-ANS = B
While receiving a blood transfusion, the client suddenly
shouts, "I feel like someone is lowering a heavy weight on
my chest. I feel like I'm going to die!" Which actions are
priority?
a. Administer nitroglycerin & aspirin
b. Slow the rate & monitor the vital signs
c. Stop the transfusion & administer normal saline through
new IV tubing
d. Ask the client to further describe the feeling & rate the
pain - Answer-ANS = C