HESI Review For SSE Nursing Transitions Exam
Questions With Correct Answers
What modalities are associated with gate control pain theory ? - ANSWER
Massage, heat and cold, acupuncture, TENS
The more pain experienced in childhood, the greater is the perception of pain in
adulthood or with the current pain experience - ANSWER How does past
experiences with pain influence current pain experience?
Acupuncture, administration of placebos, TENS - ANSWER What modalities are
thought to increase the production of endogenous opiates?
Location, intensity, comfort measures, quality, chronology, and subject view of
pain - ANSWER What 6 factors should the nurse include when assessing the pain
experience?
NSAIDs act via a peripheral mechanism at the level of damaged tissue by
inhibiting prostaglandins synthesis and other chemical mediators involved in
pain transmission - ANSWER What mechanism is involved in the reduction of
pain through the administration of NSAIDs?
Initiation of withdrawal symptoms - ANSWER If narcotic agonist/ antagonist is
admin to patient already taking narcotic drugs what may be the result?
1. Nausea/vomiting
2.constipation
3. CNS depression
4. Respiratory depression - ANSWER List 4 side effects of narcotic medications
Naloxone (Narcan) - ANSWER What is the antidote of narcotic respiratory
depression
Decreased duration of drug effectiveness - ANSWER What is the first sign of
tolerance to pain analgesics?
Intravenous push or bolus - ANSWER What route of pain meds has quickest
onset and shortest duration?
, Heat and cold applications; TENS;massage; distraction; relaxation techniques;
bio feedback techniques - ANSWER List 6 modalities that are considered non
invasive, non pharmacological pain relief measures
Naloxone has wore off - ANSWER Once naloxone is given narcotics cannot be
given until
Sodium - ANSWER Osmolality in the ECF is almost entirely due to ________
Potassium - ANSWER The osmolality of ICF is related to many particles , with
______ being the primary electrolyte
hyperosmolar - ANSWER Dextrose 10% is a ____________ solution and should be
administered IV
isotonic (neutral) - ANSWER Normal saline is an ____________ solution
Isotonic - ANSWER Which type of isotonic solutions is used for
irrigation's,infusions, etc.
1-2 liters - ANSWER The kidneys process, the kidney selectively maintains and
excretes body fluids , producing approximately _______ to_______ L of urine
water intoxication - ANSWER The state in which the body retains water and
serum sodium levels decrease
Dehydration - ANSWER The state in which the body loses water and sodium
levels increase
2.2 lbs - ANSWER 1 liter of fluid is equal to _________ lbs
Elevated BUN and creatinine, increased serum osmolality, elevated hemoglobin
and hematocrit - ANSWER Lab findings in dehydration would be
Strict I&O, replacement of fluids isotonically, preferably oral, water (a hypotonic
fluid), IV hydration if needed, isotonic fluids are used - ANSWER Nursing care for
dehydration is
Peripheral edema, increased bounding pulse, elevated BP, distended neck and
hand veins, dyspnea; moist crackles heard when auscultation, confusion,
attention loss, aphasia, altered level of consciousness - ANSWER Symptoms of
hypervolemia
Amount of solvent (fluid) decreases - ANSWER Specific gravity increases why
Kidneys - ANSWER Which organ is responsible for creating erythropoietin?
Questions With Correct Answers
What modalities are associated with gate control pain theory ? - ANSWER
Massage, heat and cold, acupuncture, TENS
The more pain experienced in childhood, the greater is the perception of pain in
adulthood or with the current pain experience - ANSWER How does past
experiences with pain influence current pain experience?
Acupuncture, administration of placebos, TENS - ANSWER What modalities are
thought to increase the production of endogenous opiates?
Location, intensity, comfort measures, quality, chronology, and subject view of
pain - ANSWER What 6 factors should the nurse include when assessing the pain
experience?
NSAIDs act via a peripheral mechanism at the level of damaged tissue by
inhibiting prostaglandins synthesis and other chemical mediators involved in
pain transmission - ANSWER What mechanism is involved in the reduction of
pain through the administration of NSAIDs?
Initiation of withdrawal symptoms - ANSWER If narcotic agonist/ antagonist is
admin to patient already taking narcotic drugs what may be the result?
1. Nausea/vomiting
2.constipation
3. CNS depression
4. Respiratory depression - ANSWER List 4 side effects of narcotic medications
Naloxone (Narcan) - ANSWER What is the antidote of narcotic respiratory
depression
Decreased duration of drug effectiveness - ANSWER What is the first sign of
tolerance to pain analgesics?
Intravenous push or bolus - ANSWER What route of pain meds has quickest
onset and shortest duration?
, Heat and cold applications; TENS;massage; distraction; relaxation techniques;
bio feedback techniques - ANSWER List 6 modalities that are considered non
invasive, non pharmacological pain relief measures
Naloxone has wore off - ANSWER Once naloxone is given narcotics cannot be
given until
Sodium - ANSWER Osmolality in the ECF is almost entirely due to ________
Potassium - ANSWER The osmolality of ICF is related to many particles , with
______ being the primary electrolyte
hyperosmolar - ANSWER Dextrose 10% is a ____________ solution and should be
administered IV
isotonic (neutral) - ANSWER Normal saline is an ____________ solution
Isotonic - ANSWER Which type of isotonic solutions is used for
irrigation's,infusions, etc.
1-2 liters - ANSWER The kidneys process, the kidney selectively maintains and
excretes body fluids , producing approximately _______ to_______ L of urine
water intoxication - ANSWER The state in which the body retains water and
serum sodium levels decrease
Dehydration - ANSWER The state in which the body loses water and sodium
levels increase
2.2 lbs - ANSWER 1 liter of fluid is equal to _________ lbs
Elevated BUN and creatinine, increased serum osmolality, elevated hemoglobin
and hematocrit - ANSWER Lab findings in dehydration would be
Strict I&O, replacement of fluids isotonically, preferably oral, water (a hypotonic
fluid), IV hydration if needed, isotonic fluids are used - ANSWER Nursing care for
dehydration is
Peripheral edema, increased bounding pulse, elevated BP, distended neck and
hand veins, dyspnea; moist crackles heard when auscultation, confusion,
attention loss, aphasia, altered level of consciousness - ANSWER Symptoms of
hypervolemia
Amount of solvent (fluid) decreases - ANSWER Specific gravity increases why
Kidneys - ANSWER Which organ is responsible for creating erythropoietin?
