HESI RN COMPASS EXIT EXAM V2
2024 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
Total gastrectomy - ANSWERS--Surgical removal of the entire stomach.
Nasogastric tube - ANSWERS--A tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach
for suction or feeding purposes.
Lactated Ringer's solution - ANSWERS--A type of intravenous fluid that contains
electrolytes and is used to replace lost fluids and maintain hydration.
Suction canister - ANSWERS--A container attached to a suction device to collect fluids
or secretions.
Heart rate - ANSWERS--The number of times the heart beats per minute.
Blood pressure - ANSWERS--The force of blood against the walls of the arteries.
Urinary output - ANSWERS--The amount of urine produced by the kidneys in a given
period of time.
Reserved unit - ANSWERS--A unit of blood that has been set aside for a specific
patient.
Suction control chamber - ANSWERS--A chamber in a chest tube drainage system that
regulates the amount of suction applied to the chest cavity.
Packed red blood cells - ANSWERS--Red blood cells that have been separated from
the plasma and other components of blood.
Central venous catheter - ANSWERS--A catheter that is inserted into a large vein,
usually in the neck, chest, or groin, for the administration of fluids or medications.
Fluctuation - ANSWERS--A variation or change in a measurement or value.
, Water seal - ANSWERS--A chamber in a chest tube drainage system that prevents air
from entering the chest cavity while allowing fluid to drain.
Bright red blood - ANSWERS--Blood that is oxygenated and appears red in color.
Hemodialysis - ANSWERS--A process in which blood is filtered outside the body to
remove waste products and excess fluid.
Blood pressure - ANSWERS--The force of blood against the walls of the arteries.
Heart rate - ANSWERS--The number of times the heart beats per minute.
Respiratory rate - ANSWERS--The number of breaths taken per minute.
Shortness of breath - ANSWERS--A feeling of being unable to get enough air or breathe
comfortably.
Postural hypotension - ANSWERS--A sudden drop in blood pressure that occurs when
a person changes position, such as standing up from a sitting or lying position
Pedal edema - ANSWERS--Swelling of the feet and ankles.
Oxygen saturation - ANSWERS--The percentage of hemoglobin in the blood that is
saturated with oxygen.
Foot of the bed - ANSWERS--The end of the bed that is opposite the head.
Fluid restriction - ANSWERS--A limitation on the amount of fluids a person is allowed to
consume.
Supplemental oxygen - ANSWERS--Oxygen that is provided to a person through a
device such as a nasal cannula or mask to increase the amount of oxygen in their
blood.
Hemodialysis - ANSWERS--A process in which blood is filtered outside the body to
remove waste products and excess fluid.
Addison's crisis - ANSWERS--A life-threatening condition caused by a severe deficiency
of cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
Adrenal cortical supplementation - ANSWERS--The administration of medications or
hormones to replace or supplement the function of the adrenal cortex, which produces
cortisol and other hormones.
Headache - ANSWERS--A pain or discomfort in the head or upper neck.
2024 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
Total gastrectomy - ANSWERS--Surgical removal of the entire stomach.
Nasogastric tube - ANSWERS--A tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach
for suction or feeding purposes.
Lactated Ringer's solution - ANSWERS--A type of intravenous fluid that contains
electrolytes and is used to replace lost fluids and maintain hydration.
Suction canister - ANSWERS--A container attached to a suction device to collect fluids
or secretions.
Heart rate - ANSWERS--The number of times the heart beats per minute.
Blood pressure - ANSWERS--The force of blood against the walls of the arteries.
Urinary output - ANSWERS--The amount of urine produced by the kidneys in a given
period of time.
Reserved unit - ANSWERS--A unit of blood that has been set aside for a specific
patient.
Suction control chamber - ANSWERS--A chamber in a chest tube drainage system that
regulates the amount of suction applied to the chest cavity.
Packed red blood cells - ANSWERS--Red blood cells that have been separated from
the plasma and other components of blood.
Central venous catheter - ANSWERS--A catheter that is inserted into a large vein,
usually in the neck, chest, or groin, for the administration of fluids or medications.
Fluctuation - ANSWERS--A variation or change in a measurement or value.
, Water seal - ANSWERS--A chamber in a chest tube drainage system that prevents air
from entering the chest cavity while allowing fluid to drain.
Bright red blood - ANSWERS--Blood that is oxygenated and appears red in color.
Hemodialysis - ANSWERS--A process in which blood is filtered outside the body to
remove waste products and excess fluid.
Blood pressure - ANSWERS--The force of blood against the walls of the arteries.
Heart rate - ANSWERS--The number of times the heart beats per minute.
Respiratory rate - ANSWERS--The number of breaths taken per minute.
Shortness of breath - ANSWERS--A feeling of being unable to get enough air or breathe
comfortably.
Postural hypotension - ANSWERS--A sudden drop in blood pressure that occurs when
a person changes position, such as standing up from a sitting or lying position
Pedal edema - ANSWERS--Swelling of the feet and ankles.
Oxygen saturation - ANSWERS--The percentage of hemoglobin in the blood that is
saturated with oxygen.
Foot of the bed - ANSWERS--The end of the bed that is opposite the head.
Fluid restriction - ANSWERS--A limitation on the amount of fluids a person is allowed to
consume.
Supplemental oxygen - ANSWERS--Oxygen that is provided to a person through a
device such as a nasal cannula or mask to increase the amount of oxygen in their
blood.
Hemodialysis - ANSWERS--A process in which blood is filtered outside the body to
remove waste products and excess fluid.
Addison's crisis - ANSWERS--A life-threatening condition caused by a severe deficiency
of cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
Adrenal cortical supplementation - ANSWERS--The administration of medications or
hormones to replace or supplement the function of the adrenal cortex, which produces
cortisol and other hormones.
Headache - ANSWERS--A pain or discomfort in the head or upper neck.
