HESI Patient Reviews--Adult Health-
Cardiovascular (Mr. Swan)
1. It is important that the aspirin you administer to Mr. Swan be in which form? - Non-enteric-coated
2. Given Mr. Swan's chest pain, it is initially assumed and he is treated as if he is having a myocardial
infarction (MI). This is because: - Early identification and treatment of MI increases the chance of
preserving myocardium
3. In contrast to unstable angina, a myocardial infarction (MI) involves myocardial: - Necrosis
4. Given Mr. Swan's current condition and complaints, which of the following interventions is indicated
and has priority? - Apply nasal oxygen
5. Which of the following positions allows for optimal oxygen-carbon dioxide exchange and is best for
Mr. Swan at this time? - Fowler's
6. You connect Mr. Swan to a monitor that displays his ECG, noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP), and
arterial oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry (SpO2). Which heart rhythm is displayed? - Sinus
tachycardia
7. The physician examines Mr. Swan. He uses a stethoscope to assess Mr. Swan's heart sounds. Which
chest piece is used first when auscultating the heart? - Diaphragm
8. The physician orders nitroglycerin sublingually stat for Mr. Swan. In administering the nitroglycerin,
you realize that sublingual administration is indicated because the drug: - Will be absorbed quickly when
administered sublingually
9. To evaluate Mr. Swan's response to nitroglycerin, which of the following assessments are indicated? - -
Blood pressure
-Chest discomfort
Cardiovascular (Mr. Swan)
1. It is important that the aspirin you administer to Mr. Swan be in which form? - Non-enteric-coated
2. Given Mr. Swan's chest pain, it is initially assumed and he is treated as if he is having a myocardial
infarction (MI). This is because: - Early identification and treatment of MI increases the chance of
preserving myocardium
3. In contrast to unstable angina, a myocardial infarction (MI) involves myocardial: - Necrosis
4. Given Mr. Swan's current condition and complaints, which of the following interventions is indicated
and has priority? - Apply nasal oxygen
5. Which of the following positions allows for optimal oxygen-carbon dioxide exchange and is best for
Mr. Swan at this time? - Fowler's
6. You connect Mr. Swan to a monitor that displays his ECG, noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP), and
arterial oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry (SpO2). Which heart rhythm is displayed? - Sinus
tachycardia
7. The physician examines Mr. Swan. He uses a stethoscope to assess Mr. Swan's heart sounds. Which
chest piece is used first when auscultating the heart? - Diaphragm
8. The physician orders nitroglycerin sublingually stat for Mr. Swan. In administering the nitroglycerin,
you realize that sublingual administration is indicated because the drug: - Will be absorbed quickly when
administered sublingually
9. To evaluate Mr. Swan's response to nitroglycerin, which of the following assessments are indicated? - -
Blood pressure
-Chest discomfort
