{"id":132480,"date":"2024-05-09T04:39:36","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T04:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=132480"},"modified":"2024-05-09T04:39:38","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T04:39:38","slug":"hesi-rn-critical-care-2024-actual-exam-questions-and-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/09\/hesi-rn-critical-care-2024-actual-exam-questions-and-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"HESI RN CRITICAL CARE 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

HESI RN CRITICAL CARE <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nurse is responsible for triage of injured residents of an apartment
building that collapsed during a tornado. Which client should the
emergency personnel see FIRST?
1. A 38-year-old client with potential fracture left femur. Blood pressure
110\/78, pulse 92\/minute, shallow respirations at 16\/minute.
2. A 42-year-old client with ecchymotic areas on the left anterior and
posterior chest. Blood pressure 142\/90, pulse 88\/minute, shallow
respirations at 20\/minute.
3. A 48-year-old client with severe head trauma. Blood pressure 168\/52,
pulse 58 per minute, irregular respirations at 12\/minute.
4. A 64-year-old client complaining of left hand and wrist pain asking,
“Where am I?” Blood pressure 128\/72, pulse 88\/minute, respirations
unlabored at 16\/minute – ANSWER- 3
The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. The nurse
instructs the client about diet. Which menu selection indicates to the
nurse that teaching is effective?
1. Cheeseburger on a whole-wheat bun, french fries, and an apple.
2. Tomato soup, saltines, and a slice of unfrosted angel food cake.
3. Baked cod, biscuit without butter, fruit roll-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. Macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, 2 macaroon cookies – ANSWER- 3
    The nursing team consists of one RN, one LPN\/LVN and two nursing
    assistive personnel (NAPs). Which assignment is MOST appropriate for
    the LPN\/LVN?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. A 38-year-old client diagnosed with Guillain-Barr\u00e9 syndrome
    receiving plasmapheresis therapy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. A 72-year-old client admitted yesterday with a 10-day history of oral
    antibiotic therapy and a 24-hour history of watery diarrhea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. A 78-year-old client diagnosed with a thrombotic cerebrovascular
    accident 5 days ago.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. A 86-year-old client just admitted with malaise, a productive cough,
    and WBC 17,000 mm3. – ANSWER- 3
    The nurse cares for a client during a 24-hour urine specimen collection.
    Several hours later, the client tells the nurse that she has started to
    menstruate. Which action by the nurse is MOST appropriate?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Inform the health care provider that the client is menstruating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Send the urine collected prior to the onset of the client’s menstruation
    to the lab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Insert an indwelling bladder catheter during the remainder of the
    collection period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Request a separate urine collection container from the laboratory to be
    used during the remainder of the urine collection period. – ANSWER- 1<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The nurse cares for the client in the recovery room after a knee surgery
    procedure. The client has an oral airway in place. Which is the BEST
    indicator that the oral airway can be removed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    1. The client has a forceful cough during repositioning
      .2. The client tries to chew on the oral airway..<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. The client tries to push the airway out with his tongue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. The client is able to swallow. – ANSWER- 2
      The nurse cares for clients in the antepartum clinic. Which client should
      the nurse see FIRST?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. An 18-year-old multigravida client at 28 weeks gestation with a
      positive indirect Coombs’ test.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. A 24-year-old multigravida client at 32 weeks gestation with
      moderate facial edema.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. A 30-year-old client at 26 weeks gestation with bilateral yellow breast
      exudate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. A 43-year-old primigravida client at 18 weeks of gestation reporting
      an absence of fetal movement. – ANSWER- 2
      The nurse instructs a client about include digoxin (Lanoxin), furosemide
      (Lasix), spironolactone (Aldactone), and a low-sodium diet. Which
      statement by the client indicates the need for further instruction?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. “I should weigh myself every morning and call the health care
      provider if I gain more than a couple of pounds in a few days.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    9. “I should call the health care provider immediately if I start to feel
      nauseated or have difficulty breathing with normal activities.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Get the full exam pdf here https:\/\/learnexams.com\/search\/study?query=<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      For reference https:\/\/evolve.elsevier.com\/cs\/product\/9780323582452?role=student<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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