Fundamentals HESI Exam Questions and Correct Answers, With Complete Solution.

Fundamentals HESI Exam Questions and Correct Answers, With Complete Solution. What does PASS stand for? Pull the pin Aim for the base of the flames Squeeze handle Sweep What does RACE stand for? Rescue the patient Activate alarm Confine or contain Extinguish What is another name for fever? Pyrexia Hyperpyrexia Fever above 105.8 degrees Fahrenheit Why should you think carefully before giving an antipyretic? Because fever up to a certain point is beneficial If a patient is hypothermic, do NOT use ______ or ______. Electric blankets or pulse oximetry; electric blankets burn vasoconstricted skin easily Hyperventilation Rapid and deep breathing resulting in excess loss of CO2 (hypocapnia) Hypoventilation Rate and depth of respirations are decreased and CO2 is retained (hypercapnia) What is another word for arterial compliance? Arterial elasticity Dorsal recumbent position Supine with knees flexed; used to promote relaxation of abdominal muscles Lithotomy position Dorsal recumbent position with feet in stirrups Sims' position Flexion of the hip and knees in a side-lying position; used to examine the rectal area and if a female is unable to assume the lithotomy position Prone position Lying on stomach Fowler's and semi-Fowler's position Laying on back with head of bed elevated 60 degrees for Fowler's and 30-45 degrees for semi-Fowler's Chain of infection (6 links) 1) Infectious agent 2) Reservoir 3) Portal of exit 4) Mode of transmission