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CRITICAL CARE HESI HINTS 2023 /153 Questions With Verified Answers Rated (A+)
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CRITICAL CARE HESI HINTS 2023 /153 QuestionsWith Verified Answers Rated (A+)
Quiz :an unexpected, catastrophic pulmonary complication with no previous
pulmonary problems - √Answer :ARDS
Quiz :ARDS mortality rate: - √Answer :50% (high)
Quiz :interventions to prevent complications of vented patients with ARDS: -
√Answer :elevate HOB to at least 30 degrees
sedation vacations
strict oral hygiene
implement mobilization program
Quiz :increased risk and mortality rate from ARDS in individuals who have a
history of _____________ - √Answer :alcohol abuse
Quiz :suction only when ______________ - √Answer :secretions are present
Quiz :before drawing a sample for ABGs from the radial artery, perform the
___________ to assess collateral circulation - √Answer :allen test
Quiz :infants and young adults __________ during expiration as respiratory
distress begins; this is how the body attempts to create a form of PEEP -
√Answer :grunts
, Quiz :a child in severe distress should be on what percent oxygen? -
√Answer :100
Quiz :signifies respiratory failure: - √Answer :PCO2 greater than 45
PO2 less than 60
((ON 50% OXYGEN))
Quiz :three most common symptoms of respiratory failure: -
√Answer :dyspnea/tachypnea
intercostal and sternal retractions
cyanosis
Quiz :early signs of shock: - √Answer :agitation and restlessness
(from cerebral hypoxia)
Quiz :all types of shock can lead to ___________ and result in ____________ -
√Answer :SIRS
MODS
Quiz :if cardiogenic shock exists in the presence of pulmonary edema (i.e.,
from pump failure), how should you position the client to REDUCE venous
return? - √Answer :high-fowler with legs down
Quiz :IABP balloon should inflate during __________ - √Answer :diastole
(P wave spike on ECG)
Quiz :monitor IABP tubing for what? - √Answer :blood backup
Quiz :all vasopressor and vasodilator drugs are potent and dangerous and
require ______________ - √Answer :titration
Quiz :most common type of shock - √Answer :hypovolemic
Quiz :drug used for the treatment of DIC - √Answer :heparin
Quiz :lab values for DIC - √Answer :PT & PTT prolonged
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