RELIAS LEARNING NURSING EXAM 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ A patient is brought in with a history of a head-on motor vehicle
accident. The patient was not wearing a seat belt and was traveling
at 120 mph with the deployment of an airbag. They complain of
severe lower abdominal and hip pain. A secondary trauma survey
reveals an unstable hip on lateral compression. What would be a
PRIORITY intervention in managing this patient? Answer: *wrong*
Insertion of second IV line
other choices:
initiation of massive transfusion protocol
application of pelvic binder
administration of IV fluids
correct: application of a pelvic binder
◉ A patient is brought in with possible foreign body obstruction and
respiratory distress. The provider suctions the patient and
unsuccessfully tries to insert an endotracheal tube (ETT). What type
of procedure would you anticipate NEXT? Answer: *wrong*
Placement of laryngeal mask
other choices:
, tracheostomy
bronchoscopy
chest tube insertion
correct: tracheostomy
◉ Which of the following represent categories utilized to triage
patients during a mass casualty incident (MCI)? Answer: Green,
yellow, red, black
◉ A patient presents with a two-day history of fever, cough, mild
shortness of breath (SOB), sore throat, myalgia, and new onset of
loss of taste and smell. What is the patient MOST likely suffering
from? Answer: COVID 19
◉ A patient is brought in after being struck by lightning during a
heavy thunderstorm. What would be the PRIORITY intervention for
this patient upon arrival? Answer: Monitor cardiac rhythm
◉ A patient with a history of advanced-stage leukemia presents with
a history of increasing shortness of breath in the last 4 days. The
patient is anemic and has multiple bruises on their extremities.
What is the MOST likely cause of bruising? Answer:
Thrombocytopenia
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ A patient is brought in with a history of a head-on motor vehicle
accident. The patient was not wearing a seat belt and was traveling
at 120 mph with the deployment of an airbag. They complain of
severe lower abdominal and hip pain. A secondary trauma survey
reveals an unstable hip on lateral compression. What would be a
PRIORITY intervention in managing this patient? Answer: *wrong*
Insertion of second IV line
other choices:
initiation of massive transfusion protocol
application of pelvic binder
administration of IV fluids
correct: application of a pelvic binder
◉ A patient is brought in with possible foreign body obstruction and
respiratory distress. The provider suctions the patient and
unsuccessfully tries to insert an endotracheal tube (ETT). What type
of procedure would you anticipate NEXT? Answer: *wrong*
Placement of laryngeal mask
other choices:
, tracheostomy
bronchoscopy
chest tube insertion
correct: tracheostomy
◉ Which of the following represent categories utilized to triage
patients during a mass casualty incident (MCI)? Answer: Green,
yellow, red, black
◉ A patient presents with a two-day history of fever, cough, mild
shortness of breath (SOB), sore throat, myalgia, and new onset of
loss of taste and smell. What is the patient MOST likely suffering
from? Answer: COVID 19
◉ A patient is brought in after being struck by lightning during a
heavy thunderstorm. What would be the PRIORITY intervention for
this patient upon arrival? Answer: Monitor cardiac rhythm
◉ A patient with a history of advanced-stage leukemia presents with
a history of increasing shortness of breath in the last 4 days. The
patient is anemic and has multiple bruises on their extremities.
What is the MOST likely cause of bruising? Answer:
Thrombocytopenia
