Relias medical surgical RN A
Comprehensive Study Guide –
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Quizzes, and Practice Questions
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This Relias Medical-Surgical RN A exam assesses a registered nurse's
broad clinical knowledge in med-surg settings, covering patient
assessment, medication management, critical thinking for adult/pediatric
care, understanding lab values, infection control (isolation), pain
assessment, and communication, often presented as realistic patient
scenarios requiring recall, application, and analysis for safe, evidence-
based nursing actions. It tests core competencies for caring for diverse
medical-surgical patients, from post-op recovery to chronic conditions,
requiring strong clinical judgment. (Ultimate Guide for YR. 2026/2027)
Quiz_________________?
Which adaptive equipment would be most appropriate to use for a
severely contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when
transferring from bed to chair -
Answer☑️
1
, Patient Lift example hoyer
Quiz_________________?
What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage
renal disease on hemodialysis -
Answer☑️
BUN 32, CREATNINE 8.32
Quiz_________________?
Your 85-year-old patient with atrial fibrillation fell at home 3 days
ago. You notice she has been having several episodes of acute
confusion since being admitted to your unit. What is the most
important order you should anticipate from the provider? You're? -
Answer☑️
Hold wayfaring (coumadin) for the next 48 hours
Quiz_________________?
Your new admission presents with a cough, unintentional weight
loss, frequent knot sweats, and bloody sputum. What type of
isolation precautions should you initiate, if any? -
2
, Answer☑️
Airborne precautions
Quiz_________________?
Upon entering your patient's room you note that they are having a
seizure. What is your 1st action? -
Answer☑️
Position the patient on their side to maintain the airway
Quiz_________________?
You find your coworker looking through your patient's medical
record.. She States how is Mr. Smith doing? He is my best
friend's dad. We are so worried about him. What is the best
course of action? -
Answer☑️
Tell her you cannot give her information and report her actions to
your manager.
Quiz_________________?
3
Comprehensive Study Guide –
Expert Strategies, Review of Key
Quizzes, and Practice Questions
for Guaranteed Success
This Relias Medical-Surgical RN A exam assesses a registered nurse's
broad clinical knowledge in med-surg settings, covering patient
assessment, medication management, critical thinking for adult/pediatric
care, understanding lab values, infection control (isolation), pain
assessment, and communication, often presented as realistic patient
scenarios requiring recall, application, and analysis for safe, evidence-
based nursing actions. It tests core competencies for caring for diverse
medical-surgical patients, from post-op recovery to chronic conditions,
requiring strong clinical judgment. (Ultimate Guide for YR. 2026/2027)
Quiz_________________?
Which adaptive equipment would be most appropriate to use for a
severely contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when
transferring from bed to chair -
Answer☑️
1
, Patient Lift example hoyer
Quiz_________________?
What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage
renal disease on hemodialysis -
Answer☑️
BUN 32, CREATNINE 8.32
Quiz_________________?
Your 85-year-old patient with atrial fibrillation fell at home 3 days
ago. You notice she has been having several episodes of acute
confusion since being admitted to your unit. What is the most
important order you should anticipate from the provider? You're? -
Answer☑️
Hold wayfaring (coumadin) for the next 48 hours
Quiz_________________?
Your new admission presents with a cough, unintentional weight
loss, frequent knot sweats, and bloody sputum. What type of
isolation precautions should you initiate, if any? -
2
, Answer☑️
Airborne precautions
Quiz_________________?
Upon entering your patient's room you note that they are having a
seizure. What is your 1st action? -
Answer☑️
Position the patient on their side to maintain the airway
Quiz_________________?
You find your coworker looking through your patient's medical
record.. She States how is Mr. Smith doing? He is my best
friend's dad. We are so worried about him. What is the best
course of action? -
Answer☑️
Tell her you cannot give her information and report her actions to
your manager.
Quiz_________________?
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