RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL RN A EXAM
2026 UPDATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
Your 68 year old patient is a is a Type one diabetic with a history of schizophrenia And
exhibit signs and symptoms of tardiness dyskinesia. Is what long term medication is
associated with signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia? - ANS-
Chlorpromazine(thorazine)
You received a report on a patient that sustained a right hemisphere CVA 48 hours ago.
What do you expect the patient to exhibit? - ANS-Lift sided weakness of the leg, arm,
and face and face
You have 4 patients who have high priority needs. One needs to go to surgery, 1 needs
stat lab draws From a PICC line, Another has chest pain rated 8/10 And another needs
toileting. Which patient should you tend to 1st? - ANS-The patient with chest pain
Your coworker posted photos on social media from a birthday party they had for her in
the unit break room. What should be your next course of action? - ANS-No action is
necessary because no PHI was displayed.
Is your patient with stage IV Terminal lung cancer continues to experience increasing
pain as each day passes. What would you anticipate the provider ordering for this
patient? - ANS-Palliative care consult
Your 72 Year old male patient is admitted for colon cancer Related complications and
has a history of CHF, stroke and a recent Knee replacement.Based on your patient's
risk assessment,You determine he is at risk for Venous thromboembolism (VTE) What
is an appropriate VTE prophylaxis prophylaxis order for this patient? - ANS-
Enoxaparin(Lovenox) once daily and intermittent pneumatic compressions(IPC)
1.2 Milligrams is equal to how many micrograms - ANS-1200 mcg
Your patient is on contact precautions for active MRSA. What proper PPE should you
use before entering the room? - ANS-Gown and gloves
You are caring for a patient with history of diabetes mellitus. You walk into the room and
find the patient lethargic and diaphoretic. What is your 1st action? - ANS-Obtain
capillary blood glucose level
, Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood transfusion for religious
reasons. What is an appropriate response? - ANS-Respect his wishes and notify the
provider
Your patient has a temp of 102.3 F, HR 122, and has had 15ml of urine from the
indwelling urinary catheter in the last 2 hours. What is your patient most likely
experiencing? - ANS-?
Patients with diabetes are at a high risk for complications for damage in what body
areas? - ANS-Nerve and kidney damage
Your patient is 4 hours post open appendectomy Anne has not voided yet. You note his
lower abdomen is distended. What should you do next? - ANS-Perform a bladder
scan
You receive a provider's order that is not consistent with evidence based practice.What
is your 1st step? - ANS-Clarify the order with the provider
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 - ANS-Patient
Lift example hoyer
What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage renal disease on
hemodialysis - ANS-BUN 32, CREATNINE 8.32
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? -
ANS-Hold wayfaring (coumadin) for the next 48 hours
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? - ANS-Airborne precautions
Upon entering your patient's room you note that they are having a seizure. What is your
1st action? - ANS-Position the patient on their side to maintain the airway
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? - ANS-Tell her you cannot give her information and
report her actions to your manager.
2026 UPDATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
Your 68 year old patient is a is a Type one diabetic with a history of schizophrenia And
exhibit signs and symptoms of tardiness dyskinesia. Is what long term medication is
associated with signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia? - ANS-
Chlorpromazine(thorazine)
You received a report on a patient that sustained a right hemisphere CVA 48 hours ago.
What do you expect the patient to exhibit? - ANS-Lift sided weakness of the leg, arm,
and face and face
You have 4 patients who have high priority needs. One needs to go to surgery, 1 needs
stat lab draws From a PICC line, Another has chest pain rated 8/10 And another needs
toileting. Which patient should you tend to 1st? - ANS-The patient with chest pain
Your coworker posted photos on social media from a birthday party they had for her in
the unit break room. What should be your next course of action? - ANS-No action is
necessary because no PHI was displayed.
Is your patient with stage IV Terminal lung cancer continues to experience increasing
pain as each day passes. What would you anticipate the provider ordering for this
patient? - ANS-Palliative care consult
Your 72 Year old male patient is admitted for colon cancer Related complications and
has a history of CHF, stroke and a recent Knee replacement.Based on your patient's
risk assessment,You determine he is at risk for Venous thromboembolism (VTE) What
is an appropriate VTE prophylaxis prophylaxis order for this patient? - ANS-
Enoxaparin(Lovenox) once daily and intermittent pneumatic compressions(IPC)
1.2 Milligrams is equal to how many micrograms - ANS-1200 mcg
Your patient is on contact precautions for active MRSA. What proper PPE should you
use before entering the room? - ANS-Gown and gloves
You are caring for a patient with history of diabetes mellitus. You walk into the room and
find the patient lethargic and diaphoretic. What is your 1st action? - ANS-Obtain
capillary blood glucose level
, Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood transfusion for religious
reasons. What is an appropriate response? - ANS-Respect his wishes and notify the
provider
Your patient has a temp of 102.3 F, HR 122, and has had 15ml of urine from the
indwelling urinary catheter in the last 2 hours. What is your patient most likely
experiencing? - ANS-?
Patients with diabetes are at a high risk for complications for damage in what body
areas? - ANS-Nerve and kidney damage
Your patient is 4 hours post open appendectomy Anne has not voided yet. You note his
lower abdomen is distended. What should you do next? - ANS-Perform a bladder
scan
You receive a provider's order that is not consistent with evidence based practice.What
is your 1st step? - ANS-Clarify the order with the provider
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 - ANS-Patient
Lift example hoyer
What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage renal disease on
hemodialysis - ANS-BUN 32, CREATNINE 8.32
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? -
ANS-Hold wayfaring (coumadin) for the next 48 hours
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? - ANS-Airborne precautions
Upon entering your patient's room you note that they are having a seizure. What is your
1st action? - ANS-Position the patient on their side to maintain the airway
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? - ANS-Tell her you cannot give her information and
report her actions to your manager.
