Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias EXAMS
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
2026/2027/UPDATED /GRADED A+
1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - ANSWER-1200 mcg
2. Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure
effective drain function? - ANSWER-Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to
establish suction
3. Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during
insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate
action? - ANSWER-Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate
the balloon
4. Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood transfusion for
religious reason. What is an appropriate response? - ANSWER-Respect his wishes
and notify the provider
5. Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you expect to be
ordered for the patient? - ANSWER-broth, jello, soft fruit no skin,
6. You were hired to work the medical unit and when you arrive at work the charge
nurse has assigned you to the post-surgical unit since they are understaffed. Which
is the MOST appropriate action? - ANSWER-Report to the post-surgical unit.
7. What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used for? -
ANSWER-Acid Reduction
, 8. Which adaptive equipment would be MOST appropriate to use for a severely
contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when transferring from the bed to
the chair? - ANSWER-Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
9. Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient with severe
dementia? - ANSWER-PAINAD scale
10. Your patient is admitted from the ED with failure to thrive and advanced dementia.
You note he is extremely underweight, appears unbathed for some time, and has a
stage 4 pressure injury to his coccyx. You were told in report that he lives at home
with family members. What should you do? - ANSWER-Notify the charge nurse and
social worker of your concerns.
11. 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? -
ANSWER-Stat CT of head
12. Your patient has a temp of 102.3 F, HR 122, and has had 15 mL of urine from the
indwelling urinary catheter in the last 2 hours. What is your patient MOST likely
experiencing. - ANSWER-Sepsis
13. What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is applied prior to entering a
room for a patient with C. diff? - ANSWER-Gown and gloves
14. Your patient continues to pull at their IV site located in their left forearm despite
verbal reminders and increased observation. The nursing assistant recommends
using soft mitt restraints on the patient. What is your recommendation? - ANSWER-
Request an order for soft mitts as they are the least restrictive
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
2026/2027/UPDATED /GRADED A+
1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - ANSWER-1200 mcg
2. Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure
effective drain function? - ANSWER-Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to
establish suction
3. Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during
insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate
action? - ANSWER-Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate
the balloon
4. Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood transfusion for
religious reason. What is an appropriate response? - ANSWER-Respect his wishes
and notify the provider
5. Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you expect to be
ordered for the patient? - ANSWER-broth, jello, soft fruit no skin,
6. You were hired to work the medical unit and when you arrive at work the charge
nurse has assigned you to the post-surgical unit since they are understaffed. Which
is the MOST appropriate action? - ANSWER-Report to the post-surgical unit.
7. What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used for? -
ANSWER-Acid Reduction
, 8. Which adaptive equipment would be MOST appropriate to use for a severely
contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when transferring from the bed to
the chair? - ANSWER-Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
9. Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient with severe
dementia? - ANSWER-PAINAD scale
10. Your patient is admitted from the ED with failure to thrive and advanced dementia.
You note he is extremely underweight, appears unbathed for some time, and has a
stage 4 pressure injury to his coccyx. You were told in report that he lives at home
with family members. What should you do? - ANSWER-Notify the charge nurse and
social worker of your concerns.
11. 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? -
ANSWER-Stat CT of head
12. Your patient has a temp of 102.3 F, HR 122, and has had 15 mL of urine from the
indwelling urinary catheter in the last 2 hours. What is your patient MOST likely
experiencing. - ANSWER-Sepsis
13. What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is applied prior to entering a
room for a patient with C. diff? - ANSWER-Gown and gloves
14. Your patient continues to pull at their IV site located in their left forearm despite
verbal reminders and increased observation. The nursing assistant recommends
using soft mitt restraints on the patient. What is your recommendation? - ANSWER-
Request an order for soft mitts as they are the least restrictive
