MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN A PROPHECY RELIAS
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT --
ANSWERS | VERIFIED | UPDATED (ACTUAL
EXAM) 2026\2027 LATEST VERSION!!
1. 1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - 1200 mcg
2. A patient on warfarin (Coumadin/Jantoven) has an INR of 6. Which
medication would you anticipate administering? - Vitamin K
3. A patient with diabetes who is receiving peritoneal dialysis Is at risk for
which of the following? - hyperglycemia
4. A patient with peritonitis presents with tachycardia, hypotension, and
dehydration. What other assessment finding would you anticipate as
part of your physical assessment? - Severe abdominal pain or rebound
tenderness
5. Black and tarry colored stools are CLASSIC symptoms of what
condition? - Bleeding gastric ulcer
6. dietary teaching for a patient with chronic renal failure should include
choices that are: - Low potassium, low protein, moderate fat
, 7. If your patient with a known history of diabetes is displaying symptoms
of diaphoresis, cool skin, lethargy, and shakiness. What is your first
action? - Check the patient's blood glucose level.
8. In addition to pain, pallor, and pulselessness, a neurovascular
assessment also includes checking for: - Paresthesia and paralysis
9. Patients with diabetes are at high risk for complications from damage to
what body areas? - Nerve and kidney damage
10. The patient has diltiazem HCl (Cardizem CD) ordered and is requesting
the capsule be mixed into her morning yogurt. How should you
respond? - "Sorry, it is a slow-release medication that cannot be opened
or crushed."
11. The provider gives you a telephone order to explain a surgical procedure
to your patient and obtain surgical consent. How should you respond? -
Inform the provider that explaining the procedure is outside the nurse's
scope of practice.
12. To reduce the risk of infection and phlebitis in an adult patient with a
peripheral IV, what is the MINIMUM duration the catheter should
remain in place before ROUTINE replacement? - 72 hours
13. Upon entering your patient's room, you note that they are having a
seizure. What is your FIRST action? - Position the patient on their side
to maintain the airway.
14. Upon entry to your patient's room, you find her sitting in High Fowler's
position and complaining of shortness of breath. Her respiratory rate is
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT --
ANSWERS | VERIFIED | UPDATED (ACTUAL
EXAM) 2026\2027 LATEST VERSION!!
1. 1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - 1200 mcg
2. A patient on warfarin (Coumadin/Jantoven) has an INR of 6. Which
medication would you anticipate administering? - Vitamin K
3. A patient with diabetes who is receiving peritoneal dialysis Is at risk for
which of the following? - hyperglycemia
4. A patient with peritonitis presents with tachycardia, hypotension, and
dehydration. What other assessment finding would you anticipate as
part of your physical assessment? - Severe abdominal pain or rebound
tenderness
5. Black and tarry colored stools are CLASSIC symptoms of what
condition? - Bleeding gastric ulcer
6. dietary teaching for a patient with chronic renal failure should include
choices that are: - Low potassium, low protein, moderate fat
, 7. If your patient with a known history of diabetes is displaying symptoms
of diaphoresis, cool skin, lethargy, and shakiness. What is your first
action? - Check the patient's blood glucose level.
8. In addition to pain, pallor, and pulselessness, a neurovascular
assessment also includes checking for: - Paresthesia and paralysis
9. Patients with diabetes are at high risk for complications from damage to
what body areas? - Nerve and kidney damage
10. The patient has diltiazem HCl (Cardizem CD) ordered and is requesting
the capsule be mixed into her morning yogurt. How should you
respond? - "Sorry, it is a slow-release medication that cannot be opened
or crushed."
11. The provider gives you a telephone order to explain a surgical procedure
to your patient and obtain surgical consent. How should you respond? -
Inform the provider that explaining the procedure is outside the nurse's
scope of practice.
12. To reduce the risk of infection and phlebitis in an adult patient with a
peripheral IV, what is the MINIMUM duration the catheter should
remain in place before ROUTINE replacement? - 72 hours
13. Upon entering your patient's room, you note that they are having a
seizure. What is your FIRST action? - Position the patient on their side
to maintain the airway.
14. Upon entry to your patient's room, you find her sitting in High Fowler's
position and complaining of shortness of breath. Her respiratory rate is
