Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias Exam| Questions and 100% Correct Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024 New Update

Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias Exam| Questions and 100% Correct Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024 New Update QUESTION The provider gives you a telephone order to explain a surgical procedure to your patient and obtain surgical consent. How should you respond? Answer: Inform the provider that explaining the procedure is outside the nurse's scope of practice. QUESTION The patient has diltiazem HCl (Cardizem CD) ordered and is requesting the capsule be mixed into her morning yogurt. How should you respond? Answer: "Sorry, it is a slow-release medication that cannot be opened or crushed." QUESTION 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 order for this patient? Answer: Enoxaparin (Lovenox) once daily and intermittent pneumatic compressions (IPC) QUESTION You receive a provider's order that is not consistent with evidence-based practice. What is your FIRST step? Answer: Clarify the order with the provider. QUESTION When would sucralfate (Carafate) 4 times daily be scheduled for? Answer: 1 hour before meals and at bedtime QUESTION Your patient's morning labs revealed a hemoglobin level of 6.3 and hematocrit of 18. What blood product do you expect to administer? Answer: PRBCs QUESTION Your 68-year-old patient is a Type 1 diabetic with a history of schizophrenia and exhibits signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia. What long-term medication is associated with signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia? Answer: risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, ziprasidone, aripiprazole, paliperidone, lurasidone, chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, haloperidol, perphenazine QUESTION Your 80-year-old patient is being discharged home post CVA. She lives alone, yet still requires assistance with ADLs. What referral is MOST appropriate to ensure her needs are met? Answer: Case Manager QUESTION Central Telemetry calls and tells you your patient is experiencing bradycardia. What is the first thing you should do after entering the room? Answer: Assess the patient and take vital signs. QUESTION Your patient is currently under 1:1 observation for suicide precautions. He states he needs to have a bowel movement and would like some privacy to use the bathroom. What is the MOST appropriate response? Answer: "I must be within an arms' length view of you at all times for your safety, including while using the bathroom." QUESTION A female patient requests a female nurse to provide care for her based on her religious beliefs. What is the MOST appropriate action to take? Answer: Accommodate her request if possible.