Relias Emergency Department Test Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update

Relias Emergency Department Test Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update A patient who is 32 weeks pregnant presents with a three-day history of headache and significant swelling of the lower extremities and face. The patient's vital signs are BP: 160/90, HR: 105/min, RR: 19/min, Spo2: 94% on RA, Temp: 97.3 F. What medication do you anticipate the provider to order FIRST? - CORRECT ANSWER *wrong* labetalol Other choices: tylenol magnesium sulfate furosemide correct: mag sulfate A patient is brought in with a history of a head-on motor vehicle accident. The patient was not wearing a seat belt and was traveling at 120 mph with the deployment of an airbag. They complain of severe lower abdominal and hip pain. A secondary trauma survey reveals an unstable hip on lateral compression. What would be a PRIORITY intervention in managing this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER *wrong* Insertion of second IV line other choices: initiation of massive transfusion protocol application of pelvic binder administration of IV fluids correct: application of a pelvic binder A patient is brought in with possible foreign body obstruction and respiratory distress. The provider suctions the patient and unsuccessfully tries to insert an endotracheal tube (ETT). What type of procedure would you anticipate NEXT? - CORRECT ANSWER *wrong* Placement of laryngeal mask other choices: tracheostomy bronchoscopy chest tube insertion correct: tracheostomy Which of the following represent categories utilized to triage patients during a mass casualty incident (MCI)? - CORRECT ANSWER Green, yellow, red, black A patient presents with a two-day history of fever, cough, mild shortness of breath (SOB), sore throat, myalgia, and new onset of loss of taste and smell. What is the patient MOST likely suffering from? - CORRECT ANSWER COVID 19 A patient is brought in after being struck by lightning during a heavy thunderstorm. What would be the PRIORITY intervention for this patient upon arrival? - CORRECT ANSWER Monitor cardiac rhythm A patient with a history of advanced-stage leukemia presents with a history of increasing shortness of breath in the last 4 days. The patient is anemic and has multiple bruises on their extremities. What is the MOST likely cause of bruising? - CORRECT ANSWER Thrombocytopenia A new nurse observes their preceptor giving the incorrect dosage of a medication to a patient. Implementing the ethical principle veracity, what action would the new nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER inform the charge nurse about what happened and document it. A patient presents with a 5-day history of runny nose, headache and productive cough. The patient is unable to speak full sentences, reports having a history of moderate to severe COPD, and has a SpO2 reading of 89%. What intervention do you anticipate implementing FIRST for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER provide oxygen You exit your patient's room and as you walk away, you hear a thud. Upon inspection, you find your patient on the floor. What would you do FIRST? - CORRECT ANSWER Assess the patient for injury An adult patient who is 70 kg has a full-thickness burn over 30% of their body surface area. What is the anticipated fluid replacement for a patient in the first 8 hours is based on the Parkland formula? - CORRECT ANSWER 4200 ml A patient presents with possible organophosphate toxicity. What would you expect to find upon assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER Diaphoresis You see a fellow nurse placing an opioid medication in their pocket rather than administering it as ordered. What would you do NEXT? - CORRECT ANSWER Tell your immediate supervisor What staff member would you ask to accompany you when transporting an intubated patient to imaging for a CT? - CORRECT ANSWER respiratory therapist A patient's family has decided to withdraw life-sustaining treatment. When communicating with the family of the patient, what reassurance would you provide? - CORRECT ANSWER Efforts will be made to make the patient comfortable. A patient is being treated with an anticoagulant for pulmonary embolism (PE). What patient assessment finding indicates that a heparin infusion would be stopped IMMEDIATELY? - CORRECT ANSWER decreased level of consciousness What medication is used in reversing the effects of opioid overdose? - CORRECT ANSWER Naloxone (Narcan) Which of the following wounds has the highest risk for developing osteomyelitis? - CORRECT ANSWER Puncture wound from stepping on a rusty nail. What type of diet would a patient with diverticulitis follow? - CORRECT ANSWER High fiber diet You want to implement the new evidence-based practice guidelines in managing patients to prevent falls on your unit. What provides the strongest evidence for interventions? - CORRECT ANSWER systematic reviews Your patient has just had a paracentesis during which 5 liters of fluid were removed. Which assessment is the priority? - CORRECT ANSWER blood pressure A patient has sustained multiple traumatic injuries after a fall from a....height. What is considered an important component of the primary