Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias
Exam questions and verified answers
(Detailed & Elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM
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1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1200 mcg
Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure effective drain function?
- CORRECT ANSWERS Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction
Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of an indwelling
urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action? - CORRECT ANSWERS Deflate the
balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon
Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood transfusion for religious reason. What is an
appropriate response? - CORRECT ANSWERS Respect his wishes and notify the provider
Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you expect to be ordered for the
patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS broth, jello, soft fruit no skin,
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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Report to the post-surgical unit.
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used for? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Acid Reduction
, 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS Patient
lift (e.g., Hoyer)
Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient with severe dementia? - CORRECT
ANSWERS PAINAD scale
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? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Notify the charge nurse and social worker of your concerns.
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS Stat CT of head
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. - CORRECT ANSWERS
Sepsis
What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is applied prior to entering a room for a patient with
C. diff? - CORRECT ANSWERS Gown and gloves
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS Request an order for soft mitts as they are the
least restrictive
Your patient was admitted for a hypertensive crisis and has a history of HTN, Parkinson's disease,
depression, and alcohol use. On his second hospitalized day, you notice he is more anxious and restless
than his baseline. What would be your FIRST nursing intervention? - CORRECT ANSWERS Ask the
patient when his last drink of alcohol was.
Exam questions and verified answers
(Detailed & Elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM
2025 TEST 100% Solved 2025!!
1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1200 mcg
Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure effective drain function?
- CORRECT ANSWERS Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction
Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of an indwelling
urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action? - CORRECT ANSWERS Deflate the
balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon
Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood transfusion for religious reason. What is an
appropriate response? - CORRECT ANSWERS Respect his wishes and notify the provider
Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you expect to be ordered for the
patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS broth, jello, soft fruit no skin,
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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Report to the post-surgical unit.
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used for? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Acid Reduction
, 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS Patient
lift (e.g., Hoyer)
Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient with severe dementia? - CORRECT
ANSWERS PAINAD scale
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? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Notify the charge nurse and social worker of your concerns.
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS Stat CT of head
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. - CORRECT ANSWERS
Sepsis
What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is applied prior to entering a room for a patient with
C. diff? - CORRECT ANSWERS Gown and gloves
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS Request an order for soft mitts as they are the
least restrictive
Your patient was admitted for a hypertensive crisis and has a history of HTN, Parkinson's disease,
depression, and alcohol use. On his second hospitalized day, you notice he is more anxious and restless
than his baseline. What would be your FIRST nursing intervention? - CORRECT ANSWERS Ask the
patient when his last drink of alcohol was.
