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RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL RN A | LATEST
CERTIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS & VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2025
Which tool should you use to assess pain in your 80year old patient with severe
dementia? -correct-answer-?
Your post op patient has a Jackson - Pratt drain in place. how do you ensure
effective drain function? -correct-answer-Compress the drain, then plug the bulb
to establish suction.
Is a patient with peritonitis Presents with tachycardia, hypotension, and
dehydration. What other assessment finding would you anticipate as part of your
physical assessment? -correct-answer-Severe abdominal pain or rebound
tenderness
Your patient with a known history of diabetes is displaying symptoms of
diaphoresis, Cool skin, lethargy, And shakiness. What is your 1st action? -correct-
answer-Check the patient's blood glucose level
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a patient on warfarin(Coumadin/jantoven) has an INR of 6. Which medication
would you anticipate administering? -correct-answer-Vitamin K
While in a supine position your patient States" I'm tired and cannot catch my
breath". Physical assessment reveals juggler vein distention and a 3rd heart
sound(S3). These symptoms are indicative of what condition? -correct-answer-
Heart failure
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 34 breaths/minute
And 02 sat is 84%. Which mode of oxygen delivery would most likely reverse the
symptoms? -correct-answer-Non rebreather mask
Your patient continues to pull at their iv 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-
answer-Request and order for soft mitts As they are the least restrictive..
What is an early symptom that a patient is developing a complication of heart
failure? -correct-answer-Edema in the legs and feet
RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL RN A | LATEST
CERTIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS & VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2025
Which tool should you use to assess pain in your 80year old patient with severe
dementia? -correct-answer-?
Your post op patient has a Jackson - Pratt drain in place. how do you ensure
effective drain function? -correct-answer-Compress the drain, then plug the bulb
to establish suction.
Is a patient with peritonitis Presents with tachycardia, hypotension, and
dehydration. What other assessment finding would you anticipate as part of your
physical assessment? -correct-answer-Severe abdominal pain or rebound
tenderness
Your patient with a known history of diabetes is displaying symptoms of
diaphoresis, Cool skin, lethargy, And shakiness. What is your 1st action? -correct-
answer-Check the patient's blood glucose level
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a patient on warfarin(Coumadin/jantoven) has an INR of 6. Which medication
would you anticipate administering? -correct-answer-Vitamin K
While in a supine position your patient States" I'm tired and cannot catch my
breath". Physical assessment reveals juggler vein distention and a 3rd heart
sound(S3). These symptoms are indicative of what condition? -correct-answer-
Heart failure
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 34 breaths/minute
And 02 sat is 84%. Which mode of oxygen delivery would most likely reverse the
symptoms? -correct-answer-Non rebreather mask
Your patient continues to pull at their iv 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-
answer-Request and order for soft mitts As they are the least restrictive..
What is an early symptom that a patient is developing a complication of heart
failure? -correct-answer-Edema in the legs and feet
