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Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias
Questions and Answers
1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms?
Ans: 1200 mcg
Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How
do you ensure effective drain function?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: Report to the post-surgical unit.
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What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix)
used for?
Ans: 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?
Ans: Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old
patient with severe dementia?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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.
Ans: Sepsis
What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is applied prior
to entering a room for a patient with C. diff?
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Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias
Questions and Answers
1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms?
Ans: 1200 mcg
Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How
do you ensure effective drain function?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: Report to the post-surgical unit.
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What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix)
used for?
Ans: 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?
Ans: Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old
patient with severe dementia?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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.
Ans: Sepsis
What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is applied prior
to entering a room for a patient with C. diff?
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