NEW RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL RN
FORM A &B EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - ANSWER-
1200 mcg
Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in
place. How do you ensure effective drain - ANSWER-
function?
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 - ANSWER- MOST
appropriate action?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 - ANSWER- appropriate response?Respect his wishes
and notify the
provider
Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What
type of diet - ANSWER-
do you expect to be ordered for the
patient?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 - ANSWER- action?Report to the post-
surgical unit.
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as
pantoprazole - ANSWER-
(Protonix) used for?Acid Reduction
Which adaptive equipment would be MOST appropriate to use
for a severely contracted patient who is unable
to bear weight - ANSWER-
when transferring from the bed to the
chair?Patient
lift (e.g., Hoyer)
Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-
year-old patient with severe - ANSWER- dementia?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 - ANSWER-
should you do? 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?
, - ANSWER- 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. - ANSWER-
What is your patient MOST likely experiencing.
Sepsis
What type of personal protective equipment
(PPE) is applied prior to entering a room for a - ANSWER-
patient with C. diff? 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? -
ANSWER-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 - ANSWER- intervention?Ask the patient
when his last drink of alcohol was.
What is the BEST indication of an acute neurological problem? -
ANSWER-Change in level of consciousness
While in a supine position your patient states, "I'm tired and
cannot catch my breath." Physical assessment reveals jugular
vein distention and a third heart sound (S3). These
- ANSWER-
FORM A &B EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - ANSWER-
1200 mcg
Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in
place. How do you ensure effective drain - ANSWER-
function?
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 - ANSWER- MOST
appropriate action?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 - ANSWER- appropriate response?Respect his wishes
and notify the
provider
Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What
type of diet - ANSWER-
do you expect to be ordered for the
patient?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 - ANSWER- action?Report to the post-
surgical unit.
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as
pantoprazole - ANSWER-
(Protonix) used for?Acid Reduction
Which adaptive equipment would be MOST appropriate to use
for a severely contracted patient who is unable
to bear weight - ANSWER-
when transferring from the bed to the
chair?Patient
lift (e.g., Hoyer)
Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-
year-old patient with severe - ANSWER- dementia?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 - ANSWER-
should you do? 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?
, - ANSWER- 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. - ANSWER-
What is your patient MOST likely experiencing.
Sepsis
What type of personal protective equipment
(PPE) is applied prior to entering a room for a - ANSWER-
patient with C. diff? 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? -
ANSWER-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 - ANSWER- intervention?Ask the patient
when his last drink of alcohol was.
What is the BEST indication of an acute neurological problem? -
ANSWER-Change in level of consciousness
While in a supine position your patient states, "I'm tired and
cannot catch my breath." Physical assessment reveals jugular
vein distention and a third heart sound (S3). These
- ANSWER-
