RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL TELEMETRY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST 2026-2027 NEW VERSION
Which of the following nursing diagnosis is most important for a patient with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) - answer>>>Impaired gas exchange
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? - answer>>>Notify the charge nurse and social worker of
your concerns.
You have a patient going for dialysis. There are medications include Lisinopril(prinivil),
ondansetron (zofran), famotidine(pepcid) and atorvastatin(lipitor). Which medication
would you possibly hold and seek clarification? - answer>>>LISINOPRIL(PRINIVIL)
What is the best indication of an acute neurological problem? - answer>>>Change in level
of consciousness
Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you expect to be ordered
for the patient? - answer>>>Clear liquids
Which tool should you use to assess pain in your 80 year old patient with severe
dementia? - answer>>>?
Your post op patient has a Jackson - Pratt drain in place. how do you ensure effective
drain function? - 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?
- 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? - answer>>>Check the patient's
blood glucose level
a patient on warfarin(Coumadin/jantoven) has an INR of 6. Which medication would you
anticipate administering? - 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? - 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? -
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? - 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? -
answer>>>Edema in the legs and feet
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 under staffed. Which is the most
appropriate action? - answer>>>Report to the post surgical unit
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST 2026-2027 NEW VERSION
Which of the following nursing diagnosis is most important for a patient with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) - answer>>>Impaired gas exchange
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? - answer>>>Notify the charge nurse and social worker of
your concerns.
You have a patient going for dialysis. There are medications include Lisinopril(prinivil),
ondansetron (zofran), famotidine(pepcid) and atorvastatin(lipitor). Which medication
would you possibly hold and seek clarification? - answer>>>LISINOPRIL(PRINIVIL)
What is the best indication of an acute neurological problem? - answer>>>Change in level
of consciousness
Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you expect to be ordered
for the patient? - answer>>>Clear liquids
Which tool should you use to assess pain in your 80 year old patient with severe
dementia? - answer>>>?
Your post op patient has a Jackson - Pratt drain in place. how do you ensure effective
drain function? - 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?
- 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? - answer>>>Check the patient's
blood glucose level
a patient on warfarin(Coumadin/jantoven) has an INR of 6. Which medication would you
anticipate administering? - 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? - 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? -
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? - 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? -
answer>>>Edema in the legs and feet
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 under staffed. Which is the most
appropriate action? - answer>>>Report to the post surgical unit
