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RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL RN A
2025/2026 EXAM COMPLETE 70 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |MEDICAL-
SURGICAL RN A PROPHECY RELIAS EXAM
ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the best indication of an acute neurological problem? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Clear
liquids
Which tool should you use to assess pain in your 80 year old patient with
severe dementia? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- ? PAINAD (Pain
Assessment in Advanced Dementia) scale.
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
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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
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..
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What is an early symptom that a patient is developing a complication of
heart failure? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- Report to the post surgical unit
Which adaptive equipment would be most appropriate to use for a
severely contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when transferring
from bed to chair - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Patient Lift example
hoyer
What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage renal
disease on hemodialysis - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- BUN 32,
CREATNINE 8.32
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? You're? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Hold wayfaring (coumadin) for the next 48 hours
Your new admission presents with a cough, unintentional weight loss,
frequent knot sweats, and bloody sputum. What type of isolation
precautions should you initiate, if any? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Airborne precautions
RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL RN A
2025/2026 EXAM COMPLETE 70 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |MEDICAL-
SURGICAL RN A PROPHECY RELIAS EXAM
ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the best indication of an acute neurological problem? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Clear
liquids
Which tool should you use to assess pain in your 80 year old patient with
severe dementia? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- ? PAINAD (Pain
Assessment in Advanced Dementia) scale.
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
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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
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..
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What is an early symptom that a patient is developing a complication of
heart failure? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- Report to the post surgical unit
Which adaptive equipment would be most appropriate to use for a
severely contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when transferring
from bed to chair - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Patient Lift example
hoyer
What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage renal
disease on hemodialysis - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- BUN 32,
CREATNINE 8.32
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? You're? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Hold wayfaring (coumadin) for the next 48 hours
Your new admission presents with a cough, unintentional weight loss,
frequent knot sweats, and bloody sputum. What type of isolation
precautions should you initiate, if any? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Airborne precautions
