LPN RELIAS EXAM (UPDATED 2025)-
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS –VERIFIED
AND GRADED-INSTANT DOWNLOAD
Which of the following observations indicates that a patient might tolerate ice chips after surgery?
active bowel sounds
What is the most common sign of hypoxia?
Cyanotic lips and fingernails
Which of the following increases a patient's risk for skin breakdown?
Urinary incontinente
You have found your patient unresponsive in bed. The patient has a DNR order in place. You do not
feel a carotid pulse. What should you do NEXT?
Call for the registered nurse.
Which of the following should you report to the registered nurse when caring for a patient with a
mitten restraint?
Fingertips feel cool to touch
What additional information is needed to help the healthcare team determine the fluid status of a
patient with heart failure who is receiving diuretics?
Urine output and weight
What medication is administered during an asthma attack?
Bronchodilator
When changing a wound dressing, what is the MOST important step in preventing the spread of
infection?
Washing your hands
, Your patient has suddenly developed slurred speech and right sided weakness. What should you do
FIRST?
Sit upright
A patient received their insulin 30 minutes ago and their food tray has been delayed. The patient tells
you they feel shaky and sweaty. What is MOST important for you to do next?
Bring apple or oj
Which aseptic technique would be used when performing a standard daily task?
Clean
A diabetic patient was found lying in bed lethargic and sweating profusely. What action would you
perform FIRST?
check blood sugar
Which observation indicates that you should withhold an ordered oral dose of an opiate narcotic?
Respiratory rate of 10
Which statement made by the nurse would indicate an understanding of proper contact isolation
precautions?
"I can wear the same gown into rooms of patients with the same infection
You are caring for a patient who is at risk of skin breakdown. What interventions do you expect will be
part of the plan of care?
Turn and reposition frequently
A wheal occurs on the skin from which of the following injections?
intradermal
What test is used to evaluate long-term glucose control for patients with diabetes?
Hemoglobin A1C
What observation should you report to the registered nurse when caring for a patient with a
peritoneal dialysis catheter?
purulent drainage
Which of the following patients do you expect will take the LEAST amount of time to administer
medications to?
A patient recently diagnosed with diabetes who needs to self-administer their insulin.
What type of mask should you place on a patient who is suspected or known to have tuberculosis (TB)
before transport?
N-95
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS –VERIFIED
AND GRADED-INSTANT DOWNLOAD
Which of the following observations indicates that a patient might tolerate ice chips after surgery?
active bowel sounds
What is the most common sign of hypoxia?
Cyanotic lips and fingernails
Which of the following increases a patient's risk for skin breakdown?
Urinary incontinente
You have found your patient unresponsive in bed. The patient has a DNR order in place. You do not
feel a carotid pulse. What should you do NEXT?
Call for the registered nurse.
Which of the following should you report to the registered nurse when caring for a patient with a
mitten restraint?
Fingertips feel cool to touch
What additional information is needed to help the healthcare team determine the fluid status of a
patient with heart failure who is receiving diuretics?
Urine output and weight
What medication is administered during an asthma attack?
Bronchodilator
When changing a wound dressing, what is the MOST important step in preventing the spread of
infection?
Washing your hands
, Your patient has suddenly developed slurred speech and right sided weakness. What should you do
FIRST?
Sit upright
A patient received their insulin 30 minutes ago and their food tray has been delayed. The patient tells
you they feel shaky and sweaty. What is MOST important for you to do next?
Bring apple or oj
Which aseptic technique would be used when performing a standard daily task?
Clean
A diabetic patient was found lying in bed lethargic and sweating profusely. What action would you
perform FIRST?
check blood sugar
Which observation indicates that you should withhold an ordered oral dose of an opiate narcotic?
Respiratory rate of 10
Which statement made by the nurse would indicate an understanding of proper contact isolation
precautions?
"I can wear the same gown into rooms of patients with the same infection
You are caring for a patient who is at risk of skin breakdown. What interventions do you expect will be
part of the plan of care?
Turn and reposition frequently
A wheal occurs on the skin from which of the following injections?
intradermal
What test is used to evaluate long-term glucose control for patients with diabetes?
Hemoglobin A1C
What observation should you report to the registered nurse when caring for a patient with a
peritoneal dialysis catheter?
purulent drainage
Which of the following patients do you expect will take the LEAST amount of time to administer
medications to?
A patient recently diagnosed with diabetes who needs to self-administer their insulin.
What type of mask should you place on a patient who is suspected or known to have tuberculosis (TB)
before transport?
N-95
