Relias Medical-Surgical Telemetry Exam 2026/2027 | Study Guide & Practice Questions

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RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL TELEMETRY EXAM, MOST RECENT EXAM 2026/2027
|| ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ | NEWEST EXAM | JUST RELEASED!!


1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - CORRECT ANSWER
1200 mcg


QUESTION : Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do
you ensure effective drain function? - CORRECT ANSWER Compress
the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction


QUESTION : Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the
balloon during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the
MOST appropriate action? - CORRECT ANSWER Deflate the balloon,
advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon


QUESTION : Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood
transfusion for religious reason. What is an appropriate response? -
CORRECT ANSWER Respect his wishes and notify the provider


QUESTION : Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you
expect to be ordered for the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER broth, jello,
soft fruit no skin,


QUESTION : 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER Report to the post-surgical unit.


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QUESTION : What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix)
used for? - CORRECT ANSWER Acid Reduction


QUESTION : 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Patient lift (e.g.,
Hoyer)


QUESTION : Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient
with severe dementia? - CORRECT ANSWER PAINAD scale


QUESTION : 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER Notify the charge nurse and social worker of your
concerns.


QUESTION : 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Stat CT of head


QUESTION : 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. - CORRECT ANSWER Sepsis




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QUESTION : What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is applied prior
to entering a room for a patient with C. diff? - CORRECT ANSWER
Gown and gloves


QUESTION : 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Request an order for soft mitts
as they are the least restrictive


QUESTION : 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 intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER
Ask the patient when his last drink of alcohol was.


QUESTION : What is the BEST indication of an acute neurological problem? -
CORRECT ANSWER Change in level of consciousness


QUESTION : 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 symptoms are indicative of what condition? -
CORRECT ANSWER Heart failure


QUESTION : Your new admission presents with a cough, unintentional weight
loss, frequent night sweats, and bloody sputum. What type of isolation
precautions should you initiate, if any? - CORRECT ANSWER Airborne
precautions




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