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RELIAS ED RN A NEWEST 2026-2027 EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS , EXAMS OF NURSING
Which of the following represent categories utilized to triage patients during a mass casualty
incident (MCI)?
Green, orange, black, purple
Green, blue, red, black
Red, black, pink, yellow
Green, yellow, red, black - - ANS✔️--Green, yellow, red, black
A 22-year old female who is 8 weeks pregnant presents with a sudden onset of left lower
abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. The patient's family member stated that she had a syncopal
episode shortly after that. What is the MOST likely diagnosis for her?
Ruptured appendix
Placenta previa
Abruptio placenta
Ruptured ectopic pregnancy - - ANS✔️--Ruptured ectopic pregnancy
A patient with a history of chronic alcohol use is brought in with possible esophageal varices.
What medication is used to stop upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in patients with this
condition?
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Octreotide (Sandostatin®)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol®)
Warfarin (Jantoven®)
Ibuprofen (Motrin®) - - ANS✔️--Octreotide (Sandostatin)
A patient has sustained multiple traumatic injuries after a fall from a height. What is considered
an important component of the primary survey assessment?
Complete set of vital signs
Neurological assessment
Head to toe assessment
Patients allergy history - - ANS✔️--Neurological Assessment
What do you anticipate is the BEST indicator of adequate hydration in an adult patient with 30%
body surface area burn during initial fluid resuscitation?
Blood pressure of 110/60 mm Hg
Urine output of 0.5 mL/kg/hr
Central venous pressure of 25 mm Hg
Urine output of 0.2 mL/kg/hr - - ANS✔️--Urine output 0.5mL/kg/hr
What staff member would you ask to accompany you when transporting an intubated patient to
imaging for a CT?
Lift team
Respiratory therapist
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Physician's assistant
Nursing assistant - - ANS✔️--RT
An elderly patient is brought in with new onset of confusion and gradual onset of headache in the
last 48hours. The patient states that they had a fall 3 days ago. Based on the history and
presenting complaints, what diagnostic test do you anticipate the provider to order?
MRI of the brain
Complete Blood Count
Finger stick blood sugar
CT scan of the brain - - ANS✔️--CT scan of the brain
A patient arrives with suspected appendicitis. What action, if observed, would require additional
training for the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
The UAP offers the patient a ginger ale.
The UAP allows the patient to move to a position of comfort.
The UAP helps the patient with a bedpan.
The UAP reminds the patient to stay in bed. - - ANS✔️--The UAP offers the patient a ginger ale.
What laboratory value would you monitor closely if your patient is vomiting coffee-ground
emesis?
White blood cells
Serum potasgium
Arterial Blood Gas
RELIAS ED RN A NEWEST 2026-2027 EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS , EXAMS OF NURSING
Which of the following represent categories utilized to triage patients during a mass casualty
incident (MCI)?
Green, orange, black, purple
Green, blue, red, black
Red, black, pink, yellow
Green, yellow, red, black - - ANS✔️--Green, yellow, red, black
A 22-year old female who is 8 weeks pregnant presents with a sudden onset of left lower
abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. The patient's family member stated that she had a syncopal
episode shortly after that. What is the MOST likely diagnosis for her?
Ruptured appendix
Placenta previa
Abruptio placenta
Ruptured ectopic pregnancy - - ANS✔️--Ruptured ectopic pregnancy
A patient with a history of chronic alcohol use is brought in with possible esophageal varices.
What medication is used to stop upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in patients with this
condition?
,2|Page
Octreotide (Sandostatin®)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol®)
Warfarin (Jantoven®)
Ibuprofen (Motrin®) - - ANS✔️--Octreotide (Sandostatin)
A patient has sustained multiple traumatic injuries after a fall from a height. What is considered
an important component of the primary survey assessment?
Complete set of vital signs
Neurological assessment
Head to toe assessment
Patients allergy history - - ANS✔️--Neurological Assessment
What do you anticipate is the BEST indicator of adequate hydration in an adult patient with 30%
body surface area burn during initial fluid resuscitation?
Blood pressure of 110/60 mm Hg
Urine output of 0.5 mL/kg/hr
Central venous pressure of 25 mm Hg
Urine output of 0.2 mL/kg/hr - - ANS✔️--Urine output 0.5mL/kg/hr
What staff member would you ask to accompany you when transporting an intubated patient to
imaging for a CT?
Lift team
Respiratory therapist
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Physician's assistant
Nursing assistant - - ANS✔️--RT
An elderly patient is brought in with new onset of confusion and gradual onset of headache in the
last 48hours. The patient states that they had a fall 3 days ago. Based on the history and
presenting complaints, what diagnostic test do you anticipate the provider to order?
MRI of the brain
Complete Blood Count
Finger stick blood sugar
CT scan of the brain - - ANS✔️--CT scan of the brain
A patient arrives with suspected appendicitis. What action, if observed, would require additional
training for the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
The UAP offers the patient a ginger ale.
The UAP allows the patient to move to a position of comfort.
The UAP helps the patient with a bedpan.
The UAP reminds the patient to stay in bed. - - ANS✔️--The UAP offers the patient a ginger ale.
What laboratory value would you monitor closely if your patient is vomiting coffee-ground
emesis?
White blood cells
Serum potasgium
Arterial Blood Gas
