RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL TELEMENTARY NEWEST UPDATED EXAM WITH COMPLETE DETAILED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms?
1200 mcg
Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you
ensure effective drain function?
Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction
Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon
during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the
MOST appropriate action?
Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the
balloon
Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood
transfusion for religious reason. What is an appropriate response?
Respect his wishes and notify the provider
,Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you
expect to be ordered for the patient?
broth, jello, soft fruit no skin,
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?
Report to the post-surgical unit.
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used
for?
Acid Reduction
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?
Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
, Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient
with severe dementia?
PAINAD scale
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?
Notify the charge nurse and social worker of your concerns.
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?
Stat CT of head
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms?
1200 mcg
Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you
ensure effective drain function?
Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction
Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon
during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the
MOST appropriate action?
Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the
balloon
Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood
transfusion for religious reason. What is an appropriate response?
Respect his wishes and notify the provider
,Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you
expect to be ordered for the patient?
broth, jello, soft fruit no skin,
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?
Report to the post-surgical unit.
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used
for?
Acid Reduction
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?
Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
, Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient
with severe dementia?
PAINAD scale
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?
Notify the charge nurse and social worker of your concerns.
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?
Stat CT of head
