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MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN A
PROPHECY RELIAS TEST 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - ANSWER-
1200 mcg
Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place.
How do you ensure effective drain function? - ANSWER-
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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Respect his wishes and notify the
provider
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Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do
you expect to be ordered for the patient? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Report to the post-surgical unit.
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole
(Protonix) used for? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Patient
lift (e.g., Hoyer)
Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old
patient with severe dementia? - ANSWER-PAINAD scale
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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? - ANSWER-
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?
- ANSWER-Stat CT of head
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. -
ANSWER-Sepsis
What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is applied
prior to entering a room for a patient with C. diff? - ANSWER-
Gown and gloves
Your patient continues to pull at their IV site located in their left
forearm despite verbal reminders and increased observation.
MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN A
PROPHECY RELIAS TEST 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - ANSWER-
1200 mcg
Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place.
How do you ensure effective drain function? - ANSWER-
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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Respect his wishes and notify the
provider
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Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do
you expect to be ordered for the patient? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Report to the post-surgical unit.
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole
(Protonix) used for? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Patient
lift (e.g., Hoyer)
Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old
patient with severe dementia? - ANSWER-PAINAD scale
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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? - ANSWER-
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?
- ANSWER-Stat CT of head
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. -
ANSWER-Sepsis
What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is applied
prior to entering a room for a patient with C. diff? - ANSWER-
Gown and gloves
Your patient continues to pull at their IV site located in their left
forearm despite verbal reminders and increased observation.
