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This test bank is designed to support registered nurses and nursing students preparing for medical-surgical nursing assessments and competency evaluations. It provides review materials and assessment-focused content to help learners strengthen their understanding of adult health conditions, clinical decision-making, patient care management, and evidence-based nursing practice. The material covers essential topics including cardiovascular disorders, respiratory conditions, neurological diseases, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal illnesses, renal and urinary conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, hematologic diseases, infectious processes, fluid and electrolyte balance, pain management, pharmacological interventions, perioperative care, patient safety, clinical prioritization, nursing assessment, and care planning. Emphasis is placed on applying nursing knowledge to real-world clinical scenarios and improving critical thinking skills in acute and chronic care settings. This test bank is suitable for registered nurses, nursing students, medical-surgical nursing courses, competency assessments, clinical evaluations, professional development, and examination preparation in adult health nursing.

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Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias EXAM fully solved & updated
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1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? 1200 mcg


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


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

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


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


You were hired to work the medical unit and when you Report to the post-surgical
unit. arrive at work the charge nurse has assigned you to the
post-surgical unit since they are understaffed. Which is
the MOST appropriate action?


What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole Acid
Reduction (Protonix) used for?




Which adaptive equipment would be MOST appropriate Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
to use for a severely contracted patient who is unable to
bear weight when transferring from the bed to the chair?


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

, Your patient is admitted from the ED with failure to thriveNotify the charge nurse and social worker of your
concerns. 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?



Your 85-year-old patient with atrial fibrillation fell at home Stat CT of
head 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?


Your patient has a temp of 102.3 F, HR 122, and has had 15
Sepsis
mL of urine from the indwelling urinary catheter in the last
2 hours. What is your patient MOST likely experiencing.



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


Your patient continues to pull at their IV site located in Request an order for soft mitts as they are the least
restrictive their left forearm despite verbal reminders and increased
observation. The nursing assistant recommends using soft
mitt restraints on the patient. What is your
recommendation?

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