Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias
Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
1. 1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms
ANS 1200 mcg
2. Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you
ensure effective drain function
ANS Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction
3. Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon
during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST
appropriate action
ANS Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then rein-flate the balloon
4. Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood transfusion
for religious reason. What is an appropriate response
ANS Respect his wishes and notify the provider
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,5. Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you expect
to be ordered for the patient
ANS broth, jello, soft fruit no skin,
6. 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 un-
derstaffed. Which is the MOST appropriate action
ANS Report to the post-surgicalunit.
7. What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used
for
ANS Acid Reduction
8. Which adaptive equipment would be MOST appropriate to use for a severe-
ly contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when transferring from the
bed to the chair
ANS Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
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, 9. Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient with
severe dementia
ANS PAINAD scale
10. 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
ANS Notify thecharge nurse and social worker of your concerns.
11. 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
ANS Stat CT of head
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Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
1. 1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms
ANS 1200 mcg
2. Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you
ensure effective drain function
ANS Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction
3. Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon
during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST
appropriate action
ANS Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then rein-flate the balloon
4. Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood transfusion
for religious reason. What is an appropriate response
ANS Respect his wishes and notify the provider
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,5. Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you expect
to be ordered for the patient
ANS broth, jello, soft fruit no skin,
6. 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 un-
derstaffed. Which is the MOST appropriate action
ANS Report to the post-surgicalunit.
7. What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used
for
ANS Acid Reduction
8. Which adaptive equipment would be MOST appropriate to use for a severe-
ly contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when transferring from the
bed to the chair
ANS Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
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, 9. Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient with
severe dementia
ANS PAINAD scale
10. 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
ANS Notify thecharge nurse and social worker of your concerns.
11. 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
ANS Stat CT of head
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