Relias Emergency Department Test Questions and Answers.

A 22 year old female who is 8 weeks pregnant presents with a sudden onset of left lower abdominal 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 ectopic pregnancy A 35 year old patient complains of night sweats, low-grade fever, weight loss, and a productive cough with pink-tinged sputum for 3-4 weeks. They have been staying at a local shelter since they lost their job 6 months ago. What diagnosis is most likely? - Tuberculosis A confused patient is trying to grasp at their IV with their right hand. Which is the LEAST restrictive measure to maintain patient safety? - Safety "mitt" for right hand only A new nurse observes their preceptor giving the incorrect dosage of a medication to a patient. Implementing the ethical principle veracity, what action would the new nurse take? - inform the charge nurse about what happened and document it. A patient arrives with acute onset of central chest pain. The patient is tachycardic and tachypneic and appears very anxious and restless. What would be the most important initial intervention for this patient? - administer oxygen 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. A patient has sustained multiple traumatic injuries after a fall from a....height. What is considered an important component of the primary survey assessment? - Neurological assessment A patient is being treated in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber for carbon monoxide poisoning. What measurement is the best indicator of treatment success? - Arterial blood gas A patient is being treated with an anticoagulant for pulmonary embolism (PE). What patient assessment finding indicates that a heparin infusion would be stopped IMMEDIATELY? - decreased level of consciousness A patient is brought in after being struck by lightning during a heavy thunderstorm. What would be the PRIORITY intervention for this patient upon arrival? - Monitor cardia