Relias medical surgical RN A Solved
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Is your patient with hepatitis C Exhibits signs of jaundice and a distended abdomen. What procedure
would you anticipate being performed by the provider at the bedside for this patient? - ANSWER
Paracentesis
Is the provider gives you a telephone order to explain a surgical procedure to your patient and obtain
surgical consent. How should you respond? – ANSWER
Inform the provider that explaining the procedure is outside the nurse's scope of practice.
You're patient Recently had a G Tube Placed and interminent enteral Feedings have been initiated. What
symptoms may indicate intolerance to the feedings? – ANSWER
Vomiting and diarrhea
You are caring for a patient post lobotomy With a chest tube in place for drainage. What is a priority in
caring for this patient? – ANSWER
Encourage the patient to cough and deep breathe.
Your new patient understands very limited English. How should you communicate with them when
completing the admission assessment? – ANSWER
Use the organizations interpreter services
You are ordered to give Digoxin(lanoxin). Your patience vital signs are BP 130/75, temp 97.9F, HR 52, RR
16, o2 sat 100% on room air. What should you do next? – - ANSWER
HOLD DIGOXIN AND CALL PROVIDER
Your patient tells you I hope I don't die, but if I do I don't want to be brought back. You notice on her
chart and wrist band that she is a full code. What would be the most appropriate action? - - ANSWER
Discuss code status with the patient and follow up with the provider to ensure the medical record
reflects her wishes
, What are the most common causes of acute onset pancreatitis? - - ANSWER
Alcoholism and gallstones
Your 18 year old female patient was admitted with dehydration secondary to anorexia nervosa. During
your assessment you note she has a flat effect and says" I just want to die, I'm tired of my life ". What
should be your 1st intervention? – ANSWER
Stay with the patient and ask if she has a plan to carry out this wish
A patient with diabetes who is receiving peritoneal dialysis Is at risk for which of the following? - -
ANSWER?
To reduce the risk of infection and phlebotomy in an adult patient with a peripherL IV, What is the
minimum duration the catheter should remain in place before routine replacement. - - ANSWER
72 hours
Your patient was admitted for a hypertensive crisis and has a history of HTN. Parkinson disease,
depression and alcohol use. On his 2nd hospitalized day, you notice he is more anxious and restless than
his baseline. What would be your 1st nursing intervention? - - ANSWER
Ask the patient when his last drink of alcohol was
Black and tarry Colored stools are classic symptoms of what condition? – ANSWER
Bleeding gastric ulcer
In addition to pain, pallor, and pulselssness, a neurovascular assessment Also includes checking for - -
ANSWER
Parasthesia and paralysis
After scrolling through your social media, you notice a coworker posted a photo with a patient from your
unit. What is the most appropriate action to take? - - ANSWER
Report the situation to the hospital compliance officer.
100% Correct 2024 Graded A
Is your patient with hepatitis C Exhibits signs of jaundice and a distended abdomen. What procedure
would you anticipate being performed by the provider at the bedside for this patient? - ANSWER
Paracentesis
Is the provider gives you a telephone order to explain a surgical procedure to your patient and obtain
surgical consent. How should you respond? – ANSWER
Inform the provider that explaining the procedure is outside the nurse's scope of practice.
You're patient Recently had a G Tube Placed and interminent enteral Feedings have been initiated. What
symptoms may indicate intolerance to the feedings? – ANSWER
Vomiting and diarrhea
You are caring for a patient post lobotomy With a chest tube in place for drainage. What is a priority in
caring for this patient? – ANSWER
Encourage the patient to cough and deep breathe.
Your new patient understands very limited English. How should you communicate with them when
completing the admission assessment? – ANSWER
Use the organizations interpreter services
You are ordered to give Digoxin(lanoxin). Your patience vital signs are BP 130/75, temp 97.9F, HR 52, RR
16, o2 sat 100% on room air. What should you do next? – - ANSWER
HOLD DIGOXIN AND CALL PROVIDER
Your patient tells you I hope I don't die, but if I do I don't want to be brought back. You notice on her
chart and wrist band that she is a full code. What would be the most appropriate action? - - ANSWER
Discuss code status with the patient and follow up with the provider to ensure the medical record
reflects her wishes
, What are the most common causes of acute onset pancreatitis? - - ANSWER
Alcoholism and gallstones
Your 18 year old female patient was admitted with dehydration secondary to anorexia nervosa. During
your assessment you note she has a flat effect and says" I just want to die, I'm tired of my life ". What
should be your 1st intervention? – ANSWER
Stay with the patient and ask if she has a plan to carry out this wish
A patient with diabetes who is receiving peritoneal dialysis Is at risk for which of the following? - -
ANSWER?
To reduce the risk of infection and phlebotomy in an adult patient with a peripherL IV, What is the
minimum duration the catheter should remain in place before routine replacement. - - ANSWER
72 hours
Your patient was admitted for a hypertensive crisis and has a history of HTN. Parkinson disease,
depression and alcohol use. On his 2nd hospitalized day, you notice he is more anxious and restless than
his baseline. What would be your 1st nursing intervention? - - ANSWER
Ask the patient when his last drink of alcohol was
Black and tarry Colored stools are classic symptoms of what condition? – ANSWER
Bleeding gastric ulcer
In addition to pain, pallor, and pulselssness, a neurovascular assessment Also includes checking for - -
ANSWER
Parasthesia and paralysis
After scrolling through your social media, you notice a coworker posted a photo with a patient from your
unit. What is the most appropriate action to take? - - ANSWER
Report the situation to the hospital compliance officer.
