Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias
test with correct answers
1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1200 mcg
A female patient requests a female nurse to provide care for her based on her religious
beliefs. What is the MOST appropriate action to take? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Accommodate her request if possible.
A patient has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Her responses are caustic
and abrasive. What is the BEST way to respond? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Acknowledge her feelings, understanding this is expected in the grieving process.
A patient on warfarin (Coumadin/Jantoven) has an INR of 6. Which medication would
you anticipate administering? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Vitamin K
A patient with acute diverticulitis is MOST likely to complain of abdominal pain with what
quadrant? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Left lower quadrant
A patient with peritonitis presents with tachycardia, hypotension, and dehydration. What
other assessment finding would you anticipate as part of your physical assessment? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Severe abdominal pain or rebound tenderness
An older adult patient arrives on the unit looking emaciated, disheveled, and with soiled
clothes. The patient claims that his daughter cares for him at home. What would you
suspect? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Neglect
As you are walking down the hallway you overhear your colleague discussing her
personal family issues with a patient. What would be the MOST appropriate response? -
, CORRECT ANSWERS-Remind her later of her responsibility for establishing and
maintaining professional boundaries with patients.
Black and tarry colored stools are CLASSIC symptoms of what condition? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Bleeding gastric ulcer
Central Telemetry calls and tells you your patient is experiencing bradycardia. What is
the first thing you should do after entering the room? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Assess
the patient and take vital signs.
Digoxin (Lanoxin) 125 mcg is equivalent to how many mg? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
0.125mg
Fifteen minutes after starting a blood transfusion, the patient complains of lower back
pain, shortness of breath, and chills. What is your FIRST action? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Stop the tranfusion.
If your patient with a known history of diabetes is displaying symptoms of diaphoresis,
cool skin, lethargy, and shakiness. What is your first action? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Check the patient's blood glucose level.
In addition to pain, pallor, and pulselessness, a neurovascular assessment also
includes checking for: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Paresthesia and paralysis
Insulin lispro (Humalog) is orders via sliding scale a.c. for your patient with diabetes.
When is the best time to administer insulin lispro (Humalog)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
15 min before the meal arrives
patient arrives on unit. you do an assessment and notice lice in her hair. what is your
first action? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Secure a private room
Patients with diabetes are at high risk for complications from damage to what body
areas? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Nerve and kidney damage
The dosage of which drug must be tapered down slowly to prevent acute adrenal
insufficiency? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Prednisone
The patient has diltiazem HCl (Cardizem CD) ordered and is requesting the capsule be
mixed into her morning yogurt. How should you respond? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
"Sorry, it is a slow-release medication that cannot be opened or crushed."
The provider gives you a telephone order to explain a surgical procedure to your patient
and obtain surgical consent. How should you respond? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Inform
the provider that explaining the procedure is outside the nurse's scope of practice.
test with correct answers
1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1200 mcg
A female patient requests a female nurse to provide care for her based on her religious
beliefs. What is the MOST appropriate action to take? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Accommodate her request if possible.
A patient has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Her responses are caustic
and abrasive. What is the BEST way to respond? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Acknowledge her feelings, understanding this is expected in the grieving process.
A patient on warfarin (Coumadin/Jantoven) has an INR of 6. Which medication would
you anticipate administering? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Vitamin K
A patient with acute diverticulitis is MOST likely to complain of abdominal pain with what
quadrant? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Left lower quadrant
A patient with peritonitis presents with tachycardia, hypotension, and dehydration. What
other assessment finding would you anticipate as part of your physical assessment? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Severe abdominal pain or rebound tenderness
An older adult patient arrives on the unit looking emaciated, disheveled, and with soiled
clothes. The patient claims that his daughter cares for him at home. What would you
suspect? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Neglect
As you are walking down the hallway you overhear your colleague discussing her
personal family issues with a patient. What would be the MOST appropriate response? -
, CORRECT ANSWERS-Remind her later of her responsibility for establishing and
maintaining professional boundaries with patients.
Black and tarry colored stools are CLASSIC symptoms of what condition? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Bleeding gastric ulcer
Central Telemetry calls and tells you your patient is experiencing bradycardia. What is
the first thing you should do after entering the room? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Assess
the patient and take vital signs.
Digoxin (Lanoxin) 125 mcg is equivalent to how many mg? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
0.125mg
Fifteen minutes after starting a blood transfusion, the patient complains of lower back
pain, shortness of breath, and chills. What is your FIRST action? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Stop the tranfusion.
If your patient with a known history of diabetes is displaying symptoms of diaphoresis,
cool skin, lethargy, and shakiness. What is your first action? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Check the patient's blood glucose level.
In addition to pain, pallor, and pulselessness, a neurovascular assessment also
includes checking for: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Paresthesia and paralysis
Insulin lispro (Humalog) is orders via sliding scale a.c. for your patient with diabetes.
When is the best time to administer insulin lispro (Humalog)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
15 min before the meal arrives
patient arrives on unit. you do an assessment and notice lice in her hair. what is your
first action? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Secure a private room
Patients with diabetes are at high risk for complications from damage to what body
areas? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Nerve and kidney damage
The dosage of which drug must be tapered down slowly to prevent acute adrenal
insufficiency? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Prednisone
The patient has diltiazem HCl (Cardizem CD) ordered and is requesting the capsule be
mixed into her morning yogurt. How should you respond? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
"Sorry, it is a slow-release medication that cannot be opened or crushed."
The provider gives you a telephone order to explain a surgical procedure to your patient
and obtain surgical consent. How should you respond? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Inform
the provider that explaining the procedure is outside the nurse's scope of practice.
