RELIAS RN MEDICAL SURGICAL TELEMETRY EXAM |
RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL TELEMETRY LATEST
EXAM | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
NEWEST EXAM | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS
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Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during
insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST
appropriate action? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Deflate the
balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon
Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood transfusion for
religious reason. What is an appropriate response? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Respect his wishes and notify the provider
Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you expect
to be ordered for the patient? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
broth, jello, soft fruit no skin,
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
understaffed. Which is the MOST appropriate action? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Report to the post-surgical unit.
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used for?
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Acid Reduction
,Which adaptive equipment would be MOST appropriate to use for a
severely contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when transferring
from the bed to the chair? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Patient
lift (e.g., Hoyer)
Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient with
severe dementia? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------PAINAD scale
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? -
--------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Notify the charge nurse and social
worker of your concerns.
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? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Stat
CT of head
Your patient has a temp of 102.3 F, HR 122, and has had 15 mL of urine
from the indwelling urinary catheter in the last 2 hours. What is your patient
MOST likely experiencing. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Sepsis
What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is applied prior to
entering a room for a patient with C. diff? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------
----------Gown and gloves
, Your patient continues to pull at their IV site located in their left forearm
despite verbal reminders and increased observation. The nursing assistant
recommends using soft mitt restraints on the patient. What is your
recommendation? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Request an
order for soft mitts as they are the least restrictive
Which of the following assessment findings should you report immediately
to the physician for a patient who just had a bronchoscopy and biopsy? -----
----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Sputum with streaks of blood
NOT: increased salivation
Your patient was just returned from surgery with a Jackson-Pratt JP drain
in place which of the following is the best nursing action? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish
suction
Patient is admitted for shortness of breath. Do you notice the spouse
adjusting the oxygen on the wall and she states "she always takes care of
my husband" what would be an appropriate response? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Educate the spouse on oxygen use as a medical
device in the hospital
Deposition has ordered for your patience to begin a 24 hour urine
collection. Your patient voids for the first time two hours after the orders
received. What should be done with this urine sample? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Discarded, then begin the 24 hour collection
Which of the following lab values would you expect to see in a patient
diagnosed with?.... ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Lipase - 196
RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL TELEMETRY LATEST
EXAM | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
NEWEST EXAM | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS
(JUST RELEASED)
Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during
insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST
appropriate action? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Deflate the
balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon
Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood transfusion for
religious reason. What is an appropriate response? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Respect his wishes and notify the provider
Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you expect
to be ordered for the patient? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
broth, jello, soft fruit no skin,
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
understaffed. Which is the MOST appropriate action? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Report to the post-surgical unit.
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used for?
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Acid Reduction
,Which adaptive equipment would be MOST appropriate to use for a
severely contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when transferring
from the bed to the chair? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Patient
lift (e.g., Hoyer)
Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient with
severe dementia? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------PAINAD scale
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? -
--------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Notify the charge nurse and social
worker of your concerns.
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? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Stat
CT of head
Your patient has a temp of 102.3 F, HR 122, and has had 15 mL of urine
from the indwelling urinary catheter in the last 2 hours. What is your patient
MOST likely experiencing. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Sepsis
What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is applied prior to
entering a room for a patient with C. diff? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------
----------Gown and gloves
, Your patient continues to pull at their IV site located in their left forearm
despite verbal reminders and increased observation. The nursing assistant
recommends using soft mitt restraints on the patient. What is your
recommendation? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Request an
order for soft mitts as they are the least restrictive
Which of the following assessment findings should you report immediately
to the physician for a patient who just had a bronchoscopy and biopsy? -----
----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Sputum with streaks of blood
NOT: increased salivation
Your patient was just returned from surgery with a Jackson-Pratt JP drain
in place which of the following is the best nursing action? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish
suction
Patient is admitted for shortness of breath. Do you notice the spouse
adjusting the oxygen on the wall and she states "she always takes care of
my husband" what would be an appropriate response? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Educate the spouse on oxygen use as a medical
device in the hospital
Deposition has ordered for your patience to begin a 24 hour urine
collection. Your patient voids for the first time two hours after the orders
received. What should be done with this urine sample? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Discarded, then begin the 24 hour collection
Which of the following lab values would you expect to see in a patient
diagnosed with?.... ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Lipase - 196
