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RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL RN A EXAM BANK 2025
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALL ANSWERED {200
Q & A} ALREADY GRADED A+ / MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN
A PROPHECY RELIAS EXAM | GUARANTEED PASS
1. 1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms?
A. 1200 mcg
B. 120 mcg
C. 12,000 mcg
D. 1,200,000 mcg
Answer: A. 1200 mcg
2. Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place.
How do you ensure effective drain function?
A. Keep the drain open
B. Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction
C. Leave the bulb disconnected
D. Change the bulb every hour
Answer: B. Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish
suction
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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?
A. Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate
the balloon
B.Inflate the balloon more
C. Remove the catheter and let him rest
D. Call the physician
Answer: A. Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then
reinflate the balloon
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4. Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood
transfusion for religious reasons.
What is an appropriate response?
A. Persuade him to take the transfusion
B. Respect his wishes and notify the provider
C. Ignore his choice
D. Document refusal only
Answer: B. Respect his wishes and notify the provider
5. Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do
you expect to be ordered for the patient?
A. Clear liquids
B. Broth, jello, soft fruit no skin
C. Full solid diet
D. High fiber diet
Answer: B. 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 understaffed. Which is the MOST
appropriate action?
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A. Refuse to go
B. Report to the post-surgical unit
C. Wait for another assignment
D. Ask for training on the medical unit
Answer: B. Report to the post-surgical unit
RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL RN A EXAM BANK 2025
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALL ANSWERED {200
Q & A} ALREADY GRADED A+ / MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN
A PROPHECY RELIAS EXAM | GUARANTEED PASS
1. 1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms?
A. 1200 mcg
B. 120 mcg
C. 12,000 mcg
D. 1,200,000 mcg
Answer: A. 1200 mcg
2. Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place.
How do you ensure effective drain function?
A. Keep the drain open
B. Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction
C. Leave the bulb disconnected
D. Change the bulb every hour
Answer: B. Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish
suction
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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?
A. Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate
the balloon
B.Inflate the balloon more
C. Remove the catheter and let him rest
D. Call the physician
Answer: A. Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then
reinflate the balloon
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4. Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood
transfusion for religious reasons.
What is an appropriate response?
A. Persuade him to take the transfusion
B. Respect his wishes and notify the provider
C. Ignore his choice
D. Document refusal only
Answer: B. Respect his wishes and notify the provider
5. Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do
you expect to be ordered for the patient?
A. Clear liquids
B. Broth, jello, soft fruit no skin
C. Full solid diet
D. High fiber diet
Answer: B. 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 understaffed. Which is the MOST
appropriate action?
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A. Refuse to go
B. Report to the post-surgical unit
C. Wait for another assignment
D. Ask for training on the medical unit
Answer: B. Report to the post-surgical unit
