MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN A PROPHECY
RELIAS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT!!
, 1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - ANSWER 1200 mcg
Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure
effective drain function? - ANSWER Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish
suction
Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of
an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action? -
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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER Report to the post-surgical unit.
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used for? - 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? -
ANSWER Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient with severe
dementia? - 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? - ANSWER Notify the charge nurse and social worker
of your concerns.
RELIAS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT!!
, 1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - ANSWER 1200 mcg
Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure
effective drain function? - ANSWER Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish
suction
Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of
an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action? -
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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER Report to the post-surgical unit.
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used for? - 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? -
ANSWER Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient with severe
dementia? - 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? - ANSWER Notify the charge nurse and social worker
of your concerns.
