RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL RN A EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT!!
, Which adaptive equipment would be most appropriate to use for a severely contracted
patient who is unable to bear weight when transferring from bed to chair - ANSWER
Patient Lift example hoyer
What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage renal disease on
hemodialysis - ANSWER BUN 32, CREATNINE 8.32
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? You're? -
ANSWER Hold wayfaring (coumadin) for the next 48 hours
Your new admission presents with a cough, unintentional weight loss, frequent knot
sweats, and bloody sputum. What type of isolation precautions should you initiate, if
any? - ANSWER Airborne precautions
Upon entering your patient's room you note that they are having a seizure. What is your
1st action? - ANSWER Position the patient on their side to maintain the airway
You find your coworker looking through your patient's medical record.. She States how
is Mr. Smith doing? He is my best friend's dad. We are so worried about him. What is
the best course of action? - ANSWER Tell her you cannot give her information and
report her actions to your manager.
Your male patient complaints of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of
a endwelling urinary catheter. What would be the most appropriate action? - ANSWER
Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon.
Your patient takes regular insulin and NPH twice A-day for glucose control. What times
should the patient be taught to be alert for signs of hypoglycemia? - ANSWER Is late
afternoon and early morning
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (protonix) used for? - ANSWER
Reduce gastric acid secretion
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT!!
, Which adaptive equipment would be most appropriate to use for a severely contracted
patient who is unable to bear weight when transferring from bed to chair - ANSWER
Patient Lift example hoyer
What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage renal disease on
hemodialysis - ANSWER BUN 32, CREATNINE 8.32
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? You're? -
ANSWER Hold wayfaring (coumadin) for the next 48 hours
Your new admission presents with a cough, unintentional weight loss, frequent knot
sweats, and bloody sputum. What type of isolation precautions should you initiate, if
any? - ANSWER Airborne precautions
Upon entering your patient's room you note that they are having a seizure. What is your
1st action? - ANSWER Position the patient on their side to maintain the airway
You find your coworker looking through your patient's medical record.. She States how
is Mr. Smith doing? He is my best friend's dad. We are so worried about him. What is
the best course of action? - ANSWER Tell her you cannot give her information and
report her actions to your manager.
Your male patient complaints of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of
a endwelling urinary catheter. What would be the most appropriate action? - ANSWER
Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon.
Your patient takes regular insulin and NPH twice A-day for glucose control. What times
should the patient be taught to be alert for signs of hypoglycemia? - ANSWER Is late
afternoon and early morning
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (protonix) used for? - ANSWER
Reduce gastric acid secretion
