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RELIAS RN MEDICAL SURGICAL TELEMETRY EXAM/RELIAS MEDICAL
SURGICAL TELEMETRY NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
Which of the following food items would you question in the menu
of your patient who is diagnosed with celiac disease? - ANSWER-
Wheat bread
A postoperative laparoscopic appendectomy patient is receiving
morphine PCA for pain findings with alert you to the potential of a
narcotic overdose? - ANSWER-A respiratory rate of 8 breaths per
minute
- ANSWER-Paced rhythm
Your patient was admitted with severe dehydration. Which of the
following orders would you question - ANSWER-KCI 40 mEq IV
push STAT
What is the first sign of increased intracranial pressure? -
ANSWER-Change in LOC
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After a patient completes dialysis, you should anticipate seeing an
improvement in which of the following lab values? - ANSWER-
NOT: ammonia
Your patient fell and hit his head on the bed rail during a physical
therapy session. Upon initial assessment you observe a blood
pressure of 90/45, heart rate of 28, and a constricted pupil. The
patient is lying in a supine position. What should be your first
response? - ANSWER-Call a rapid response
Which of the following antidiabetic medication is contraindicated
48 hours after receiving contrast dye - ANSWER-Metformin
You're a king for a patient who is postop after surgical removal of
fibroids. She hears a pop sound after coughing in her surgical
wound has dehisced - ANSWER-Apply sterile saline soap towels
over the extruding site
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One of the signs of left sided heart failure is: - ANSWER-
Pulmonary edema
NOT: pedal edema
Your patient had a TB skin test done on Thursday at 2:45 PM -
ANSWER-Saturday at 3 PM
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
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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)
RELIAS RN MEDICAL SURGICAL TELEMETRY EXAM/RELIAS MEDICAL
SURGICAL TELEMETRY NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
Which of the following food items would you question in the menu
of your patient who is diagnosed with celiac disease? - ANSWER-
Wheat bread
A postoperative laparoscopic appendectomy patient is receiving
morphine PCA for pain findings with alert you to the potential of a
narcotic overdose? - ANSWER-A respiratory rate of 8 breaths per
minute
- ANSWER-Paced rhythm
Your patient was admitted with severe dehydration. Which of the
following orders would you question - ANSWER-KCI 40 mEq IV
push STAT
What is the first sign of increased intracranial pressure? -
ANSWER-Change in LOC
,2|Page
After a patient completes dialysis, you should anticipate seeing an
improvement in which of the following lab values? - ANSWER-
NOT: ammonia
Your patient fell and hit his head on the bed rail during a physical
therapy session. Upon initial assessment you observe a blood
pressure of 90/45, heart rate of 28, and a constricted pupil. The
patient is lying in a supine position. What should be your first
response? - ANSWER-Call a rapid response
Which of the following antidiabetic medication is contraindicated
48 hours after receiving contrast dye - ANSWER-Metformin
You're a king for a patient who is postop after surgical removal of
fibroids. She hears a pop sound after coughing in her surgical
wound has dehisced - ANSWER-Apply sterile saline soap towels
over the extruding site
,3|Page
One of the signs of left sided heart failure is: - ANSWER-
Pulmonary edema
NOT: pedal edema
Your patient had a TB skin test done on Thursday at 2:45 PM -
ANSWER-Saturday at 3 PM
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
, 4|Page
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)
