RELIAS RN MEDICAL SURGICAL
TELEMETRY EXAM PAPER 2025
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
400 QUESTIONS WITH 100% DETAILED
VERIFIED AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ACTUAL BRAND NEW ALREADY
GRADED A+!!!
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
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,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.
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? - ....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. - ....ANSWER...Sepsis
What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is
applied prior to entering a room for a patient with C. diff?
- ....ANSWER...Gown and gloves
Your patient continues to pull at their IV site located in
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,their left forearm despite verbal reminders and increased
observation. The nursing assistant recommends using soft
mitt restraints on the patient. What is your
recommendation? - ....ANSWER...Request an order for
soft mitts as they are the least restrictive
Your patient was admitted for a hypertensive crisis and
has a history of HTN, Parkinson's disease, depression, and
alcohol use. On his second hospitalized day, you notice he
is more anxious and restless than his baseline. What would
be your FIRST nursing intervention? - ....ANSWER...Ask
the patient when his last drink of alcohol was.
What is the BEST indication of an acute neurological
problem? - ....ANSWER...Change in level of
consciousness
While in a supine position your patient states, "I'm tired
and cannot catch my breath." Physical assessment reveals
jugular vein distention and a third heart sound (S3). These
symptoms are indicative of what condition? -
....ANSWER...Heart failure
Your new admission presents with a cough, unintentional
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, weight loss, frequent night sweats, and bloody sputum.
What type of isolation precautions should you initiate, if
any? - ....ANSWER...Airborne precautions
Patients with diabetes are at high risk for complications
from damage to what body areas? - ....ANSWER...Nerve
and kidney damage
Which of the following electrolyte value should be
Addressed immediately by the nurse -
....ANSWER...Potassium 2.5 mEq/L
Which of the following medication may cause urine
discoloration - ....ANSWER...Rifampin
Calculate the 12 hour intake for a patient that has received
the following during your shift: normal saline 750 ML, 24
ounces of sprite, Levaquin 50 ML, 650 ML urine in Foley
catheter - ....ANSWER...1520
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TELEMETRY EXAM PAPER 2025
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
400 QUESTIONS WITH 100% DETAILED
VERIFIED AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ACTUAL BRAND NEW ALREADY
GRADED A+!!!
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
1
,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.
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? - ....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. - ....ANSWER...Sepsis
What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is
applied prior to entering a room for a patient with C. diff?
- ....ANSWER...Gown and gloves
Your patient continues to pull at their IV site located in
2
,their left forearm despite verbal reminders and increased
observation. The nursing assistant recommends using soft
mitt restraints on the patient. What is your
recommendation? - ....ANSWER...Request an order for
soft mitts as they are the least restrictive
Your patient was admitted for a hypertensive crisis and
has a history of HTN, Parkinson's disease, depression, and
alcohol use. On his second hospitalized day, you notice he
is more anxious and restless than his baseline. What would
be your FIRST nursing intervention? - ....ANSWER...Ask
the patient when his last drink of alcohol was.
What is the BEST indication of an acute neurological
problem? - ....ANSWER...Change in level of
consciousness
While in a supine position your patient states, "I'm tired
and cannot catch my breath." Physical assessment reveals
jugular vein distention and a third heart sound (S3). These
symptoms are indicative of what condition? -
....ANSWER...Heart failure
Your new admission presents with a cough, unintentional
3
, weight loss, frequent night sweats, and bloody sputum.
What type of isolation precautions should you initiate, if
any? - ....ANSWER...Airborne precautions
Patients with diabetes are at high risk for complications
from damage to what body areas? - ....ANSWER...Nerve
and kidney damage
Which of the following electrolyte value should be
Addressed immediately by the nurse -
....ANSWER...Potassium 2.5 mEq/L
Which of the following medication may cause urine
discoloration - ....ANSWER...Rifampin
Calculate the 12 hour intake for a patient that has received
the following during your shift: normal saline 750 ML, 24
ounces of sprite, Levaquin 50 ML, 650 ML urine in Foley
catheter - ....ANSWER...1520
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