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Relias medical surgical RN A Questions and
Correct Answers
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 Ans: — Patient Lift example hoyer
What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage
renal disease on hemodialysis Ans: — 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?
Ans: — 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? Ans: — Airborne
precautions
Upon entering your patient's room you note that they are having a
seizure. What is your 1st action? Ans: — 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? Ans: — 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? Ans: — Deflate the balloon,
advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon.
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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? Ans: — Is late afternoon and early morning
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (protonix)
used for? Ans: — Reduce gastric acid secretion
Your patient has a non productive cough and presence of
secretions in his tracheostomy. Prior to sectioning the patient,
what should you do 1st? Ans: — Hyperoxygenate patient
dietary teaching for a patient with chronic renal failure should
include choices that are: Ans: — Low potassium, low protein,
moderate fat
Which of the following nursing diagnosis is most important for a
patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) Ans: —
Impaired gas exchange
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? Ans: — Notify the charge
nurse and social worker of your concerns.
You have a patient going for dialysis. There are medications
include Lisinopril(prinivil), ondansetron (zofran),
famotidine(pepcid) and atorvastatin(lipitor). Which medication
would you possibly hold and seek clarification? Ans: —
LISINOPRIL(PRINIVIL)
What is the best indication of an acute neurological problem? Ans:
— Change in level of consciousness
Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do
you expect to be ordered for the patient? Ans: — Clear liquids
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Relias medical surgical RN A Questions and
Correct Answers
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 Ans: — Patient Lift example hoyer
What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage
renal disease on hemodialysis Ans: — 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?
Ans: — 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? Ans: — Airborne
precautions
Upon entering your patient's room you note that they are having a
seizure. What is your 1st action? Ans: — 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? Ans: — 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? Ans: — Deflate the balloon,
advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon.
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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? Ans: — Is late afternoon and early morning
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (protonix)
used for? Ans: — Reduce gastric acid secretion
Your patient has a non productive cough and presence of
secretions in his tracheostomy. Prior to sectioning the patient,
what should you do 1st? Ans: — Hyperoxygenate patient
dietary teaching for a patient with chronic renal failure should
include choices that are: Ans: — Low potassium, low protein,
moderate fat
Which of the following nursing diagnosis is most important for a
patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) Ans: —
Impaired gas exchange
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? Ans: — Notify the charge
nurse and social worker of your concerns.
You have a patient going for dialysis. There are medications
include Lisinopril(prinivil), ondansetron (zofran),
famotidine(pepcid) and atorvastatin(lipitor). Which medication
would you possibly hold and seek clarification? Ans: —
LISINOPRIL(PRINIVIL)
What is the best indication of an acute neurological problem? Ans:
— Change in level of consciousness
Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do
you expect to be ordered for the patient? Ans: — Clear liquids
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