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RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL TELEMETRY EXAM V1
& V2 NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM| 2 VERSIONS
(VERSION 1 & 2) WITH COMPLETE 200 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL TELEMETRY EXAM V1
What is the best indication of an acute neurological problem? -
ANSWER - Change in level of consciousness
Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you
expect to be ordered for the patient? - ANSWER - Clear liquids
Your post op patient has a Jackson - Pratt drain in place. how do you
ensure effective drain function? - ANSWER - Compress the drain, then
plug the bulb to establish suction.
Is a patient with peritonitis Presents with tachycardia, hypotension , and
dehydration. What other assessment finding would you anticipate as part
of your physical assessment? - ANSWER - Severe abdominal pain or
rebound tenderness
Your patient with a known history of diabetes is displaying symptoms of
diaphoresis, Cool skin, lethargy, And shakiness. What is your 1st action?
- ANSWER - Check the patient's blood glucose level
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You are caring for a patient with a history of diabetes mellitus. You walk
into the room and find the patient lethargic and diaphoretic. What is your
first action? - ANSWER - Obtain capillary blood glucose level.
Your patient is 4 hours post open appendectomy and has not voided yet.
You note his lower abdomen is distended. What should you do NEXT? -
ANSWER - Perform a bladder scan
A patient with peritonitis presents with tachycardia, hypotension, and
dehydration. What other assessment finding would you anticipate as part
of your physical assessment? - ANSWER - Severe abdominal pain or
rebound tenderness
What is the EARLIEST sign indicating increased intracranial pressure
(ICP)? - ANSWER - Level of consciousness
In addition to pain, pallor, and pulselessness, a neurovascular assessment
also includes checking for: - ANSWER - Paresthesia and paralysis
You received a report on a patient that sustained a right hemisphere CVA
48 hours ago. What do you expect the patient to exhibit? - ANSWER -
Left sided weakness of the leg, arm, and face.
You are ordered to give digoxin (Lanoxin). Your patients vital signs are:
BP 130/70, Temp 97.9F, HR 52, RR 16, O2 Sat 100% on room air. What
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should you do NEXT? - ANSWER - Hold digoxin (Lanoxin) and call
the provider
Your patient's morning labs revealed a hemoglobin level of 6.3 and
hematocrit of 18. What blood product do you expect to administer? -
ANSWER - PRBCs
Your 68-year-old patient is a Type 1 diabetic with a history of
schizophrenia and exhibits signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia.
What long-term medication is associated with signs and symptoms of
tardive dyskinesia? - ANSWER - risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine,
ziprasidone, aripiprazole, paliperidone, lurasidone, chlorpromazine,
fluphenazine, haloperidol, perphenazine
Your patient recently had a G-tube placed and intermittent enteral
feedings have been initiated. What symptoms may indicate intolerance
to the feedings? - ANSWER - Vomiting and diarrhea
a patient on warfarin(Coumadin/jantoven) has an INR of 6. Which
medication would you anticipate administering?- ANSWER - Vitamin K
A patient has a history of atrial fibrillation. What medication is
commonly prescribed to prevent complications? - ANSWER -
Anticoagulants
Anticoagulants are often prescribed to prevent thromboembolic
complications associated with atrial fibrillation.
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In telemetry monitoring, what does ST segment elevation typically
indicate? - ANSWER - Myocardial injury
ST segment elevation is often associated with myocardial injury,
indicating a possible acute coronary event.
A patient is being monitored for potential arrhythmias. Which finding
would most likely indicate a need for immediate intervention? -
ANSWER - Ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular tachycardia is a serious arrhythmia that requires prompt
intervention to prevent further complications.
What is the best position for a patient experiencing shortness of breath
and tachycardia? - ANSWER - High Fowler's position
High Fowler's position facilitates better lung expansion and improves
oxygenation in patients experiencing respiratory distress.
In telemetry monitoring, what does a sinus rhythm with a PR interval of
0.24 seconds suggest? - ANSWER - First-degree AV block
A PR interval greater than 0.20 seconds indicates a first-degree AV
block, which may require monitoring.
While in a supine position your patient States" I'm tired and cannot catch
my breath". Physical assessment reveals juggler vein distention and a
3rd heart sound(S3). These symptoms are indicative of what condition? -
ANSWER - Heart failure
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RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL TELEMETRY EXAM V1
& V2 NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM| 2 VERSIONS
(VERSION 1 & 2) WITH COMPLETE 200 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL TELEMETRY EXAM V1
What is the best indication of an acute neurological problem? -
ANSWER - Change in level of consciousness
Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you
expect to be ordered for the patient? - ANSWER - Clear liquids
Your post op patient has a Jackson - Pratt drain in place. how do you
ensure effective drain function? - ANSWER - Compress the drain, then
plug the bulb to establish suction.
Is a patient with peritonitis Presents with tachycardia, hypotension , and
dehydration. What other assessment finding would you anticipate as part
of your physical assessment? - ANSWER - Severe abdominal pain or
rebound tenderness
Your patient with a known history of diabetes is displaying symptoms of
diaphoresis, Cool skin, lethargy, And shakiness. What is your 1st action?
- ANSWER - Check the patient's blood glucose level
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You are caring for a patient with a history of diabetes mellitus. You walk
into the room and find the patient lethargic and diaphoretic. What is your
first action? - ANSWER - Obtain capillary blood glucose level.
Your patient is 4 hours post open appendectomy and has not voided yet.
You note his lower abdomen is distended. What should you do NEXT? -
ANSWER - Perform a bladder scan
A patient with peritonitis presents with tachycardia, hypotension, and
dehydration. What other assessment finding would you anticipate as part
of your physical assessment? - ANSWER - Severe abdominal pain or
rebound tenderness
What is the EARLIEST sign indicating increased intracranial pressure
(ICP)? - ANSWER - Level of consciousness
In addition to pain, pallor, and pulselessness, a neurovascular assessment
also includes checking for: - ANSWER - Paresthesia and paralysis
You received a report on a patient that sustained a right hemisphere CVA
48 hours ago. What do you expect the patient to exhibit? - ANSWER -
Left sided weakness of the leg, arm, and face.
You are ordered to give digoxin (Lanoxin). Your patients vital signs are:
BP 130/70, Temp 97.9F, HR 52, RR 16, O2 Sat 100% on room air. What
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should you do NEXT? - ANSWER - Hold digoxin (Lanoxin) and call
the provider
Your patient's morning labs revealed a hemoglobin level of 6.3 and
hematocrit of 18. What blood product do you expect to administer? -
ANSWER - PRBCs
Your 68-year-old patient is a Type 1 diabetic with a history of
schizophrenia and exhibits signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia.
What long-term medication is associated with signs and symptoms of
tardive dyskinesia? - ANSWER - risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine,
ziprasidone, aripiprazole, paliperidone, lurasidone, chlorpromazine,
fluphenazine, haloperidol, perphenazine
Your patient recently had a G-tube placed and intermittent enteral
feedings have been initiated. What symptoms may indicate intolerance
to the feedings? - ANSWER - Vomiting and diarrhea
a patient on warfarin(Coumadin/jantoven) has an INR of 6. Which
medication would you anticipate administering?- ANSWER - Vitamin K
A patient has a history of atrial fibrillation. What medication is
commonly prescribed to prevent complications? - ANSWER -
Anticoagulants
Anticoagulants are often prescribed to prevent thromboembolic
complications associated with atrial fibrillation.
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In telemetry monitoring, what does ST segment elevation typically
indicate? - ANSWER - Myocardial injury
ST segment elevation is often associated with myocardial injury,
indicating a possible acute coronary event.
A patient is being monitored for potential arrhythmias. Which finding
would most likely indicate a need for immediate intervention? -
ANSWER - Ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular tachycardia is a serious arrhythmia that requires prompt
intervention to prevent further complications.
What is the best position for a patient experiencing shortness of breath
and tachycardia? - ANSWER - High Fowler's position
High Fowler's position facilitates better lung expansion and improves
oxygenation in patients experiencing respiratory distress.
In telemetry monitoring, what does a sinus rhythm with a PR interval of
0.24 seconds suggest? - ANSWER - First-degree AV block
A PR interval greater than 0.20 seconds indicates a first-degree AV
block, which may require monitoring.
While in a supine position your patient States" I'm tired and cannot catch
my breath". Physical assessment reveals juggler vein distention and a
3rd heart sound(S3). These symptoms are indicative of what condition? -
ANSWER - Heart failure
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