Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias
Exam Questions and Answers A+ Guide
1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - correct
answers✅✅1200 mcg
Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you
ensure effective drain function? - correct answers✅✅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? - correct answers✅✅Deflate the balloon, advance the
catheter further, then reinflate the balloon
Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood transfusion for
religious reason. What is an appropriate response? - correct
answers✅✅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? - correct answers✅✅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? - correct
answers✅✅Report to the post-surgical unit.
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used for? -
correct answers✅✅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? - correct answers✅✅Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
, Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias
Exam Questions and Answers A+ Guide
Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient with
severe dementia? - correct answers✅✅PAINAD scale
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? - correct
answers✅✅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? - correct answers✅✅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. - correct answers✅✅Sepsis
What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is applied prior to entering
a room for a patient with C. diff? - correct answers✅✅Gown and gloves
Your patient continues to pull at their IV site located in their left forearm
despite verbal reminders and increased observation. The nursing assistant
recommends using soft mitt restraints on the patient. What is your
recommendation? - correct answers✅✅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
Exam Questions and Answers A+ Guide
1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - correct
answers✅✅1200 mcg
Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you
ensure effective drain function? - correct answers✅✅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? - correct answers✅✅Deflate the balloon, advance the
catheter further, then reinflate the balloon
Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood transfusion for
religious reason. What is an appropriate response? - correct
answers✅✅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? - correct answers✅✅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? - correct
answers✅✅Report to the post-surgical unit.
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used for? -
correct answers✅✅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? - correct answers✅✅Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
, Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias
Exam Questions and Answers A+ Guide
Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient with
severe dementia? - correct answers✅✅PAINAD scale
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? - correct
answers✅✅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? - correct answers✅✅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. - correct answers✅✅Sepsis
What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is applied prior to entering
a room for a patient with C. diff? - correct answers✅✅Gown and gloves
Your patient continues to pull at their IV site located in their left forearm
despite verbal reminders and increased observation. The nursing assistant
recommends using soft mitt restraints on the patient. What is your
recommendation? - correct answers✅✅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
