1|Page
Relias Medical Surgical RN A Exam Newest
2025/2026 Complete Questions And Correct
Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) |Already
Graded A+||Brand New Version!!
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
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
,2|Page
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)
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
thrive and advanced dementia. You note he is extremely
underweight, appears unbathed for some time, and has
,3|Page
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
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 ...✔✔
, 4|Page
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 weight loss, frequent night sweats, and
bloody sputum. What type of isolation precautions
should you initiate, if any? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
Airborne precautions
Relias Medical Surgical RN A Exam Newest
2025/2026 Complete Questions And Correct
Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) |Already
Graded A+||Brand New Version!!
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
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
,2|Page
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)
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
thrive and advanced dementia. You note he is extremely
underweight, appears unbathed for some time, and has
,3|Page
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
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 ...✔✔
, 4|Page
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 weight loss, frequent night sweats, and
bloody sputum. What type of isolation precautions
should you initiate, if any? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
Airborne precautions
