Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy
Relias 2023-2024 /100 Questions
And Answers (A+)
Quiz :1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? -
√Answer :1200 mcg
Quiz :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
Quiz :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
Quiz :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
Quiz :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,
Quiz :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.
Quiz :What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole
(Protonix) used for? - √Answer :Acid Reduction
, Quiz :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)
Quiz :Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-
old patient with severe dementia? - √Answer :PAINAD scale
Quiz :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? -
√Answer :Notify the charge nurse and social worker of your
concerns.
Quiz :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
Quiz :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
Quiz :What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is
applied prior to entering a room for a patient with C. diff? -
√Answer :Gown and gloves
Quiz :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 :Request an order for soft mitts as they are the least
restrictive
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