Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias Exam 2023/2024
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1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? -
answer1200 mcg
Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in
place. How do you ensure effective drain function? -
answerCompress 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? -
answerDeflate 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? - answerRespect 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? -
answerbroth, 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? - answerReport to the post-surgical unit.
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole
(Protonix) used for? - answerAcid 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? -
answerPatient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-
old patient with severe dementia? - answerPAINAD 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? - answerNotify 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? - answerStat 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. -
answerSepsis
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?
- answerRequest an order for soft mitts as they are the least
restrictive
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