Relias medical surgical RN A questions and
Answers latest update 2024/2025 RATED A+
Which adaptive equipment would be most appropriate to use for a severely
contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when transferring from bed to chair
- CORRECT ANSWERS Patient Lift example hoyer
What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage renal disease on
hemodialysis - CORRECT ANSWERS BUN 32, CREATNINE 8.32
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? You're? - CORRECT ANSWERS Hold wayfaring (coumadin) for the
next 48 hours
Your new admission presents with a cough, unintentional weight loss, frequent knot
sweats, and bloody sputum. What type of isolation precautions should you initiate, if
any? - CORRECT ANSWERS Airborne precautions
Upon entering your patient's room you note that they are having a seizure. What is
your 1st action? - CORRECT ANSWERS Position the patient on their side to
maintain the airway
You find your coworker looking through your patient's medical record.. She States
how is Mr. Smith doing? He is my best friend's dad. We are so worried about him.
What is the best course of action? - CORRECT ANSWERS Tell her you cannot
give her information and report her actions to your manager.
Your male patient complaints of discomfort while inflating the balloon during
insertion of a endwelling urinary catheter. What would be the most appropriate
action? - CORRECT ANSWERS Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter
further, then reinflate the balloon.
Your patient takes regular insulin and NPH twice A-day for glucose control. What
times should the patient be taught to be alert for signs of hypoglycemia? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Is late afternoon and early morning
, Relias medical surgical RN A questions and
Answers latest update 2024/2025 RATED A+
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (protonix) used for? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Reduce gastric acid secretion
Your patient has a non productive cough and presence of secretions in his
tracheostomy. Prior to sectioning the patient, what should you do 1st? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Hyperoxygenate patient
dietary teaching for a patient with chronic renal failure should include choices that
are: - CORRECT ANSWERS Low potassium, low protein, moderate fat
Which of the following nursing diagnosis is most important for a patient with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) - CORRECT ANSWERS Impaired gas
exchange
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.
You have a patient going for dialysis. There are medications include
Lisinopril(prinivil), ondansetron (zofran), famotidine(pepcid) and atorvastatin(lipitor).
Which medication would you possibly hold and seek clarification? - CORRECT
ANSWERS LISINOPRIL(PRINIVIL)
What is the best indication of an acute neurological problem? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Change in level of consciousness
Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you expect to be
ordered for the patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS Clear liquids
Which tool should you use to assess pain in your 80 year old patient with severe
dementia? - CORRECT ANSWERS ?
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