Relias Medical Surgical RN A Exam |
Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024
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Q: Which of the following nursing diagnosis is most important for a patient with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)
Answer:
Impaired gas exchange
Q: 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.
Q: 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?
Answer:
LISINOPRIL(PRINIVIL)
Q: What is the best indication of an acute neurological problem?
Answer:
Change in level of consciousness
Q: Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you expect to be ordered
for the patient?
Answer:
Clear liquids
Q: Which tool should you use to assess pain in your 80 year old patient with severe dementia?
Answer:
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Q: Your post op patient has a Jackson – Pratt drain in place. how do you ensure effective drain
function?
Answer:
Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction.
Q: Is a patient with peritonitis Presents with tachycardia, hypotension , and dehydration. What
other assessment finding would you anticipate as part of your physical assessment?
Answer:
Severe abdominal pain or rebound tenderness
Q: Your patient with a known history of diabetes is displaying symptoms of diaphoresis, Cool
skin, lethargy, And shakiness. What is your 1st action?
Answer:
Check the patient’s blood glucose level