Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias
1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? – ANS 1200 mcg
Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure
effective drain function? – ANS 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? – ANS 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? – ANS Respect his wishes
and notify the provider<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you expect to be
ordered for the patient? – ANS 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? – ANS Report to the post-surgical unit.
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used for? – ANS
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? – ANS Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient with severe
dementia? – ANS PAINAD scale<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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? – ANS 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? – ANS 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. – ANS Sepsis
What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is applied prior to entering a
room for a patient with C. diff? – ANS Gown and gloves<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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