Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias 2026 Questions and Answers

Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias 2026 Questions and Answers ( Answers)

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Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias

Questions and Answers ( Answers)

1. 1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms

ANS 1200 mcg

2. 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

3. 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 rein-flate the balloon

4. 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

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5. 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,

6. 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-surgicalunit.

7. What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used

for

ANS Acid Reduction

8. 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)

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9. Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient with

severe dementia

ANS PAINAD scale

10. 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 thecharge nurse and social worker of your concerns.

11. 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