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MEDICAL SURGICAL RN A RELIAS EXAM
NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200
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MEDICAL SURGICAL RN A RELIAS
Your new patient was admitted with Blunt force trauma to the abdomen Following a motor vehicle accident. A NG Tube is in place for decompression, however, you note during the assessment that the stomach is rigid and hard during palpation.What condition do you suspect. - CORRECT ANSWER - Hemorrhage
What is clubbing of the fingers most likely associated with? - CORRECT ANSWER -Chronic oxygen deficiency
Is your patient with hepatitis C Exhibits signs of jaundice and a distended abdomen. What procedure would you anticipate being performed by the provider at the bedside for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER -Paracentesis
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Is the provider gives you a telephone order to explain a surgical procedure to your patient and obtain surgical consent. How should you respond? - CORRECT ANSWER -Inform the provider that explaining the procedure is outside the nurse's scope of practice.
You're patient Recently had a G Tube Placed and interminent enteral Feedings have been initiated. What symptoms may indicate intolerance to the feedings? - CORRECT ANSWER - Vomiting and diarrhea
You are caring for a patient post lobotomy With a chest tube in place for drainage. What is a priority in caring for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER -Encourage the patient to cough and deep breathe.
Your new patient understands very limited English. How should you communicate with them when completing the admission assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER -Use the organizations interpreter services
You are ordered to give Digoxin(lanoxin). Your patience vital signs are BP 130/75, temp 97.9F, HR 52, RR 16, o2 sat 100% on room air. What should you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Your patient tells you I hope I don't die, but if I do I don't want to be brought back. You notice on her chart and wrist band that she is a full code. What would be the most appropriate action? - CORRECT ANSWER -Discuss code status with the patient and follow up with the provider to ensure the medical record reflects her wishes
What are the most common causes of acute onset pancreatitis? - CORRECT ANSWER -Alcoholism and gallstones
Your 18 year old female patient was admitted with dehydration secondary to anorexia nervosa. During your assessment you note she has a flat effect and says" I just want to die, I'm tired of my life ". What should be your 1st intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER-Stay with the patient and ask if she has a plan to carry out this wish
A patient with diabetes who is receiving peritoneal dialysis Is at risk for which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER - Hyperglycemia
To reduce the risk of infection and phlebotomy in an adult patient with a peripherL IV, What is the minimum duration the 3 / 4
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catheter should remain in place before routine replacement. - CORRECT ANSWER -72 hours
Your patient was admitted for a hypertensive crisis and has a history of HTN. Parkinson disease, depression and alcohol use.On his 2nd hospitalized day, you notice he is more anxious and restless than his baseline. What would be your 1st nursing intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER -Ask the patient when his last drink of alcohol was
Black and tarry Colored stools are classic symptoms of what condition? - CORRECT ANSWER -Bleeding gastric ulcer
In addition to pain, pallor, and pulselssness, a neurovascular assessment Also includes checking for - CORRECT ANSWER - Parasthesia and paralysis
After scrolling through your social media, you notice a coworker posted a photo with a patient from your unit. What is the most appropriate action to take? - CORRECT ANSWER -Report the situation to the hospital compliance officer.
Your patient's morning labs revealed a hemoglobin level of 6.3 and hematocrit of 18. What blood product do you expect to administer? - CORRECT ANSWER -PRBCs
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