RELIAS / PROPHECY OR EXAMS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
LATEST 2026/27 UPDATE
Med contraindicated for pt with family history of MH - ANSWER-succinylcholine
immediately upon bringing a med to the sterile field, the circulator and scrub
should ensure that it is labeled with, at a minimum, the med name and (2 other
things) - ANSWER-expiration date and concentration
most important action for the circulator to do to prevent post-orthopedic surg
infection - ANSWER-place a no traffic sign on the door
you are preparing a patient for a laparotomy. what instrument do you anticipate
seeing on the back table - ANSWER-malleable
patient is allergic to shellfish and is scheduled for an ex lap. what prep solution
do you use? - ANSWER-CHG
upon arrival to PACU you notice your patient is having a laryngospasm. what is
your first action? - ANSWER-apply positive pressure ventilation
in the preop holding area, the patient's lab values are K+ 2.9, Hgb 14.3, Hct 42.0,
glucose 89. what should you do? - ANSWER-notify anesthesia provider
,when should a surgical time out be performed - ANSWER-when all team
members are in the room, the patient is prepped and draped, and prior to initial
incision
you are the scrub nurse on a case in which a vendor is present. the vendor has a
packaged product they would like to hand to the surgeon. what should you do? -
ANSWER-ask the vendor to hand the product to the circulating nurse
what is the minimum distance unscrubbed personnel should remain from the
sterile field - ANSWER-12 inches
You are the circulating nurse and have received 2 units of packed red blood cells
that are to be transfused immediately. Present in the room are the surgeon,
surgical tech, CRNA and radiology technician. Who should you ask to assist with
checking the blood before the transfusion - ANSWER-CRNA
You are taking a patient to PACU who just had a fractured mandible repaired.
What supply do you need to transport with your patient? - ANSWER-wire cutters
you have been asked to take a specimen from an OR during a bronchoscopy and
immediately take it to the lab. what must you do first? - ANSWER-confirm the
specimen label and patient name
A patient was prepared for intubation by mask ventilation with a mix of sevo,
nitrous oxide, and oxygen. one minute after intubation, their heart rate
increased from 160 to 195 bpm. soon the patient's end tidal co2 was increased
from 35 to 65 mmHg. also, the patient's oral temp increased to 38.9 c within 5
min after induction. what is the patient experiencing? - ANSWER-MH
, what nerve is most likely to be affected when the patient has a loss of sensation
in the lateral portion of a hand and an inability to abduct or oppose the fifth
finger (claw hand)? - ANSWER-ulnar
what med should be administered to a patient who has received moderate
sedation with midazolam who has an unexpected respiratory depression? -
ANSWER-flumazenil / romazicon
the first patient in the OR was closed at 0650 and left the OR for PACU at 0700.
The surgeon left the room at 0655. the next patient arrived into the OR at 0718.
what is the turnover time in this situation? - ANSWER-18 min
what type of med might be used during ophthalmic surgery for severe allergic
conditions? - ANSWER-corticosteroids
what type of support would you place to alleviate pressure on the brachial
plexus nerve when a patient is in a side-lying position? - ANSWER-axillary roll
the scrub nurse has asked you for a heavy sterile instrument that is wrapped.
after opening the package, how should you give them the instrument? -
ANSWER-let the scrub nurse grasp it out of the package
the surgeon has asked you to hand them a piece of equipment. how should you
use closed loop communication to respond? - ANSWER-state the name of the
equipment in your response
LATEST 2026/27 UPDATE
Med contraindicated for pt with family history of MH - ANSWER-succinylcholine
immediately upon bringing a med to the sterile field, the circulator and scrub
should ensure that it is labeled with, at a minimum, the med name and (2 other
things) - ANSWER-expiration date and concentration
most important action for the circulator to do to prevent post-orthopedic surg
infection - ANSWER-place a no traffic sign on the door
you are preparing a patient for a laparotomy. what instrument do you anticipate
seeing on the back table - ANSWER-malleable
patient is allergic to shellfish and is scheduled for an ex lap. what prep solution
do you use? - ANSWER-CHG
upon arrival to PACU you notice your patient is having a laryngospasm. what is
your first action? - ANSWER-apply positive pressure ventilation
in the preop holding area, the patient's lab values are K+ 2.9, Hgb 14.3, Hct 42.0,
glucose 89. what should you do? - ANSWER-notify anesthesia provider
,when should a surgical time out be performed - ANSWER-when all team
members are in the room, the patient is prepped and draped, and prior to initial
incision
you are the scrub nurse on a case in which a vendor is present. the vendor has a
packaged product they would like to hand to the surgeon. what should you do? -
ANSWER-ask the vendor to hand the product to the circulating nurse
what is the minimum distance unscrubbed personnel should remain from the
sterile field - ANSWER-12 inches
You are the circulating nurse and have received 2 units of packed red blood cells
that are to be transfused immediately. Present in the room are the surgeon,
surgical tech, CRNA and radiology technician. Who should you ask to assist with
checking the blood before the transfusion - ANSWER-CRNA
You are taking a patient to PACU who just had a fractured mandible repaired.
What supply do you need to transport with your patient? - ANSWER-wire cutters
you have been asked to take a specimen from an OR during a bronchoscopy and
immediately take it to the lab. what must you do first? - ANSWER-confirm the
specimen label and patient name
A patient was prepared for intubation by mask ventilation with a mix of sevo,
nitrous oxide, and oxygen. one minute after intubation, their heart rate
increased from 160 to 195 bpm. soon the patient's end tidal co2 was increased
from 35 to 65 mmHg. also, the patient's oral temp increased to 38.9 c within 5
min after induction. what is the patient experiencing? - ANSWER-MH
, what nerve is most likely to be affected when the patient has a loss of sensation
in the lateral portion of a hand and an inability to abduct or oppose the fifth
finger (claw hand)? - ANSWER-ulnar
what med should be administered to a patient who has received moderate
sedation with midazolam who has an unexpected respiratory depression? -
ANSWER-flumazenil / romazicon
the first patient in the OR was closed at 0650 and left the OR for PACU at 0700.
The surgeon left the room at 0655. the next patient arrived into the OR at 0718.
what is the turnover time in this situation? - ANSWER-18 min
what type of med might be used during ophthalmic surgery for severe allergic
conditions? - ANSWER-corticosteroids
what type of support would you place to alleviate pressure on the brachial
plexus nerve when a patient is in a side-lying position? - ANSWER-axillary roll
the scrub nurse has asked you for a heavy sterile instrument that is wrapped.
after opening the package, how should you give them the instrument? -
ANSWER-let the scrub nurse grasp it out of the package
the surgeon has asked you to hand them a piece of equipment. how should you
use closed loop communication to respond? - ANSWER-state the name of the
equipment in your response
