RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL RN A
(2026/2027) NEWEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) | A+ GRADE
Your patient is 4 hours post open appendectomy and has
not voided yet. You note his lower abdomen is distended.
What should you do NEXT? Correct Answer Perform a
bladder scan
A patient with peritonitis presents with tachycardia,
hypotension, and dehydration. What other assessment
finding would you anticipate as part of your physical
assessment? Correct Answer Severe abdominal pain or
rebound tenderness
What is the EARLIEST sign indicating increased
intracranial pressure (ICP)? Correct Answer Level of
consciousness
In addition to pain, pallor, and pulselessness, a
neurovascular assessment also includes checking for:
Correct Answer Paresthesia and paralysis
You received a report on a patient that sustained a right
hemisphere CVA 48 hours ago. What do you expect the
patient to exhibit? Correct Answer Left sided weakness of
the leg, arm, and face.
,You are ordered to give digoxin (Lanoxin). Your patients
vital signs are: BP 130/70, Temp 97.9F, HR 52, RR 16, O2
Sat 100% on room air. What should you do NEXT?
Correct Answer Hold digoxin (Lanoxin) and call the
provider
Upon entry to your patient's room, you find her sitting in
High Fowler's position and complaining of shortness of
breath. Her respiratory rate is 34 breaths/min and O2 sat
is 84%. Which mode of oxygen delivery would MOST
likely reverse these symptoms? Correct Answer Non-
rebreather mask
Your patient is on contact precautions for active MRSA.
What proper PPE should you use before entering the
room? Correct Answer Gown and gloves
Your patient recently had a G-tube placed and intermittent
enteral feedings have been initiated. What symptoms may
indicate intolerance to the feedings? Correct Answer
Vomiting and diarrhea
Upon entering your patient's room, you note that they are
having a seizure. What is your FIRST action? Correct
Answer Position the patient on their side to maintain the
airway.
Your 18-year-old female patient was admitted with
dehydration secondary to anorexia nervosa. During your
assessment you note she has a flat affect and says, "I just
want to die. I'm tired of my life." What should be your
, FIRST intervention? Correct Answer Stay with the patient
and ask fi she has a plan to carry out this wish.
Your patient has a non-productive cough and presence of
secretions in his tracheostomy. Prior to suctioning the
patient, what should you do FIRST? Correct Answer
Hyperoxygenate patient.
Your patient takes 5 mg of warfarn (Coumadin/Jantoven)
daily and reports having black colored stool today. What
do you most likely suspect? Correct Answer
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Your new patient was admitted with blunt force trauma to
the abdomen following a motor vehicle accident (MVA). 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
Which of the following nursing diagnoses is MOST
important for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD)? Correct Answer Impaired gas exchange
You have a patient going for dialysis. Their medications
include lisinopril (Prinivil), ondansetron (Zofran),
famotidine (Pepcid), and atorvastatin (Lipitor). Which
medication would you possibly hold and seek clarification?
Correct Answer famotidine (Pepcid)
(2026/2027) NEWEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) | A+ GRADE
Your patient is 4 hours post open appendectomy and has
not voided yet. You note his lower abdomen is distended.
What should you do NEXT? Correct Answer Perform a
bladder scan
A patient with peritonitis presents with tachycardia,
hypotension, and dehydration. What other assessment
finding would you anticipate as part of your physical
assessment? Correct Answer Severe abdominal pain or
rebound tenderness
What is the EARLIEST sign indicating increased
intracranial pressure (ICP)? Correct Answer Level of
consciousness
In addition to pain, pallor, and pulselessness, a
neurovascular assessment also includes checking for:
Correct Answer Paresthesia and paralysis
You received a report on a patient that sustained a right
hemisphere CVA 48 hours ago. What do you expect the
patient to exhibit? Correct Answer Left sided weakness of
the leg, arm, and face.
,You are ordered to give digoxin (Lanoxin). Your patients
vital signs are: BP 130/70, Temp 97.9F, HR 52, RR 16, O2
Sat 100% on room air. What should you do NEXT?
Correct Answer Hold digoxin (Lanoxin) and call the
provider
Upon entry to your patient's room, you find her sitting in
High Fowler's position and complaining of shortness of
breath. Her respiratory rate is 34 breaths/min and O2 sat
is 84%. Which mode of oxygen delivery would MOST
likely reverse these symptoms? Correct Answer Non-
rebreather mask
Your patient is on contact precautions for active MRSA.
What proper PPE should you use before entering the
room? Correct Answer Gown and gloves
Your patient recently had a G-tube placed and intermittent
enteral feedings have been initiated. What symptoms may
indicate intolerance to the feedings? Correct Answer
Vomiting and diarrhea
Upon entering your patient's room, you note that they are
having a seizure. What is your FIRST action? Correct
Answer Position the patient on their side to maintain the
airway.
Your 18-year-old female patient was admitted with
dehydration secondary to anorexia nervosa. During your
assessment you note she has a flat affect and says, "I just
want to die. I'm tired of my life." What should be your
, FIRST intervention? Correct Answer Stay with the patient
and ask fi she has a plan to carry out this wish.
Your patient has a non-productive cough and presence of
secretions in his tracheostomy. Prior to suctioning the
patient, what should you do FIRST? Correct Answer
Hyperoxygenate patient.
Your patient takes 5 mg of warfarn (Coumadin/Jantoven)
daily and reports having black colored stool today. What
do you most likely suspect? Correct Answer
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Your new patient was admitted with blunt force trauma to
the abdomen following a motor vehicle accident (MVA). 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
Which of the following nursing diagnoses is MOST
important for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD)? Correct Answer Impaired gas exchange
You have a patient going for dialysis. Their medications
include lisinopril (Prinivil), ondansetron (Zofran),
famotidine (Pepcid), and atorvastatin (Lipitor). Which
medication would you possibly hold and seek clarification?
Correct Answer famotidine (Pepcid)
