RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL RN A EXAM 100
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS UPDATED 2026 ||
GRADED A+
1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1200 mcg
Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure
effective drain function? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Respect his wishes and notify the provider
Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you expect to be
ordered for the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Report to the post-
surgical unit.
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used for? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient with severe
dementia? - CORRECT ANSWER - PAINAD scale
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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Notify
the charge nurse and social worker of your concerns.
Your new admission presents with a cough, unintentional weight loss, frequent
night sweats, and bloody sputum. What type of isolation precautions should you
initiate, if any? - CORRECT ANSWER - Airborne precautions
Patients with diabetes are at high risk for complications from damage to what body
areas? - CORRECT ANSWER - Nerve and kidney damage
, If your patient with a known history of diabetes is displaying symptoms of
diaphoresis, cool skin, lethargy, and shakiness. What is your first action? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Check the patient's blood glucose level.
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 provider to ensure the medical record
reflects her wishes.
Your coworker posted photos on social media from a birthday party they had for
her in the unit breakroom. What should be your NEXT course of action? -
CORRECT ANSWER - No action is necessary because no PHI was displayed.
Your new patient understands very limited English. How should you communicate
with them when completing the admission assessment? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Use the organization's interpreter services.
You are caring for a patient with a history of diabetes mellitus. You walk into the
room and find the patient lethargic and diaphoretic. What is your first action? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Obtain capillary blood glucose level.
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
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS UPDATED 2026 ||
GRADED A+
1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1200 mcg
Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure
effective drain function? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Respect his wishes and notify the provider
Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you expect to be
ordered for the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Report to the post-
surgical unit.
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used for? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient with severe
dementia? - CORRECT ANSWER - PAINAD scale
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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Notify
the charge nurse and social worker of your concerns.
Your new admission presents with a cough, unintentional weight loss, frequent
night sweats, and bloody sputum. What type of isolation precautions should you
initiate, if any? - CORRECT ANSWER - Airborne precautions
Patients with diabetes are at high risk for complications from damage to what body
areas? - CORRECT ANSWER - Nerve and kidney damage
, If your patient with a known history of diabetes is displaying symptoms of
diaphoresis, cool skin, lethargy, and shakiness. What is your first action? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Check the patient's blood glucose level.
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 provider to ensure the medical record
reflects her wishes.
Your coworker posted photos on social media from a birthday party they had for
her in the unit breakroom. What should be your NEXT course of action? -
CORRECT ANSWER - No action is necessary because no PHI was displayed.
Your new patient understands very limited English. How should you communicate
with them when completing the admission assessment? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Use the organization's interpreter services.
You are caring for a patient with a history of diabetes mellitus. You walk into the
room and find the patient lethargic and diaphoretic. What is your first action? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Obtain capillary blood glucose level.
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
