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RELIAS ED RN A EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS
2025/2026
A patient with a history of chronic alcohol use is brought in with possible
esophageal varices. What medication is used to stop upper gastrointestinal
(GI) bleeding in patients with this condition?
Octreotide (Sandostatin®)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol®)
Warfarin (Jantoven®)
Ibuprofen (Motrin®) - ANSWER->Octreotide (Sandostatin)
A patient has sustained multiple traumatic injuries after a fall from a height.
What is considered an important component of the primary survey
assessment?
Complete set of vital signs
Neurological assessment
Head to toe assessment
Patients allergy history - ANSWER->Neurological Assessment
What do you anticipate is the BEST indicator of adequate hydration in an
adult patient with 30% body surface area burn during initial fluid
resuscitation? Blood pressure of 110/60 mm Hg
Urine output of 0.5 mL/kg/hr
Central venous pressure of 25 mm Hg
Urine output of 0.2 mL/kg/hr - ANSWER->Urine output
0.5mL/kg/hr
What staff member would you ask to accompany you when transporting an
intubated patient to imaging for a CT?
,2
Lift team
Respiratory therapist
Physician's assistant
Nursing assistant - ANSWER->RT
An elderly patient is brought in with new onset of confusion and gradual
onset of headache in the last 48hours. The patient states that they had a
fall 3 days ago. Based on the history and presenting complaints, what
diagnostic test do you anticipate the provider to order? MRI of the brain
Complete Blood Count
Finger stick blood sugar
CT scan of the brain - ANSWER->CT scan of the brain
A patient arrives with suspected appendicitis. What action, if observed,
would require additional training for the unlicensed assistive personnel
(UAP)?
The UAP offers the patient a ginger ale.
The UAP allows the patient to move to a position of comfort.
The UAP helps the patient with a bedpan.
The UAP reminds the patient to stay in bed. - ANSWER->The UAP offers the
patient a ginger ale.
What laboratory value would you monitor closely if your patient is vomiting
coffee-ground emesis? White blood cells
Serum potasgium
Arterial Blood Gas
Hemoglobin - ANSWER->Hemoglobin
A patient who is 32 weeks pregnant presents with a three-day history of
headache and significant swelling of the lower extremities and face. The
patient's vital signs are BP: 160/90, HR: 105/min, RR:19/min, Spo2: 94% on
, 3
RA, Temp: 97.3 F. What medication do you anticipate the provider to order
FIRST?
Furosemide (Lasix)
Magnesium Sulfate
Labetalol (Trandate)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) - ANSWER->Magnesium Sulfate
You are caring for a patient who has a history of alcohol use and seizures.
You suddenly notice the patient becoming diaphoretic, anxious, tachycardic,
and has clammy skin. What would you do NEXT?
Check their blood glucose
Turn them on their side
Auscultate their lungs
Administer propranolol - ANSWER->Check their blood glucose
A patient who is 24 weeks pregnant presents with fever and right upper
quadrant pain. The patient states that the pain is radiating to the right
shoulder blade, and started an hour after having a pizza for lunch. She is
tachycardic, tachypneic, and diaphoretic on the initial triage assessment.
What is the MOST likely diagnosis for this patient?
Pericarditis
Cholecystitis
Diverticulitis
Pancreatitis - ANSWER->Cholecystitis
A patient presents after falling from a height and fracturing their right tibia
and fibula. What symptom would be reported to the provider
IMMEDIATELY?
Bounding pulse
Warm extremity
Paresthesia of the foot
Capillary refill pf toes <2 sec - ANSWER->Paresthesia of the foot
RELIAS ED RN A EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS
2025/2026
A patient with a history of chronic alcohol use is brought in with possible
esophageal varices. What medication is used to stop upper gastrointestinal
(GI) bleeding in patients with this condition?
Octreotide (Sandostatin®)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol®)
Warfarin (Jantoven®)
Ibuprofen (Motrin®) - ANSWER->Octreotide (Sandostatin)
A patient has sustained multiple traumatic injuries after a fall from a height.
What is considered an important component of the primary survey
assessment?
Complete set of vital signs
Neurological assessment
Head to toe assessment
Patients allergy history - ANSWER->Neurological Assessment
What do you anticipate is the BEST indicator of adequate hydration in an
adult patient with 30% body surface area burn during initial fluid
resuscitation? Blood pressure of 110/60 mm Hg
Urine output of 0.5 mL/kg/hr
Central venous pressure of 25 mm Hg
Urine output of 0.2 mL/kg/hr - ANSWER->Urine output
0.5mL/kg/hr
What staff member would you ask to accompany you when transporting an
intubated patient to imaging for a CT?
,2
Lift team
Respiratory therapist
Physician's assistant
Nursing assistant - ANSWER->RT
An elderly patient is brought in with new onset of confusion and gradual
onset of headache in the last 48hours. The patient states that they had a
fall 3 days ago. Based on the history and presenting complaints, what
diagnostic test do you anticipate the provider to order? MRI of the brain
Complete Blood Count
Finger stick blood sugar
CT scan of the brain - ANSWER->CT scan of the brain
A patient arrives with suspected appendicitis. What action, if observed,
would require additional training for the unlicensed assistive personnel
(UAP)?
The UAP offers the patient a ginger ale.
The UAP allows the patient to move to a position of comfort.
The UAP helps the patient with a bedpan.
The UAP reminds the patient to stay in bed. - ANSWER->The UAP offers the
patient a ginger ale.
What laboratory value would you monitor closely if your patient is vomiting
coffee-ground emesis? White blood cells
Serum potasgium
Arterial Blood Gas
Hemoglobin - ANSWER->Hemoglobin
A patient who is 32 weeks pregnant presents with a three-day history of
headache and significant swelling of the lower extremities and face. The
patient's vital signs are BP: 160/90, HR: 105/min, RR:19/min, Spo2: 94% on
, 3
RA, Temp: 97.3 F. What medication do you anticipate the provider to order
FIRST?
Furosemide (Lasix)
Magnesium Sulfate
Labetalol (Trandate)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) - ANSWER->Magnesium Sulfate
You are caring for a patient who has a history of alcohol use and seizures.
You suddenly notice the patient becoming diaphoretic, anxious, tachycardic,
and has clammy skin. What would you do NEXT?
Check their blood glucose
Turn them on their side
Auscultate their lungs
Administer propranolol - ANSWER->Check their blood glucose
A patient who is 24 weeks pregnant presents with fever and right upper
quadrant pain. The patient states that the pain is radiating to the right
shoulder blade, and started an hour after having a pizza for lunch. She is
tachycardic, tachypneic, and diaphoretic on the initial triage assessment.
What is the MOST likely diagnosis for this patient?
Pericarditis
Cholecystitis
Diverticulitis
Pancreatitis - ANSWER->Cholecystitis
A patient presents after falling from a height and fracturing their right tibia
and fibula. What symptom would be reported to the provider
IMMEDIATELY?
Bounding pulse
Warm extremity
Paresthesia of the foot
Capillary refill pf toes <2 sec - ANSWER->Paresthesia of the foot
