RELIAS ED RN A VIEW AHEAD PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH FULL ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Which of the following represent categories utilized to triage
patients during a mass casualty incident (MCI)?
Green, orange, black, purple
Green, blue, red, black
Red, black, pink, yellow
Green, yellow, red, black. Answer: Green, yellow, red, black
◉ A 22-year old female who is 8 weeks pregnant presents with a
sudden onset of left lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. The
patient's family member stated that she had a syncopal episode
shortly after that. What is the MOST likely diagnosis for her?
Ruptured appendix
Placenta previa
Abruptio placenta
Ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Answer: Ruptured ectopic pregnancy
◉ 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?
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.
QUESTIONS WITH FULL ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Which of the following represent categories utilized to triage
patients during a mass casualty incident (MCI)?
Green, orange, black, purple
Green, blue, red, black
Red, black, pink, yellow
Green, yellow, red, black. Answer: Green, yellow, red, black
◉ A 22-year old female who is 8 weeks pregnant presents with a
sudden onset of left lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. The
patient's family member stated that she had a syncopal episode
shortly after that. What is the MOST likely diagnosis for her?
Ruptured appendix
Placenta previa
Abruptio placenta
Ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Answer: Ruptured ectopic pregnancy
◉ 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?
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.
