PROPHECY MEDICAL SURGICAL TELEMETRY
PRACTICE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do
you expect to be ordered for the patient. Answer: Clear liquids
◉ Which tool should you use to assess pain in your 80 year old
patient with severe dementia. Answer: PAINAD
◉ Your post op patient has a Jackson - Pratt drain in place. how do
you ensure effective drain function?. Answer: Compress the drain,
then plug the bulb to establish suction.
◉ Is a patient with peritonitis Presents with tachycardia,
hypotension , and dehydration. What other assessment finding
would you anticipate as part of your physical assessment?. Answer:
Severe abdominal pain or rebound tenderness
◉ Your patient with a known history of diabetes is displaying
symptoms of diaphoresis, Cool skin, lethargy, And shakiness. What is
your 1st action?. Answer: Check the patient's blood glucose level
, ◉ a patient on warfarin(Coumadin/jantoven) has an INR of 6. Which
medication would you anticipate administering?. Answer: Vitamin K
◉ While in a supine position your patient States" I'm tired and
cannot catch my breath". Physical assessment reveals juggler vein
distention and a 3rd heart sound(S3). These symptoms are
indicative of what condition?. Answer: Heart failure
◉ 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/minute And 02 sat is 84%. Which
mode of oxygen delivery would most likely reverse the symptoms?.
Answer: Non rebreather mask
◉ Your patient continues to pull at their iv located in their left
forearm despite verbal reminders And increased observation. The
nursing assistant recommends using soft mitt Restraints on the
patient. What is your recommendation?. Answer: Request and order
for soft mitts As they are the least restrictive..
◉ What is an early symptom that a patient is developing a
complication of heart failure?. Answer: Edema in the legs and feet
◉ 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
PRACTICE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do
you expect to be ordered for the patient. Answer: Clear liquids
◉ Which tool should you use to assess pain in your 80 year old
patient with severe dementia. Answer: PAINAD
◉ Your post op patient has a Jackson - Pratt drain in place. how do
you ensure effective drain function?. Answer: Compress the drain,
then plug the bulb to establish suction.
◉ Is a patient with peritonitis Presents with tachycardia,
hypotension , and dehydration. What other assessment finding
would you anticipate as part of your physical assessment?. Answer:
Severe abdominal pain or rebound tenderness
◉ Your patient with a known history of diabetes is displaying
symptoms of diaphoresis, Cool skin, lethargy, And shakiness. What is
your 1st action?. Answer: Check the patient's blood glucose level
, ◉ a patient on warfarin(Coumadin/jantoven) has an INR of 6. Which
medication would you anticipate administering?. Answer: Vitamin K
◉ While in a supine position your patient States" I'm tired and
cannot catch my breath". Physical assessment reveals juggler vein
distention and a 3rd heart sound(S3). These symptoms are
indicative of what condition?. Answer: Heart failure
◉ 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/minute And 02 sat is 84%. Which
mode of oxygen delivery would most likely reverse the symptoms?.
Answer: Non rebreather mask
◉ Your patient continues to pull at their iv located in their left
forearm despite verbal reminders And increased observation. The
nursing assistant recommends using soft mitt Restraints on the
patient. What is your recommendation?. Answer: Request and order
for soft mitts As they are the least restrictive..
◉ What is an early symptom that a patient is developing a
complication of heart failure?. Answer: Edema in the legs and feet
◉ 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
