Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias
Exam Question and Answer (2026) |
Grade A+ | Premium Study Set
• 1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? -✓✓1200 mcg
• What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage renal disease on
hemodialysis -✓✓BUN 32, CREATNINE 8.32
• dietary teaching for a patient with chronic renal failure should include choices
that are: -✓✓Low potassium, low protein, moderate fat
• Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure
effective drain function? -✓✓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? -✓✓Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the
balloon
• What are the most common causes of acute onset pancreatitis? -✓✓Alcoholism
and gallstones
• What medication is contraindicated In a patient with A hemorrhagic CVA? -
✓✓heparin
• Your patient appears dusky colored and you cannot palpate a pulse. What is the
1st thing you should do? -✓✓Initiate a code per facility protocol and begin CPR
• A patient with diabetes who is receiving peritoneal dialysis Is at risk for which of
the following? -✓✓hyperglycemia
• Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood transfusion for
religious reason. What is an appropriate response? -✓✓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? -✓✓broth, jello, soft fruit no skin,
clear liquids
• 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? -✓✓Report to the post-surgical unit.
• What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used for? -
✓✓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? -✓✓Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
• Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient with severe
dementia? -✓✓PAINAD scale
• Your 85-year-old patient with atrial fibrillation fell at home 3 days ago. You
notice she has been having several episodes of acute confusion since being
admitted to your unit. What is the MOST important order you should anticipate
from the provider? -✓✓Hold wayfaring (coumadin) for the next 48 hours
Stat CT of head
• 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? -✓✓Notify the charge
nurse and social worker of your concerns.
• Your patient has a temp of 102.3 F, HR 122, and has had 15 mL of urine from the
indwelling urinary catheter in the last 2 hours. What is your patient MOST likely
experiencing. -✓✓Sepsis
• What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is applied prior to entering a
room for a patient with C. diff? -✓✓Gown and gloves
Exam Question and Answer (2026) |
Grade A+ | Premium Study Set
• 1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? -✓✓1200 mcg
• What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage renal disease on
hemodialysis -✓✓BUN 32, CREATNINE 8.32
• dietary teaching for a patient with chronic renal failure should include choices
that are: -✓✓Low potassium, low protein, moderate fat
• Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure
effective drain function? -✓✓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? -✓✓Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the
balloon
• What are the most common causes of acute onset pancreatitis? -✓✓Alcoholism
and gallstones
• What medication is contraindicated In a patient with A hemorrhagic CVA? -
✓✓heparin
• Your patient appears dusky colored and you cannot palpate a pulse. What is the
1st thing you should do? -✓✓Initiate a code per facility protocol and begin CPR
• A patient with diabetes who is receiving peritoneal dialysis Is at risk for which of
the following? -✓✓hyperglycemia
• Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood transfusion for
religious reason. What is an appropriate response? -✓✓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? -✓✓broth, jello, soft fruit no skin,
clear liquids
• 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? -✓✓Report to the post-surgical unit.
• What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used for? -
✓✓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? -✓✓Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
• Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient with severe
dementia? -✓✓PAINAD scale
• Your 85-year-old patient with atrial fibrillation fell at home 3 days ago. You
notice she has been having several episodes of acute confusion since being
admitted to your unit. What is the MOST important order you should anticipate
from the provider? -✓✓Hold wayfaring (coumadin) for the next 48 hours
Stat CT of head
• 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? -✓✓Notify the charge
nurse and social worker of your concerns.
• Your patient has a temp of 102.3 F, HR 122, and has had 15 mL of urine from the
indwelling urinary catheter in the last 2 hours. What is your patient MOST likely
experiencing. -✓✓Sepsis
• What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is applied prior to entering a
room for a patient with C. diff? -✓✓Gown and gloves
