Relias Medical Surgical RN A
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Insiḍe you will get:
exam consists of 75 multiple-choice questions
Each question exam consists of multiple-choice questions and answers
with explanations
Focus areas: Covers a wide range of medical-surgical nursing topics
including patient assessment, medication administration, wound care,
and common medical conditions.
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,1. **How many micrograms are in 1.2 milligrams?**
A) 120 mcg
B) 1200 mcg
C) 12 mcg
D) 1.2 mcg
Answer: B) 1200 mcg
Explanation: 1 milligram (mg) is equal to 1000 micrograms (mcg), so 1.2 mg equals 1200 mcg (1.2 x 1000).*
2. **Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure effective drain function?**
A) Leave the drain open
B) Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction
C) Change the drain every hour
D) Do not touch the bulb
Answer: B) Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction
Explanation: Compressing the bulb creates suction which helps in effective drainage.*
3. **Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of an indwelling
urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action?**
A) Inflate the balloon fully
B) Withdraw the catheter completely
C) Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon
D) Leave the balloon inflated
Answer: C) Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon
Explanation: This action helps to relieve discomfort and ensure proper placement of the catheter.*
4. **Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood transfusion for religious reasons. What is an
appropriate response?**
A) Insist they reconsider
B) Ignore the request
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, C) Respect their wishes and notify the provider
D) Force the transfusion
Answer: C) Respect their wishes and notify the provider
Explanation: Patient autonomy must be respected, and the healthcare team should be informed of the patient's
choice.*
5. **Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you expect to be ordered for the patient?**
A) High fiber diet
B) Clear liquid diet (broth, jello)
C) Low carbohydrate diet
D) High protein diet
Answer: B) Clear liquid diet (broth, jello)
Explanation: A clear liquid diet minimizes bowel irritation during acute diverticulitis.*
6. **You were hired to work the medical unit, but the charge nurse assigns you to the post-surgical unit because
they are understaffed. What is the MOST appropriate action?**
A) Refuse to go and insist on staying in your assigned area
B) Report to the post-surgical unit
C) Wait in the nurses' lounge until further instructions
D) Call the charge nurse to complain
Answer: B) Report to the post-surgical unit
Explanation: Assisting in under-resourced areas is crucial for patient care.*
7. **What is a proton pump inhibitor like pantoprazole (Protonix) used for?**
A) Pain relief
B) Acid reduction
C) Treating infections
D) Fluid replacement
Answer: B) Acid reduction
Explanation: Proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole reduce stomach acid production.*
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Complete Test, 100% Guarantee Pass
Insiḍe you will get:
exam consists of 75 multiple-choice questions
Each question exam consists of multiple-choice questions and answers
with explanations
Focus areas: Covers a wide range of medical-surgical nursing topics
including patient assessment, medication administration, wound care,
and common medical conditions.
1/8
,1. **How many micrograms are in 1.2 milligrams?**
A) 120 mcg
B) 1200 mcg
C) 12 mcg
D) 1.2 mcg
Answer: B) 1200 mcg
Explanation: 1 milligram (mg) is equal to 1000 micrograms (mcg), so 1.2 mg equals 1200 mcg (1.2 x 1000).*
2. **Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure effective drain function?**
A) Leave the drain open
B) Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction
C) Change the drain every hour
D) Do not touch the bulb
Answer: B) Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction
Explanation: Compressing the bulb creates suction which helps in effective drainage.*
3. **Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of an indwelling
urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action?**
A) Inflate the balloon fully
B) Withdraw the catheter completely
C) Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon
D) Leave the balloon inflated
Answer: C) Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon
Explanation: This action helps to relieve discomfort and ensure proper placement of the catheter.*
4. **Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood transfusion for religious reasons. What is an
appropriate response?**
A) Insist they reconsider
B) Ignore the request
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, C) Respect their wishes and notify the provider
D) Force the transfusion
Answer: C) Respect their wishes and notify the provider
Explanation: Patient autonomy must be respected, and the healthcare team should be informed of the patient's
choice.*
5. **Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you expect to be ordered for the patient?**
A) High fiber diet
B) Clear liquid diet (broth, jello)
C) Low carbohydrate diet
D) High protein diet
Answer: B) Clear liquid diet (broth, jello)
Explanation: A clear liquid diet minimizes bowel irritation during acute diverticulitis.*
6. **You were hired to work the medical unit, but the charge nurse assigns you to the post-surgical unit because
they are understaffed. What is the MOST appropriate action?**
A) Refuse to go and insist on staying in your assigned area
B) Report to the post-surgical unit
C) Wait in the nurses' lounge until further instructions
D) Call the charge nurse to complain
Answer: B) Report to the post-surgical unit
Explanation: Assisting in under-resourced areas is crucial for patient care.*
7. **What is a proton pump inhibitor like pantoprazole (Protonix) used for?**
A) Pain relief
B) Acid reduction
C) Treating infections
D) Fluid replacement
Answer: B) Acid reduction
Explanation: Proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole reduce stomach acid production.*
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