Prophecy health medical surgical RN A 2022-
2023
• Which adaptive equipment would be most appropriate to use for a
severely contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when
transferring from bed to chair
Correct answer- Patient Lift example hoyer
• What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage renal
disease on hemodialysis
Correct answer- BUN 32, CREATNINE 8.32
• 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? You're?
Correct answer- Hold wayfaring (coumadin) for the next 48 hours
• Your new admission presents with a cough, unintentional weight
loss, frequent knot sweats, and bloody sputum. What type of
isolation precautions should you initiate, if any?
Correct answer- Airborne precautions
, • Upon entering your patient's room you note that they are having a
seizure. What is your 1st action?
Correct answer- Position the patient on their side to maintain the airway
• You find your coworker looking through your patient's medical
record.. She States how is Mr. Smith doing? He is my best friend's
dad. We are so worried about him. What is the best course of
action?
Correct answer- Tell her you cannot give her information and report her
actions to your manager.
• Your male patient complaints of discomfort while inflating the
balloon during insertion of a endwelling urinary catheter. What
would be the most appropriate action?
Correct answer- Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then
reinflate the balloon.
• Your patient takes regular insulin and NPH twice A-day for glucose
control. What times should the patient be taught to be alert for signs
of hypoglycemia? Correct answer- Is late afternoon and early morning
• What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (protonix)
used for? Correct answer- Reduce gastric acid secretion
• Your patient has a non productive cough and presence of
2023
• Which adaptive equipment would be most appropriate to use for a
severely contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when
transferring from bed to chair
Correct answer- Patient Lift example hoyer
• What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage renal
disease on hemodialysis
Correct answer- BUN 32, CREATNINE 8.32
• 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? You're?
Correct answer- Hold wayfaring (coumadin) for the next 48 hours
• Your new admission presents with a cough, unintentional weight
loss, frequent knot sweats, and bloody sputum. What type of
isolation precautions should you initiate, if any?
Correct answer- Airborne precautions
, • Upon entering your patient's room you note that they are having a
seizure. What is your 1st action?
Correct answer- Position the patient on their side to maintain the airway
• You find your coworker looking through your patient's medical
record.. She States how is Mr. Smith doing? He is my best friend's
dad. We are so worried about him. What is the best course of
action?
Correct answer- Tell her you cannot give her information and report her
actions to your manager.
• Your male patient complaints of discomfort while inflating the
balloon during insertion of a endwelling urinary catheter. What
would be the most appropriate action?
Correct answer- Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then
reinflate the balloon.
• Your patient takes regular insulin and NPH twice A-day for glucose
control. What times should the patient be taught to be alert for signs
of hypoglycemia? Correct answer- Is late afternoon and early morning
• What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (protonix)
used for? Correct answer- Reduce gastric acid secretion
• Your patient has a non productive cough and presence of
