RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL-TELEMETRY
EXAM (ACTUAL) WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026 UPDATE
A patient presents with a heart rate of 45 bpm and is experiencing dizziness. What is the
most appropriate initial nursing intervention? - answer-C) Assess the patient's blood
pressure
RATIONALE:: Assessing blood pressure is essential to determine the hemodynamic
stability of the patient before further interventions.
When monitoring a patient's telemetry, what does a wide QRS complex indicate? -
answer-C) A bundle branch block or ventricular rhythm
RATIONALE:: A wide QRS complex can indicate a bundle branch block or a ventricular
rhythm, which could be life-threatening.
Which of the following is a common complication associated with telemetry
monitoring? - answer-B) Skin irritation from electrode placement
RATIONALE:: Skin irritation can occur due to prolonged electrode placement, leading to
discomfort or skin breakdown.
A telemetry technician notices that a patient's heart rate suddenly increases from 70
bpm to 150 bpm. What should be the technician's first action? - answer-C) Notify the
nurse immediately
RATIONALE:: Immediate notification of the nurse is essential to assess the potential
cause of the tachycardia and intervene as necessary.
In telemetry monitoring, what does ST segment elevation typically indicate? - answer-C)
Myocardial injury
EXAM (ACTUAL) WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026 UPDATE
A patient presents with a heart rate of 45 bpm and is experiencing dizziness. What is the
most appropriate initial nursing intervention? - answer-C) Assess the patient's blood
pressure
RATIONALE:: Assessing blood pressure is essential to determine the hemodynamic
stability of the patient before further interventions.
When monitoring a patient's telemetry, what does a wide QRS complex indicate? -
answer-C) A bundle branch block or ventricular rhythm
RATIONALE:: A wide QRS complex can indicate a bundle branch block or a ventricular
rhythm, which could be life-threatening.
Which of the following is a common complication associated with telemetry
monitoring? - answer-B) Skin irritation from electrode placement
RATIONALE:: Skin irritation can occur due to prolonged electrode placement, leading to
discomfort or skin breakdown.
A telemetry technician notices that a patient's heart rate suddenly increases from 70
bpm to 150 bpm. What should be the technician's first action? - answer-C) Notify the
nurse immediately
RATIONALE:: Immediate notification of the nurse is essential to assess the potential
cause of the tachycardia and intervene as necessary.
In telemetry monitoring, what does ST segment elevation typically indicate? - answer-C)
Myocardial injury
