MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN A PROPHECY
RELIAS PRACTICE TEST 2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉Your patient tells you, "I hope I don't die, but if I do I don't want to
be brought back.? You notice on her chart and wrist band that she is
a full code. What would be the MOST appropriate action?. Answer:
Discuss code status with the patient and follow up with provider to
ensure the medical record reflects her wishes.
◉Your coworker posted photos on social media from a birthday
party they had for her in the unit breakroom. What should be your
NEXT course of action?. Answer: No action is necessary because no
PHI was displayed.
◉Your new patient understands very limited English. How should
you communicate with them when completing the admission
assessment?. Answer: Use the organization's interpreter services.
◉You are caring for a patient with a history of diabetes mellitus. You
walk into the room and find the patient lethargic and diaphoretic.
, What is your first action?. Answer: Obtain capillary blood glucose
level.
◉Your patient is 4 hours post open appendectomy and has not
voided yet. You note his lower abdomen is distended. What should
you do NEXT?. Answer: Perform a bladder scan
◉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
◉What is the EARLIEST sign indicating increased intracranial
pressure (ICP)?. Answer: Level of consciousness
◉In addition to pain, pallor, and pulselessness, a neurovascular
assessment also includes checking for:. Answer: Paresthesia and
paralysis
◉You received a report on a patient that sustained a right
hemisphere CVA 48 hours ago. What do you expect the patient to
exhibit?. Answer: Left sided weakness of the leg, arm, and face.
◉You are ordered to give digoxin (Lanoxin). Your patients vital signs
are: BP 130/70, Temp 97.9F, HR 52, RR 16, O2 Sat 100% on room air.
RELIAS PRACTICE TEST 2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉Your patient tells you, "I hope I don't die, but if I do I don't want to
be brought back.? You notice on her chart and wrist band that she is
a full code. What would be the MOST appropriate action?. Answer:
Discuss code status with the patient and follow up with provider to
ensure the medical record reflects her wishes.
◉Your coworker posted photos on social media from a birthday
party they had for her in the unit breakroom. What should be your
NEXT course of action?. Answer: No action is necessary because no
PHI was displayed.
◉Your new patient understands very limited English. How should
you communicate with them when completing the admission
assessment?. Answer: Use the organization's interpreter services.
◉You are caring for a patient with a history of diabetes mellitus. You
walk into the room and find the patient lethargic and diaphoretic.
, What is your first action?. Answer: Obtain capillary blood glucose
level.
◉Your patient is 4 hours post open appendectomy and has not
voided yet. You note his lower abdomen is distended. What should
you do NEXT?. Answer: Perform a bladder scan
◉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
◉What is the EARLIEST sign indicating increased intracranial
pressure (ICP)?. Answer: Level of consciousness
◉In addition to pain, pallor, and pulselessness, a neurovascular
assessment also includes checking for:. Answer: Paresthesia and
paralysis
◉You received a report on a patient that sustained a right
hemisphere CVA 48 hours ago. What do you expect the patient to
exhibit?. Answer: Left sided weakness of the leg, arm, and face.
◉You are ordered to give digoxin (Lanoxin). Your patients vital signs
are: BP 130/70, Temp 97.9F, HR 52, RR 16, O2 Sat 100% on room air.
