Relias Emergency Department Test 2025
Complete Test with Verified Correct
Answers. Graded A.
Relias Emergency Department Test 2025
. Complete Test with Verified Correct
Answers. Graded A.
A 22 year old female who is 8 weeks pregnant presents with a sudden onset of left
lower abdominal and vaginal bleeding. The patient's family member stated that she had
a syncopal episode shortly after that. What is the most likely diagnosis for her? -
ANSRuptured ectopic pregnancy
A 35 year old patient complains of night sweats, low-grade fever, weight loss, and a
productive cough with pink-tinged sputum for 3-4 weeks. They have been staying at a
local shelter since they lost their job 6 months ago. What diagnosis is most likely? -
ANSTuberculosis
A confused patient is trying to grasp at their IV with their right hand. Which is the LEAST
restrictive measure to maintain patient safety? - ANSSafety "mitt" for right hand only
A new nurse observes their preceptor giving the incorrect dosage of a medication to a
patient. Implementing the ethical principle veracity, what action would the new nurse
take? - ANSinform the charge nurse about what happened and document it.
A patient arrives with acute onset of central chest pain. The patient is tachycardic and
tachypneic and appears very anxious and restless. What would be the most important
initial intervention for this patient? - ANSadminister oxygen
A patient arrives with suspected appendicitis. What action, if observed, would require
additional training for the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? - ANSThe UAP offers
the patient a ginger ale.
A patient has sustained multiple traumatic injuries after a fall from a....height. What is
considered an important component of the primary survey assessment? -
ANSNeurological assessment
A patient is being treated in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber for carbon monoxide
poisoning. What measurement is the best indicator of treatment success? - ANSArterial
blood gas
, Relias Emergency Department Test 2025
Complete Test with Verified Correct
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A patient is being treated with an anticoagulant for pulmonary embolism (PE). What
patient assessment finding indicates that a heparin infusion would be stopped
IMMEDIATELY? - ANSdecreased level of consciousness
A patient is brought in after being struck by lightning during a heavy thunderstorm. What
would be the PRIORITY intervention for this patient upon arrival? - ANSMonitor cardiac
rhythm
A patient is brought in for a potential overdose of heroin. What is the PRIORITY nursing
intervention? - ANSmaintaining airway and breathing
A patient is brought in with a history of a head-on motor vehicle accident. The patient
was not wearing a seat belt and was traveling at 120 mph with the deployment of an
airbag. They complain of severe lower abdominal and hip pain. A secondary trauma
survey reveals an unstable hip on lateral compression. What would be a PRIORITY
intervention in managing this patient? - ANS*wrong* Insertion of second IV line
other choices:
initiation of massive transfusion protocol
application of pelvic binder
administration of IV fluids
correct: application of a pelvic binder
A patient is brought in with possible foreign body obstruction and respiratory distress.
The provider suctions the patient and unsuccessfully tries to insert an endotracheal tube
(ETT). What type of procedure would you anticipate NEXT? - ANS*wrong* Placement of
laryngeal mask
other choices:
tracheostomy
bronchoscopy
chest tube insertion
correct: tracheostomy
A patient is complaining of a burning sensation in both eyes with pain, redness, swelling
and purulent discharge. The visual assessment using the Snellen chart reveals no
changes in vision. You anticipate that the patient has signs and symptoms of: -
ANSConjunctivitis
A patient is frustrated at the length of time they have been waiting to be triaged. They
start to yell obscenities and threaten you with physical violence. Why would this incident
Complete Test with Verified Correct
Answers. Graded A.
Relias Emergency Department Test 2025
. Complete Test with Verified Correct
Answers. Graded A.
A 22 year old female who is 8 weeks pregnant presents with a sudden onset of left
lower abdominal and vaginal bleeding. The patient's family member stated that she had
a syncopal episode shortly after that. What is the most likely diagnosis for her? -
ANSRuptured ectopic pregnancy
A 35 year old patient complains of night sweats, low-grade fever, weight loss, and a
productive cough with pink-tinged sputum for 3-4 weeks. They have been staying at a
local shelter since they lost their job 6 months ago. What diagnosis is most likely? -
ANSTuberculosis
A confused patient is trying to grasp at their IV with their right hand. Which is the LEAST
restrictive measure to maintain patient safety? - ANSSafety "mitt" for right hand only
A new nurse observes their preceptor giving the incorrect dosage of a medication to a
patient. Implementing the ethical principle veracity, what action would the new nurse
take? - ANSinform the charge nurse about what happened and document it.
A patient arrives with acute onset of central chest pain. The patient is tachycardic and
tachypneic and appears very anxious and restless. What would be the most important
initial intervention for this patient? - ANSadminister oxygen
A patient arrives with suspected appendicitis. What action, if observed, would require
additional training for the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? - ANSThe UAP offers
the patient a ginger ale.
A patient has sustained multiple traumatic injuries after a fall from a....height. What is
considered an important component of the primary survey assessment? -
ANSNeurological assessment
A patient is being treated in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber for carbon monoxide
poisoning. What measurement is the best indicator of treatment success? - ANSArterial
blood gas
, Relias Emergency Department Test 2025
Complete Test with Verified Correct
Answers. Graded A.
A patient is being treated with an anticoagulant for pulmonary embolism (PE). What
patient assessment finding indicates that a heparin infusion would be stopped
IMMEDIATELY? - ANSdecreased level of consciousness
A patient is brought in after being struck by lightning during a heavy thunderstorm. What
would be the PRIORITY intervention for this patient upon arrival? - ANSMonitor cardiac
rhythm
A patient is brought in for a potential overdose of heroin. What is the PRIORITY nursing
intervention? - ANSmaintaining airway and breathing
A patient is brought in with a history of a head-on motor vehicle accident. The patient
was not wearing a seat belt and was traveling at 120 mph with the deployment of an
airbag. They complain of severe lower abdominal and hip pain. A secondary trauma
survey reveals an unstable hip on lateral compression. What would be a PRIORITY
intervention in managing this patient? - ANS*wrong* Insertion of second IV line
other choices:
initiation of massive transfusion protocol
application of pelvic binder
administration of IV fluids
correct: application of a pelvic binder
A patient is brought in with possible foreign body obstruction and respiratory distress.
The provider suctions the patient and unsuccessfully tries to insert an endotracheal tube
(ETT). What type of procedure would you anticipate NEXT? - ANS*wrong* Placement of
laryngeal mask
other choices:
tracheostomy
bronchoscopy
chest tube insertion
correct: tracheostomy
A patient is complaining of a burning sensation in both eyes with pain, redness, swelling
and purulent discharge. The visual assessment using the Snellen chart reveals no
changes in vision. You anticipate that the patient has signs and symptoms of: -
ANSConjunctivitis
A patient is frustrated at the length of time they have been waiting to be triaged. They
start to yell obscenities and threaten you with physical violence. Why would this incident
