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MEDICAL SURGICAL RN A RELIAS EXAM NEWEST
2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|NEWEST EXAM!!!
Your patient continues to pull at their iv located in their left
forearm despite verbal reminders And increased
observation. The nursing assistant recommends using soft
mitt Restraints on the patient. What is your
recommendation? - ANSWER-Request and order for soft
mitts As they are the least restrictive..
What is an early symptom that a patient is developing a
complication of heart failure? - ANSWER-Edema in the
legs and feet
You were hired to work the medical unit and when you
arrive at work the charge nurse has assigned you to the
post surgical unit since they are under staffed. Which is
the most appropriate action? - ANSWER-Report to the
post surgical unit
What type of personal protective equipment(Ppe) Is
applied prior to entering a room for a patient with with C
diff? - ANSWER-Gown and gloves
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When would sucralfate(Carafate) 4 times daily be
scheduled for? - ANSWER-1 hour before meals and at
bedtime
Your new patient was admitted with Blunt force trauma to
the abdomen Following a motor vehicle accident. A NG
Tube is in place for decompression, however, you note
during the assessment that the stomach is rigid and hard
during palpation. What condition do you suspect. -
ANSWER-Hemorrhage
What is clubbing of the fingers most likely associated
with? - ANSWER-Chronic oxygen deficiency
Is your patient with hepatitis C Exhibits signs of jaundice
and a distended abdomen. What procedure would you
anticipate being performed by the provider at the bedside
for this patient? - ANSWER-Paracentesis
Is the provider gives you a telephone order to explain a
surgical procedure to your patient and obtain surgical
consent. How should you respond? - ANSWER-Inform the
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provider that explaining the procedure is outside the
nurse's scope of practice.
You're patient Recently had a G Tube Placed and
interminent enteral Feedings have been initiated. What
symptoms may indicate intolerance to the feedings? -
ANSWER-Vomiting and diarrhea
You are caring for a patient post lobotomy With a chest
tube in place for drainage. What is a priority in caring for
this patient? - ANSWER-Encourage the patient to cough
and deep breathe.
Your new patient understands very limited English. How
should you communicate with them when completing the
admission assessment? - ANSWER-Use the organizations
interpreter services
You are ordered to give Digoxin(lanoxin). Your patience
vital signs are BP 130/75, temp 97.9F, HR 52, RR 16, o2
sat 100% on room air. What should you do next? -
ANSWER-HOLD DIGOXIN AND CALL PROVIDER
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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 the provider to ensure the
medical record reflects her wishes
What are the most common causes of acute onset
pancreatitis? - ANSWER-Alcoholism and gallstones
Your 18 year old female patient was admitted with
dehydration secondary to anorexia nervosa. During your
assessment you note she has a flat effect and says" I just
want to die, I'm tired of my life ". What should be your 1st
intervention? - ANSWER-Stay with the patient and ask if
she has a plan to carry out this wish
A patient with diabetes who is receiving peritoneal dialysis
Is at risk for which of the following? - ANSWER-?
To reduce the risk of infection and phlebotomy in an adult
patient with a peripherL IV, What is the minimum duration
the catheter should remain in place before routine
replacement. - ANSWER-72 hours
MEDICAL SURGICAL RN A RELIAS EXAM NEWEST
2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|NEWEST EXAM!!!
Your patient continues to pull at their iv located in their left
forearm despite verbal reminders And increased
observation. The nursing assistant recommends using soft
mitt Restraints on the patient. What is your
recommendation? - ANSWER-Request and order for soft
mitts As they are the least restrictive..
What is an early symptom that a patient is developing a
complication of heart failure? - ANSWER-Edema in the
legs and feet
You were hired to work the medical unit and when you
arrive at work the charge nurse has assigned you to the
post surgical unit since they are under staffed. Which is
the most appropriate action? - ANSWER-Report to the
post surgical unit
What type of personal protective equipment(Ppe) Is
applied prior to entering a room for a patient with with C
diff? - ANSWER-Gown and gloves
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When would sucralfate(Carafate) 4 times daily be
scheduled for? - ANSWER-1 hour before meals and at
bedtime
Your new patient was admitted with Blunt force trauma to
the abdomen Following a motor vehicle accident. A NG
Tube is in place for decompression, however, you note
during the assessment that the stomach is rigid and hard
during palpation. What condition do you suspect. -
ANSWER-Hemorrhage
What is clubbing of the fingers most likely associated
with? - ANSWER-Chronic oxygen deficiency
Is your patient with hepatitis C Exhibits signs of jaundice
and a distended abdomen. What procedure would you
anticipate being performed by the provider at the bedside
for this patient? - ANSWER-Paracentesis
Is the provider gives you a telephone order to explain a
surgical procedure to your patient and obtain surgical
consent. How should you respond? - ANSWER-Inform the
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provider that explaining the procedure is outside the
nurse's scope of practice.
You're patient Recently had a G Tube Placed and
interminent enteral Feedings have been initiated. What
symptoms may indicate intolerance to the feedings? -
ANSWER-Vomiting and diarrhea
You are caring for a patient post lobotomy With a chest
tube in place for drainage. What is a priority in caring for
this patient? - ANSWER-Encourage the patient to cough
and deep breathe.
Your new patient understands very limited English. How
should you communicate with them when completing the
admission assessment? - ANSWER-Use the organizations
interpreter services
You are ordered to give Digoxin(lanoxin). Your patience
vital signs are BP 130/75, temp 97.9F, HR 52, RR 16, o2
sat 100% on room air. What should you do next? -
ANSWER-HOLD DIGOXIN AND CALL PROVIDER
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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 the provider to ensure the
medical record reflects her wishes
What are the most common causes of acute onset
pancreatitis? - ANSWER-Alcoholism and gallstones
Your 18 year old female patient was admitted with
dehydration secondary to anorexia nervosa. During your
assessment you note she has a flat effect and says" I just
want to die, I'm tired of my life ". What should be your 1st
intervention? - ANSWER-Stay with the patient and ask if
she has a plan to carry out this wish
A patient with diabetes who is receiving peritoneal dialysis
Is at risk for which of the following? - ANSWER-?
To reduce the risk of infection and phlebotomy in an adult
patient with a peripherL IV, What is the minimum duration
the catheter should remain in place before routine
replacement. - ANSWER-72 hours
