Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias EXAM
Questions and Answers
1. 1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? correct answer:
1200 mcg
2. What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage
renal disease on hemodialysis correct answer: BUN 32, CREATNINE 8.32
3. dietary teaching for a patient with chronic renal failure should include
choices that are correct answer: correct answer: Low potassium, low protein, moderate
fat
4. Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt ( JP) drain in place. How do
you ensure effective drain function? correct answer: Compress the drain, then plug
the bulb to establish suction
5. Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon
during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the
MOST appropri- ate action? correct answer: Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter
further, then reinflate the balloon
6. What are the most common causes of acute onset pancreatitis?
correct answer: Alcoholism and gallstones
7. What medication is contraindicated In a patient with A hemorrhagic
CVA? correct answer: he- parin
8. Your patient appears dusky colored and you cannot palpate a
pulse. What is the 1st thing you should do? correct answer: Initiate a code per
facility protocol and begin CPR
9. A patient with diabetes who is receiving peritoneal dialysis Is at
risk for which of the following? correct answer: hyperglycemia
10. Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a
blood transfusion for religious reason. What is an appropriate response?
correct answer: Respect his wishes and notify the provider
11. Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet
do you expect to be ordered for the patient? correct answer: broth, jello, soft
fruit no skin,
clear liquids
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, 12. 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 understaffed. Which is the MOST
appropriate action? correct answer: Report to the post-surgical unit.
13. What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole
(Protonix) used for?-
correct answer: Acid Reduction
14. Which adaptive equipment would be MOST appropriate to use
for a severely contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when
transferring from the bed to the chair? correct answer: Patient lift (e.g.,
Hoyer)
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Questions and Answers
1. 1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? correct answer:
1200 mcg
2. What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage
renal disease on hemodialysis correct answer: BUN 32, CREATNINE 8.32
3. dietary teaching for a patient with chronic renal failure should include
choices that are correct answer: correct answer: Low potassium, low protein, moderate
fat
4. Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt ( JP) drain in place. How do
you ensure effective drain function? correct answer: Compress the drain, then plug
the bulb to establish suction
5. Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon
during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the
MOST appropri- ate action? correct answer: Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter
further, then reinflate the balloon
6. What are the most common causes of acute onset pancreatitis?
correct answer: Alcoholism and gallstones
7. What medication is contraindicated In a patient with A hemorrhagic
CVA? correct answer: he- parin
8. Your patient appears dusky colored and you cannot palpate a
pulse. What is the 1st thing you should do? correct answer: Initiate a code per
facility protocol and begin CPR
9. A patient with diabetes who is receiving peritoneal dialysis Is at
risk for which of the following? correct answer: hyperglycemia
10. Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a
blood transfusion for religious reason. What is an appropriate response?
correct answer: Respect his wishes and notify the provider
11. Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet
do you expect to be ordered for the patient? correct answer: broth, jello, soft
fruit no skin,
clear liquids
1/
11
, 12. 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 understaffed. Which is the MOST
appropriate action? correct answer: Report to the post-surgical unit.
13. What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole
(Protonix) used for?-
correct answer: Acid Reduction
14. Which adaptive equipment would be MOST appropriate to use
for a severely contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when
transferring from the bed to the chair? correct answer: Patient lift (e.g.,
Hoyer)
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