MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN A

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MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN A

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QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS(SCORED 100%)

Question : 1.2 milligrams is equal to how many

micrograms?

Correct answer: 1200 mcg

Question : 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

Question : Your male patient complains of discomfort

while inflating the balloon during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action?

Correct answer: Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter

further, then reinflate the balloon

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Question : 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

Question : 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,

Question : 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.

Question : What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as

pantoprazole (Protonix) used for?

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Correct answer: Acid Reduction

Question : 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)

Question : Which tool should you use to assess pain in

you 80-year-old patient with severe dementia?

Correct answer: PAINAD scale

Question : Your patient is admitted from the ED with

failure to thrive and advanced dementia. You note he is extremely underweight, appears unbathed for some time, and has a stage 4 pressure injury to his coccyx. You were told in report that he lives at home with family members.What should you do?

Correct answer: Notify the charge nurse and social

worker of your concerns.

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Question : Your 85-year-old patient with atrial fibrillation

fell at home 3 days ago. You notice she has been having several episodes of acute confusion since being admitted to your unit. What is the MOST important order you should anticipate from the provider?

Correct answer: Stat CT of head

Question : Your patient has a temp of 102.3 F, HR 122,

and has had 15 mL of urine from the indwelling urinary catheter in the last 2 hours. What is your patient MOST likely experiencing.

Correct answer: Sepsis

Question : What type of personal protective equipment

(PPE) is applied prior to entering a room for a patient with C. diff?

Correct answer: Gown and gloves

Question : Your patient continues to pull at their IV site

located in their left forearm despite verbal reminders and increased observation. The nursing assistant recommends