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Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias Exam| Questions and 100% Correct Verified ANSWERs| New Update 1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? 1200 mcg.
Correct ANSWER: 1200 mcg.
Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place.How do you ensure effective drain function? Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction. Correct
ANSWER: Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish
suction.
Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action? Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon. Correct
ANSWER: Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further,
then reinflate the balloon.
Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood transfusion for religious reason. What is an appropriate response? Respect his wishes and notify the provider. Correct
ANSWER: Respect his wishes and notify the provider.
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Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you expect to be ordered for the patient? Broth, jello, soft fruit no skin. Correct ANSWER: Clear liquids [Note: "Broth, jello, soft fruit no skin" suggests a low-fiber diet, but initial diverticulitis treatment typically starts with clear liquids].
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? Report to the post-surgical unit. Correct ANSWER:
Report to the post-surgical unit.
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole
(Protonix) used for? Acid Reduction. Correct ANSWER:
Reduce gastric acid secretion.
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? Patient lift (e.g.,
Hoyer). Correct ANSWER: Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer).
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Which tool should you use to assess pain in your 80-year-old patient with severe dementia? PAINAD scale. Correct
ANSWER: PAINAD scale.
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? Notify the charge nurse and social worker of your concerns. Correct
ANSWER: Notify the charge nurse and social worker of your
concerns.
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?
Stat CT of head. Correct ANSWER: Stat CT of head.
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? Sepsis. Correct
ANSWER: Sepsis.
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What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is applied prior to entering a room for a patient with C. diff? Gown and
gloves. Correct ANSWER: Gown and gloves.
Your patient continues to pull at their IV site 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? Request an order for
soft mitts as they are the least restrictive. Correct ANSWER:
Request an order for soft mitts as they are the least restrictive.
Your patient was admitted for a hypertensive crisis and has a history of HTN, Parkinson's disease, depression, and alcohol use. On his second hospitalized day, you notice he is more anxious and restless than his baseline. What would be your FIRST nursing intervention? Ask the patient when his last drink
of alcohol was. Correct ANSWER: Ask the patient when his last
drink of alcohol was.
What is the BEST indication of an acute neurological problem?
Change in level of consciousness. Correct ANSWER: Change in
level of consciousness.