Relias Practice and Application 2

Question 1

A healthcare worker notices a patient exhibiting sudden confusion, slurred speech, and facial drooping. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Activate the stroke protocol and call for emergency assistance immediately

Answer

Sudden neurological symptoms such as confusion, slurred speech, and facial drooping are classic stroke signs requiring immediate emergency response via established stroke protocols.

Question 2

When applying the SBAR communication framework during a patient handoff, which component involves describing the current status of the patient?

Accepted Answer

Assessment

Answer

The Assessment component of SBAR involves the clinician's interpretation and evaluation of the patient's current condition and status.

Question 3

A nurse is preparing to administer a high-alert medication. According to best practice, which safety check is most critical before administration?

Accepted Answer

Performing an independent double-check with a second qualified clinician

Answer

High-alert medications require an independent double-check by a second qualified clinician to reduce the risk of serious harm from medication errors.

Question 4

In a long-term care setting, a resident refuses to take their prescribed medications. What is the best initial response?

Accepted Answer

Respect the refusal, document it, and notify the prescribing provider

Answer

Competent adults have the right to refuse treatment; the appropriate response is to document the refusal and inform the provider to determine next steps.

Question 5

A patient's blood pressure reads 88/52 mmHg after surgery. The nurse should first:

Accepted Answer

Notify the surgeon and prepare for a possible fluid challenge

Answer

Hypotension post-surgery may indicate hemorrhage or hemodynamic instability, requiring immediate provider notification and preparation for intervention.

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Relias Practice and Application 2