RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical
Assessment Exam Questions with
Correct Verified Answers (Latest) –
Guaranteed Pass | Complete Med-Surg
Nursing
Directions
• Select the one best answer f or each question.
• Use ABCs, acute-versus-chronic status, saf ety, and clinical deterioration when prioritizing.
• The ...,,,Answer,,,... and rationale appear immediately af ter each question f or study use.
• Use current ATI materials and authoritative clinical ref erences f or f inal preparation.
1. A client with hyperkalemia develops peaked T waves. What is the priority?
A. A palpable thrill and audible bruit
B. Maintain a closed drainage system
C. Initiate urgent treatment according to protocol
D. A sudden decrease in urine output with rising creatinine
...,,,Answer,,,...: C. Initiate urgent treatment according to protocol
Rationale: ECG changes indicate potentially lif e-threatening cardiac ef f ects of hyperkalemia.
Content Area: Renal
2. Which intervention helps a client with dysphagia after stroke?
A. Place the client in a saf e side-lying position if appropriate
B. Level of consciousness
C. Head elevated with neck in neutral alignment
D. Use the prescribed swallowing precautions
...,,,Answer,,,...: D. Use the prescribed swallowing precautions
Rationale: Swallowing precautions reduce aspiration risk.
,Content Area: Neurologic
3. Which approach is best for assessing pain in a communicative adult?
A. A document expressing a person's healthcare wishes f or f uture situations
B. Ask the client to rate and describe the pain
C. Provide comf ort-f ocused care and f ollow the prescribed end -of -lif e plan
D. Pinpoint pupils with respiratory depression
...,,,Answer,,,...: B. Ask the client to rate and describe the pain
Rationale: Self -report is the most reliable pain measure when communication is possible.
Content Area: Pain & Palliative
4. Which finding is associated with Parkinson disease?
A. Head elevated with neck in neutral alignment
B. A decreasing level of consciousness
C. Activate the stroke response immediately
D. Bradykinesia
...,,,Answer,,,...: D. Bradykinesia
Rationale: Parkinson disease commonly causes bradykinesia, rigidity, tremor, and postural
instability.
Content Area: Neurologic
5. What is a major concern with persistent vomiting?
A. Ascites
B. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
C. Black, tarry stools
D. Lactulose
...,,,Answer,,,...: B. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
Rationale: Prolonged vomiting causes losses of f luid and electrolytes.
Content Area: Gastrointestinal
6. Which finding suggests dehydration?
A. Dry mucous membranes
B. Respiratory rate of 8/min
, C. Position the client upright
D. Objective, timely, f actual observations
...,,,Answer,,,...: A. Dry mucous membranes
Rationale: Dry mucous membranes commonly occur with reduced body f luid volume.
Content Area: Fundamentals
7. Which finding after antibiotic therapy should be reported?
A. Severe watery diarrhea
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Naloxone
D. Digoxin toxicity
...,,,Answer,,,...: A. Severe watery diarrhea
Rationale: This may indicate C. dif f icile inf ection and requires evaluation.
Content Area: Pharmacology
8. Which finding suggests fluid overload?
A. Low pH with low bicarbonate
B. Creatinine
C. Crackles and rapid weight gain
D. Thirst and neurologic changes
...,,,Answer,,,...: C. Crackles and rapid weight gain
Rationale: Excess f luid can cause pulmonary congestion and rapid weight increase.
Content Area: Fluids & Electrolytes
9. Which nonpharmacologic intervention can help chronic pain?
A. Relaxation and other individualized strategies
B. Pinpoint pupils with respiratory depression
C. A bowel regimen as prescribed
D. Ask the client to rate and describe the pain
...,,,Answer,,,...: A. Relaxation and other individualized strategies
Rationale: Nonpharmacologic approaches can complement prescribed analgesia.
Content Area: Pain & Palliative
Assessment Exam Questions with
Correct Verified Answers (Latest) –
Guaranteed Pass | Complete Med-Surg
Nursing
Directions
• Select the one best answer f or each question.
• Use ABCs, acute-versus-chronic status, saf ety, and clinical deterioration when prioritizing.
• The ...,,,Answer,,,... and rationale appear immediately af ter each question f or study use.
• Use current ATI materials and authoritative clinical ref erences f or f inal preparation.
1. A client with hyperkalemia develops peaked T waves. What is the priority?
A. A palpable thrill and audible bruit
B. Maintain a closed drainage system
C. Initiate urgent treatment according to protocol
D. A sudden decrease in urine output with rising creatinine
...,,,Answer,,,...: C. Initiate urgent treatment according to protocol
Rationale: ECG changes indicate potentially lif e-threatening cardiac ef f ects of hyperkalemia.
Content Area: Renal
2. Which intervention helps a client with dysphagia after stroke?
A. Place the client in a saf e side-lying position if appropriate
B. Level of consciousness
C. Head elevated with neck in neutral alignment
D. Use the prescribed swallowing precautions
...,,,Answer,,,...: D. Use the prescribed swallowing precautions
Rationale: Swallowing precautions reduce aspiration risk.
,Content Area: Neurologic
3. Which approach is best for assessing pain in a communicative adult?
A. A document expressing a person's healthcare wishes f or f uture situations
B. Ask the client to rate and describe the pain
C. Provide comf ort-f ocused care and f ollow the prescribed end -of -lif e plan
D. Pinpoint pupils with respiratory depression
...,,,Answer,,,...: B. Ask the client to rate and describe the pain
Rationale: Self -report is the most reliable pain measure when communication is possible.
Content Area: Pain & Palliative
4. Which finding is associated with Parkinson disease?
A. Head elevated with neck in neutral alignment
B. A decreasing level of consciousness
C. Activate the stroke response immediately
D. Bradykinesia
...,,,Answer,,,...: D. Bradykinesia
Rationale: Parkinson disease commonly causes bradykinesia, rigidity, tremor, and postural
instability.
Content Area: Neurologic
5. What is a major concern with persistent vomiting?
A. Ascites
B. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
C. Black, tarry stools
D. Lactulose
...,,,Answer,,,...: B. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
Rationale: Prolonged vomiting causes losses of f luid and electrolytes.
Content Area: Gastrointestinal
6. Which finding suggests dehydration?
A. Dry mucous membranes
B. Respiratory rate of 8/min
, C. Position the client upright
D. Objective, timely, f actual observations
...,,,Answer,,,...: A. Dry mucous membranes
Rationale: Dry mucous membranes commonly occur with reduced body f luid volume.
Content Area: Fundamentals
7. Which finding after antibiotic therapy should be reported?
A. Severe watery diarrhea
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Naloxone
D. Digoxin toxicity
...,,,Answer,,,...: A. Severe watery diarrhea
Rationale: This may indicate C. dif f icile inf ection and requires evaluation.
Content Area: Pharmacology
8. Which finding suggests fluid overload?
A. Low pH with low bicarbonate
B. Creatinine
C. Crackles and rapid weight gain
D. Thirst and neurologic changes
...,,,Answer,,,...: C. Crackles and rapid weight gain
Rationale: Excess f luid can cause pulmonary congestion and rapid weight increase.
Content Area: Fluids & Electrolytes
9. Which nonpharmacologic intervention can help chronic pain?
A. Relaxation and other individualized strategies
B. Pinpoint pupils with respiratory depression
C. A bowel regimen as prescribed
D. Ask the client to rate and describe the pain
...,,,Answer,,,...: A. Relaxation and other individualized strategies
Rationale: Nonpharmacologic approaches can complement prescribed analgesia.
Content Area: Pain & Palliative
