RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical (New
2026/ 2027 Update) Questions & Answers
{Grade A} 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic venous insufficiency. Which of following
areas should the nurse assess for the presence of a venous ulcer? (You will find hot
spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your
answer.) - correct answer ankle
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is confused, has a
temperature of 40° C (104° F), a BP of 74/52 mm Hg, and a diagnosis of exertional heat
stroke. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - correct answer
Administer oxygen using a high-concentration mask.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for lactated Ringer's by
continuous IV infusion to replace output from an NG tube. Which of the following
findings should indicate to the nurse that this therapy is effective? - correct answer
Urine specific gravity 1.020
,A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 hr postoperative and exhibiting signs of
hypovolemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a
manifestation of hypovolemia? - correct answer Rapid pulse rate
A nurse is planning care for a client who has tuberculosis. Which of the following
precautions should the nurse implement for this client? - correct answer MY ANS WE
R Airborne precautions
A nurse is analyzing the ABG results of a client who is in respiratory acidosis. Which of
the following mechanisms should the nurse identify as responsible for this acid-base
imbalance? - correct answer Retention of carbon dioxide
A nurse is preparing to administer propranolol to several clients. For which of the
following clients should the nurse clarify the prescription with the provider before
administration? - correct answer A client who has a history of asthma
, A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has neutropenia and is receiving
chemotherapy. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of
the teaching? (Select all that apply.) - correct answer "I will avoid crowds."
"I will take my temperature daily."
A nurse is assessing a client who has a chest tube connected to a closed water-seal
drainage system. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider? - correct answer Constant bubbling in the water seal chamber
A nurse is caring for a client who has a small bowel obstruction and an NG tube in
place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - correct answer Maintain
low intermittent suction.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which
of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
correct answer "I am aware that my diabetes is caused by an autoimmune disorder."
2026/ 2027 Update) Questions & Answers
{Grade A} 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic venous insufficiency. Which of following
areas should the nurse assess for the presence of a venous ulcer? (You will find hot
spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your
answer.) - correct answer ankle
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is confused, has a
temperature of 40° C (104° F), a BP of 74/52 mm Hg, and a diagnosis of exertional heat
stroke. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - correct answer
Administer oxygen using a high-concentration mask.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for lactated Ringer's by
continuous IV infusion to replace output from an NG tube. Which of the following
findings should indicate to the nurse that this therapy is effective? - correct answer
Urine specific gravity 1.020
,A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 hr postoperative and exhibiting signs of
hypovolemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a
manifestation of hypovolemia? - correct answer Rapid pulse rate
A nurse is planning care for a client who has tuberculosis. Which of the following
precautions should the nurse implement for this client? - correct answer MY ANS WE
R Airborne precautions
A nurse is analyzing the ABG results of a client who is in respiratory acidosis. Which of
the following mechanisms should the nurse identify as responsible for this acid-base
imbalance? - correct answer Retention of carbon dioxide
A nurse is preparing to administer propranolol to several clients. For which of the
following clients should the nurse clarify the prescription with the provider before
administration? - correct answer A client who has a history of asthma
, A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has neutropenia and is receiving
chemotherapy. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of
the teaching? (Select all that apply.) - correct answer "I will avoid crowds."
"I will take my temperature daily."
A nurse is assessing a client who has a chest tube connected to a closed water-seal
drainage system. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider? - correct answer Constant bubbling in the water seal chamber
A nurse is caring for a client who has a small bowel obstruction and an NG tube in
place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - correct answer Maintain
low intermittent suction.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which
of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
correct answer "I am aware that my diabetes is caused by an autoimmune disorder."