VATI Med-Surg Post-Assessment Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A nurse is caring for a client who has global aphasia following a
cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which of the following actions
should the nurse incorporate into the client's care?
A. Provide the client with two-step tasks
B. Request a consult with the speech-language pathologist.
C. Ask questions the client can answer with a simple "yes" or "no."
D. Use a raised voice when speaking to the client. -
correct answer ✅B. Request a consult with the speech-language
pathologist.
The speech-language pathologist can recommend specific
communication strategies for a client who has global aphasia. By
identifying this need, the nurse is advocating for the client.
A client who is newly diagnosed with cancer has been prescribed
oral chemotherapy. The client tells the nurse, "I'm not sure if I want
to take this medicine." Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?
A. "I think you should seriously consider the consequences of not
going through with treatment."
,VATI Med-Surg Post-Assessment Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
B. "You do not have to take any medications that you don't want
to."
C. "Tell me more about what is making you feel unsure about taking
this medication."
D. "Are you nervous about the side effects of chemotherapy?" -
correct answer ✅C. "Tell me more about what is making you feel
unsure about taking this medication."
This is an open-ended statement that allows the client to express
their concerns about the treatment plan.
A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis and is
unable to maintain a grip on eating utensils. Which of the following
referrals should the nurse make?
A. Speech-language pathologist
B. Physical therapist
C. Registered dietitian
D. Occupational therapist -
correct answer ✅D. Occupational therapist
, VATI Med-Surg Post-Assessment Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Occupational therapists assist with developing a client's fine motor
skills used for activities of daily living, such as eating, grooming, and
hygiene.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a
prescription for liraglutide. Which of the following findings should
the nurse identify as a contraindication to this medication?
A. History of thyroid cancer
B. Concurrent use of metformin
C. Blood glucose 200 mg/dL
D. Albumin 3.8 g/dL -
correct answer ✅A. History of thyroid cancer
The nurse should identify a personal or family history of thyroid
cancer as a contraindication to taking liraglutide and notify the
provider. Other contraindications to receiving this medication can
include type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis, and a history
of suicidal thoughts or attempts.
A nurse is monitoring a client who has a prescription for
ciprofloxacin 400 mg IV every 12 hr. Which of the following
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A nurse is caring for a client who has global aphasia following a
cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which of the following actions
should the nurse incorporate into the client's care?
A. Provide the client with two-step tasks
B. Request a consult with the speech-language pathologist.
C. Ask questions the client can answer with a simple "yes" or "no."
D. Use a raised voice when speaking to the client. -
correct answer ✅B. Request a consult with the speech-language
pathologist.
The speech-language pathologist can recommend specific
communication strategies for a client who has global aphasia. By
identifying this need, the nurse is advocating for the client.
A client who is newly diagnosed with cancer has been prescribed
oral chemotherapy. The client tells the nurse, "I'm not sure if I want
to take this medicine." Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?
A. "I think you should seriously consider the consequences of not
going through with treatment."
,VATI Med-Surg Post-Assessment Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
B. "You do not have to take any medications that you don't want
to."
C. "Tell me more about what is making you feel unsure about taking
this medication."
D. "Are you nervous about the side effects of chemotherapy?" -
correct answer ✅C. "Tell me more about what is making you feel
unsure about taking this medication."
This is an open-ended statement that allows the client to express
their concerns about the treatment plan.
A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis and is
unable to maintain a grip on eating utensils. Which of the following
referrals should the nurse make?
A. Speech-language pathologist
B. Physical therapist
C. Registered dietitian
D. Occupational therapist -
correct answer ✅D. Occupational therapist
, VATI Med-Surg Post-Assessment Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Occupational therapists assist with developing a client's fine motor
skills used for activities of daily living, such as eating, grooming, and
hygiene.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a
prescription for liraglutide. Which of the following findings should
the nurse identify as a contraindication to this medication?
A. History of thyroid cancer
B. Concurrent use of metformin
C. Blood glucose 200 mg/dL
D. Albumin 3.8 g/dL -
correct answer ✅A. History of thyroid cancer
The nurse should identify a personal or family history of thyroid
cancer as a contraindication to taking liraglutide and notify the
provider. Other contraindications to receiving this medication can
include type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis, and a history
of suicidal thoughts or attempts.
A nurse is monitoring a client who has a prescription for
ciprofloxacin 400 mg IV every 12 hr. Which of the following
