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Medical-Surgical VATI,
RN VATI Adult Medical
Surgical 2026 Exam
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,What is the nurse doing when assessing tactile fremitus?
feeling vibrations on the back while the patient repeats the word "ninety-nine"
What should be implemented as part of oral suctioning?
Tell client to take a deep breath and cough before starting the suctioning process
What is phlebitis?
inflammation of a vein.
What are potential side effects of radiation to the head and neck?
Dry mouth, stiffness, nausea, lymphedema and inflammation of mucous membranes
If a person wakes up from a dream, what stage of dream were they probably in?
REM sleep
What is an important note after appendectomy surgery?
First bowel movement has occurred
,What is an adverse effect of vancomycin that should be reported to the provider
immediately?
Tinnitus (ringing ear)
What are fat soluble vitamins?
A, D, E, K
What are the water soluble vitamins?
B and C
When a client is receiving TPN, what are nursing interventions for them?
Assess skin turgor, monitor blood glucose, and asses insertion/dressing
What is primary intention wound closure?
closure where edges are closed intentionally and are well approximated (stitches or
staples)
What can a nurse expect for a patient who has a peripheral bypass graft on the leg?
intermittent claudication, numbness/burning that ceases with rest, rubor when in a
dependent positon
, Where is the most likely spot a nurse should draw a urine specimen on a patient that has
an indwelling catheter?
Port that is between the client and collection bag
What are signs of digoxin toxicity?
Seeing yellow spots, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, tachycardia
What is a potential life threatening adverse event of chronic cirrhosis of the liver?
Varices
How often should a nurse monitor vital signs in the PACU?
every 15 minutes
What is bronchiectasis?
Condition in which airways develop scar tissue, resulting in pooling of mucous
What does C-reactive protein indicate?
inflammation and risk for some types of cancer
What is the lithotomy position?
A supine position of the body with the legs separated, flexed, and supported in raised
stirrups
Within what period should blood be initiated after being obtained from the blood bank?
30 minutes
Medical-Surgical VATI,
RN VATI Adult Medical
Surgical 2026 Exam
Questions Verified and
Provided with A+
Graded Answers
,What is the nurse doing when assessing tactile fremitus?
feeling vibrations on the back while the patient repeats the word "ninety-nine"
What should be implemented as part of oral suctioning?
Tell client to take a deep breath and cough before starting the suctioning process
What is phlebitis?
inflammation of a vein.
What are potential side effects of radiation to the head and neck?
Dry mouth, stiffness, nausea, lymphedema and inflammation of mucous membranes
If a person wakes up from a dream, what stage of dream were they probably in?
REM sleep
What is an important note after appendectomy surgery?
First bowel movement has occurred
,What is an adverse effect of vancomycin that should be reported to the provider
immediately?
Tinnitus (ringing ear)
What are fat soluble vitamins?
A, D, E, K
What are the water soluble vitamins?
B and C
When a client is receiving TPN, what are nursing interventions for them?
Assess skin turgor, monitor blood glucose, and asses insertion/dressing
What is primary intention wound closure?
closure where edges are closed intentionally and are well approximated (stitches or
staples)
What can a nurse expect for a patient who has a peripheral bypass graft on the leg?
intermittent claudication, numbness/burning that ceases with rest, rubor when in a
dependent positon
, Where is the most likely spot a nurse should draw a urine specimen on a patient that has
an indwelling catheter?
Port that is between the client and collection bag
What are signs of digoxin toxicity?
Seeing yellow spots, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, tachycardia
What is a potential life threatening adverse event of chronic cirrhosis of the liver?
Varices
How often should a nurse monitor vital signs in the PACU?
every 15 minutes
What is bronchiectasis?
Condition in which airways develop scar tissue, resulting in pooling of mucous
What does C-reactive protein indicate?
inflammation and risk for some types of cancer
What is the lithotomy position?
A supine position of the body with the legs separated, flexed, and supported in raised
stirrups
Within what period should blood be initiated after being obtained from the blood bank?
30 minutes
