VATI Med-Surg Post-Assessment
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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. - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔B.
Request a consult with the speech-language pathologist.
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,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."
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?" - 🧠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.
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,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 - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔D. Occupational therapist
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
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, C. Blood glucose 200 mg/dL
D. Albumin 3.8 g/dL - 🧠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 manifestations should the nurse
identify as an adverse effect of this medication?
A. Constipation
B. Anorexia
C. Fever
D. Myalgia - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔D. Myalgia
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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. - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔B.
Request a consult with the speech-language pathologist.
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,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."
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?" - 🧠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.
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,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 - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔D. Occupational therapist
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
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, C. Blood glucose 200 mg/dL
D. Albumin 3.8 g/dL - 🧠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 manifestations should the nurse
identify as an adverse effect of this medication?
A. Constipation
B. Anorexia
C. Fever
D. Myalgia - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔D. Myalgia
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