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Adult Med Surg- VATI Post Assessment
Assignment
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Johns Hopkins University
School of Nursing
HIGH YIELDS QUESTIONS
NEWEST MODEL 2026 EXAM LATEST
VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
Exam
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Adult Med Surg- VATI Post Assessment Assignment
A surgeon has explained an upcoming procedure to the client and the client
has signed the informed consent form. An hour later the client tells the nurse,
"I'm not really sure if I should have this operation. It sounds like there are a lot
of risks". What is the nurse's responsibility in this situation?
The nurse should notify the surgeon about the client's concerns. It's the nurse's
responsibility to notify the provider if the client has more questions or appears not to
understand any of the information. The provider is responsible for giving clarification
to the client.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a halo traction device following a
cervical spine injury. Discuss two (2) relevant teaching points for when this
client is ready to be discharged home.
Clothing might need to be altered to cover the device.
If activity is restricted, perform deep breathing and leg exercises and other
techniques to prevent complications to immobilization (pneumonia or thrombus
formation).
A nurse is providing community teaching regarding prevention of HIV
transmission. Identify two (2) points the nurse will share with the client.
The nurse should include the following information regarding prevention of HIV
transmission: Safe sex practices such as condoms or abstinence Needles should not
be shared Protection from blood and body fluids
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A nurse is caring for a client who is to have a fecal occult blood test done.
What information regarding dietary and medication restrictions should the
nurse provide to this client?
Occult blood - Instruct the client about proper collection technique. The client may
also need to be instructed about dietary and medication restrictions to follow prior to
obtaining samples (red meat, anticoagulants).
No need to increase fiber before obtaining a stool for OB.
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client. Identify three (3) circulatory
assessments the nurse will perform in the postoperative period to monitor for
hypovolemia.
Observe the client for bleeding (internally and externally).
Assess the client for signs of hypervolemia and hypovolemia.
Assess the client's skin color and condition.
Check the client's mucous membranes, lips, and nail beds.
Check the client's peripheral pulses.
A nurse is caring for a client following gastrectomy surgery. List three (3)
measure to prevent dumping syndrome that the nurse should share with the
client.
The nurse should instruct the client to:
Lay down after a meal slows the movement of food within the intestines.
Limit the amount of fluid ingested at one time.
Eliminate liquids with meals, for 1 hr prior to, and following a meal.
Consume a high-protein, high-fat, low-fiber, and low-to moderate-carbohydrate diet.
Avoid milk and sugars (sweets, fruit juice, sweetened fruit, milk shakes, honey,
Adult Med Surg- VATI Post Assessment
Assignment
Download now
Johns Hopkins University
School of Nursing
HIGH YIELDS QUESTIONS
NEWEST MODEL 2026 EXAM LATEST
VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
Exam
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Adult Med Surg- VATI Post Assessment Assignment
A surgeon has explained an upcoming procedure to the client and the client
has signed the informed consent form. An hour later the client tells the nurse,
"I'm not really sure if I should have this operation. It sounds like there are a lot
of risks". What is the nurse's responsibility in this situation?
The nurse should notify the surgeon about the client's concerns. It's the nurse's
responsibility to notify the provider if the client has more questions or appears not to
understand any of the information. The provider is responsible for giving clarification
to the client.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a halo traction device following a
cervical spine injury. Discuss two (2) relevant teaching points for when this
client is ready to be discharged home.
Clothing might need to be altered to cover the device.
If activity is restricted, perform deep breathing and leg exercises and other
techniques to prevent complications to immobilization (pneumonia or thrombus
formation).
A nurse is providing community teaching regarding prevention of HIV
transmission. Identify two (2) points the nurse will share with the client.
The nurse should include the following information regarding prevention of HIV
transmission: Safe sex practices such as condoms or abstinence Needles should not
be shared Protection from blood and body fluids
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A nurse is caring for a client who is to have a fecal occult blood test done.
What information regarding dietary and medication restrictions should the
nurse provide to this client?
Occult blood - Instruct the client about proper collection technique. The client may
also need to be instructed about dietary and medication restrictions to follow prior to
obtaining samples (red meat, anticoagulants).
No need to increase fiber before obtaining a stool for OB.
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client. Identify three (3) circulatory
assessments the nurse will perform in the postoperative period to monitor for
hypovolemia.
Observe the client for bleeding (internally and externally).
Assess the client for signs of hypervolemia and hypovolemia.
Assess the client's skin color and condition.
Check the client's mucous membranes, lips, and nail beds.
Check the client's peripheral pulses.
A nurse is caring for a client following gastrectomy surgery. List three (3)
measure to prevent dumping syndrome that the nurse should share with the
client.
The nurse should instruct the client to:
Lay down after a meal slows the movement of food within the intestines.
Limit the amount of fluid ingested at one time.
Eliminate liquids with meals, for 1 hr prior to, and following a meal.
Consume a high-protein, high-fat, low-fiber, and low-to moderate-carbohydrate diet.
Avoid milk and sugars (sweets, fruit juice, sweetened fruit, milk shakes, honey,
