VATI Med Surg Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
A nurse is teaching an assistive personnel (AP) about the purpose of
a footplate on the bed of a client whose leg is in Buck's traction.
Which of the following statements indicates the AP understands
the teaching?
"The footplate works to anchor the traction."
"The footplate helps to prevent foot drop."
"The footplate keeps the client from sliding down in bed."
"The footplate prevents pressure sores on the heel." -
correct answer ✅"The footplate helps to prevent foot drop."
A nurse is caring for a client who has peripheral arterial disease
(PAD). Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect to
find in the early stage of the disease?
Intermittent claudication
Dependent rubor
Rest pain
Foot ulcers -
correct answer ✅Intermittent claudication
, VATI Med Surg Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
A nurse is planning care for a client who has terminal cancer and
has a prescription for morphine. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Instruct the client to take diphenoxylate/atropine 5 mg PO twice a
day.
Instruct the client to actively cough to prevent a buildup of
secretions in the airway.
Instruct the client to stop taking the morphine if itching develops.
Instruct the client to keep room lights dim during waking hours. -
correct answer ✅Instruct the client to actively cough to prevent a
buildup of secretions in the airway.
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing menopausal
symptoms and asks the nurse about menopausal hormone therapy
(HT). The nurse should inform the client that HT is not
recommended due to which of the following findings in the client's
medical history?
History of dermatitis
History of breast cancer
Multiple hospitalizations for COPD
Answers (Grade A+)
A nurse is teaching an assistive personnel (AP) about the purpose of
a footplate on the bed of a client whose leg is in Buck's traction.
Which of the following statements indicates the AP understands
the teaching?
"The footplate works to anchor the traction."
"The footplate helps to prevent foot drop."
"The footplate keeps the client from sliding down in bed."
"The footplate prevents pressure sores on the heel." -
correct answer ✅"The footplate helps to prevent foot drop."
A nurse is caring for a client who has peripheral arterial disease
(PAD). Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect to
find in the early stage of the disease?
Intermittent claudication
Dependent rubor
Rest pain
Foot ulcers -
correct answer ✅Intermittent claudication
, VATI Med Surg Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
A nurse is planning care for a client who has terminal cancer and
has a prescription for morphine. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Instruct the client to take diphenoxylate/atropine 5 mg PO twice a
day.
Instruct the client to actively cough to prevent a buildup of
secretions in the airway.
Instruct the client to stop taking the morphine if itching develops.
Instruct the client to keep room lights dim during waking hours. -
correct answer ✅Instruct the client to actively cough to prevent a
buildup of secretions in the airway.
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing menopausal
symptoms and asks the nurse about menopausal hormone therapy
(HT). The nurse should inform the client that HT is not
recommended due to which of the following findings in the client's
medical history?
History of dermatitis
History of breast cancer
Multiple hospitalizations for COPD
