VATI Med Surge Assessment Exam Questions with Correct Verified Answers Latest Update (2024/2025) Guaranteed Pass

A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nurse should assess the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? - Thinning of the skin. Only apply the ointment to dry patches of the skin to avoid atrophy. A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of left-sided heart failure? - Frothy sputum Pink-tinged frothy sputum can be an early indication of pulmonary edema and can be life-threatening. Therefore, the nurse should notify the provider immediately. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing anxiety as well as numbness and tingling of the lips and fingers. The client's ABGs are: pH 7.48, PCO2 30 mm Hg, HCO3- 24 mEq/L, PaO2 85 mm Hg. Which of the following acid-base imbalances should the nurse identify that the client is experiencing? - Respiratory alkalosis - The pH is alkaline (increased) - PCO2 is decreased representing alveolar hyperventilation & resultant respiratory alkalosis A nurse is assessing a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - Osteoporosis Bone become thinner as a result of mineral loss & nitrogen depletion. A nurse is inspecting the skin of a client who has basal cell carcinoma. The nurse should identify which of the following lesion characteristics on the client's skin? - A pearly, waxy nodule. - Basal cell carcinoma has a nodular lesion with well defined borders & pearly or waxy appearance resulting from overexposure to the sun. especially on the face, head, and neck. -A client who has melanoma has a lesion with irregular borders and variegated colors of red, white, and blue, most often on the upper back or lower legs. -A client who has squamous cell carcinoma has a firm, nodular, and crusty lesion with a ulcerated center, resulting from sun exposure, chronic irritation, burns, or irradiation to the skin. A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who is overusing prescribed diuretics and has a sodium level of 127 mEq/L. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect? - LOW URINE SPECFIC GRAVITY. -A client who has hyponatremia as a result of diuretic overuse has a low urine specific gravity. The increased excretion of water alters the ratio of particulate matter, which affects the specific gravity. A home health nurse is assisting a client with planning care for a family member who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - Remove clutter from rooms and hallways - This allows the client is able to walk without the risk of falling or tripping over objects. Later in the disease, the client can experience seizures, so cluttered areas could be a risk to the client