VATI MED-SURG POST-ASSESSMENT
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
A nurse is caring for a client who has global aphasia following a
accident (CVA). Which of the following actions should the nurse
cerebrovascular
incorporate into the
client's
care?
A. Provide the client with two-step
B. Request a consult with the speech-language
tasks
pathologist.
C. Ask questions the client can answer with a simple "yes"
or "no."
D. Use a raised voice when speaking to the client. ( Correct answers ) B.
Request
consult witha the speech-language
pathologist.
The speech-language pathologist can recommend specific communication
strategies
a client who forhas global aphasia. By identifying this need, the nurse is
advocating for the
clien
t.
A client who is newly diagnosed with cancer has been prescribed oral
The client tells the nurse, "I'm not sure if I want to take this medicine."
chemotherapy.
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
C. "Tell
to."
me more about what is making you feel unsure about taking this
medication."
D. "Are you nervous about the side effects of chemotherapy?" ( Correct
answers
"Tell me more
) C. 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
the about
treatment
plan.
A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis and is unable to
maintain
on eatingautensils.
grip Which of the following referrals should the
nurse make?
A. Speech-language
pathologist
B. Physical
therapist
C. Registered
dietitian
D. Occupational therapist ( Correct answers ) D. Occupational
therapist
Occupational therapists assist with developing a client's fine motor
skills usedoffor
activities 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
C. Blood glucose 200
metformin
mg/dL
D. Albumin 3.8 g/dL ( Correct answers ) 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
receiving to
this medication can include type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic
and a history of suicidal thoughts or
ketoacidosis,
attempts.
A nurse is monitoring a client who has a prescription for ciprofloxacin 400
mg IV Which
12 hr. every of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as
effect of this
an adverse
medication?
A.
Constipation
B.
C.
Anorexia
Fever
D. Myalgia ( Correct answers ) D.
Myalgia
The nurse should identify that myalgia is an adverse effect of ciprofloxacin
andindication
an can be that the client might be experiencing tendonitis, which could
lead to tendon
rupture. Other adverse effects can include dizziness, agitation, and
confusion.
A nurse is preparing to administer a unit of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) to a
client.
of the following
Which actions should the nurse plan to take prior to the
transfusion?
A. Initiate an IV infusion of dextrose 5% in
water.
B. Ensure the FFP is compatible with the client's Rh
C. Confirm the plasma compatibility with
status.
another
D. Reviewnurse.
liver function tests. ( Correct answers ) C. Confirm the plasma
with another
compatibility
nurse.
The nurse should confirm the plasma ABO compatibility with another nurse
by verifying
the client's identity and comparing the bag of FFP to the medical record to
prevent an
adverse reaction. The nurse should also check the expiration time
on the FFP.
A nurse is preparing to administer an IV bolus medication for a client
who has anport. Which of the following actions should the
implanted
nurse take?
A. Check the blood
B. Flush the catheter using a 3 mL
return
syringe
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
A nurse is caring for a client who has global aphasia following a
accident (CVA). Which of the following actions should the nurse
cerebrovascular
incorporate into the
client's
care?
A. Provide the client with two-step
B. Request a consult with the speech-language
tasks
pathologist.
C. Ask questions the client can answer with a simple "yes"
or "no."
D. Use a raised voice when speaking to the client. ( Correct answers ) B.
Request
consult witha the speech-language
pathologist.
The speech-language pathologist can recommend specific communication
strategies
a client who forhas global aphasia. By identifying this need, the nurse is
advocating for the
clien
t.
A client who is newly diagnosed with cancer has been prescribed oral
The client tells the nurse, "I'm not sure if I want to take this medicine."
chemotherapy.
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
C. "Tell
to."
me more about what is making you feel unsure about taking this
medication."
D. "Are you nervous about the side effects of chemotherapy?" ( Correct
answers
"Tell me more
) C. 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
the about
treatment
plan.
A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis and is unable to
maintain
on eatingautensils.
grip Which of the following referrals should the
nurse make?
A. Speech-language
pathologist
B. Physical
therapist
C. Registered
dietitian
D. Occupational therapist ( Correct answers ) D. Occupational
therapist
Occupational therapists assist with developing a client's fine motor
skills usedoffor
activities 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
C. Blood glucose 200
metformin
mg/dL
D. Albumin 3.8 g/dL ( Correct answers ) 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
receiving to
this medication can include type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic
and a history of suicidal thoughts or
ketoacidosis,
attempts.
A nurse is monitoring a client who has a prescription for ciprofloxacin 400
mg IV Which
12 hr. every of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as
effect of this
an adverse
medication?
A.
Constipation
B.
C.
Anorexia
Fever
D. Myalgia ( Correct answers ) D.
Myalgia
The nurse should identify that myalgia is an adverse effect of ciprofloxacin
andindication
an can be that the client might be experiencing tendonitis, which could
lead to tendon
rupture. Other adverse effects can include dizziness, agitation, and
confusion.
A nurse is preparing to administer a unit of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) to a
client.
of the following
Which actions should the nurse plan to take prior to the
transfusion?
A. Initiate an IV infusion of dextrose 5% in
water.
B. Ensure the FFP is compatible with the client's Rh
C. Confirm the plasma compatibility with
status.
another
D. Reviewnurse.
liver function tests. ( Correct answers ) C. Confirm the plasma
with another
compatibility
nurse.
The nurse should confirm the plasma ABO compatibility with another nurse
by verifying
the client's identity and comparing the bag of FFP to the medical record to
prevent an
adverse reaction. The nurse should also check the expiration time
on the FFP.
A nurse is preparing to administer an IV bolus medication for a client
who has anport. Which of the following actions should the
implanted
nurse take?
A. Check the blood
B. Flush the catheter using a 3 mL
return
syringe
