MEDICAL-SURGICAL VATI EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
What is the nurse doing when assessing tactile fremitus? ( Correct
answers ) on
vibrations feeling
the back while the patient repeats the word
"ninety-nine"
What should be implemented as part of oral suctioning? ( Correct answers )
Telltake
to client
a deep breath and cough before starting the
suctioning process
What is phlebitis? ( Correct answers ) inflammation of
a vein.
What are potential side effects of radiation to the head and neck? ( Correct
answers ) Dry mouth, stiffness, nausea, lymphedema and inflammation of
mucous membranes
If a person wakes up from a dream, what stage of dream were they
probablyanswers
Correct in? ( ) REM
sleep
What is an important note after appendectomy surgery? ( Correct answers )
First bowel has
movement
occurred
What is an adverse effect of vancomycin that should be reported to
the provider ( Correct answers ) Tinnitus
immediately?
(ringing ear)
What are fat soluble vitamins? ( Correct answers ) A,
D, E, K
What are the water soluble vitamins? ( Correct answers )
B and C
When a client is receiving TPN, what are nursing interventions for them?
( Correct answers ) Assess skin turgor, monitor blood glucose, and asses
insertion/dressing
What is primary intention wound closure? ( Correct answers ) closure where
edges
closed are
intentionally and are well approximated (stitches or
staples)
What can a nurse expect for a patient who has a peripheral bypass graft
Correct answers
on the leg? ( ) intermittent claudication, numbness/burning that
ceaseswhen
rubor with in
rest,
a dependent
positon
Where is the most likely spot a nurse should draw a urine specimen on a
has an indwelling
patient that catheter? ( Correct answers ) Port that is between the
client and
collection
bag
, What are signs of digoxin toxicity? ( Correct answers ) Seeing yellow
spots, nausea,
vomiting, abdominal pain,
tachycardia
What is a potential life threatening adverse event of chronic cirrhosis of
the liver?
Correct (
answers )
Varices
How often should a nurse monitor vital signs in the PACU? ( Correct
answers ) every
15
minutes
What is bronchiectasis? ( Correct answers ) Condition in which airways
developresulting
tissue, scar in pooling of
mucous
What does C-reactive protein indicate? ( Correct answers ) inflammation
and risk
some types
for of
cancer
What is the lithotomy position? ( Correct answers ) A supine position of the
body with
the legs separated, flexed, and supported in raised
stirrups
Within what period should blood be initiated after being obtained from the
blood bank?
Correct answers
( ) 30
minutes
What is the most appropriate equipment to use when delivering
precise oxygen ( Correct answers ) Venturi
concentration?
mask
Breast exams are best performed when? ( Correct answers ) The
week after
menstruati
on
What is common in diabetes insipidus? ( Correct answers ) Decreased
urine specific
gravity and
osmolarity
What STD causes paralysis, blindness, and dementia if left untreated?
( Correct )
answers
Syphilis
What is included in the psychosocial component of a comprehensive
assessment?
Correct answers ( ) amount of sleep, personal habits, and recreational
activities
What is the purpose of a fenestrated trach tube? ( Correct answers ) it
allows
pass over
air to
the vocal cords to enable the client to talk with the
trach in place
What is a Katz ADL index? ( Correct answers ) Tool that ranks a client's
abilities to
perform
ADLs
How long can troponin levels remain elevated? ( Correct answers )
10-14 days
How long can CKMB remain elevated? ( Correct answers ) 3-
6 hours
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
What is the nurse doing when assessing tactile fremitus? ( Correct
answers ) on
vibrations feeling
the back while the patient repeats the word
"ninety-nine"
What should be implemented as part of oral suctioning? ( Correct answers )
Telltake
to client
a deep breath and cough before starting the
suctioning process
What is phlebitis? ( Correct answers ) inflammation of
a vein.
What are potential side effects of radiation to the head and neck? ( Correct
answers ) Dry mouth, stiffness, nausea, lymphedema and inflammation of
mucous membranes
If a person wakes up from a dream, what stage of dream were they
probablyanswers
Correct in? ( ) REM
sleep
What is an important note after appendectomy surgery? ( Correct answers )
First bowel has
movement
occurred
What is an adverse effect of vancomycin that should be reported to
the provider ( Correct answers ) Tinnitus
immediately?
(ringing ear)
What are fat soluble vitamins? ( Correct answers ) A,
D, E, K
What are the water soluble vitamins? ( Correct answers )
B and C
When a client is receiving TPN, what are nursing interventions for them?
( Correct answers ) Assess skin turgor, monitor blood glucose, and asses
insertion/dressing
What is primary intention wound closure? ( Correct answers ) closure where
edges
closed are
intentionally and are well approximated (stitches or
staples)
What can a nurse expect for a patient who has a peripheral bypass graft
Correct answers
on the leg? ( ) intermittent claudication, numbness/burning that
ceaseswhen
rubor with in
rest,
a dependent
positon
Where is the most likely spot a nurse should draw a urine specimen on a
has an indwelling
patient that catheter? ( Correct answers ) Port that is between the
client and
collection
bag
, What are signs of digoxin toxicity? ( Correct answers ) Seeing yellow
spots, nausea,
vomiting, abdominal pain,
tachycardia
What is a potential life threatening adverse event of chronic cirrhosis of
the liver?
Correct (
answers )
Varices
How often should a nurse monitor vital signs in the PACU? ( Correct
answers ) every
15
minutes
What is bronchiectasis? ( Correct answers ) Condition in which airways
developresulting
tissue, scar in pooling of
mucous
What does C-reactive protein indicate? ( Correct answers ) inflammation
and risk
some types
for of
cancer
What is the lithotomy position? ( Correct answers ) A supine position of the
body with
the legs separated, flexed, and supported in raised
stirrups
Within what period should blood be initiated after being obtained from the
blood bank?
Correct answers
( ) 30
minutes
What is the most appropriate equipment to use when delivering
precise oxygen ( Correct answers ) Venturi
concentration?
mask
Breast exams are best performed when? ( Correct answers ) The
week after
menstruati
on
What is common in diabetes insipidus? ( Correct answers ) Decreased
urine specific
gravity and
osmolarity
What STD causes paralysis, blindness, and dementia if left untreated?
( Correct )
answers
Syphilis
What is included in the psychosocial component of a comprehensive
assessment?
Correct answers ( ) amount of sleep, personal habits, and recreational
activities
What is the purpose of a fenestrated trach tube? ( Correct answers ) it
allows
pass over
air to
the vocal cords to enable the client to talk with the
trach in place
What is a Katz ADL index? ( Correct answers ) Tool that ranks a client's
abilities to
perform
ADLs
How long can troponin levels remain elevated? ( Correct answers )
10-14 days
How long can CKMB remain elevated? ( Correct answers ) 3-
6 hours
