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SECTIONS COVERED
• Section 1: Cardiovascular & Hematologic
• Section 2: Respiratory
• Section 3: Gastrointestinal & Genitourinary
• Section 4: Endocrine & Metabolic
• Section 5: Neurological, Musculoskeletal & Integumentary
This examination assesses competency in adult medical-surgical nursing across five major physiological systems.
Each question presents a realistic clinical scenario requiring application of pathophysiological concepts, clinical
judgment, and evidence-based nursing interventions. All questions are verified against current nursing standards
and NCLEX-RN test plan domains.
Section 1: Cardiovascular & Hematologic
Questions 1 - 10
QUESTION 1
A 68-year-old client with a history of atrial fibrillation presents to the emergency department with sudden onset
of slurred speech and right-sided weakness. Vital signs reveal a heart rate of 112 bpm and blood pressure of
178/96 mmHg. Which action should the nurse prioritize?
A. Administer aspirin 325 mg orally
B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG immediately
C. Prepare the client for tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) assessment
D. Initiate IV heparin infusion
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The client is presenting with acute stroke symptoms (slurred speech, unilateral weakness) in the setting of atrial
fibrillation, suggesting a cardioembolic event. The nurse must prioritize tPA eligibility assessment, as it must be
administered within 4.5 hours of symptom onset. Aspirin would be contraindicated until hemorrhagic stroke is ruled out by
CT scan.
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QUESTION 2
A client with chronic heart failure is receiving furosemide 40 mg IV twice daily. During morning assessment, the
nurse notes crackles in bilateral lung bases, jugular venous distension at 6 cm, and a 2-kg weight gain over 48
hours. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor most closely?
A. Serum creatinine
B. Serum potassium
C. Hemoglobin A1c
D. Thyroid-stimulating hormone
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Furosemide is a loop diuretic that causes significant potassium wasting through the kidneys. In acute decompensated
heart failure with aggressive diuresis, hypokalemia can precipitate life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias. While creatinine
is important, potassium requires the most vigilant monitoring during active diuresis.
QUESTION 3
A 54-year-old client recovering from an acute myocardial infarction is started on metoprolol 25 mg orally twice
daily. Two hours after the first dose, the nurse assesses a blood pressure of 92/58 mmHg and a heart rate of 52
bpm. What is the nurse's most appropriate initial action?
A. Hold the next dose and notify the healthcare provider
B. Administer a 500 mL normal saline bolus
C. Place the client in Trendelenburg position
D. Document the findings and continue monitoring
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Metoprolol is a beta-1 selective blocker that reduces heart rate and blood pressure. A systolic BP below 90 mmHg and
heart rate below 60 bpm represent significant hypotension and bradycardia. The nurse must hold the next dose and
notify the provider, as continuing the medication could worsen cardiac output and tissue perfusion.
QUESTION 4
A client with severe peripheral arterial disease is scheduled for a below-knee amputation. During preoperative
teaching, the client asks why antiplatelet therapy must be discontinued before surgery. Which response by the
nurse is most accurate?
A. It will interfere with the general anesthesia induction
B. It increases the risk of intraoperative and postoperative bleeding
C. It may cause dangerous hypotension during the procedure
D. It reduces the effectiveness of prophylactic antibiotics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Antiplatelet agents such as aspirin and clopidogrel inhibit platelet aggregation, which significantly increases bleeding risk
during and after surgical procedures. The surgeon will determine the appropriate timing for discontinuation based on the
specific agent's half-life and the client's thrombotic risk.
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OBJECTIVE
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- EXAM
RN VATI Adult Medical-Surgical 2026/2027
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - EXAM
RN VATI Adult Medical-Surgical
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Answers with Rationale | Complete
Review | 100% Guaranteed Pass
A+ Verified 2026/2027 80%
Quality Assurance Edition Passing Score
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OBJECTIVE
| 100% ASSESSMENT
Guaranteed Pass
- EXAM
SECTIONS COVERED
• Section 1: Cardiovascular & Hematologic
• Section 2: Respiratory
• Section 3: Gastrointestinal & Genitourinary
• Section 4: Endocrine & Metabolic
• Section 5: Neurological, Musculoskeletal & Integumentary
This examination assesses competency in adult medical-surgical nursing across five major physiological systems.
Each question presents a realistic clinical scenario requiring application of pathophysiological concepts, clinical
judgment, and evidence-based nursing interventions. All questions are verified against current nursing standards
and NCLEX-RN test plan domains.
Section 1: Cardiovascular & Hematologic
Questions 1 - 10
QUESTION 1
A 68-year-old client with a history of atrial fibrillation presents to the emergency department with sudden onset
of slurred speech and right-sided weakness. Vital signs reveal a heart rate of 112 bpm and blood pressure of
178/96 mmHg. Which action should the nurse prioritize?
A. Administer aspirin 325 mg orally
B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG immediately
C. Prepare the client for tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) assessment
D. Initiate IV heparin infusion
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The client is presenting with acute stroke symptoms (slurred speech, unilateral weakness) in the setting of atrial
fibrillation, suggesting a cardioembolic event. The nurse must prioritize tPA eligibility assessment, as it must be
administered within 4.5 hours of symptom onset. Aspirin would be contraindicated until hemorrhagic stroke is ruled out by
CT scan.
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QUESTION 2
A client with chronic heart failure is receiving furosemide 40 mg IV twice daily. During morning assessment, the
nurse notes crackles in bilateral lung bases, jugular venous distension at 6 cm, and a 2-kg weight gain over 48
hours. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor most closely?
A. Serum creatinine
B. Serum potassium
C. Hemoglobin A1c
D. Thyroid-stimulating hormone
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Furosemide is a loop diuretic that causes significant potassium wasting through the kidneys. In acute decompensated
heart failure with aggressive diuresis, hypokalemia can precipitate life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias. While creatinine
is important, potassium requires the most vigilant monitoring during active diuresis.
QUESTION 3
A 54-year-old client recovering from an acute myocardial infarction is started on metoprolol 25 mg orally twice
daily. Two hours after the first dose, the nurse assesses a blood pressure of 92/58 mmHg and a heart rate of 52
bpm. What is the nurse's most appropriate initial action?
A. Hold the next dose and notify the healthcare provider
B. Administer a 500 mL normal saline bolus
C. Place the client in Trendelenburg position
D. Document the findings and continue monitoring
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Metoprolol is a beta-1 selective blocker that reduces heart rate and blood pressure. A systolic BP below 90 mmHg and
heart rate below 60 bpm represent significant hypotension and bradycardia. The nurse must hold the next dose and
notify the provider, as continuing the medication could worsen cardiac output and tissue perfusion.
QUESTION 4
A client with severe peripheral arterial disease is scheduled for a below-knee amputation. During preoperative
teaching, the client asks why antiplatelet therapy must be discontinued before surgery. Which response by the
nurse is most accurate?
A. It will interfere with the general anesthesia induction
B. It increases the risk of intraoperative and postoperative bleeding
C. It may cause dangerous hypotension during the procedure
D. It reduces the effectiveness of prophylactic antibiotics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Antiplatelet agents such as aspirin and clopidogrel inhibit platelet aggregation, which significantly increases bleeding risk
during and after surgical procedures. The surgeon will determine the appropriate timing for discontinuation based on the
specific agent's half-life and the client's thrombotic risk.
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