RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical (New
2026/ 2027 Update) Questions & Answers
{Grade A} 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)
A nurse is reviewing the health histories of a group of clients. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as an indication that a client is at an increased risk
for urinary tract infections (UTIs)? - correct answer Diabetes mellitus
A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who is postoperative following a total hip
arthroplasty. Which of the following equipment should the nurse ensure that the client
has available at home prior to discharge? - correct answer Elevated toilet seat
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse
should identify which of the following findings as an indication of a microvascular
complication? - correct answer Retinopathy
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a transfusion of packed RBCs. The nurse
notes that the client's blood type is AB positive and the blood infusing is labeled type B
,negative. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - correct answer
Monitor the client for any adverse reactions.
A nurse is planning care for a client who had a lumbar laminectomy. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? - correct answer
Turn the client by log rolling with a turning sheet.
A nurse is teaching a client how to obtain a specimen at home for a fecal occult blood
test. Which of the following actions should the nurse instruct the client to take for 3
days prior to collecting the specimen? - correct answer Avoid eating red meat.
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following intubation with an endotracheal
(ET) tube. Which of the following methods should the nurse identify as the most
reliable for verifying placement of the ET tube? - correct answer Check for end-tidal
carbon dioxide levels.
, A nurse notes that a client's eyes are protruding slightly from their orbits. Which of the
following laboratory findings should the nurse expect? - correct answer IncreasedT4
levels
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who is starting to receive
hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include in the teaching? - correct answer "Increase your intake of protein to 1 to
1.5 grams per kilogram per day."
A nurse is caring for a client who has deep-vein thrombosis and is receiving heparin
via continuous IV infusion. The client's weight is 80 kg (176.4 lb). Using the client
information provided, which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Click on
the "Exhibit" button below for additional information about the client. There are three
tabs that contain separate categories of data.) - correct answer Stop the heparin
infusion for 1 hr.
2026/ 2027 Update) Questions & Answers
{Grade A} 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)
A nurse is reviewing the health histories of a group of clients. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as an indication that a client is at an increased risk
for urinary tract infections (UTIs)? - correct answer Diabetes mellitus
A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who is postoperative following a total hip
arthroplasty. Which of the following equipment should the nurse ensure that the client
has available at home prior to discharge? - correct answer Elevated toilet seat
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse
should identify which of the following findings as an indication of a microvascular
complication? - correct answer Retinopathy
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a transfusion of packed RBCs. The nurse
notes that the client's blood type is AB positive and the blood infusing is labeled type B
,negative. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - correct answer
Monitor the client for any adverse reactions.
A nurse is planning care for a client who had a lumbar laminectomy. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? - correct answer
Turn the client by log rolling with a turning sheet.
A nurse is teaching a client how to obtain a specimen at home for a fecal occult blood
test. Which of the following actions should the nurse instruct the client to take for 3
days prior to collecting the specimen? - correct answer Avoid eating red meat.
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following intubation with an endotracheal
(ET) tube. Which of the following methods should the nurse identify as the most
reliable for verifying placement of the ET tube? - correct answer Check for end-tidal
carbon dioxide levels.
, A nurse notes that a client's eyes are protruding slightly from their orbits. Which of the
following laboratory findings should the nurse expect? - correct answer IncreasedT4
levels
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who is starting to receive
hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include in the teaching? - correct answer "Increase your intake of protein to 1 to
1.5 grams per kilogram per day."
A nurse is caring for a client who has deep-vein thrombosis and is receiving heparin
via continuous IV infusion. The client's weight is 80 kg (176.4 lb). Using the client
information provided, which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Click on
the "Exhibit" button below for additional information about the client. There are three
tabs that contain separate categories of data.) - correct answer Stop the heparin
infusion for 1 hr.
