VATI RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL PROCTORED EXAM 90 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+.
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VATI RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL PROCTORED EXAM 90 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+.
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is confused, has a temperature of 40° C (104° F), a BP of 74/52 mm Hg, and a diagnosis of exertional heat stroke. Which of the fol...
VATI RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL PROCTORED
EXAM 90 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+.
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is confused, has a
temperature of 40° C (104° F), a BP of 74/52 mm Hg, and a diagnosis of exertional
heat stroke. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? -
ANSWERAdminister oxygen using a high-concentration mask.
A nurse is analyzing the ABG results of a client who is in respiratory acidosis. Which of
the following mechanisms should the nurse identify as responsible for this acid-base
imbalance? - ANSWERRetention of carbon dioxide
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? - ANSWERReview the daily schedule with the client every morning.
A home health nurse is inspecting a client's residence for electrical hazards as
part of the agency's quality improvement plan. Which of the following findings
should the nurse identify as a safety hazard? - ANSWERAn IV pump is plugged into
an outlet near a sink.
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who has dementia. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWERProvide finger food at
mealtime.
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? - ANSWERLow urine specific gravity
,A nurse is assessing a client for fluid volume deficit following lumbar spinal surgery. The
nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication the client is at risk
for fluid volume deficit? - ANSWERSurgical drain output 300 mL during an 8-hr shift
A nurse is assessing a client who has a central venous catheter (CVC) with intravenous
(IV) fluids infusing. The client suddenly develops shortness of breath, and the nurse
notes that the IV tubing and needleless connector device are disconnected. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWERClose the pinch clamp on
the CVC.
A nurse is assessing a client who has a chest tube connected to a closed water-seal
drainage system. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider? - ANSWERConstant bubbling in the water seal chamber
, 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? - ANSWERRetinopathy
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. The nurse
should identify that which of the following findings is a manifestation of hyperglycemia? -
ANSWERIncreased thirst
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of pericarditis. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of cardiac tamponade? -
ANSWERParadoxical pulse
A nurse is assessing a client who has an exacerbation of diverticular disease. In which
of the following quadrants should the nurse anticipate the client to be experiencing
abdominal pain? - ANSWERLeft lower quadrant
A nurse is assessing a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWEROsteoporosis
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypocalcemia. In which of the following areas
should the nurse tap on the client's face to detect the presence of Chvostek's sign?
(You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that
corresponds to your answer.) - ANSWERA is correct. The nurse should tap the client's
cheek just in front of the ear and below the zygomatic arch. The client who has
hypocalcemia will display a Chvostek's sign, which is a twitching of the facial muscle.
A nurse is assessing a client who has right-sided heart failure. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of right-sided heart failure? -
ANSWERIncreased abdominal girth
A nurse is assessing a client who has suspected appendicitis. Which of the following
manifestations should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWERElevated
WBC count
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