Exam (elaborations)
RN VATI Adult Med Surg QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS | Latest Updates 2024/2025
- Course
- Institution
RN VATI Adult Med Surg QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS | Latest Updates 2024/2025
[Show more]
Content preview
RN VATI Adult Med SurgA 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? -
ANS-Retention of carbon dioxide
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? - ANS-Constant
bubbling in the water seal chamber.
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? - ANS-Paradoxical
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? -
ANS-LLQ
A nurse is assessing a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect? - ANS-Osteoporosis
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings
should the nurse identify as a manifestation of left-sided HF? - ANS-Frothy sputum
A nurse is assessing a client who has suspected appendicitis. Which of the following
manifestations should the nurse expect? SATA - ANS-Elevated WBC
Rebound tenderness
Anorexia
A nurse is assessing a client who is undergoing radiation therapy for breast cancer. Which of
the following findings is an indication to the nurse that the client is experiencing an adverse
effect of the therapy? - ANS-Skin Changes
A nurse is assessing a client who takes salmeterol to treat moderate asthma. Which of the
following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication has been effective? -
ANS-The client's daily peak expiratory flow (PEF) measures 85% above personal best.
A nurse is assessing a client's ECG strip and notes an irregular heart rate of 98 pbm with no
clear p waves. Which of the following cardiac dysrhythmias should the nurse document? -
ANS-A fib
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller AnswersCOM. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
67474 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now