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MED SURG VATI ASSESSMENT 2026
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
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?
Continuous passive motion device
Elevated toilet seat
Trapeze bar
Compression garment - ANSWER-Elevated toilet seat
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of type 1
diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I am aware that my diabetes is caused by an autoimmune
disorder."
"I know that my diabetes developed slowly over several years."
"If I lose weight, I may be able to stop taking insulin."
"I have developed a resistance to insulin." - ANSWER-"I am
aware that my diabetes is caused by an autoimmune disorder."
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A nurse is caring for a male client who has a new prescription
for cyclosporine following a kidney transplant. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect
of this therapy?
WBC count 8,000/mm3
RBC count 6 million/mm3
BUN 24 mg/dL
Potassium 3.5 mEq/L - ANSWER-BUN 24 mg/dL
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?
Give detailed directions when addressing the client.
Provide finger food at mealtime.
Use written signs to redirect the client.
Seat the client at a large table for meals. - ANSWER-Provide
finger food at mealtime.
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has neutropenia
and is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following client
statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? (select
all that apply)
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"I will avoid crowds."
"I will wash my toothbrush weekly."
"I will change my cat's litter box twice weekly."
"I will take my temperature daily."
"I will eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables." - ANSWER-"I
will avoid crowds."
"I will take my temperature daily."
A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled to receive
radioactive iodine therapy for treatment of hyperthyroidism.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in
the teaching?
Remain 0.3 m (1 ft) away from children.
Limit the time spent around women who are pregnant to 10 min
daily.
Use disposable utensils for meals.
Use an absorbent pad if incontinent. - ANSWER-Use
disposable utensils for meals.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a
loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) for the
MED SURG VATI ASSESSMENT 2026
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
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?
Continuous passive motion device
Elevated toilet seat
Trapeze bar
Compression garment - ANSWER-Elevated toilet seat
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of type 1
diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I am aware that my diabetes is caused by an autoimmune
disorder."
"I know that my diabetes developed slowly over several years."
"If I lose weight, I may be able to stop taking insulin."
"I have developed a resistance to insulin." - ANSWER-"I am
aware that my diabetes is caused by an autoimmune disorder."
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A nurse is caring for a male client who has a new prescription
for cyclosporine following a kidney transplant. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect
of this therapy?
WBC count 8,000/mm3
RBC count 6 million/mm3
BUN 24 mg/dL
Potassium 3.5 mEq/L - ANSWER-BUN 24 mg/dL
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?
Give detailed directions when addressing the client.
Provide finger food at mealtime.
Use written signs to redirect the client.
Seat the client at a large table for meals. - ANSWER-Provide
finger food at mealtime.
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has neutropenia
and is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following client
statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? (select
all that apply)
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"I will avoid crowds."
"I will wash my toothbrush weekly."
"I will change my cat's litter box twice weekly."
"I will take my temperature daily."
"I will eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables." - ANSWER-"I
will avoid crowds."
"I will take my temperature daily."
A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled to receive
radioactive iodine therapy for treatment of hyperthyroidism.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in
the teaching?
Remain 0.3 m (1 ft) away from children.
Limit the time spent around women who are pregnant to 10 min
daily.
Use disposable utensils for meals.
Use an absorbent pad if incontinent. - ANSWER-Use
disposable utensils for meals.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a
loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) for the
