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Science Medicine Nursing
RN VATI ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE
A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a
Increased
pigmentation prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nurse should
assess the client to monitor for which of the following adverse Topical glucocorticoid therapy can cause the
adverse effect of hypopigmentation. effects?
Localized hair loss
Long-term glucocorticoid therapy can cause hypertrichosis, or excessive
hair growth, especially on the facial area.
Thinning of the skin
assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of
the Frothy
sputum following findings should the nurse identify as a
manifestation
of left-sided heart failure?
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A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing anxiety as
Respiratory
alkalosis well as numbness and tingling of the
lipsandfingers.Theclient'sABGsare:pH7.48,PCO2
30mmHg,HCO3- 24mEq/L,PaO2 85mm Hg.
Which of the following acid-base imbalances
should the nurse identify that the client is
experiencing?
A nurse is assessing a client who has Cushing's syndrome.
Osteopor
osis Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A nurse is inspecting the skin of a client who has basal cell A pearly,
waxy nodule carcinoma. The nurse should identify which of the
following
lesion characteristics on the client's skin?
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypocalcemia. In which A is correct. The nurse should tap the client's cheek
just in front of the ear and below the of the following areas should the nurse tap on the client's face zygomatic
arch. The client who has hypocalcemia will display a Chvostek's sign, which is a to detect the presence of Chvostek's
sign? (You will find hot twitching of the facial muscle.
spots to select in the artwork below. Select only
the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who
Low urine specific
gravity is overusing prescribed diuretics and has a sodium level of 127
mEq/L. Which of the following laboratory
findings should the nurse expect?
A home health nurse is assisting a client with planning care for Review the daily schedule
with the client every morning. a family member who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include?
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Science Medicine Nursing
RN VATI ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE
A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a
Increased
pigmentation prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nurse should
assess the client to monitor for which of the following adverse Topical glucocorticoid therapy can cause the
adverse effect of hypopigmentation. effects?
Localized hair loss
Long-term glucocorticoid therapy can cause hypertrichosis, or excessive
hair growth, especially on the facial area.
Thinning of the skin
assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of
the Frothy
sputum following findings should the nurse identify as a
manifestation
of left-sided heart failure?
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, 3/25/26, 12:54 PM
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing anxiety as
Respiratory
alkalosis well as numbness and tingling of the
lipsandfingers.Theclient'sABGsare:pH7.48,PCO2
30mmHg,HCO3- 24mEq/L,PaO2 85mm Hg.
Which of the following acid-base imbalances
should the nurse identify that the client is
experiencing?
A nurse is assessing a client who has Cushing's syndrome.
Osteopor
osis Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A nurse is inspecting the skin of a client who has basal cell A pearly,
waxy nodule carcinoma. The nurse should identify which of the
following
lesion characteristics on the client's skin?
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypocalcemia. In which A is correct. The nurse should tap the client's cheek
just in front of the ear and below the of the following areas should the nurse tap on the client's face zygomatic
arch. The client who has hypocalcemia will display a Chvostek's sign, which is a to detect the presence of Chvostek's
sign? (You will find hot twitching of the facial muscle.
spots to select in the artwork below. Select only
the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who
Low urine specific
gravity is overusing prescribed diuretics and has a sodium level of 127
mEq/L. Which of the following laboratory
findings should the nurse expect?
A home health nurse is assisting a client with planning care for Review the daily schedule
with the client every morning. a family member who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include?
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