PN VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
PRACTICE B FINAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A nurse in a long-term care facility is serving on the ethics
committee, which is addressing a client care dilemma. Which of the
following strategies will facilitate resolving the dilemma? (Select all
that apply.) Answer: [1] determine the facts related to the dilemma.
[2] identify possible solution
[3]consider the client wishes
◉ A nurse is talking with a client whose son died in a motor-vehicle
crash 2 weeks ago. The client states, "l really thought I'd be back to
my usual routines by now, but I can't think of anything else except
that my son is gone." Which Of the following responses should the
nurse make? Answer: Grieving for your son is hard work. it will take
as much time as you need to come to terms with your loss.
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about cancer
prevention. The nurse should include that frequent consumption of
which of the following foods increases the risk for developing
cancer? Answer: Lamb
,rationale: including tuna fish reduces risk of developing cancer.
including poultry reduces risk,
◉ A nurse notices an assistive personnel (AP) taking a nap in the
break room during meal time. The nurse also notes that the AP is
drowsy while performing routine tasks. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? Answer: Report the observation
about the AP to the Unit nurse manager
◉ A nurse on a pediatric unit is collecting data from four newly
admitted clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse
identify as being at risk for urinary retention? Answer: A school age
child who has allergic rhinitis and is taking diphenhydramine.
◉ A nurse is caring for a client following a bronchoscopy. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take first? Answer: check for
gag reflex
◉ A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has a latex
allergy. The nurse should identify that which of the following
supplies has the potential to contain latex? Answer: Indwelling
urinary catheter
◉ A nurse is performing postmortem care for a client prior to the
arrival Of the client's family for viewing Of the body. Which Of the
,following actions should the nurse take? Answer: Gently close the
client's eyelids
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has dumping
syndrome about measures to reduce manifestations. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Answer: avoid foods high in sugar content.
rationale: The nurse should instruct the client to avoid sweet foods,
which often increase the manifestations of dumping syndrome.
These manifestations include nausea, sweating, abdominal pain,
diarrhea, and weakness.
◉ A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing a
situational crisis following the loss of a job. The client states, "l don't
think I can go through this again." Which of the following actions is
the nurse's priority? Answer: Determine if the client is experiencing
psychotic thinking.
◉ A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client following a
transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include? Answer: Irrigate
the bladder using sterile technique
, ◉ A nurse is caring for an infant who is receiving IV fluids for
dehydration. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a
positive response to the therapy? Answer: Moist mucus membranes.
◉ A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who is
experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following
medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe for
the client? Answer: Chlordiazepoxide
rationale: The nurse should expect to administer chlordiazepoxide
to decrease anxiety and the risk for seizures associated with alcohol
withdrawal.
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery in the
morning. The nurse learns that the client has decided not to have
surgery even though they have already signed the informed consent
form. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Answer:
report the situation to the provider who obtained informed consent.
◉ A nurse is collecting data from a client who is in severe pain.
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask first? Answer:
where is your pain located
◉ A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client
who has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate elixir. Which of the
following statements by the client should indicate to the nurse an
PRACTICE B FINAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A nurse in a long-term care facility is serving on the ethics
committee, which is addressing a client care dilemma. Which of the
following strategies will facilitate resolving the dilemma? (Select all
that apply.) Answer: [1] determine the facts related to the dilemma.
[2] identify possible solution
[3]consider the client wishes
◉ A nurse is talking with a client whose son died in a motor-vehicle
crash 2 weeks ago. The client states, "l really thought I'd be back to
my usual routines by now, but I can't think of anything else except
that my son is gone." Which Of the following responses should the
nurse make? Answer: Grieving for your son is hard work. it will take
as much time as you need to come to terms with your loss.
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about cancer
prevention. The nurse should include that frequent consumption of
which of the following foods increases the risk for developing
cancer? Answer: Lamb
,rationale: including tuna fish reduces risk of developing cancer.
including poultry reduces risk,
◉ A nurse notices an assistive personnel (AP) taking a nap in the
break room during meal time. The nurse also notes that the AP is
drowsy while performing routine tasks. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? Answer: Report the observation
about the AP to the Unit nurse manager
◉ A nurse on a pediatric unit is collecting data from four newly
admitted clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse
identify as being at risk for urinary retention? Answer: A school age
child who has allergic rhinitis and is taking diphenhydramine.
◉ A nurse is caring for a client following a bronchoscopy. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take first? Answer: check for
gag reflex
◉ A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has a latex
allergy. The nurse should identify that which of the following
supplies has the potential to contain latex? Answer: Indwelling
urinary catheter
◉ A nurse is performing postmortem care for a client prior to the
arrival Of the client's family for viewing Of the body. Which Of the
,following actions should the nurse take? Answer: Gently close the
client's eyelids
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has dumping
syndrome about measures to reduce manifestations. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Answer: avoid foods high in sugar content.
rationale: The nurse should instruct the client to avoid sweet foods,
which often increase the manifestations of dumping syndrome.
These manifestations include nausea, sweating, abdominal pain,
diarrhea, and weakness.
◉ A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing a
situational crisis following the loss of a job. The client states, "l don't
think I can go through this again." Which of the following actions is
the nurse's priority? Answer: Determine if the client is experiencing
psychotic thinking.
◉ A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client following a
transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include? Answer: Irrigate
the bladder using sterile technique
, ◉ A nurse is caring for an infant who is receiving IV fluids for
dehydration. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a
positive response to the therapy? Answer: Moist mucus membranes.
◉ A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who is
experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following
medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe for
the client? Answer: Chlordiazepoxide
rationale: The nurse should expect to administer chlordiazepoxide
to decrease anxiety and the risk for seizures associated with alcohol
withdrawal.
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery in the
morning. The nurse learns that the client has decided not to have
surgery even though they have already signed the informed consent
form. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Answer:
report the situation to the provider who obtained informed consent.
◉ A nurse is collecting data from a client who is in severe pain.
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask first? Answer:
where is your pain located
◉ A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client
who has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate elixir. Which of the
following statements by the client should indicate to the nurse an
