{NGN} ATI RN VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
2023FORM A,B&C VATI RN COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR 2024
1.-A-nurse-is-caring-for-a-client-who-is-taking-alprazolam.-Which-of-the-
following-prescriptions
should-the-nurse-clarify-with-the-provider?
A. Digoxin
B. Lorazepam
C. Atomoxetine
D. Ceftriaxon---ANSWER-B.-Lorazepam
2.-A-nurse-is-assessing-a-client-who-is-postoperative-following-abdominal-
surgery.-The-client
states-"I-feel-like-my-incision-ripped-open"-the-nurse-notes-dehiscence-of-
the-incision.-which
of-the-following-actions-should-the-nurse-take?
A. Extend-the-client's-legs-above-heart-level
B. Place-the-client-in-low-fowlers-position.
C. Instruct-the-client-to-perform-the-Valsalva-maneuver
D. Apply-a-dry-gauze-dressing-to-the-incision.---ANSWER-B.-Place-the-
client-in-low-fowlers-position.
3.-A-nurse-is-caring-for-a-client-who-is-receiving-radiation-therapy-through-
a-sealed-implant.
,Which-of-the-following-actions-should-the-nurse-take?---ANSWER-Wear-a-
lead-apron-when-providing-care-for-the-client.
4.-A-nurse-is-inserting-an-IV-catheter-for-a-client-who-requires-fluid-
replacement.-Which-of-the
following-actions-should-the-nurse-take?
A. Apply-the-tourniquet-15cm-(6-in)-above-the-insertion-site
B. Check-for-pulsation-at-sited-proximal-to-the-tourniquet
C. Anchor-the-vein-by-stretching-the-skin-2.5-cm-(1-in)-proximal-to-the-
insertion-site
D. Wipe-the-skin-dry-before-inserting-the-catheter---ANSWER-A.-Apply-
the-tourniquet-15cm-(6-in)-above-the-insertion-site
5.-A-nurse-is-administering-medications-to-a-client-who-has-dysphagia-and-
a-new-prescription
for-divalproex-sodium-extended-release-tablets.-Which-of-the-following-
actions-should-the
nurse-take?---ANSWER-Administer-the-medication-with-applesauce
6.-A-nurse-is-completing-a-dietary-assessment-for-a-client-who-is-Jewish-
and-observes-kosher
dietary-practices.-Which-of-the-following-behaviors-would-the-nurse-
expect-to-fine?
,A. Leavened-bread-maybe-eaten-during-Passover.
B. Shellfish-is-commonly-consumed-in-the-diet.
C. Meat-and-dairy-products-are-eaten-separately.
D. Fasting-from-meat-occurs-during-Hanukkah---ANSWER-C.-Meat-and-
dairy-products-are-eaten-separately.
7.-A-nurse-is-assessing-a-client-who-has-minor-injuries-following-a-
motor-vehicle-crash-and
appears-agitated-and-apprehensive.-The-nurse-identifies-that-the-client-is-
in-the-arm-stage-of
general-adaptation-syndrome-and-should-expect-which-of-the-following-
findings.---ANSWER-Tachycardia
8.-A-nurse-is-caring-for-a-client-who-has-a-femur-fracture-and-is-on-bedrest-
with-Buck's-extension
traction.-which-of-the-following-actions-should-the-nurse-take?---
ANSWER-A.-Inspect-the-client's-skin-under-the-device-every-8-hours
9.-A-charge-nurse-is-creating-assignments-for-the-next-shift-for-several-
nurses-and-one-of-them-is
pregnant.-Which-of-the-following-clients-should-the-charge-nurse-assign-to-
a-nurse-who-is-not
pregnant?
, A. A-60-year-old-client-who-is-recovering-from-shingles
B. A-20-year-old-client-who-is-HIV-positive
C. A-40-year-old-client-who-is-suspected-of-having-tuberculosis
D. An-80-year-old-client-who-has-alcoholic-pancreatitis-and-is-being-
treated-for-impetigo---ANSWER-A.-A-60-year-old-client-who-is-
recovering-from-shingles
10.-A-nurse-is-caring-for-a-client-who-has-a-partial-laryngectomy-and-is-
receiving-continuous
internal-feeding-at-65-ml/hr-through-a-gastrostomy-tube.-which-of-the-
following-findings
requires-immediate-intervention-by-the-nurse?
A. The-gastric-residual-volume-is-250-mL-following-two-hours-of-
infusion.
B. The-client-is-lying-in-a-supine-position.
C. The-infusion-pump-for-administering-continuous-feeding-is-turned-off.
D. Interior-feeding-bag-and-tubing-are-not-dated---ANSWER-B.-The-
client-is-lying-in-a-supine-position.
1.-A-nurse-is-teaching-a-client-about-smoking-cessation.-Which-of-the-
following-client
statements-should-the-nurse-identify-as-an-understanding-of-the-teaching?
A. If-I-stop-abruptly-I-cannot-use-a-nicotine-replacement.
2023FORM A,B&C VATI RN COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR 2024
1.-A-nurse-is-caring-for-a-client-who-is-taking-alprazolam.-Which-of-the-
following-prescriptions
should-the-nurse-clarify-with-the-provider?
A. Digoxin
B. Lorazepam
C. Atomoxetine
D. Ceftriaxon---ANSWER-B.-Lorazepam
2.-A-nurse-is-assessing-a-client-who-is-postoperative-following-abdominal-
surgery.-The-client
states-"I-feel-like-my-incision-ripped-open"-the-nurse-notes-dehiscence-of-
the-incision.-which
of-the-following-actions-should-the-nurse-take?
A. Extend-the-client's-legs-above-heart-level
B. Place-the-client-in-low-fowlers-position.
C. Instruct-the-client-to-perform-the-Valsalva-maneuver
D. Apply-a-dry-gauze-dressing-to-the-incision.---ANSWER-B.-Place-the-
client-in-low-fowlers-position.
3.-A-nurse-is-caring-for-a-client-who-is-receiving-radiation-therapy-through-
a-sealed-implant.
,Which-of-the-following-actions-should-the-nurse-take?---ANSWER-Wear-a-
lead-apron-when-providing-care-for-the-client.
4.-A-nurse-is-inserting-an-IV-catheter-for-a-client-who-requires-fluid-
replacement.-Which-of-the
following-actions-should-the-nurse-take?
A. Apply-the-tourniquet-15cm-(6-in)-above-the-insertion-site
B. Check-for-pulsation-at-sited-proximal-to-the-tourniquet
C. Anchor-the-vein-by-stretching-the-skin-2.5-cm-(1-in)-proximal-to-the-
insertion-site
D. Wipe-the-skin-dry-before-inserting-the-catheter---ANSWER-A.-Apply-
the-tourniquet-15cm-(6-in)-above-the-insertion-site
5.-A-nurse-is-administering-medications-to-a-client-who-has-dysphagia-and-
a-new-prescription
for-divalproex-sodium-extended-release-tablets.-Which-of-the-following-
actions-should-the
nurse-take?---ANSWER-Administer-the-medication-with-applesauce
6.-A-nurse-is-completing-a-dietary-assessment-for-a-client-who-is-Jewish-
and-observes-kosher
dietary-practices.-Which-of-the-following-behaviors-would-the-nurse-
expect-to-fine?
,A. Leavened-bread-maybe-eaten-during-Passover.
B. Shellfish-is-commonly-consumed-in-the-diet.
C. Meat-and-dairy-products-are-eaten-separately.
D. Fasting-from-meat-occurs-during-Hanukkah---ANSWER-C.-Meat-and-
dairy-products-are-eaten-separately.
7.-A-nurse-is-assessing-a-client-who-has-minor-injuries-following-a-
motor-vehicle-crash-and
appears-agitated-and-apprehensive.-The-nurse-identifies-that-the-client-is-
in-the-arm-stage-of
general-adaptation-syndrome-and-should-expect-which-of-the-following-
findings.---ANSWER-Tachycardia
8.-A-nurse-is-caring-for-a-client-who-has-a-femur-fracture-and-is-on-bedrest-
with-Buck's-extension
traction.-which-of-the-following-actions-should-the-nurse-take?---
ANSWER-A.-Inspect-the-client's-skin-under-the-device-every-8-hours
9.-A-charge-nurse-is-creating-assignments-for-the-next-shift-for-several-
nurses-and-one-of-them-is
pregnant.-Which-of-the-following-clients-should-the-charge-nurse-assign-to-
a-nurse-who-is-not
pregnant?
, A. A-60-year-old-client-who-is-recovering-from-shingles
B. A-20-year-old-client-who-is-HIV-positive
C. A-40-year-old-client-who-is-suspected-of-having-tuberculosis
D. An-80-year-old-client-who-has-alcoholic-pancreatitis-and-is-being-
treated-for-impetigo---ANSWER-A.-A-60-year-old-client-who-is-
recovering-from-shingles
10.-A-nurse-is-caring-for-a-client-who-has-a-partial-laryngectomy-and-is-
receiving-continuous
internal-feeding-at-65-ml/hr-through-a-gastrostomy-tube.-which-of-the-
following-findings
requires-immediate-intervention-by-the-nurse?
A. The-gastric-residual-volume-is-250-mL-following-two-hours-of-
infusion.
B. The-client-is-lying-in-a-supine-position.
C. The-infusion-pump-for-administering-continuous-feeding-is-turned-off.
D. Interior-feeding-bag-and-tubing-are-not-dated---ANSWER-B.-The-
client-is-lying-in-a-supine-position.
1.-A-nurse-is-teaching-a-client-about-smoking-cessation.-Which-of-the-
following-client
statements-should-the-nurse-identify-as-an-understanding-of-the-teaching?
A. If-I-stop-abruptly-I-cannot-use-a-nicotine-replacement.
