ATI RV VATI Comprehensive Predictor
Proctored Form A Exam – 196 Verified
Questions And Answers – Updated 2026.
Guaranteed Pass -100%
Q.1 At the start of an evening shift on a cardiac unit, a licensed practical nurse
brings the nurse a list of client reports. Which of the following client reports
should the nurse assess first?
A. Constipation
B. Indigestion
C. Swollen ankles
D. Urinary frequency - CORRECT ANSWER- Indigestion
Q.2 During the immediate postoperative period following thoracic surgery, a
nurse medicates a client for pain on a schedule. The rationale for this nursing
action is which of the following?
A. Suppresses the cough reflex
B. Decreases the level of anxiety
C. Reduces the respiratory rate
D. Facilitates deep breathing - CORRECT ANSWER- Facilitates deep breathing
Q.3 nurse in a pediatric unit is caring for a group of clients. For which of the
following diseases should the nurse implement droplet precautions?
A. Varicella-zoster
B. Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus
C. Pertussis
D. Rotavirus - CORRECT ANSWER- Pertussis
Q.4 nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a blood transfusion at 125mL/hr
and develops a hemolytic reaction. Which of the following actions should the
nurse perform?
A. Infuse 0.9% sodium chloride IV
,B. Administer an antipyretic
C. Decrease the infusion rate to 75 mL/hr
D. Place the client in a left lateral position - CORRECT ANSWER- Infuse 0.9%
sodium chloride IV
Q.5 A nurse is caring for a full-term newborn immediately following birth. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Instill erythromycin ophthalmic ointment in the newborn's eyes
B. Weigh the newborn
C. Place identification bracelets on the newborn
D. Dry the newborn - CORRECT ANSWER- Dry the newborn
Q.6 A charge nurse is creating assignments for the next shift for several nurses
and one of the nurses 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
- CORRECT ANSWER- A 60 year old client who is recovering from shingles
Q.6 A charge nurse is evaluating the time management skills of a newly licensed
nurse. Which of the following actions should the charge nurse identify as an
effective time management skill?
A. Delegates creation of a client's teaching plan to a licensed practical nurse
B. Completes activities for one client before moving to the next client
C. Focuses on activities rather than objectives
D. Skips break times to catch up on charting - CORRECT ANSWER- Completes
activities for one client before moving to the next client
Q.7 A charge nurse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nurse on how to
clean surfaces contaminated with blood. Which of the following agents should
the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Hydrogen peroxide
B. Isopropyl alcohol
C. Chlorine bleach
D. Chlorhexidine - CORRECT ANSWER- Chlorine bleach
,Q.8 A charge nurse is teaching a group of unit nurses about the policy for clients
who have a history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Which of the
following information should the nurse include?
A. A client who has a history of MRSA will need antibiotics
B. A client who has a history of MRSA can develop immunity to the infection
C. A client who has a history of MRSA requires a protective environment
D. A client who has a history of MRSA can still transmit the infection - CORRECT
ANSWER- A client who has a history of MRSA can still transmit the infection
Q.9 A charge nurse on a pediatric unit is making assignments for a float nurse
from the medical unit. Which of the following clients is appropriate to assign to
the float nurse?
A. A 10-year-old client who has pneumonia and is receiving respiratory treatments
B. A 4-year-old client who has a Wilms tumor and is receiving chemotherapy
C. An 8-month-old client who is scheduled for a surgical repair of a ventricular septal
defect tomorrow
D. A 14-year-old client who is scheduled for discharge today following placement of a
Herrington rod - CORRECT ANSWER- A 10-year-old client who has pneumonia and
is receiving respiratory treatments
Q.10 A charge nurse overhears two assistive personnel in the unit lobby
discussing the HIV status of a client. Which of the following response is the
priority for the nurse to make?
A. Do you understand HIPAA regulations?
B. This discussion is only appropriate in a private area
C. Please stop this discussion
D. Did you know you can be liable if you breach confidentiality - CORRECT
ANSWER- Please stop this discussion
Q.11 A client asks the nurse if it is safe to take a glucosamine supplement. The
nurse should assess for which of the following potential contraindications?
A. Shellfish allergy
B. History of smoking
C. Cardiac dysrhythmia
D. Family history of malignant hyperthermia - CORRECT ANSWER- Shellfish allergy
, Q.12 A client has just returned to the nursing unit following cardiac
catheterization. In the immediate post procedure period, which of the following is
the priority nursing action?
A. Monitoring the insertion site for infection
B. Checking for orthostatic hypotension
C. Forcing fluids
D. Immobilizing the affect extremity - CORRECT ANSWER- Immobilizing the affect
extremity
Q.13 A client who has a diagnosis of complete placenta previa is admitted to the
labor and delivery suite at 36 weeks gestation with contractions 5 min in
frequency and 1 min in duration. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. Rupture the amniotic sac
B. Medicate the client for pain
C. Prepare the client for a cesarean section
D. Perform a vaginal exam - CORRECT ANSWER- Prepare the client for a cesarean
section
Q.14 A client who is having suicidal thoughts tells the nurse, "It just does not
seem worth it. Why not end my misery?" Which of the following responses by the
nurse is appropriate?
A. Why do you think your like is not worth it anymore?
B. You can trust me and tell me what you are thinking?
C. I need to know what you mean by misery?
D. Do you have to plan to end your life? - CORRECT ANSWER- Do you have to
plan to end your life?
Q.15 A community health nurse is performing a vision screening on a 4-month-
old infant. When shining a light source into the infant's visual field, which of the
following is an expected finding?
A. The infant's eyes turn toward the light
B. The infant's head turns away from the light
C. The infant's eyes remain focused toward the floor
D. The infant closes their eyes - CORRECT ANSWER- The infant closes their eyes
Q.16 A community health nurse is teaching a group of restaurant workers about
hepatitis A. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Proctored Form A Exam – 196 Verified
Questions And Answers – Updated 2026.
Guaranteed Pass -100%
Q.1 At the start of an evening shift on a cardiac unit, a licensed practical nurse
brings the nurse a list of client reports. Which of the following client reports
should the nurse assess first?
A. Constipation
B. Indigestion
C. Swollen ankles
D. Urinary frequency - CORRECT ANSWER- Indigestion
Q.2 During the immediate postoperative period following thoracic surgery, a
nurse medicates a client for pain on a schedule. The rationale for this nursing
action is which of the following?
A. Suppresses the cough reflex
B. Decreases the level of anxiety
C. Reduces the respiratory rate
D. Facilitates deep breathing - CORRECT ANSWER- Facilitates deep breathing
Q.3 nurse in a pediatric unit is caring for a group of clients. For which of the
following diseases should the nurse implement droplet precautions?
A. Varicella-zoster
B. Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus
C. Pertussis
D. Rotavirus - CORRECT ANSWER- Pertussis
Q.4 nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a blood transfusion at 125mL/hr
and develops a hemolytic reaction. Which of the following actions should the
nurse perform?
A. Infuse 0.9% sodium chloride IV
,B. Administer an antipyretic
C. Decrease the infusion rate to 75 mL/hr
D. Place the client in a left lateral position - CORRECT ANSWER- Infuse 0.9%
sodium chloride IV
Q.5 A nurse is caring for a full-term newborn immediately following birth. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Instill erythromycin ophthalmic ointment in the newborn's eyes
B. Weigh the newborn
C. Place identification bracelets on the newborn
D. Dry the newborn - CORRECT ANSWER- Dry the newborn
Q.6 A charge nurse is creating assignments for the next shift for several nurses
and one of the nurses 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
- CORRECT ANSWER- A 60 year old client who is recovering from shingles
Q.6 A charge nurse is evaluating the time management skills of a newly licensed
nurse. Which of the following actions should the charge nurse identify as an
effective time management skill?
A. Delegates creation of a client's teaching plan to a licensed practical nurse
B. Completes activities for one client before moving to the next client
C. Focuses on activities rather than objectives
D. Skips break times to catch up on charting - CORRECT ANSWER- Completes
activities for one client before moving to the next client
Q.7 A charge nurse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nurse on how to
clean surfaces contaminated with blood. Which of the following agents should
the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Hydrogen peroxide
B. Isopropyl alcohol
C. Chlorine bleach
D. Chlorhexidine - CORRECT ANSWER- Chlorine bleach
,Q.8 A charge nurse is teaching a group of unit nurses about the policy for clients
who have a history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Which of the
following information should the nurse include?
A. A client who has a history of MRSA will need antibiotics
B. A client who has a history of MRSA can develop immunity to the infection
C. A client who has a history of MRSA requires a protective environment
D. A client who has a history of MRSA can still transmit the infection - CORRECT
ANSWER- A client who has a history of MRSA can still transmit the infection
Q.9 A charge nurse on a pediatric unit is making assignments for a float nurse
from the medical unit. Which of the following clients is appropriate to assign to
the float nurse?
A. A 10-year-old client who has pneumonia and is receiving respiratory treatments
B. A 4-year-old client who has a Wilms tumor and is receiving chemotherapy
C. An 8-month-old client who is scheduled for a surgical repair of a ventricular septal
defect tomorrow
D. A 14-year-old client who is scheduled for discharge today following placement of a
Herrington rod - CORRECT ANSWER- A 10-year-old client who has pneumonia and
is receiving respiratory treatments
Q.10 A charge nurse overhears two assistive personnel in the unit lobby
discussing the HIV status of a client. Which of the following response is the
priority for the nurse to make?
A. Do you understand HIPAA regulations?
B. This discussion is only appropriate in a private area
C. Please stop this discussion
D. Did you know you can be liable if you breach confidentiality - CORRECT
ANSWER- Please stop this discussion
Q.11 A client asks the nurse if it is safe to take a glucosamine supplement. The
nurse should assess for which of the following potential contraindications?
A. Shellfish allergy
B. History of smoking
C. Cardiac dysrhythmia
D. Family history of malignant hyperthermia - CORRECT ANSWER- Shellfish allergy
, Q.12 A client has just returned to the nursing unit following cardiac
catheterization. In the immediate post procedure period, which of the following is
the priority nursing action?
A. Monitoring the insertion site for infection
B. Checking for orthostatic hypotension
C. Forcing fluids
D. Immobilizing the affect extremity - CORRECT ANSWER- Immobilizing the affect
extremity
Q.13 A client who has a diagnosis of complete placenta previa is admitted to the
labor and delivery suite at 36 weeks gestation with contractions 5 min in
frequency and 1 min in duration. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. Rupture the amniotic sac
B. Medicate the client for pain
C. Prepare the client for a cesarean section
D. Perform a vaginal exam - CORRECT ANSWER- Prepare the client for a cesarean
section
Q.14 A client who is having suicidal thoughts tells the nurse, "It just does not
seem worth it. Why not end my misery?" Which of the following responses by the
nurse is appropriate?
A. Why do you think your like is not worth it anymore?
B. You can trust me and tell me what you are thinking?
C. I need to know what you mean by misery?
D. Do you have to plan to end your life? - CORRECT ANSWER- Do you have to
plan to end your life?
Q.15 A community health nurse is performing a vision screening on a 4-month-
old infant. When shining a light source into the infant's visual field, which of the
following is an expected finding?
A. The infant's eyes turn toward the light
B. The infant's head turns away from the light
C. The infant's eyes remain focused toward the floor
D. The infant closes their eyes - CORRECT ANSWER- The infant closes their eyes
Q.16 A community health nurse is teaching a group of restaurant workers about
hepatitis A. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
