VATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
EXAM (FORM B) – GREEN LIGHT
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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Core Domains
• Fundamentals of Nursing and Basic Care
• Medical-Surgical Nursing and Adult Health
• Pharmacology and Medication Administration
• Maternal-Newborn Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Mental Health and Psychosocial Integrity
• Leadership, Management, and Delegation
• Safety, Infection Control, and Patient Education
Introduction
The VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor Examination assesses a practical
nursing student's readiness for entry-level practice and the NCLEX-PN. It
evaluates knowledge across medical-surgical, pharmacological, maternal-
newborn, pediatric, and mental health nursing. The examination employs
multiple-choice and scenario-based formats designed to test critical thinking,
clinical judgment, and safe decision-making. Emphasis is placed on
prioritization, delegation, and real-world application to ensure graduates can
,deliver competent, safe, and effective patient care in diverse healthcare
settings.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–180
1. A nurse at a long-term care facility is caring for a client who requires
oral suctioning. Which of the following supplies should the nurse plan
to use for this task?
A. Regular suction catheter
B. Yankauer catheter
C. Endotracheal suction catheter
D. Inline suction catheter
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: A Yankauer catheter is a rigid oral suction device used for
oral and oropharyngeal suctioning to remove secretions from the mouth and
facilitate breathing. Endotracheal and inline catheters are used for deeper
airway suctioning.
2. A nurse is serving on an ethics committee addressing a client care
dilemma. Which of the following strategies will facilitate resolving the
dilemma?
A. Allow the family's financial situation to dictate the outcome
B. Apply personal religious beliefs to the case
C. Determine the facts, identify possible solutions, and consider the client's
wishes
D. Ignore the client's expressed preferences to avoid conflict
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: Ethical dilemmas are best resolved by gathering all factual
information, generating multiple potential solutions, and prioritizing the
client's autonomy and expressed wishes. Financial backgrounds and personal
biases should not dictate the care plan.
,3. A nurse is talking with a client whose son died in a motor vehicle
crash 2 weeks ago. The client states, "I 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?
A. "You should try to focus on the good times you shared rather than his
death."
B. "Grieving for your son is hard work. It will take as much time as you need to
come to terms with your loss."
C. "It has only been two weeks; most people take months to feel bad like this."
D. "Let's talk about scheduling you for a psychiatric evaluation to help you
move on."
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: This therapeutic response validates the client's feelings and
normalizes the grieving process. Grieving is an individualized, non-linear
experience that requires time, and two weeks is a short period following a
traumatic loss.
4. 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?
A. Poultry
B. Tuna fish
C. Lamb
D. Whole grains
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: Frequent consumption of red meats such as lamb, beef, and
pork is linked to an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer,
particularly colorectal cancer. Poultry, fish, and whole grains do not increase
this risk.
, 5. A nurse notices an assistive personnel (AP) taking a nap in the break
room during mealtime. The nurse also notes that the AP is drowsy
while performing routine tasks. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
A. Confront the AP aggressively in front of other staff members
B. Report the observation about the AP to the unit nurse manager
C. Ignore the behavior since the AP was on a scheduled meal break
D. Assign the AP's high-risk tasks to another coworker
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: The nurse should report concerns about staff impairment to
the unit nurse manager. Client safety is the priority, and the manager is
responsible for addressing performance and fitness-for-duty concerns.
6. A nurse is providing directions to an assistive personnel about
moving a client up in bed. Which instruction should the nurse include?
A. "Place a pillow under the client's head prior to repositioning."
B. "Keep your feet close together while moving the client."
C. "Face in the direction of the client's movement."
D. "Move the client's arms to his sides prior to repositioning."
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: When moving a client up in bed, the nurse and AP should
face in the direction of the client's movement to maintain proper body
mechanics and ensure safe transfer.
7. A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who is to start
taking nitroglycerin for chest discomfort with activity. Which of the
following medications should the nurse instruct the client to avoid
taking within 24 hours of using nitroglycerin?
A. Atorvastatin
B. Sildenafil
EXAM (FORM B) – GREEN LIGHT
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains
• Fundamentals of Nursing and Basic Care
• Medical-Surgical Nursing and Adult Health
• Pharmacology and Medication Administration
• Maternal-Newborn Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Mental Health and Psychosocial Integrity
• Leadership, Management, and Delegation
• Safety, Infection Control, and Patient Education
Introduction
The VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor Examination assesses a practical
nursing student's readiness for entry-level practice and the NCLEX-PN. It
evaluates knowledge across medical-surgical, pharmacological, maternal-
newborn, pediatric, and mental health nursing. The examination employs
multiple-choice and scenario-based formats designed to test critical thinking,
clinical judgment, and safe decision-making. Emphasis is placed on
prioritization, delegation, and real-world application to ensure graduates can
,deliver competent, safe, and effective patient care in diverse healthcare
settings.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–180
1. A nurse at a long-term care facility is caring for a client who requires
oral suctioning. Which of the following supplies should the nurse plan
to use for this task?
A. Regular suction catheter
B. Yankauer catheter
C. Endotracheal suction catheter
D. Inline suction catheter
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: A Yankauer catheter is a rigid oral suction device used for
oral and oropharyngeal suctioning to remove secretions from the mouth and
facilitate breathing. Endotracheal and inline catheters are used for deeper
airway suctioning.
2. A nurse is serving on an ethics committee addressing a client care
dilemma. Which of the following strategies will facilitate resolving the
dilemma?
A. Allow the family's financial situation to dictate the outcome
B. Apply personal religious beliefs to the case
C. Determine the facts, identify possible solutions, and consider the client's
wishes
D. Ignore the client's expressed preferences to avoid conflict
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: Ethical dilemmas are best resolved by gathering all factual
information, generating multiple potential solutions, and prioritizing the
client's autonomy and expressed wishes. Financial backgrounds and personal
biases should not dictate the care plan.
,3. A nurse is talking with a client whose son died in a motor vehicle
crash 2 weeks ago. The client states, "I 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?
A. "You should try to focus on the good times you shared rather than his
death."
B. "Grieving for your son is hard work. It will take as much time as you need to
come to terms with your loss."
C. "It has only been two weeks; most people take months to feel bad like this."
D. "Let's talk about scheduling you for a psychiatric evaluation to help you
move on."
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: This therapeutic response validates the client's feelings and
normalizes the grieving process. Grieving is an individualized, non-linear
experience that requires time, and two weeks is a short period following a
traumatic loss.
4. 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?
A. Poultry
B. Tuna fish
C. Lamb
D. Whole grains
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: Frequent consumption of red meats such as lamb, beef, and
pork is linked to an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer,
particularly colorectal cancer. Poultry, fish, and whole grains do not increase
this risk.
, 5. A nurse notices an assistive personnel (AP) taking a nap in the break
room during mealtime. The nurse also notes that the AP is drowsy
while performing routine tasks. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
A. Confront the AP aggressively in front of other staff members
B. Report the observation about the AP to the unit nurse manager
C. Ignore the behavior since the AP was on a scheduled meal break
D. Assign the AP's high-risk tasks to another coworker
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: The nurse should report concerns about staff impairment to
the unit nurse manager. Client safety is the priority, and the manager is
responsible for addressing performance and fitness-for-duty concerns.
6. A nurse is providing directions to an assistive personnel about
moving a client up in bed. Which instruction should the nurse include?
A. "Place a pillow under the client's head prior to repositioning."
B. "Keep your feet close together while moving the client."
C. "Face in the direction of the client's movement."
D. "Move the client's arms to his sides prior to repositioning."
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: When moving a client up in bed, the nurse and AP should
face in the direction of the client's movement to maintain proper body
mechanics and ensure safe transfer.
7. A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who is to start
taking nitroglycerin for chest discomfort with activity. Which of the
following medications should the nurse instruct the client to avoid
taking within 24 hours of using nitroglycerin?
A. Atorvastatin
B. Sildenafil
