VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Green Light Exam.pdf

Which of these menus, if chosen by a parent of a child who has celiac disease, would indicate to a nurse that the parent understands the teaching about a gluten-free diet? a. Broiled steak, baked potato, and spinach b. Pork chop, egg noodles, and green peas. c. Fried chicken, white roll, and mixed vegetables. d. Baked macaroni with cheddar cheese and corn. a. Broiled steak, baked potato, and spinach. Which of these statements, if made by a nurse, is non-therapeutic because it disregards a client's feelings and concerns? a. "You appear anxious and tense." c. "I notice you're biting your nails." d. "I'm not sure I understand what you're saying." b. "Everything will be okay." A client tells a nurse, "I am so scared about the interview tomorrow. I just know I will say the wrong thing and not get the job." Which of these responses, if made by the nurse, will create a communication barrier? a. "Would you like to practice the interview?" b. "Have you thought about some possible questions that may be asked in the interview?" c. "Tell me more about your concerns." d. "You need to relax, and everything will be fine." d. "You need to relax, and everything will be fine." A young healthy adult, who has been exercising in hot weather, has fatigue, loss of appetite, and lightheadedness. Which of these assessments should a nurse make? a. Determine the client's preferred diet. . c. Auscultate the lungs. b. Measure the client's body temperature a. Broiled steak, baked potato, and spinach c. Preventing aspiration. c. This may be an early sign of heart failure; notify the physician. d. Ascertain the client's typical sleep pattern. b. Measure the client's body temperature. Which of these nursing measures is the priority for a child who has hemophilia and who sustains a leg injury? a. Ensuring adequate hydration for the child. b. Soaking the child's injured leg in warm water. . d. Transfusing one unit of whole blood to the child. c. Administering the missing factor VIII to the child. Which of these outcomes should a nurse focus on for a client who had a bronchoscopy two hours ago? a. Preventing hemorrhage. b. Preventing pneumonia. d. Preventing dehydration. c. Preventing aspiration. A client who had a coronary artery bypass graft four days ago suddenly develops sinus tachycardia and reports shortness of breath and dizziness. Which of these interpretations and actions should a nurse take? a. This is an expected occurrence following bypass surgery; continue to monitor the client. b. This indicates normalization of the blood pressure; hold all anti-hypertensive medications. d. This indicates hypoxia; administer oxygen at 5/L per minute. c. This may be an early sign of heart failure; notify the physician. Which of these lunch selections, if made by a client who has congestive heart failure, should a nurse recognize as indicative of a need for additional instructions? a. Cottage cheese with fresh fruit salad, whole wheat bread, and herbal tea. b. Baked chicken with brown rice, mixed green salad, and iced coffee. . d. Beef tenderloin, carrots, mashed potatoes, and a baked apple. c. Egg salad sandwich with mayonnaise, pickles, and seltzer water. c. Egg salad sandwich with mayonnaise, pickles, and seltzer water c. Administering the missing factor VIII to the child c. "I will need to add more salt to my diet because this medication will increase its excretion." b. "I can now walk one more block than I could last month." b. Consistently assign the care of the infant to the same staff. b. Initially demonstrate and explain the procedure to the client. Which of the statements if made by a client who is take furosemide (Lasix), supports a nursing diagnosis of knowledge deficit? a. "This medication will increase the amount and frequency of my urination." b. "This medication must be taken, even on days when I fell well." d. "I should change my position slowly to avoid dizziness related to this medication." c. "I will need to add more salt to my diet because this medication will increase its excretion." Which of these statements, if made by a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, indicates improvement? a. "I hope to attend my grandson's graduation next month." c. "I take several quick breaths when I begin to cough." d. "I do my breathing exercises in the evening after I eat dinner." b. "I can now walk one more block than I could last month."