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A nurse is reinforcing teaching about self-administration of nasal drops with a client. Which of
the following positions should the nurse recommend for instillation of the drops? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Supine
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium
sulfate via a continuous IV infusion. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to
the provider? - CORRECT ANSWERS Urine output 20 mL/hr
A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse to a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take to verify that the newly licensed nurse understands the
procedure for measuring a client's blood glucose level? - CORRECT ANSWERS Have the
nurse perform a return demonstration.
A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report on a group of clients. Which of the following clients
should the nurse see first? - CORRECT ANSWERS A client who is exhibiting flight of
ideas
A nurse in the newborn nursery is collecting data about a newborn's Moro reflex. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to elicit this reflex? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Strike the crib surface on which the newborn is lying.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a protective safety restraint. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWERS Secure the
restraint with an easy-to-release tie.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a chronic illness. In which phase of the therapeutic
relationship should the nurse help the client develop problem-solving skills? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Working phase
,VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR QUESTIONS AND
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A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the following
findings indicates the client is experiencing an allergic reaction? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Urticaria
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is experiencing a postpartum hemorrhage. Which
of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Methylergonovine
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has pneumonia. When reinforcing teaching about
the diagnosis and age-related changes with the client's family, which of the following
alterations should the nurse include? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increased elasticity of the
thoracic cage
A nurse is collecting data from the guardian of a toddler during a well-child visit. The guardian
expresses concern to the nurse because his child has a poor appetite, but drinks a quart of milk
each day. The nurse should identify that this practice places the toddler at risk for which of the
following conditions? - CORRECT ANSWERS Lactose intolerance
A nurse is applying a condom catheter to a male client who is incontinent. Which of the
following is an appropriate technique to use? - CORRECT ANSWERS Leave space
between the tip of the penis and the end of the condom catheter.
A nurse is assisting in the preparation of an in-service for a group of unit nurses about ethical
principles. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse include as an example of
fidelity? - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse keeps a promise made to a client.
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is scheduled for a bone marrow aspiration biopsy.
The child asks the nurse, "Will this be painful?" Which of the following is an appropriate
,VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024/2025 UPDATED A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION
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response by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWERS "There will be some pain, but I can give
you medicine to make you more comfortable."
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who attempted suicide. When the nurse
processes the client's belongings, which of the following items should the nurse remove from
the client's suitcase? - CORRECT ANSWERS Perfume
A nurse is assisting with a group therapy session in which a client begins to monopolize the
group's time. Which of the following interventions is appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Schedule one-on-one discussion time with the client.
A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days postoperative following abdominal surgery and has a
Penrose drain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Reposition the sterile safety pin when the surgeon advances the drain.
A nurse is caring for a toddler who is admitted to the pediatric unit and is 2 hr postoperative
following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following findings is a sign of hemorrhage? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Frequent swallowing
A nurse in a long-term care facility is observing an assistive personnel (AP) who is performing
hand hygiene. Which of the following actions by the AP requires intervention? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Holding his hands up and elbows down while washing his hands
A nurse is establishing a baseline postoperative assessment for a client who is recovering from a
right femoropopliteal bypass graft. Which of the following findings in the assessment of the
client's right leg should be of the most concern to the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWERS
The client's pedal pulse in the right foot is not palpable.
, VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR QUESTIONS AND
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A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing chest pain. The client states, "I am really afraid
because my brother died a year ago of a heart attack." Which of the following responses is
appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWERS "This must be a frightening experience for you."
A nurse is reviewing standard precautions with an assistive personnel (AP) who is new to the
newborn nursery. For which of the following newborn care procedures should the nurse remind
the AP to wear clean gloves? - CORRECT ANSWERS Applying an identification bracelet
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 1 day postoperative following a total hip
arthroplasty and has deep-vein thrombosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect in the affected extremity? - CORRECT ANSWERS Dull, aching pain
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is
experiencing mania. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of
care? - CORRECT ANSWERS Decrease the level of environmental stimuli.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine 2 mg subcutaneously every 4 hr for pain.
The medication is available in a vial containing 10 mg/mL. How many ml should the nurse
administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use
a trailing zero.) - CORRECT ANSWERS 0.2 ML
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving prazosin. The client's blood pressure is 100/60 mm
Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Instruct the client to stand up slowly.
A nurse is checking the home environment of a client for safety hazards. Which of the following
items require intervention by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWERS The television set is
turned to a loud volume.
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching about self-administration of nasal drops with a client. Which of
the following positions should the nurse recommend for instillation of the drops? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Supine
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium
sulfate via a continuous IV infusion. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to
the provider? - CORRECT ANSWERS Urine output 20 mL/hr
A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse to a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take to verify that the newly licensed nurse understands the
procedure for measuring a client's blood glucose level? - CORRECT ANSWERS Have the
nurse perform a return demonstration.
A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report on a group of clients. Which of the following clients
should the nurse see first? - CORRECT ANSWERS A client who is exhibiting flight of
ideas
A nurse in the newborn nursery is collecting data about a newborn's Moro reflex. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to elicit this reflex? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Strike the crib surface on which the newborn is lying.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a protective safety restraint. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWERS Secure the
restraint with an easy-to-release tie.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a chronic illness. In which phase of the therapeutic
relationship should the nurse help the client develop problem-solving skills? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Working phase
,VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024/2025 UPDATED A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION
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TO SCORE A+ FOR PASS
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the following
findings indicates the client is experiencing an allergic reaction? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Urticaria
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is experiencing a postpartum hemorrhage. Which
of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Methylergonovine
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has pneumonia. When reinforcing teaching about
the diagnosis and age-related changes with the client's family, which of the following
alterations should the nurse include? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increased elasticity of the
thoracic cage
A nurse is collecting data from the guardian of a toddler during a well-child visit. The guardian
expresses concern to the nurse because his child has a poor appetite, but drinks a quart of milk
each day. The nurse should identify that this practice places the toddler at risk for which of the
following conditions? - CORRECT ANSWERS Lactose intolerance
A nurse is applying a condom catheter to a male client who is incontinent. Which of the
following is an appropriate technique to use? - CORRECT ANSWERS Leave space
between the tip of the penis and the end of the condom catheter.
A nurse is assisting in the preparation of an in-service for a group of unit nurses about ethical
principles. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse include as an example of
fidelity? - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse keeps a promise made to a client.
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is scheduled for a bone marrow aspiration biopsy.
The child asks the nurse, "Will this be painful?" Which of the following is an appropriate
,VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024/2025 UPDATED A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION
ALL ANSWERS GET IT 100% CORRECT DETAILED BEST RATED
TO SCORE A+ FOR PASS
response by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWERS "There will be some pain, but I can give
you medicine to make you more comfortable."
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who attempted suicide. When the nurse
processes the client's belongings, which of the following items should the nurse remove from
the client's suitcase? - CORRECT ANSWERS Perfume
A nurse is assisting with a group therapy session in which a client begins to monopolize the
group's time. Which of the following interventions is appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Schedule one-on-one discussion time with the client.
A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days postoperative following abdominal surgery and has a
Penrose drain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Reposition the sterile safety pin when the surgeon advances the drain.
A nurse is caring for a toddler who is admitted to the pediatric unit and is 2 hr postoperative
following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following findings is a sign of hemorrhage? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Frequent swallowing
A nurse in a long-term care facility is observing an assistive personnel (AP) who is performing
hand hygiene. Which of the following actions by the AP requires intervention? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Holding his hands up and elbows down while washing his hands
A nurse is establishing a baseline postoperative assessment for a client who is recovering from a
right femoropopliteal bypass graft. Which of the following findings in the assessment of the
client's right leg should be of the most concern to the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWERS
The client's pedal pulse in the right foot is not palpable.
, VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024/2025 UPDATED A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION
ALL ANSWERS GET IT 100% CORRECT DETAILED BEST RATED
TO SCORE A+ FOR PASS
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing chest pain. The client states, "I am really afraid
because my brother died a year ago of a heart attack." Which of the following responses is
appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWERS "This must be a frightening experience for you."
A nurse is reviewing standard precautions with an assistive personnel (AP) who is new to the
newborn nursery. For which of the following newborn care procedures should the nurse remind
the AP to wear clean gloves? - CORRECT ANSWERS Applying an identification bracelet
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 1 day postoperative following a total hip
arthroplasty and has deep-vein thrombosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect in the affected extremity? - CORRECT ANSWERS Dull, aching pain
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is
experiencing mania. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of
care? - CORRECT ANSWERS Decrease the level of environmental stimuli.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine 2 mg subcutaneously every 4 hr for pain.
The medication is available in a vial containing 10 mg/mL. How many ml should the nurse
administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use
a trailing zero.) - CORRECT ANSWERS 0.2 ML
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving prazosin. The client's blood pressure is 100/60 mm
Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Instruct the client to stand up slowly.
A nurse is checking the home environment of a client for safety hazards. Which of the following
items require intervention by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWERS The television set is
turned to a loud volume.
