FORM A,B & C AND D VATI RN COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR 2025 UPDATE FORM A,B, & C EN D
EACH FORM CONTAINS 180+ QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS latest update (verified)
1. Anurseonamentalhealthunitisadmittingaclientwhohasposttraumaticstressdisorder. Which
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of the following findings should the nurse expect?
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A. Talkscontinuouslyabouttheevent ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
B. Preoccupied with havingaserious illness ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
C. Hasdifficultyconcentrating onatask
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D. Experiences frequent grandiose thoughts ,/ ,/ ,/
2. A nurse is administering a scheduled medication to a client. The client reports that the
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medication appears different than what they take home. Which of the following responses
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should the nurse make?
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A. "Didthe doctor discusswith youthat there was achangeinthis medication? "
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B. "Do youknowwhythis medication is beingprescribed for you?"
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C. "Iwill call thepharmacist nowto check on this medication "
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D. "Irecommendthat youtakethismedication asprescribed"
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3. Anurse isassessing aclient whois inskeletaltractionfor a fracturedleft tibia. Thenurse should
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Identify that which the following findings indicates altered tissue perfusion of the affected
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extremity?
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,A. Purulentdrainageatthesite ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
B. Faint pedal pulse of left leg
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C. Painwith movement of theleft greattoe
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D. Warmskintemperaturedistaltopin site ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
4. A nurseisproviding teachingto an adolescent who has pepticulcer disease. Which ofthe
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following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
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A. "Iwill decrease mydailyprotein intake to 15 grams per day"
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B. "Iwill useibuprofen asneeded tocontrol abdominal pain"
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C. "Iwill takesucralfate with mealsthree timesper"
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D. "Iwill avoidfoodand beverages thatcontaincaffeine"
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5. A nurseis caringfor aclient whoisinthe advancedstageofamyotrophiclateralsclerosis (ALS).
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Which of the following referrals is the nurse's priority?
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A. Occupational therapist ,/
B. Social worker ,/
C. Speech-language pathologist ,/
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,D. Psychologist
6. Anurse administers digoxin 0.125 mgPOtoanadult client.For whichofthe following
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findings should the nurse notify the provider?
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A. Constipationfor2days ,/ ,/ ,/
B. Potassium level4.2 mEq/L ,/ ,/ ,/
C. Digoxin level 1 ng/mL** normal levels 0.5- 2.0 ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
D. Apical pulse 58/ min ,/ ,/ ,/
7. A nurseisupdatingtheplan ofcarefora client who has anexacerbation of psoriasis.Whichof the
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following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
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A. Discontinueultraviolet lighttherapyiflesionsbecome itchy ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
B. Coverlesions with an occlusivedressingafter applyinga corticosteroid.
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C. Scrub external lesions with apumice stone
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D. Instructthe clientto add rubbingalcoholtobath water ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
8. Anurseisverifyingarecordofinformed consentforaclient whoscheduled forsurgery. Which
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of the following actions should the nurse take?
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A. Provide Informationonthe informedconsentform aboutthe benefitsofthe surgery
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B. Confirm theclient's signatureisauthentic ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
C. Informtheclient abouttheconditionthatrequirestreatment
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D. Explaintheproceduretotheclientbeforeverifyinginformedconsent.??? ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
9. A nurseiscaringforaclient whorequests thecreation of a livingwill.Which of the
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following actions should the nurse take?
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A. Scheduleameetingbetweenthehospital ethicscommitteeandclient ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
B. Determinetheclient'spreferencesaboutpostmortemcare ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
C. Evaluatetheclient'sunderstandingoflifesustainingmeasures ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
D. Request aconference withtheclient's family ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
10. A nursein anemergency department caringfor atoddlerwhohas burns followinga house fire.
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Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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A. Administer antibiotics prophylactically to prevent sepsis. ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
B. Determinethe location and depth of theburns. ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
C. Calculatefluid replacement basedonvital signs and urinaryoutput. ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
D. Check the mouth for soot and smokybreath.,/ ABC’S ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
11. Anurseiscaringforan olderadultclient whohasprescriptionsfor multiplemedications. Which
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of the following factors should the nurse identify as an age-related change that increases the risk
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for adverse effects from medications?
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A. Prolongedmedicationhalf-life ,/ ,/
B. Increasedmedicationelimination ,/ ,/
C. Decreasedmedicationsensitivity ,/ ,/
D. Rapidgastric emptying ,/ ,/
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, 12. A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent behavior. The
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client continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of the following actions should the nurse
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take?
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A. Expresssympathyfortheclient'ssituation. ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
B. Confronttheclientaboutthisbehavior. ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
C. Speak assertively to the client. ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
D. Stand within 30 cm (1 fu of the client when speaking with them.
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13. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is requesting combination oral
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contraceptives.Whichofthefollowingconditionsintheclient'shistoryisacontraindicationto the
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use of combination oral contraceptives?
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A. Hypocalcemia
B. Diverticulosis
C. Hyperthyroidism
D. Thrombophlebitis
14. A nurseiscreatingaplan ofcareforafemaleclient whohas recurrent urinarytract
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infections. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
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A. Wear loose-fitting underwear. ,/ ,/
B. Take a bubblebath after intercourse
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C. Drinkfour 240 mL(8 oz) glasses of watereach day
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D. Void everyto 6 hr during theday.,/ NO ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
15. A nurse is consulting a pharmacological reference about medication compatibility prior to
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administering warfarin to a client. Which of the following medications should the nurse identify as
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being incompatible with warfarin?
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A. Magnesium hydroxide ,/
B. Naproxen NSAID’S
C. Lisinopril
D. Propranolol
16. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client following a motor-vehicle crash. The
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client's Glasgow coma scale rating is 15. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
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A. Thewithdrawsfrompain. ,/ ,/ ,/
B. Theclientisoriented times three.
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C. Thedent is unable to obey commands non.
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D. The client opens eyesto sound.
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