VATI Comprehensive Predictor REVIEW,
Exam Questions & Answers COMPLETE
SOLUTION GRADED A+
a nurse is caring for a client who is taking alprazolam. Which of the
following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
ceftriaxone
a nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following
abdominal surgery. The client states "I feel like my incision ripped
open" the nurse notes dehiscence of the incision. which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
place the client in a low-fowlers position
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving radiation therapy
through a sealed implant. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
wear a lead apron when providing care for the client.
a nurse is inserting an IV catheter for a client who requires fluid
replacement. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
apply the tourniquet 15 cm above the insertion site
a nurse is administering medications to a client who has dysphagia
and a new prescription for divalproex sodium extended release
tablets. which of the following actions should the nurse take?
administer the medication with applesauce
a nurse is completing a dietary assessment for a client who is jewish
and observes kosher dietary practices. which of the following
behaviors would the nurse expect to fine?
meat and dairy products are eaten separately
a nurse is assessing a client who has minor injuries following a
motor-vehicle crash and appears agitated and apprehensive. The
nurse identifies that the client is in the arm stage of general
adaptation syndrome and should expect which of the following
findings.
,tachycardia
a nurse is caring for a client who has a femur fracture and is on
bedrest with bucks extension traction. which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
inspect the clients skin under the device every 8 hours
a charge nurse is creating assignments for the next shift for several
nurses and one of them is pregnant. which of the following clients
should the charge nurse assign to a nurse who is not pregnant?
60 year old client who is recovering from shingles
a nurse is caring for a client who has a partial laryngectomy and is
receiving continuous internal feeding at 65 ml/hr through a
gastrostomy tube. which of the following findings requires
immediate intervention by the nurse?
the client is lying in a supine position
a nurse is teaching a client about smoking cessation. Which of the
following client statements should the nurse identify as an
understanding of the teaching?
I will set a specific date to stop smoking
a nurse has been caring for a female client who has bruises on her
arms that are a result of physical abuse by her partner. The client
states "I don't know how much longer I can take this, but I'm afraid
he'll really hurt me if I leave" Which of the following is an
appropriate nursing intervention?
help the client to recognize the signs of escalation of abusive
behavior
a client who is 8 hr postpartum asks the nurse if she will need to
receive Rh immune globulin. The client is gravid 2, para 2, and her
blood type is AB negative. The newborn's blood type is B Positive.
which of the following statements is appropriate?
you should receive Rh immune globulin within 72 hours of delivery
a client hospitalized for a bone marrow transplant is in protective
isolation while undergoing total body radiation and intense
chemotherapy. the clients sibling comes to visit but has obvious
, manifestations of an upper respiratory infection. which of the
following nursing actions is appropriate at this time?
allow the sibling to visit after donning a sterile gown, mask, gloves,
but prohibit physical contact
a nurse is planning care for a client who takes haloperidol for the
treatment of schizophrenia. which of the following should the nurse
include in the plan of care?
screen the client for tardive dyskinesia
a nurse is performing a vision screening for a client. which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the
client has cataracts?
increased opacity of the lens of the eye
a nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty falling asleep at
night. which of the following actions should the nurse take?
schedule routine care tasks during the hours when the client is
awake
a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is
postpartum and plans to breastfeed. which of the following should
the nurse recommend the client increases in their diet during
lactation?
calcium
a nurse is providing nutritional counseling to the parents of a
toddler. which of the following instructions should the nurse include
in the teaching?
offer snacks throughout the day
a nurse is assessing a clients cardiovascular system. identify where
the nurse should place the diaphragm of the stethoscope to best
hear the closing of the aortic valve.
option A
A nurse is planning to perform wound irrigation for a client who has
an open secondary wound. when creating a sterile field. which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
place the lid of a bottle sterile solution with the sterile field
Exam Questions & Answers COMPLETE
SOLUTION GRADED A+
a nurse is caring for a client who is taking alprazolam. Which of the
following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
ceftriaxone
a nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following
abdominal surgery. The client states "I feel like my incision ripped
open" the nurse notes dehiscence of the incision. which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
place the client in a low-fowlers position
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving radiation therapy
through a sealed implant. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
wear a lead apron when providing care for the client.
a nurse is inserting an IV catheter for a client who requires fluid
replacement. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
apply the tourniquet 15 cm above the insertion site
a nurse is administering medications to a client who has dysphagia
and a new prescription for divalproex sodium extended release
tablets. which of the following actions should the nurse take?
administer the medication with applesauce
a nurse is completing a dietary assessment for a client who is jewish
and observes kosher dietary practices. which of the following
behaviors would the nurse expect to fine?
meat and dairy products are eaten separately
a nurse is assessing a client who has minor injuries following a
motor-vehicle crash and appears agitated and apprehensive. The
nurse identifies that the client is in the arm stage of general
adaptation syndrome and should expect which of the following
findings.
,tachycardia
a nurse is caring for a client who has a femur fracture and is on
bedrest with bucks extension traction. which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
inspect the clients skin under the device every 8 hours
a charge nurse is creating assignments for the next shift for several
nurses and one of them is pregnant. which of the following clients
should the charge nurse assign to a nurse who is not pregnant?
60 year old client who is recovering from shingles
a nurse is caring for a client who has a partial laryngectomy and is
receiving continuous internal feeding at 65 ml/hr through a
gastrostomy tube. which of the following findings requires
immediate intervention by the nurse?
the client is lying in a supine position
a nurse is teaching a client about smoking cessation. Which of the
following client statements should the nurse identify as an
understanding of the teaching?
I will set a specific date to stop smoking
a nurse has been caring for a female client who has bruises on her
arms that are a result of physical abuse by her partner. The client
states "I don't know how much longer I can take this, but I'm afraid
he'll really hurt me if I leave" Which of the following is an
appropriate nursing intervention?
help the client to recognize the signs of escalation of abusive
behavior
a client who is 8 hr postpartum asks the nurse if she will need to
receive Rh immune globulin. The client is gravid 2, para 2, and her
blood type is AB negative. The newborn's blood type is B Positive.
which of the following statements is appropriate?
you should receive Rh immune globulin within 72 hours of delivery
a client hospitalized for a bone marrow transplant is in protective
isolation while undergoing total body radiation and intense
chemotherapy. the clients sibling comes to visit but has obvious
, manifestations of an upper respiratory infection. which of the
following nursing actions is appropriate at this time?
allow the sibling to visit after donning a sterile gown, mask, gloves,
but prohibit physical contact
a nurse is planning care for a client who takes haloperidol for the
treatment of schizophrenia. which of the following should the nurse
include in the plan of care?
screen the client for tardive dyskinesia
a nurse is performing a vision screening for a client. which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the
client has cataracts?
increased opacity of the lens of the eye
a nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty falling asleep at
night. which of the following actions should the nurse take?
schedule routine care tasks during the hours when the client is
awake
a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is
postpartum and plans to breastfeed. which of the following should
the nurse recommend the client increases in their diet during
lactation?
calcium
a nurse is providing nutritional counseling to the parents of a
toddler. which of the following instructions should the nurse include
in the teaching?
offer snacks throughout the day
a nurse is assessing a clients cardiovascular system. identify where
the nurse should place the diaphragm of the stethoscope to best
hear the closing of the aortic valve.
option A
A nurse is planning to perform wound irrigation for a client who has
an open secondary wound. when creating a sterile field. which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
place the lid of a bottle sterile solution with the sterile field
