NR 452 VATI EXIT RN COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026
Questions With Correct Answers
1.
A nurse on a mental health unit is admitting a client who has post-traumatic stress
disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Talks continuously about the event
B. Preoccupied with having a serious illness
C. Has difficulty concentrating on a task
D. Experiences frequent grandiose thoughts
Correct Answer: C – Has difficulty concentrating on a task
2.
A nurse is administering a scheduled medication to a client. The client reports that the
medication appears different than what they take at home. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
A. "Did the doctor discuss with you that there was a change in this medication?"
B. "Do you know why this medication is being prescribed for you?"
C. "I will call the pharmacist now to check on this medication."
D. "I recommend that you take this medication as prescribed."
Correct Answer: C – "I will call the pharmacist now to check on this medication."
3.
A nurse is assessing a client who is in skeletal traction for a fractured left tibia. The nurse
should identify that which of the following findings indicates altered tissue perfusion of the
affected extremity?
,A. Purulent drainage at the site
B. Faint pedal pulse of left leg
C. Pain with movement of the left great toe
D. Warm skin temperature distal to pin site
Correct Answer: B – Faint pedal pulse of left leg
4.
A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has peptic ulcer disease. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will decrease my daily protein intake to 15 grams per day."
B. "I will use ibuprofen as needed to control abdominal pain."
C. "I will take sucralfate with meals three times per day."
D. "I will avoid food and beverages that contain caffeine."
Correct Answer: D – "I will avoid food and beverages that contain caffeine."
5.
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the advanced stage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
(ALS). Which of the following referrals is the nurse's priority?
A. Occupational therapist
B. Social worker
C. Speech-language pathologist
D. Psychologist
Correct Answer: C – Speech-language pathologist
6.
A nurse administers digoxin 0.125 mg PO to an adult client. For which of the following
findings should the nurse notify the provider?
A. Constipation for 2 days
B. Potassium level 4.2 mEq/L
, C. Digoxin level 1 ng/mL
D. Apical pulse 58/min
Correct Answer: D – Apical pulse 58/min
7.
A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has an exacerbation of psoriasis.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
A. Discontinue ultraviolet light therapy if lesions become itchy
B. Cover lesions with an occlusive dressing after applying a corticosteroid
C. Scrub external lesions with a pumice stone
D. Instruct the client to add rubbing alcohol to bath water
Correct Answer: B – Cover lesions with an occlusive dressing after applying a
corticosteroid
8.
A nurse is verifying a record of informed consent for a client who is scheduled for surgery.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Provide information on the informed consent form about the benefits of the surgery
B. Confirm the client's signature is authentic
C. Inform the client about the condition that requires treatment
D. Explain the procedure to the client before verifying informed consent
Correct Answer: B – Confirm the client's signature is authentic
9.
A nurse is caring for a client who requests the creation of a living will. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Schedule a meeting between the hospital ethics committee and client
B. Determine the client's preferences about postmortem care
C. Evaluate the client's understanding of life-sustaining measures
D. Request a conference with the client's family
PREDICTOR QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026
Questions With Correct Answers
1.
A nurse on a mental health unit is admitting a client who has post-traumatic stress
disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Talks continuously about the event
B. Preoccupied with having a serious illness
C. Has difficulty concentrating on a task
D. Experiences frequent grandiose thoughts
Correct Answer: C – Has difficulty concentrating on a task
2.
A nurse is administering a scheduled medication to a client. The client reports that the
medication appears different than what they take at home. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
A. "Did the doctor discuss with you that there was a change in this medication?"
B. "Do you know why this medication is being prescribed for you?"
C. "I will call the pharmacist now to check on this medication."
D. "I recommend that you take this medication as prescribed."
Correct Answer: C – "I will call the pharmacist now to check on this medication."
3.
A nurse is assessing a client who is in skeletal traction for a fractured left tibia. The nurse
should identify that which of the following findings indicates altered tissue perfusion of the
affected extremity?
,A. Purulent drainage at the site
B. Faint pedal pulse of left leg
C. Pain with movement of the left great toe
D. Warm skin temperature distal to pin site
Correct Answer: B – Faint pedal pulse of left leg
4.
A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has peptic ulcer disease. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will decrease my daily protein intake to 15 grams per day."
B. "I will use ibuprofen as needed to control abdominal pain."
C. "I will take sucralfate with meals three times per day."
D. "I will avoid food and beverages that contain caffeine."
Correct Answer: D – "I will avoid food and beverages that contain caffeine."
5.
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the advanced stage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
(ALS). Which of the following referrals is the nurse's priority?
A. Occupational therapist
B. Social worker
C. Speech-language pathologist
D. Psychologist
Correct Answer: C – Speech-language pathologist
6.
A nurse administers digoxin 0.125 mg PO to an adult client. For which of the following
findings should the nurse notify the provider?
A. Constipation for 2 days
B. Potassium level 4.2 mEq/L
, C. Digoxin level 1 ng/mL
D. Apical pulse 58/min
Correct Answer: D – Apical pulse 58/min
7.
A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has an exacerbation of psoriasis.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
A. Discontinue ultraviolet light therapy if lesions become itchy
B. Cover lesions with an occlusive dressing after applying a corticosteroid
C. Scrub external lesions with a pumice stone
D. Instruct the client to add rubbing alcohol to bath water
Correct Answer: B – Cover lesions with an occlusive dressing after applying a
corticosteroid
8.
A nurse is verifying a record of informed consent for a client who is scheduled for surgery.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Provide information on the informed consent form about the benefits of the surgery
B. Confirm the client's signature is authentic
C. Inform the client about the condition that requires treatment
D. Explain the procedure to the client before verifying informed consent
Correct Answer: B – Confirm the client's signature is authentic
9.
A nurse is caring for a client who requests the creation of a living will. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Schedule a meeting between the hospital ethics committee and client
B. Determine the client's preferences about postmortem care
C. Evaluate the client's understanding of life-sustaining measures
D. Request a conference with the client's family
