VATI Fundamentals Post-Assessment assignment
questions and answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
A client is unresponsive and breathing agonally after cardiopulmonary resuscitation has been provided.
The family asks about "do not resuscitate" (DNR) because of their concern with aggressive treatment
with all that has been provided. What is the role of the provider in this situation?
- correct answer The provider consults the family prior to administering a DNR and the nurse's
responsibility is to provide written information about advanced directives and documents the client's
advance directive status.
A nurse is caring for several clients receiving intravenous therapy. What are actions the nurse should use
to prevent IV infections?
- correct answer Prevention of Line Contamination:
Perform hand hygiene before and after handling the IV system.
Use standard precautions.
Change IV sites according to facility policy (usually 72 hr).
Change continuous infusion tubing no more frequently than every 96 hr, and change intermittent
infusion tubing every 24 hr according to facility policy.
Remove catheters as soon as they are no longer clinically indicated.
Change the catheter if any break in surgical aseptic technique is suspected, such as emergency
insertions.
Use a sterile needle/catheter for each insertion attempt.
Avoid writing on IV bags with pens or markers, because ink can contaminate the solution.
Change tubing immediately if contamination is known or suspected.
Fluids should not hang more than 24 hr unless it is a closed system (pressure bags for hemodynamic
monitoring).
Wipe all ports with alcohol or an antiseptic swab before connecting IV lines or inserting a syringe to
prevent the introduction of micro-organisms into the system.
questions and answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
A client is unresponsive and breathing agonally after cardiopulmonary resuscitation has been provided.
The family asks about "do not resuscitate" (DNR) because of their concern with aggressive treatment
with all that has been provided. What is the role of the provider in this situation?
- correct answer The provider consults the family prior to administering a DNR and the nurse's
responsibility is to provide written information about advanced directives and documents the client's
advance directive status.
A nurse is caring for several clients receiving intravenous therapy. What are actions the nurse should use
to prevent IV infections?
- correct answer Prevention of Line Contamination:
Perform hand hygiene before and after handling the IV system.
Use standard precautions.
Change IV sites according to facility policy (usually 72 hr).
Change continuous infusion tubing no more frequently than every 96 hr, and change intermittent
infusion tubing every 24 hr according to facility policy.
Remove catheters as soon as they are no longer clinically indicated.
Change the catheter if any break in surgical aseptic technique is suspected, such as emergency
insertions.
Use a sterile needle/catheter for each insertion attempt.
Avoid writing on IV bags with pens or markers, because ink can contaminate the solution.
Change tubing immediately if contamination is known or suspected.
Fluids should not hang more than 24 hr unless it is a closed system (pressure bags for hemodynamic
monitoring).
Wipe all ports with alcohol or an antiseptic swab before connecting IV lines or inserting a syringe to
prevent the introduction of micro-organisms into the system.
