VATI Fundamentals, Virtual ATI
Fundamentals (pre), Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
A nurse is preparing to mix short acting and intermediate acting
insulin in one syringe to administer to a client who has type 1
diabetes mellitus. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow -
correct answer ✅To mix insulin from two vials in the same syringe,
the nurse should first draw up a volume of air equal to the volume
of insulin from the intermediate-acting insulin vial. The nurse
should then inject the volume of air equal to the amount of insulin
to withdraw from the intermediate-acting insulin vial, making sure
the needle does not touch the insulin. Next, the nurse should inject
the volume of air equal to the insulin dose from the short-acting
insulin vial. Then, the nurse should withdraw the prescribed
amount of insulin from the short-acting insulin vial. Lastly, the nurse
should withdraw the prescribed amount of insulin from the
intermediate-acting insulin vial. The insulins are now mixed and
ready to administer.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new
prescription for home oxygen therapy utilizing a compressed
oxygen system. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching -
correct answer ✅"I will store my oxygen tanks in an upright
position"
,VATI Fundamentals, Virtual ATI
Fundamentals (pre), Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
This statement by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching. The nurse should instruct the client to store oxygen tanks
in an upright position in a holder to prevent damage to the tank
and injury to the client and the client's family.
A nurse is evaluating preoperative teaching with a client who is to
undergo surgery with general anesthesia. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching? -
correct answer ✅"I should remove nail polish from my fingers
before surgery
The nurse should instruct the client to remove nail polish for
accurate pulse oximetry monitoring and for a clear view of the nail
beds when assessing capillary refill.
A nurse is providing teaching about cough etiquette to a client who
has influenza. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching? -
correct answer ✅"Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when
coughing"
,VATI Fundamentals, Virtual ATI
Fundamentals (pre), Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
The nurse should instruct the client to cover their nose and mouth
with a tissue when coughing. The client should discard the tissue
promptly in the nearest trash container
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a history of seizures.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in
the plan of care? -
correct answer ✅Ensure oral suction equipment is at the bedside;
to prevent aspiration of oral secretions during seizure
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who has become
increasingly confused and agitated in the last 48 hrs. Which of the
following conditions should the nurse expect? -
correct answer ✅UTI
According to EBP, the RN should expect the client who has a UTI to
become increasingly confused and agitated. Confusion and
agitation in older adult clients often result from a systemic
infection, such as a UTI or pneumonia
A nurse is assessing a client who has an NG tube and is receiving
continuous enteral feedings. The nurse auscultates coarse crackles
in the client's lungs. After discontinuing the feeding, which of the
, VATI Fundamentals, Virtual ATI
Fundamentals (pre), Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
following actions should the nurse take next? -
correct answer ✅Turn client onto side
The greatest risk to this client is aspiration from possible
dislodgment of the NG tube and aspirated stomach contents into
the respiratory tract.
A nurse is assessing a client for hearing acuity by performing the
Rinne Test. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
correct answer ✅Move a vibrating tuning fork's prongs in front of
the client's left or right ear canal. The nurse should perform the
Rinne test by placing the handle of a vibrating tuning fork on the
client's mastoid process and then moving the vibrating prongs 1 to
2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 in) in front of the client's left or right ear canal. The
Rinne test compares bone conduction with air conduction. The
client is expected to hear sound conduction by air for twice as long
as bone conduction.
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and is immobile.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take to maintain
the client's skin integrity? -
correct answer ✅Apply an alcohol free barrier product; to keep
the pt's skin dry and protect it from the collection of moisture. This
action will help to maintain the integrity of the pt's skin
Fundamentals (pre), Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
A nurse is preparing to mix short acting and intermediate acting
insulin in one syringe to administer to a client who has type 1
diabetes mellitus. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow -
correct answer ✅To mix insulin from two vials in the same syringe,
the nurse should first draw up a volume of air equal to the volume
of insulin from the intermediate-acting insulin vial. The nurse
should then inject the volume of air equal to the amount of insulin
to withdraw from the intermediate-acting insulin vial, making sure
the needle does not touch the insulin. Next, the nurse should inject
the volume of air equal to the insulin dose from the short-acting
insulin vial. Then, the nurse should withdraw the prescribed
amount of insulin from the short-acting insulin vial. Lastly, the nurse
should withdraw the prescribed amount of insulin from the
intermediate-acting insulin vial. The insulins are now mixed and
ready to administer.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new
prescription for home oxygen therapy utilizing a compressed
oxygen system. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching -
correct answer ✅"I will store my oxygen tanks in an upright
position"
,VATI Fundamentals, Virtual ATI
Fundamentals (pre), Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
This statement by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching. The nurse should instruct the client to store oxygen tanks
in an upright position in a holder to prevent damage to the tank
and injury to the client and the client's family.
A nurse is evaluating preoperative teaching with a client who is to
undergo surgery with general anesthesia. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching? -
correct answer ✅"I should remove nail polish from my fingers
before surgery
The nurse should instruct the client to remove nail polish for
accurate pulse oximetry monitoring and for a clear view of the nail
beds when assessing capillary refill.
A nurse is providing teaching about cough etiquette to a client who
has influenza. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching? -
correct answer ✅"Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when
coughing"
,VATI Fundamentals, Virtual ATI
Fundamentals (pre), Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
The nurse should instruct the client to cover their nose and mouth
with a tissue when coughing. The client should discard the tissue
promptly in the nearest trash container
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a history of seizures.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in
the plan of care? -
correct answer ✅Ensure oral suction equipment is at the bedside;
to prevent aspiration of oral secretions during seizure
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who has become
increasingly confused and agitated in the last 48 hrs. Which of the
following conditions should the nurse expect? -
correct answer ✅UTI
According to EBP, the RN should expect the client who has a UTI to
become increasingly confused and agitated. Confusion and
agitation in older adult clients often result from a systemic
infection, such as a UTI or pneumonia
A nurse is assessing a client who has an NG tube and is receiving
continuous enteral feedings. The nurse auscultates coarse crackles
in the client's lungs. After discontinuing the feeding, which of the
, VATI Fundamentals, Virtual ATI
Fundamentals (pre), Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
following actions should the nurse take next? -
correct answer ✅Turn client onto side
The greatest risk to this client is aspiration from possible
dislodgment of the NG tube and aspirated stomach contents into
the respiratory tract.
A nurse is assessing a client for hearing acuity by performing the
Rinne Test. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
correct answer ✅Move a vibrating tuning fork's prongs in front of
the client's left or right ear canal. The nurse should perform the
Rinne test by placing the handle of a vibrating tuning fork on the
client's mastoid process and then moving the vibrating prongs 1 to
2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 in) in front of the client's left or right ear canal. The
Rinne test compares bone conduction with air conduction. The
client is expected to hear sound conduction by air for twice as long
as bone conduction.
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and is immobile.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take to maintain
the client's skin integrity? -
correct answer ✅Apply an alcohol free barrier product; to keep
the pt's skin dry and protect it from the collection of moisture. This
action will help to maintain the integrity of the pt's skin
