VATI GREENLIGHT COMPREHENSIVE FORM A,B,C EXAM – QUESTIONS AND
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Core Domains
• Nursing Process and Critical Thinking
• Pharmacology and Medication Administration
• Maternal-Newborn and Pediatric Nursing
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Leadership, Delegation, and Management
• Ethics, Legal, and Professional Standards
• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
• Cultural Competence and Patient Advocacy
• Emergency Preparedness and Triage
Introduction
This comprehensive examination is designed to assess the foundational and applied
knowledge required for professional nursing practice. It integrates theoretical
concepts, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based decision-making across diverse
healthcare settings. The assessment employs multiple-choice and scenario-based
questions to evaluate readiness for real-world challenges, including patient safety,
pharmacological interventions, ethical dilemmas, and interprofessional
collaboration. Emphasis is placed on prioritizing care, recognizing clinical changes,
and applying legal and regulatory standards. This rigorous tool mirrors the
complexity of modern healthcare, ensuring examinees demonstrate competency,
critical thinking, and the professional judgment essential for safe and effective
patient outcomes.
,SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1 – 50
1. A nurse is planning care for a client with acute pancreatitis. Which
intervention should be prioritized to prevent a common complication?
A. Administering oral fluids to maintain hydration
B. Encouraging a high-fat diet to meet caloric needs
C. Monitoring for hyperglycemia and administering insulin as prescribed
D. Placing the client in a supine position to reduce abdominal pressure
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Monitoring for hyperglycemia and administering insulin as
prescribed
🔴 Explanation: Acute pancreatitis can damage islet cells, leading to
hyperglycemia. Monitoring blood glucose and administering insulin is a priority
to prevent diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious complication. Oral fluids may be
withheld initially, fat is restricted, and supine positioning can increase pain.
2. A client with major depressive disorder is prescribed phenelzine. Which
dietary instruction is most critical for the nurse to provide?
A. "Avoid foods high in tyramine such as aged cheese and cured meats."
B. "Increase your intake of green leafy vegetables."
C. "Limit your caffeine intake to one cup per day."
D. "Take this medication with a full glass of milk."
🟢 Correct Answer: A. "Avoid foods high in tyramine such as aged cheese and
cured meats."
🔴 Explanation: Phenelzine is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Ingestion of
tyramine-rich foods can precipitate a hypertensive crisis, which is life-threatening.
The other options are not specific to MAOI dietary restrictions.
,3. A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is Rh-negative and has given
birth to an Rh-positive infant. Which action should the nurse anticipate?
A. Administering Rho(D) immune globulin within 72 hours of birth
B. Administering a dose of heparin to prevent thromboembolism
C. Beginning a course of broad-spectrum antibiotics
D. Assessing the infant for hyperbilirubinemia immediately
🟢 Correct Answer: A. Administering Rho(D) immune globulin within 72 hours of
birth
🔴 Explanation: Rho(D) immune globulin is given to Rh-negative mothers after
delivery of an Rh-positive infant to prevent maternal sensitization and hemolytic
disease of the newborn in subsequent pregnancies. The other actions are not
indicated for Rh incompatibility.
4. A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has an arterial
blood gas (ABG) result showing pH 7.30, PaCO2 58 mm Hg, and HCO3- 30
mEq/L. The nurse interprets these findings as:
A. Uncompensated metabolic acidosis
B. Partially compensated respiratory acidosis
C. Fully compensated respiratory alkalosis
D. Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Partially compensated respiratory acidosis
🔴 Explanation: The pH is low (acidosis), PaCO2 is elevated (respiratory acidosis),
and HCO3- is elevated (metabolic compensation) but the pH remains below
normal, indicating partial compensation. This is consistent with chronic COPD
with acute exacerbation.
5. A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client with heart failure. Prior
to administration, which assessment finding would warrant withholding the
, medication and contacting the healthcare provider?
A. Apical pulse of 58 beats per minute
B. Serum potassium level of 4.0 mEq/L
C. Blood pressure of 118/76 mm Hg
D. Respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute
🟢 Correct Answer: A. Apical pulse of 58 beats per minute
🔴 Explanation: Digoxin slows the heart rate. The medication should be withheld
if the apical pulse is below 60 beats per minute (or per facility policy), and the
provider should be notified. A pulse of 58 is bradycardic and indicates a risk of
toxicity.
6. A nurse is assessing a school-aged child with suspected attention-
deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which finding is most characteristic of
this condition?
A. Difficulty sustaining attention and frequent fidgeting
B. Repetitive motor movements and strict adherence to routines
C. Impaired social interaction and limited speech
D. Excessive worry and somatic complaints
🟢 Correct Answer: A. Difficulty sustaining attention and frequent fidgeting
🔴 Explanation: Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are hallmark symptoms
of ADHD. Repetitive movements and strict routines are more suggestive of autism
spectrum disorder, while excessive worry points to an anxiety disorder.
7. A client is prescribed warfarin for atrial fibrillation. The nurse should instruct
the client to report which adverse effect immediately?
A. Occasional headache
B. Mild bruising on extremities
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Core Domains
• Nursing Process and Critical Thinking
• Pharmacology and Medication Administration
• Maternal-Newborn and Pediatric Nursing
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Leadership, Delegation, and Management
• Ethics, Legal, and Professional Standards
• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
• Cultural Competence and Patient Advocacy
• Emergency Preparedness and Triage
Introduction
This comprehensive examination is designed to assess the foundational and applied
knowledge required for professional nursing practice. It integrates theoretical
concepts, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based decision-making across diverse
healthcare settings. The assessment employs multiple-choice and scenario-based
questions to evaluate readiness for real-world challenges, including patient safety,
pharmacological interventions, ethical dilemmas, and interprofessional
collaboration. Emphasis is placed on prioritizing care, recognizing clinical changes,
and applying legal and regulatory standards. This rigorous tool mirrors the
complexity of modern healthcare, ensuring examinees demonstrate competency,
critical thinking, and the professional judgment essential for safe and effective
patient outcomes.
,SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1 – 50
1. A nurse is planning care for a client with acute pancreatitis. Which
intervention should be prioritized to prevent a common complication?
A. Administering oral fluids to maintain hydration
B. Encouraging a high-fat diet to meet caloric needs
C. Monitoring for hyperglycemia and administering insulin as prescribed
D. Placing the client in a supine position to reduce abdominal pressure
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Monitoring for hyperglycemia and administering insulin as
prescribed
🔴 Explanation: Acute pancreatitis can damage islet cells, leading to
hyperglycemia. Monitoring blood glucose and administering insulin is a priority
to prevent diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious complication. Oral fluids may be
withheld initially, fat is restricted, and supine positioning can increase pain.
2. A client with major depressive disorder is prescribed phenelzine. Which
dietary instruction is most critical for the nurse to provide?
A. "Avoid foods high in tyramine such as aged cheese and cured meats."
B. "Increase your intake of green leafy vegetables."
C. "Limit your caffeine intake to one cup per day."
D. "Take this medication with a full glass of milk."
🟢 Correct Answer: A. "Avoid foods high in tyramine such as aged cheese and
cured meats."
🔴 Explanation: Phenelzine is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Ingestion of
tyramine-rich foods can precipitate a hypertensive crisis, which is life-threatening.
The other options are not specific to MAOI dietary restrictions.
,3. A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is Rh-negative and has given
birth to an Rh-positive infant. Which action should the nurse anticipate?
A. Administering Rho(D) immune globulin within 72 hours of birth
B. Administering a dose of heparin to prevent thromboembolism
C. Beginning a course of broad-spectrum antibiotics
D. Assessing the infant for hyperbilirubinemia immediately
🟢 Correct Answer: A. Administering Rho(D) immune globulin within 72 hours of
birth
🔴 Explanation: Rho(D) immune globulin is given to Rh-negative mothers after
delivery of an Rh-positive infant to prevent maternal sensitization and hemolytic
disease of the newborn in subsequent pregnancies. The other actions are not
indicated for Rh incompatibility.
4. A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has an arterial
blood gas (ABG) result showing pH 7.30, PaCO2 58 mm Hg, and HCO3- 30
mEq/L. The nurse interprets these findings as:
A. Uncompensated metabolic acidosis
B. Partially compensated respiratory acidosis
C. Fully compensated respiratory alkalosis
D. Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Partially compensated respiratory acidosis
🔴 Explanation: The pH is low (acidosis), PaCO2 is elevated (respiratory acidosis),
and HCO3- is elevated (metabolic compensation) but the pH remains below
normal, indicating partial compensation. This is consistent with chronic COPD
with acute exacerbation.
5. A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client with heart failure. Prior
to administration, which assessment finding would warrant withholding the
, medication and contacting the healthcare provider?
A. Apical pulse of 58 beats per minute
B. Serum potassium level of 4.0 mEq/L
C. Blood pressure of 118/76 mm Hg
D. Respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute
🟢 Correct Answer: A. Apical pulse of 58 beats per minute
🔴 Explanation: Digoxin slows the heart rate. The medication should be withheld
if the apical pulse is below 60 beats per minute (or per facility policy), and the
provider should be notified. A pulse of 58 is bradycardic and indicates a risk of
toxicity.
6. A nurse is assessing a school-aged child with suspected attention-
deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which finding is most characteristic of
this condition?
A. Difficulty sustaining attention and frequent fidgeting
B. Repetitive motor movements and strict adherence to routines
C. Impaired social interaction and limited speech
D. Excessive worry and somatic complaints
🟢 Correct Answer: A. Difficulty sustaining attention and frequent fidgeting
🔴 Explanation: Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are hallmark symptoms
of ADHD. Repetitive movements and strict routines are more suggestive of autism
spectrum disorder, while excessive worry points to an anxiety disorder.
7. A client is prescribed warfarin for atrial fibrillation. The nurse should instruct
the client to report which adverse effect immediately?
A. Occasional headache
B. Mild bruising on extremities
