• VATI PN
Comprehensive 09/18/2026
Predictor Exam
VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor Exam 1
(Form B) – Green Light Questions and Answers
2026
| Review & Next Gen Practice Questions with
Answers, Detailed Rationales
P 1
, • VATI PN
Comprehensive 09/18/2026
Predictor Exam
TEST
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving radiation therapy to treat throat cancer and reports a change
in the taste of food. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a) Offer artificial saliva frequently.
b) Add honey to sweeten fruit smoothies.
c) Heat food before serving.
d) Provide three large meals daily. - Correct Answer :C. Heat food before serving.
Rationale:
Radiation therapy can inhibit the salivary glands and taste buds. This is why the patient is experiencing a change
in taste.
Option B it can help food taste better, but it is likely that taste is still impaired as taste buds are affected in
radiation therapy.
Option D can cause nausea and vomiting especially in patients undergoing radiation therapy.
TEST
A nurse working the night shift is caring for an older adult client who has dementia and is at risk for falls. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
a) Raise all four side rails while the client is in bed.
b) Apply a motion sensor mat to the client's bed.
P 2
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Comprehensive 09/18/2026
Predictor Exam
c) Leave the television on in the client's room.
d) Move the overbed table away from the bed. - Correct Answer :B. Apply a motion sensor mat to the client's
bed.
Rationale:
The nurse should apply a motion sensor mat to the client's bed. This will alert the nurse if the client tries to get
out of bed and will help prevent falls.
Option A raising all four side rails while the client is in bed is not recommended because it can be considered a
restraint and can lead to injury or death.
Option C leaving the television on in the client's room is not recommended because it can be overstimulating
and can interfere with sleep.
Option D moving the overbed table away from the bed is not recommended because it can increase the risk of
falls.
TEST
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about increasing her intake of fiber. Which of the following foods
should the nurse encourage the client to eat?
a) Cheese
b) Pears
c) Yogurt
d) Eggs - Correct Answer :B. Pears
Rationale:
P 3
, • VATI PN
Comprehensive 09/18/2026
Predictor Exam
Only pear has fiber out of 4 choices.
TEST
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports his urine is red-orange. The nurse should identify
which of the following medications can cause this adverse effect?
a) Isoniazid
b) Metoprolol
c) Furosemide
d) Rifampin - Correct Answer :D. Rifampin
Rationale:
associated with Red Man syndrome (bodily fluids like urine appear red-orange in color)
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking metoprolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect?
Increased blood pressure
Decreased heart rate
Decreased Bronchospasm
Increased blood glucose level - Correct Answer :Decreased heart rate
Rationale:
P 4
Comprehensive 09/18/2026
Predictor Exam
VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor Exam 1
(Form B) – Green Light Questions and Answers
2026
| Review & Next Gen Practice Questions with
Answers, Detailed Rationales
P 1
, • VATI PN
Comprehensive 09/18/2026
Predictor Exam
TEST
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving radiation therapy to treat throat cancer and reports a change
in the taste of food. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a) Offer artificial saliva frequently.
b) Add honey to sweeten fruit smoothies.
c) Heat food before serving.
d) Provide three large meals daily. - Correct Answer :C. Heat food before serving.
Rationale:
Radiation therapy can inhibit the salivary glands and taste buds. This is why the patient is experiencing a change
in taste.
Option B it can help food taste better, but it is likely that taste is still impaired as taste buds are affected in
radiation therapy.
Option D can cause nausea and vomiting especially in patients undergoing radiation therapy.
TEST
A nurse working the night shift is caring for an older adult client who has dementia and is at risk for falls. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
a) Raise all four side rails while the client is in bed.
b) Apply a motion sensor mat to the client's bed.
P 2
, • VATI PN
Comprehensive 09/18/2026
Predictor Exam
c) Leave the television on in the client's room.
d) Move the overbed table away from the bed. - Correct Answer :B. Apply a motion sensor mat to the client's
bed.
Rationale:
The nurse should apply a motion sensor mat to the client's bed. This will alert the nurse if the client tries to get
out of bed and will help prevent falls.
Option A raising all four side rails while the client is in bed is not recommended because it can be considered a
restraint and can lead to injury or death.
Option C leaving the television on in the client's room is not recommended because it can be overstimulating
and can interfere with sleep.
Option D moving the overbed table away from the bed is not recommended because it can increase the risk of
falls.
TEST
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about increasing her intake of fiber. Which of the following foods
should the nurse encourage the client to eat?
a) Cheese
b) Pears
c) Yogurt
d) Eggs - Correct Answer :B. Pears
Rationale:
P 3
, • VATI PN
Comprehensive 09/18/2026
Predictor Exam
Only pear has fiber out of 4 choices.
TEST
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports his urine is red-orange. The nurse should identify
which of the following medications can cause this adverse effect?
a) Isoniazid
b) Metoprolol
c) Furosemide
d) Rifampin - Correct Answer :D. Rifampin
Rationale:
associated with Red Man syndrome (bodily fluids like urine appear red-orange in color)
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking metoprolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect?
Increased blood pressure
Decreased heart rate
Decreased Bronchospasm
Increased blood glucose level - Correct Answer :Decreased heart rate
Rationale:
P 4
