• 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
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about dietary changes with a client who has a new colostomy. Which of
the following foods should the nurse recommend?
a) Asparagus
b) Bananas
c) Grapes
d) Broccoli - Correct Answer :B. Bananas
Rationale:
other options are high in fiber
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following laboratory results
should the nurse report to the provider?
a) Glycosylated hemoglobin 5.2%
b) Urine positive for ketones
c) Urine negative for bilirubin
d) Fasting blood glucose 70 mg/dL - Correct Answer :b. Urine positive for ketones
Rational:
when there are ketones in your urine, that is the indication of DKA. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-
threatening problem that affects people with diabetes. It occurs when the body starts breaking down fat at a
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Comprehensive 09/18/2026
Predictor Exam
rate that is much too fast. The liver processes the fat into a fuel called ketones, which causes the blood to
become acidic.
TEST
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse
report to the provider?
a) Urinary output of 1,000 mL in 12 hr
b) Potassium level 4.5 mEq/L
c) PaCO2 55 mm Hg
d) Chest x-ray showing cardiomegaly - Correct Answer :C. PaCO2 55 mm Hg
Rationale:
Partial pressure of carbon dioxide normal range is 35 to 45 mm hg. Patients paCO2 level is 55 mm hg. So this is
elevated partial pressure of carbon dioxide for this patient. Increased partial pressure of carbon dioxide indicate
alveolar hypoventilation that causes respiratory acidosis. So there are more chances to develop respiratory
acidosis. Respiratory acidosis should be treated immediately. Health care provider should be reported by nurse
for elevated partial pressure of carbon dioxide.
Potassium level 4.5 meq/L is a normal value. Normal value of serum potassium is 3.6 to 5.1 meq/L.
Chest X ray showing cardiomegaly so in heart failure this a general sign.
1000 ml of urine output in 12 hour is low output but this is necessary to report about elevated partial pressure of
carbon dioxide.
TEST
P 3
, • VATI PN
Comprehensive 09/18/2026
Predictor Exam
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities and has a new prescription for
a heating pad. The prescription reads, "Apply to the left foot for 20 min." Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
a) Complete Semmes-Weinstein monofilament
testing following treatment.
b) Apply the heating pad as prescribed by the
provider.
c) Clarify the prescription with the provider.
d) Observe the skin 10 min after the start of
treatment. - Correct Answer :C. Clarify the prescription with the provider.
Rationale:
diabetic neuropathy of lower extremities increasing chances of impaired perceptual sensation to heat ->
increasing risk for burns -> IF test is done, the patient will be assessed how much they can sense pain from heat -
> preventing burns to skin -> making letter C the correct answer.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new colostomy. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a) "I should clean around the stoma with
moisturizing soap."
b) "I should avoid broccoli and chewing gum."
c) "I should decrease the amount of fresh fruit in
my diet."
d) "I should place an aspirin in the pouch to
eliminate odor." - Correct Answer :B. "I should avoid broccoli and chewing gum."
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
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about dietary changes with a client who has a new colostomy. Which of
the following foods should the nurse recommend?
a) Asparagus
b) Bananas
c) Grapes
d) Broccoli - Correct Answer :B. Bananas
Rationale:
other options are high in fiber
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following laboratory results
should the nurse report to the provider?
a) Glycosylated hemoglobin 5.2%
b) Urine positive for ketones
c) Urine negative for bilirubin
d) Fasting blood glucose 70 mg/dL - Correct Answer :b. Urine positive for ketones
Rational:
when there are ketones in your urine, that is the indication of DKA. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-
threatening problem that affects people with diabetes. It occurs when the body starts breaking down fat at a
P 2
, • VATI PN
Comprehensive 09/18/2026
Predictor Exam
rate that is much too fast. The liver processes the fat into a fuel called ketones, which causes the blood to
become acidic.
TEST
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse
report to the provider?
a) Urinary output of 1,000 mL in 12 hr
b) Potassium level 4.5 mEq/L
c) PaCO2 55 mm Hg
d) Chest x-ray showing cardiomegaly - Correct Answer :C. PaCO2 55 mm Hg
Rationale:
Partial pressure of carbon dioxide normal range is 35 to 45 mm hg. Patients paCO2 level is 55 mm hg. So this is
elevated partial pressure of carbon dioxide for this patient. Increased partial pressure of carbon dioxide indicate
alveolar hypoventilation that causes respiratory acidosis. So there are more chances to develop respiratory
acidosis. Respiratory acidosis should be treated immediately. Health care provider should be reported by nurse
for elevated partial pressure of carbon dioxide.
Potassium level 4.5 meq/L is a normal value. Normal value of serum potassium is 3.6 to 5.1 meq/L.
Chest X ray showing cardiomegaly so in heart failure this a general sign.
1000 ml of urine output in 12 hour is low output but this is necessary to report about elevated partial pressure of
carbon dioxide.
TEST
P 3
, • VATI PN
Comprehensive 09/18/2026
Predictor Exam
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities and has a new prescription for
a heating pad. The prescription reads, "Apply to the left foot for 20 min." Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
a) Complete Semmes-Weinstein monofilament
testing following treatment.
b) Apply the heating pad as prescribed by the
provider.
c) Clarify the prescription with the provider.
d) Observe the skin 10 min after the start of
treatment. - Correct Answer :C. Clarify the prescription with the provider.
Rationale:
diabetic neuropathy of lower extremities increasing chances of impaired perceptual sensation to heat ->
increasing risk for burns -> IF test is done, the patient will be assessed how much they can sense pain from heat -
> preventing burns to skin -> making letter C the correct answer.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new colostomy. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a) "I should clean around the stoma with
moisturizing soap."
b) "I should avoid broccoli and chewing gum."
c) "I should decrease the amount of fresh fruit in
my diet."
d) "I should place an aspirin in the pouch to
eliminate odor." - Correct Answer :B. "I should avoid broccoli and chewing gum."
P 4
