RN VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR ACTUAL PAPER SOLVED
QUESTIONS
◉ A nurse is discussing the z-track administration of hydroxyzine with a newly licensed nurse. Which
of the following statements indicates the newly licensed nurse understands the purpose of the
technique?
A. This technique prevents injury to the sciatic nerve
B. This technique decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration
C. This technique allows a larger amount of medication to be injected
D. This technique increases the absorption rate of the drug
Answer: This technique decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration
◉ A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
,A. Encourage the client to gain 2.3 kg per week
B. Weigh the client once per week throughout hospitalization
C. Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
D. Allow the client to choose mealtimes
Answer: C. Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
◉ 10. A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium due to a febrile illness. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Hallucinations
B. Agnosia
C. Bradycardia
D. Aphasia
Answer: A. Hallucinations
◉ A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving enteral feedings via a gastrostomy tube. The nurse
should identify that which of the following findings indicates fluid overload?
,A. Diminished bowel sounds
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypotension
D. Bounding pulses
Answer: D. Bounding pulses
◉ A nurse is caring for a client following an open colectomy. Which of the following findings places the
client at risk for delayed wound healing?
A. INR 1.1
B. Hyperemesis
C. HbA1c 5.6%
D. Uncontrolled pain
Answer: B. Hyperemesis
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who has neutropenia due to HIV. Which of the following precautions
should the nurse take while caring for this client?
, A. Wear an N95 respirator
B. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter to monitor urinary output
C. Monitor the client's vital signs every 8 hr
D. Use a dedicated stethoscope
Answer: D. Use a dedicated stethoscope
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty falling asleep at night. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. Encourage the client to ambulate in the hallway 1 hr before bedtime
B. Tell the client to avoid drinking fluids 1 hr before bedtime
C. Schedule routine care tasks during hours when the client is awake
D. Advise the client to leave the television in the room on when trying to fall asleep
Answer: C. Schedule routine care tasks during hours when the client is awake
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and has started taking a loop diuretic. Which of
the following findings indicates the client is experiencing an adverse effect of the medication?
QUESTIONS
◉ A nurse is discussing the z-track administration of hydroxyzine with a newly licensed nurse. Which
of the following statements indicates the newly licensed nurse understands the purpose of the
technique?
A. This technique prevents injury to the sciatic nerve
B. This technique decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration
C. This technique allows a larger amount of medication to be injected
D. This technique increases the absorption rate of the drug
Answer: This technique decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration
◉ A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
,A. Encourage the client to gain 2.3 kg per week
B. Weigh the client once per week throughout hospitalization
C. Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
D. Allow the client to choose mealtimes
Answer: C. Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
◉ 10. A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium due to a febrile illness. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Hallucinations
B. Agnosia
C. Bradycardia
D. Aphasia
Answer: A. Hallucinations
◉ A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving enteral feedings via a gastrostomy tube. The nurse
should identify that which of the following findings indicates fluid overload?
,A. Diminished bowel sounds
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypotension
D. Bounding pulses
Answer: D. Bounding pulses
◉ A nurse is caring for a client following an open colectomy. Which of the following findings places the
client at risk for delayed wound healing?
A. INR 1.1
B. Hyperemesis
C. HbA1c 5.6%
D. Uncontrolled pain
Answer: B. Hyperemesis
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who has neutropenia due to HIV. Which of the following precautions
should the nurse take while caring for this client?
, A. Wear an N95 respirator
B. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter to monitor urinary output
C. Monitor the client's vital signs every 8 hr
D. Use a dedicated stethoscope
Answer: D. Use a dedicated stethoscope
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty falling asleep at night. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. Encourage the client to ambulate in the hallway 1 hr before bedtime
B. Tell the client to avoid drinking fluids 1 hr before bedtime
C. Schedule routine care tasks during hours when the client is awake
D. Advise the client to leave the television in the room on when trying to fall asleep
Answer: C. Schedule routine care tasks during hours when the client is awake
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and has started taking a loop diuretic. Which of
the following findings indicates the client is experiencing an adverse effect of the medication?
