2019 RN VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FORM B WITH 250
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS/ VATI RN 2019 PREDICTOR
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (AGRADE)
A nurse is assessing an infant who has water intoxication. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER-bounding pulse
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 - ANSWER-a. This technique
decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration
1. 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? - ANSWER-a.
Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
A nurse notices smoke coming from a client's room and discovers a fire in the
wastebasket. After moving the client to safety, which of the followings is the
priority action? - ANSWER-a. Close the fire door on the unit
A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium due to a febrile illness. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER-a. Hallucinations
1. 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? -
ANSWER-hyperemesis
1. A home health nurse is reviewing treatment goals with a client who has diabetes
mellitus. The nurse should evaluate which of the following laboratory tests to
determine effective long-term management of blood glucose levels? - ANSWER-
A1C
1. 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? -
ANSWER-a. Use a dedicated stethoscope
1. A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty falling asleep at night. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Tell the client to avoid
drinking fluids 1 hr before bedtime
,1. A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia and is to
receive phototherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include? - ANSWER-a. Place the newborn 45 cm from the light source
1. A nurse is planning care for a client who has schizophrenia and is having
difficulty expressing their feelings. Which of the following referrals should the
nurse make? - ANSWER-social worker
1. 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 - ANSWER-decreased reflexes
1. At the start of an evening shift on a cardiac unit, a licensed practical nurse brings
the nurse a list of client reports. Which of the following client reports should the
nurse assess first? - ANSWER-indigestion
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has just returned to the unit following a
bronchoscopy. Which of the following actions by the assistive personnel requires
the nurse to intervene? - ANSWER-offer oral fluids to the client
1. A nurse on a medical unit has just received change-of-shift report. Which of the
following clients should the nurse assess first? - ANSWER-a. A 68 year old client
who had a myocardial infarction 2 days ago and reports chest pain as a 4 on a scale
of 0 to 10
1. A nurse is assessing a client prior to performing a blood draw. The nurse should
identify that an allergy to which of the following food can indicate that the client
has an allergy to latex? - ANSWER-avocados
1. A nurse is preparing to witness a client's signature on an informed consent for a
total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following client statements indicates the
nurse should contact the surgeon? - ANSWER-a. I am thankful there are no serious
complications from this type of surgery
1. A nurse is admitting a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of
the following client behaviors should the nurse identify as consistent with this
disorder? - ANSWER-a. Uses others for personal gain
, 1. A nurse is teaching the parent of a school-age child who has scabies about the
application of permethrin 5% cream. The nurse should include which of the
following as a potential adverse effect of the medication? - ANSWER-burning
1. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER-
muscle weakness
1. A nurse is planning teaching for a client who is at 10 weeks of gestation and has
a history of urinary tract infections. Which of the following information should the
nurse plan to include in the teaching about UTI prevention? - ANSWER-a. Empty
the bladder before and after intercourse
1. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postpartum and plans
to breastfeed. Which of the following should the nurse recommend the client
increase in their diet during lactation? - ANSWER-a. Calcium
1. A nurse is providing teaching about preventing mastitis to a client who is
postpartum and breastfeeding her newborn. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include? - ANSWER-a. Try to have your baby empty your breasts
with each feeding."
1. A nurse is caring for a client who reports chest pain. Which of the following
findings indicates myocardial damage? - ANSWER-a. Troponin I 1.8 ng/mL
1. A nurse is providing teaching about car seat safety to the parent of a term
newborn. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-a. "I should place my baby's car seat
rear-facing until 6 months of age."
1. A nurse is performing high-frequency chest compressions using a mechanical
chest compression device for a child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the
following findings indicates the treatment has been effective? - ANSWER-a. The
child has increased sputum production
1. A nurse is caring for a client following a possible exposure to anthrax. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-antitoxin
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a newly implanted sealed internal
radiation device to treat cervical cancer. Which of the following is an appropriate
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS/ VATI RN 2019 PREDICTOR
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (AGRADE)
A nurse is assessing an infant who has water intoxication. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER-bounding pulse
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 - ANSWER-a. This technique
decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration
1. 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? - ANSWER-a.
Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
A nurse notices smoke coming from a client's room and discovers a fire in the
wastebasket. After moving the client to safety, which of the followings is the
priority action? - ANSWER-a. Close the fire door on the unit
A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium due to a febrile illness. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER-a. Hallucinations
1. 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? -
ANSWER-hyperemesis
1. A home health nurse is reviewing treatment goals with a client who has diabetes
mellitus. The nurse should evaluate which of the following laboratory tests to
determine effective long-term management of blood glucose levels? - ANSWER-
A1C
1. 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? -
ANSWER-a. Use a dedicated stethoscope
1. A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty falling asleep at night. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Tell the client to avoid
drinking fluids 1 hr before bedtime
,1. A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia and is to
receive phototherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include? - ANSWER-a. Place the newborn 45 cm from the light source
1. A nurse is planning care for a client who has schizophrenia and is having
difficulty expressing their feelings. Which of the following referrals should the
nurse make? - ANSWER-social worker
1. 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 - ANSWER-decreased reflexes
1. At the start of an evening shift on a cardiac unit, a licensed practical nurse brings
the nurse a list of client reports. Which of the following client reports should the
nurse assess first? - ANSWER-indigestion
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has just returned to the unit following a
bronchoscopy. Which of the following actions by the assistive personnel requires
the nurse to intervene? - ANSWER-offer oral fluids to the client
1. A nurse on a medical unit has just received change-of-shift report. Which of the
following clients should the nurse assess first? - ANSWER-a. A 68 year old client
who had a myocardial infarction 2 days ago and reports chest pain as a 4 on a scale
of 0 to 10
1. A nurse is assessing a client prior to performing a blood draw. The nurse should
identify that an allergy to which of the following food can indicate that the client
has an allergy to latex? - ANSWER-avocados
1. A nurse is preparing to witness a client's signature on an informed consent for a
total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following client statements indicates the
nurse should contact the surgeon? - ANSWER-a. I am thankful there are no serious
complications from this type of surgery
1. A nurse is admitting a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of
the following client behaviors should the nurse identify as consistent with this
disorder? - ANSWER-a. Uses others for personal gain
, 1. A nurse is teaching the parent of a school-age child who has scabies about the
application of permethrin 5% cream. The nurse should include which of the
following as a potential adverse effect of the medication? - ANSWER-burning
1. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER-
muscle weakness
1. A nurse is planning teaching for a client who is at 10 weeks of gestation and has
a history of urinary tract infections. Which of the following information should the
nurse plan to include in the teaching about UTI prevention? - ANSWER-a. Empty
the bladder before and after intercourse
1. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postpartum and plans
to breastfeed. Which of the following should the nurse recommend the client
increase in their diet during lactation? - ANSWER-a. Calcium
1. A nurse is providing teaching about preventing mastitis to a client who is
postpartum and breastfeeding her newborn. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include? - ANSWER-a. Try to have your baby empty your breasts
with each feeding."
1. A nurse is caring for a client who reports chest pain. Which of the following
findings indicates myocardial damage? - ANSWER-a. Troponin I 1.8 ng/mL
1. A nurse is providing teaching about car seat safety to the parent of a term
newborn. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-a. "I should place my baby's car seat
rear-facing until 6 months of age."
1. A nurse is performing high-frequency chest compressions using a mechanical
chest compression device for a child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the
following findings indicates the treatment has been effective? - ANSWER-a. The
child has increased sputum production
1. A nurse is caring for a client following a possible exposure to anthrax. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-antitoxin
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a newly implanted sealed internal
radiation device to treat cervical cancer. Which of the following is an appropriate
