VATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR EXAM 2024 NEWEST
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
/ALREADY GRADED A+
• Which of the following is the most important action for the nurse
to take when providing care for a client with a new tracheostomy?
• A. Ensure the tracheostomy tube is secured.
• B. Suction the tracheostomy tube every hour.
• C. Clean the tracheostomy site with hydrogen peroxide.
• D. Apply a sterile dressing over the tracheostomy site.
• A client with a history of deep vein thrombosis is being
discharged. Which of the following should the nurse include in the
discharge teaching?
• A. Apply a heating pad to the affected leg.
• B. Wear compression stockings daily.
• C. Take aspirin on an empty stomach.
• D. Avoid walking for long periods.
• Which of the following assessment findings indicates a need for
immediate intervention in a client with a chest tube?
• A. Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber.
• B. Presence of drainage in the collection chamber.
• C. Tidaling in the water seal chamber.
• D. Pain at the chest tube insertion site.
• The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes mellitus. Which of
the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
• A. Blood glucose level of 180 mg/dL.
• B. Blood glucose level of 45 mg/dL.
• C. Presence of ketones in the urine.
, • D. Hemoglobin A1c level of 7%.
• A client with pneumonia is receiving oxygen therapy. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse include in the care
plan?
• A. Limit fluid intake to 1,000 mL per day.
• B. Encourage the client to use the incentive spirometer.
• C. Position the client in the supine position.
• D. Administer oxygen at 10 L/min via nasal cannula.
• Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate
administering to a client experiencing an acute asthma attack?
• A. Albuterol.
• B. Loratadine.
• C. Montelukast.
• D. Fluticasone.
• A client with chronic kidney disease is scheduled for hemodialysis.
Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse review
prior to the procedure?
• A. Hemoglobin A1c.
• B. Serum potassium.
• C. Serum amylase.
• D. Serum bilirubin.
• The nurse is caring for a postoperative client. Which of the
following is a priority assessment?
• A. Pain level.
• B. Bowel sounds.
• C. Airway patency.
• D. Surgical dressing.
,• A client is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the following
findings indicates a possible transfusion reaction?
• A. Increased blood pressure.
• B. Fever and chills.
• C. Decreased heart rate.
• D. Hypoactive bowel sounds.
• The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with
hypertension. Which of the following statements indicates a need for
further teaching?
• A. "I can stop taking my medication once my blood pressure is
normal."
• B. "I should check my blood pressure regularly."
• C. "I need to follow a low-sodium diet."
• D. "I should avoid smoking and limit alcohol intake."
• Which of the following should the nurse include when teaching a
client how to use a metered-dose inhaler?
• A. Exhale fully and then inhale quickly while pressing the inhaler.
• B. Shake the inhaler well before each use.
• C. Hold the inhaler 6 inches away from the mouth.
• D. Use the inhaler immediately after eating.
• A client with heart failure is prescribed furosemide. Which of the
following should the nurse monitor for as a potential side effect?
• A. Hyperkalemia.
• B. Hypokalemia.
• C. Hypertension.
• D. Tachycardia.
• Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in
the care plan for a client with rheumatoid arthritis?
, • A. Apply cold packs to affected joints.
• B. Encourage the client to avoid physical activity.
• C. Administer nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs).
• D. Place the client in a supine position.
• The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection
to an adult client. Which site is most appropriate?
• A. Deltoid muscle.
• B. Dorsogluteal muscle.
• C. Ventrogluteal muscle.
• D. Vastus lateralis muscle.
• A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease reports sudden
severe abdominal pain. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take first?
• A. Administer prescribed pain medication.
• B. Notify the healthcare provider.
• C. Offer the client clear fluids.
• D. Position the client in high Fowler's position.
• The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of osteoporosis.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
• A. Limit weight-bearing exercises.
• B. Increase dietary calcium intake.
• C. Avoid exposure to sunlight.
• D. Decrease fluid intake.
• A client is admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which of the
following laboratory values should the nurse expect to be elevated?
• A. Serum creatinine.
• B. Serum amylase.
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
/ALREADY GRADED A+
• Which of the following is the most important action for the nurse
to take when providing care for a client with a new tracheostomy?
• A. Ensure the tracheostomy tube is secured.
• B. Suction the tracheostomy tube every hour.
• C. Clean the tracheostomy site with hydrogen peroxide.
• D. Apply a sterile dressing over the tracheostomy site.
• A client with a history of deep vein thrombosis is being
discharged. Which of the following should the nurse include in the
discharge teaching?
• A. Apply a heating pad to the affected leg.
• B. Wear compression stockings daily.
• C. Take aspirin on an empty stomach.
• D. Avoid walking for long periods.
• Which of the following assessment findings indicates a need for
immediate intervention in a client with a chest tube?
• A. Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber.
• B. Presence of drainage in the collection chamber.
• C. Tidaling in the water seal chamber.
• D. Pain at the chest tube insertion site.
• The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes mellitus. Which of
the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
• A. Blood glucose level of 180 mg/dL.
• B. Blood glucose level of 45 mg/dL.
• C. Presence of ketones in the urine.
, • D. Hemoglobin A1c level of 7%.
• A client with pneumonia is receiving oxygen therapy. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse include in the care
plan?
• A. Limit fluid intake to 1,000 mL per day.
• B. Encourage the client to use the incentive spirometer.
• C. Position the client in the supine position.
• D. Administer oxygen at 10 L/min via nasal cannula.
• Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate
administering to a client experiencing an acute asthma attack?
• A. Albuterol.
• B. Loratadine.
• C. Montelukast.
• D. Fluticasone.
• A client with chronic kidney disease is scheduled for hemodialysis.
Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse review
prior to the procedure?
• A. Hemoglobin A1c.
• B. Serum potassium.
• C. Serum amylase.
• D. Serum bilirubin.
• The nurse is caring for a postoperative client. Which of the
following is a priority assessment?
• A. Pain level.
• B. Bowel sounds.
• C. Airway patency.
• D. Surgical dressing.
,• A client is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the following
findings indicates a possible transfusion reaction?
• A. Increased blood pressure.
• B. Fever and chills.
• C. Decreased heart rate.
• D. Hypoactive bowel sounds.
• The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with
hypertension. Which of the following statements indicates a need for
further teaching?
• A. "I can stop taking my medication once my blood pressure is
normal."
• B. "I should check my blood pressure regularly."
• C. "I need to follow a low-sodium diet."
• D. "I should avoid smoking and limit alcohol intake."
• Which of the following should the nurse include when teaching a
client how to use a metered-dose inhaler?
• A. Exhale fully and then inhale quickly while pressing the inhaler.
• B. Shake the inhaler well before each use.
• C. Hold the inhaler 6 inches away from the mouth.
• D. Use the inhaler immediately after eating.
• A client with heart failure is prescribed furosemide. Which of the
following should the nurse monitor for as a potential side effect?
• A. Hyperkalemia.
• B. Hypokalemia.
• C. Hypertension.
• D. Tachycardia.
• Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in
the care plan for a client with rheumatoid arthritis?
, • A. Apply cold packs to affected joints.
• B. Encourage the client to avoid physical activity.
• C. Administer nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs).
• D. Place the client in a supine position.
• The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection
to an adult client. Which site is most appropriate?
• A. Deltoid muscle.
• B. Dorsogluteal muscle.
• C. Ventrogluteal muscle.
• D. Vastus lateralis muscle.
• A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease reports sudden
severe abdominal pain. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take first?
• A. Administer prescribed pain medication.
• B. Notify the healthcare provider.
• C. Offer the client clear fluids.
• D. Position the client in high Fowler's position.
• The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of osteoporosis.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
• A. Limit weight-bearing exercises.
• B. Increase dietary calcium intake.
• C. Avoid exposure to sunlight.
• D. Decrease fluid intake.
• A client is admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which of the
following laboratory values should the nurse expect to be elevated?
• A. Serum creatinine.
• B. Serum amylase.
