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lOMoAR cPSD| 30308911
VATI –PN NEW VERSION 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
RETAKE ACTUAL EXAM VERIFIED QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
1. Which of the instructions should a nurse include in the teaching for a pt. who had removal of a cataract in the left eye?
a. "Forcefully cough and take deep breaths every two hours to keep your airway clear."
b. "Perform the prescribed eye exercises each day to strengthen your eye muscles."
c. "Rinse your eyes with saline each morning to prevent postoperative infection."
d. "Take the prescribed stool softener to avoid increasing
intraocular pressure."
2. A patient vomits during a continuous nasogastric tube feeding. A nurse should stop the feeding and take which of these actions?
a. Suction the nasogastric tube.
b. Flush the tube with 30 mL of sterile water.
c. Remove the nasogastric tube.
d. Check the residual volume.
3. Which of these actions best demonstrates cultural sensitivity by a nurse?
a. The nurse talks in a slow-paced speech.
b. The nurse asks patients about their beliefs and practices
toward pregnancy.
c. The nurse uses charts and diagrams when teaching pregnant patients.
d. The nurse can speak several different languages.
4. Which of these manifestations should a nurse expect to observe in a 3-month-old infant who is diagnosed with
dehydration?
a. Hyperreflexia.
b. Tachycardia.
c. Bradypnea.
d. Agitation.
5. When assessing a patient's risk of developing nosocomial infection, a nurse plans to determine potential entry portals,
which include:
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a. the urinary meatus.
b. vomitus.
c. contaminated water.
d. sexual intercourse.
6. A patient who is on the inpatient psychiatric unit has a history of violence. Which of these actions should a nurse take if the patient
is agitated?
a. Encourage the patient to verbalize feelings.
b. Lock the patient in a secluded room.
c. Ask the other patients to give feedback regarding the patient's behavior.
d. Ignore the patient's inappropriate behavior.
7. Which of these measures should a nurse include when planning care for a school-aged child during a sickle cell crisis episode?
a. Monitoring for signs of bleeding.
b. Providing pain relief.
c. Administering cool sponge baths to reduce fevers.
d. Offering a high calorie diet.
8. Which of these instructions should a nurse include in the plan of care for a 32-week gestation patient who had
an amniocentesis today?
a. "Drink at least six glasses of fluids during the next six hours after the test."
b. "Call the clinic if you experience any abdominal cramps."
c. "Don't be concerned if you have some vaginal spotting in the next 12 hours."
d. "When you get home, stay on bed-rest for the next 48 hours."
9. An adolescent has a nursing diagnosis of fatigue related to inadequate intake of iron-rich foods. Selection of which of these
lunches by the patient indicates a correct understanding of foods high in iron content?
a. Peanut butter and jam sandwich.
b. Chicken nuggets with rice.
c. Tuna salad sandwich.
d. Beefburger with cheese.
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10. A patient has been admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which of these laboratory test results supports this diagnosis?
a. Elevated serum potassium level.
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b. Elevated serum amylase level.
c. Elevated serum sodium level.
d. Elevated serum creatinine level.
11. Which of these manifestations, if assessed in a patient who is two-hours postoperative after abdominal surgery, should
a nurse report immediately?
a. Vomiting and a pulse rate of 106/minute.
b. Respiratory rate of 12/minute and urine dribbling.
c. Blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg and wound discomfort.
d. Urine output of 100 mL/hr and flushed skin.
12. Which of these observations of a student nurse's behavior while interacting with a patient who is crying indicates a
correct understanding of therapeutic communication?
a. The student maintains continuous eye contact with the patient.
b. The student places one arm around the patient's shoulder?
c. The student sits quietly next to the patient.
d. The student leaves the room to provide privacy for the patient.
13. Which of these actions should a nurse take initially if a patient who is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus develops
tremors and ataxia?
a. Measure the patient's blood sugar level.
b. Administer a concentrated form glucose to the patient.
c. Administer a prn dose of insulin.
d. Measure the patient's urine for ketones.
14. An elderly patient is at increased risk of developing drug toxicity to prescribed medications due to declining hepatic and
renal functioning. Which of these strategies should a nurse plan to decrease this risk?
a. Increasing the time interval between medication doses.
b. Limiting the patient's oral fluid intake.
c. Administering the medications with meals.
d. Encouraging the patient to void every three to four hours.
15. A patient has persistent paranoid delusions that the food on the unit is poisoned. Which of these measures should a
nurse include in the patient's care plan?
a. Explaining that staff does not poison patients.
b. Focusing on how the hospital staff helps patients.
c. Allowing the patient to eat food from sealed containers.
d. Telling the patient that not eating the food that is served will result in privilege restrictions.
16. Thrombophlebitis is a complication that may result due to surgery. Which of these actions should a nurse take in the operating
room to prevent this complication from occurring?
a. Gatch the knee of the bed.
b. Administer anticoagulants preoperatively.
c. Apply sequential compression devices.
d. Maintain the legs in a dependent position.
17. When discussing weigh gain during pregnancy, a nurse should recommend that the total weight gain for a pregnant patient
who is at ideal body weight for her height is:
a. at least 15 pounds.
b. 15 to 20 pounds.
c. 25 to 35 pounds.
d. at least 45 pounds.
18. Which of these manifestations, if reported by a patient who is 10-weeks-pregnant, supports the diagnosis of ruptured
tubal pregnancy.
a. Sharp unilateral abdominal pain.
b. Uncontrollable vomiting.
c. Marked abdominal distention.
d. Profuse vaginal bleeding.
lOMoAR cPSD| 30308911
VATI –PN NEW VERSION 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
RETAKE ACTUAL EXAM VERIFIED QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
1. Which of the instructions should a nurse include in the teaching for a pt. who had removal of a cataract in the left eye?
a. "Forcefully cough and take deep breaths every two hours to keep your airway clear."
b. "Perform the prescribed eye exercises each day to strengthen your eye muscles."
c. "Rinse your eyes with saline each morning to prevent postoperative infection."
d. "Take the prescribed stool softener to avoid increasing
intraocular pressure."
2. A patient vomits during a continuous nasogastric tube feeding. A nurse should stop the feeding and take which of these actions?
a. Suction the nasogastric tube.
b. Flush the tube with 30 mL of sterile water.
c. Remove the nasogastric tube.
d. Check the residual volume.
3. Which of these actions best demonstrates cultural sensitivity by a nurse?
a. The nurse talks in a slow-paced speech.
b. The nurse asks patients about their beliefs and practices
toward pregnancy.
c. The nurse uses charts and diagrams when teaching pregnant patients.
d. The nurse can speak several different languages.
4. Which of these manifestations should a nurse expect to observe in a 3-month-old infant who is diagnosed with
dehydration?
a. Hyperreflexia.
b. Tachycardia.
c. Bradypnea.
d. Agitation.
5. When assessing a patient's risk of developing nosocomial infection, a nurse plans to determine potential entry portals,
which include:
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a. the urinary meatus.
b. vomitus.
c. contaminated water.
d. sexual intercourse.
6. A patient who is on the inpatient psychiatric unit has a history of violence. Which of these actions should a nurse take if the patient
is agitated?
a. Encourage the patient to verbalize feelings.
b. Lock the patient in a secluded room.
c. Ask the other patients to give feedback regarding the patient's behavior.
d. Ignore the patient's inappropriate behavior.
7. Which of these measures should a nurse include when planning care for a school-aged child during a sickle cell crisis episode?
a. Monitoring for signs of bleeding.
b. Providing pain relief.
c. Administering cool sponge baths to reduce fevers.
d. Offering a high calorie diet.
8. Which of these instructions should a nurse include in the plan of care for a 32-week gestation patient who had
an amniocentesis today?
a. "Drink at least six glasses of fluids during the next six hours after the test."
b. "Call the clinic if you experience any abdominal cramps."
c. "Don't be concerned if you have some vaginal spotting in the next 12 hours."
d. "When you get home, stay on bed-rest for the next 48 hours."
9. An adolescent has a nursing diagnosis of fatigue related to inadequate intake of iron-rich foods. Selection of which of these
lunches by the patient indicates a correct understanding of foods high in iron content?
a. Peanut butter and jam sandwich.
b. Chicken nuggets with rice.
c. Tuna salad sandwich.
d. Beefburger with cheese.
, lOMoAR cPSD| 30308911
10. A patient has been admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which of these laboratory test results supports this diagnosis?
a. Elevated serum potassium level.
, lOMoAR cPSD| 30308911
b. Elevated serum amylase level.
c. Elevated serum sodium level.
d. Elevated serum creatinine level.
11. Which of these manifestations, if assessed in a patient who is two-hours postoperative after abdominal surgery, should
a nurse report immediately?
a. Vomiting and a pulse rate of 106/minute.
b. Respiratory rate of 12/minute and urine dribbling.
c. Blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg and wound discomfort.
d. Urine output of 100 mL/hr and flushed skin.
12. Which of these observations of a student nurse's behavior while interacting with a patient who is crying indicates a
correct understanding of therapeutic communication?
a. The student maintains continuous eye contact with the patient.
b. The student places one arm around the patient's shoulder?
c. The student sits quietly next to the patient.
d. The student leaves the room to provide privacy for the patient.
13. Which of these actions should a nurse take initially if a patient who is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus develops
tremors and ataxia?
a. Measure the patient's blood sugar level.
b. Administer a concentrated form glucose to the patient.
c. Administer a prn dose of insulin.
d. Measure the patient's urine for ketones.
14. An elderly patient is at increased risk of developing drug toxicity to prescribed medications due to declining hepatic and
renal functioning. Which of these strategies should a nurse plan to decrease this risk?
a. Increasing the time interval between medication doses.
b. Limiting the patient's oral fluid intake.
c. Administering the medications with meals.
d. Encouraging the patient to void every three to four hours.
15. A patient has persistent paranoid delusions that the food on the unit is poisoned. Which of these measures should a
nurse include in the patient's care plan?
a. Explaining that staff does not poison patients.
b. Focusing on how the hospital staff helps patients.
c. Allowing the patient to eat food from sealed containers.
d. Telling the patient that not eating the food that is served will result in privilege restrictions.
16. Thrombophlebitis is a complication that may result due to surgery. Which of these actions should a nurse take in the operating
room to prevent this complication from occurring?
a. Gatch the knee of the bed.
b. Administer anticoagulants preoperatively.
c. Apply sequential compression devices.
d. Maintain the legs in a dependent position.
17. When discussing weigh gain during pregnancy, a nurse should recommend that the total weight gain for a pregnant patient
who is at ideal body weight for her height is:
a. at least 15 pounds.
b. 15 to 20 pounds.
c. 25 to 35 pounds.
d. at least 45 pounds.
18. Which of these manifestations, if reported by a patient who is 10-weeks-pregnant, supports the diagnosis of ruptured
tubal pregnancy.
a. Sharp unilateral abdominal pain.
b. Uncontrollable vomiting.
c. Marked abdominal distention.
d. Profuse vaginal bleeding.
