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VATI FUNDAMENTALS ASSESSMENT RN VIRTUAL ATI
TEST WITH 500+ QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
VATI FUNDAMENTALS ASSESSMENT RN ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM
FORM A
A nurse has administered 5 mL of medication to a client via NG tube. Then used 30 mL of
water to flush the tue both before and after the instillation. the nurse should document
which of the following amounts as liquid intake for the client?
65 mL
A client who has an NG tube can receive numerous liquid medications, plus water to flush the
tube before and after medications. Over a 24-hr period, these liquids can amount to a
significant intake. The nurse should document them on the intake and output record. A value of
65 mL accounts for 5 mL of medication and two 30-mL flushes.
A nurse is performing a family assessment for a client who has recently
developed paraplegia following a stroke. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first?
Determine how the client views the concept of family
According to evidence-based practice, the nurse should first determine how the client views the
concept of a family. This will influence the nurse's decision on how or whether to move forward
in including the family into the client's plan of care.
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A nurse is caring for a client who reports having insomnia due to increased stress. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take first?
Determine the source of the client's stress
The first action the nurse should take when using the nursing process is to assess or determine
what is causing the client to experience increased stress.
The nurse should instruct the client to eliminate distracting noise, such as television, a clock
chiming, or a phone that can disrupt sleep. However, there is another action the nurse should
take first.
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and is immobile. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take to maintain the client's skin integrity?
Use an alcohol-free barrier product
The nurse should apply an alcohol-free barrier film to keep the client's skin dry and protect it
from the collection of moisture. This action will help to maintain the integrity of the client's
skin.
A nurse receives a telephone prescription form the provider, who states, "four milligrams of
morphine diluted with 5 milliliters of sterile water intravenous each morning at nine o'clock
before client dressing changes." Which of the following entries by the nurse indicates correct
transcription of the prescription?
MSO4 4 mg IV bolus daily before dressing changes and dilute with 5 cc of water
Morphine 4 mg IV bolus daily at 0900 before dressing changes, dilute medication with 5 mL of
sterile water
Morphine 4 mg IV bolus Q.D. before dressing changes and dilute with 5 cc of sterile water
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MSO4 4 mg IV bolus daily @ 9 AM, dilute with 5 mL of sterile water
Morphine 4 mg IV bolus daily at 0900 before dressing change, dilute medication with 5 mL of
sterile water
This entry by the nurse indicates correct transcription of the prescription. This transcription
contains acceptable abbreviations according to The Joint Commission and includes complete
information from the provider.
A nurse in a long-term care facility is planning to use therapeutic touch for a group of selected
clients who have chronic pain. The nurse should identify that the use of therapeutic touch is
CONTRADICTED for which of the following patients?
A client who has chronic back pain and a history of physical maltreatment
Therapeutic touch consists of using the nurse's hands to harmonize energy fields and to
facilitate relief of pain or anxiety, such as for a client who has chronic back pain. The nurse can
touch the client with their palms or move the palms near, but not touching the client's body.
Prior physical maltreatment and some mental health disorders are contraindications for
therapeutic touch, because touch or near touch could cause severe anxiety.
A nurse is preparing to delegate task for multiple clients at the beginning of the shift. Which
of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)?
Assist a client with ambulation
When delegating client care activities to an AP, the delegating nurse should follow the five
rights of delegation, which include right task, right circumstance, right person, right direction,
and right evaluation. Assisting a client with ambulation is within the range of function of an AP.
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A home health nurse is making an initial assessment visit to an older client who has type 1
diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to evaluate the
client's ability to measure blood glucose accurately?
"Please use your glucometer and show me the results."
Asking for a return demonstration is an effective way to assess a client's ability to complete a
psychomotor activity. The nurse should carefully observe the client using the glucometer to
validate the client's understanding of the procedure and evaluate whether or not the method is
accurate.
A nurse is caring for a client who has an ankle sprain and a prescription for an aquathermia
pad. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Cover the pad with a pillowcase before application.
The nurse should cover the aquathermia pad with a thin towel or pillowcase before use
because applying the pad directly to the skin could cause a burn injury.
Monitor condition of skin every 5 minutes during application, and question patient regarding
sensation of burning. Remove pad after 20 min.
A nurse is preparing to mix short-acting and intermediate-acting insulin in one syringe to
administer to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Identify the sequence the nurse
should follow.
1: Draw up the volume of insulin from the intermediate-acting insulin vial.
2: Inject the volume of air equal to the amount of insulin to withdraw from the intermediate-
acting insulin vial.
3: Inject the volume of air equal to the insulin dose form the short-acting insulin vial
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VATI FUNDAMENTALS ASSESSMENT RN VIRTUAL ATI
TEST WITH 500+ QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
VATI FUNDAMENTALS ASSESSMENT RN ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM
FORM A
A nurse has administered 5 mL of medication to a client via NG tube. Then used 30 mL of
water to flush the tue both before and after the instillation. the nurse should document
which of the following amounts as liquid intake for the client?
65 mL
A client who has an NG tube can receive numerous liquid medications, plus water to flush the
tube before and after medications. Over a 24-hr period, these liquids can amount to a
significant intake. The nurse should document them on the intake and output record. A value of
65 mL accounts for 5 mL of medication and two 30-mL flushes.
A nurse is performing a family assessment for a client who has recently
developed paraplegia following a stroke. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first?
Determine how the client views the concept of family
According to evidence-based practice, the nurse should first determine how the client views the
concept of a family. This will influence the nurse's decision on how or whether to move forward
in including the family into the client's plan of care.
1
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A nurse is caring for a client who reports having insomnia due to increased stress. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take first?
Determine the source of the client's stress
The first action the nurse should take when using the nursing process is to assess or determine
what is causing the client to experience increased stress.
The nurse should instruct the client to eliminate distracting noise, such as television, a clock
chiming, or a phone that can disrupt sleep. However, there is another action the nurse should
take first.
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and is immobile. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take to maintain the client's skin integrity?
Use an alcohol-free barrier product
The nurse should apply an alcohol-free barrier film to keep the client's skin dry and protect it
from the collection of moisture. This action will help to maintain the integrity of the client's
skin.
A nurse receives a telephone prescription form the provider, who states, "four milligrams of
morphine diluted with 5 milliliters of sterile water intravenous each morning at nine o'clock
before client dressing changes." Which of the following entries by the nurse indicates correct
transcription of the prescription?
MSO4 4 mg IV bolus daily before dressing changes and dilute with 5 cc of water
Morphine 4 mg IV bolus daily at 0900 before dressing changes, dilute medication with 5 mL of
sterile water
Morphine 4 mg IV bolus Q.D. before dressing changes and dilute with 5 cc of sterile water
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MSO4 4 mg IV bolus daily @ 9 AM, dilute with 5 mL of sterile water
Morphine 4 mg IV bolus daily at 0900 before dressing change, dilute medication with 5 mL of
sterile water
This entry by the nurse indicates correct transcription of the prescription. This transcription
contains acceptable abbreviations according to The Joint Commission and includes complete
information from the provider.
A nurse in a long-term care facility is planning to use therapeutic touch for a group of selected
clients who have chronic pain. The nurse should identify that the use of therapeutic touch is
CONTRADICTED for which of the following patients?
A client who has chronic back pain and a history of physical maltreatment
Therapeutic touch consists of using the nurse's hands to harmonize energy fields and to
facilitate relief of pain or anxiety, such as for a client who has chronic back pain. The nurse can
touch the client with their palms or move the palms near, but not touching the client's body.
Prior physical maltreatment and some mental health disorders are contraindications for
therapeutic touch, because touch or near touch could cause severe anxiety.
A nurse is preparing to delegate task for multiple clients at the beginning of the shift. Which
of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)?
Assist a client with ambulation
When delegating client care activities to an AP, the delegating nurse should follow the five
rights of delegation, which include right task, right circumstance, right person, right direction,
and right evaluation. Assisting a client with ambulation is within the range of function of an AP.
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A home health nurse is making an initial assessment visit to an older client who has type 1
diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to evaluate the
client's ability to measure blood glucose accurately?
"Please use your glucometer and show me the results."
Asking for a return demonstration is an effective way to assess a client's ability to complete a
psychomotor activity. The nurse should carefully observe the client using the glucometer to
validate the client's understanding of the procedure and evaluate whether or not the method is
accurate.
A nurse is caring for a client who has an ankle sprain and a prescription for an aquathermia
pad. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Cover the pad with a pillowcase before application.
The nurse should cover the aquathermia pad with a thin towel or pillowcase before use
because applying the pad directly to the skin could cause a burn injury.
Monitor condition of skin every 5 minutes during application, and question patient regarding
sensation of burning. Remove pad after 20 min.
A nurse is preparing to mix short-acting and intermediate-acting insulin in one syringe to
administer to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Identify the sequence the nurse
should follow.
1: Draw up the volume of insulin from the intermediate-acting insulin vial.
2: Inject the volume of air equal to the amount of insulin to withdraw from the intermediate-
acting insulin vial.
3: Inject the volume of air equal to the insulin dose form the short-acting insulin vial
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