RN VATI NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE EXAM Q AND A
GRADED A+
◉ A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has constipation-
predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C). Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
"Take a dose of loperamide each morning."
"Increase your fluid intake to 1,000 milliliters per day."
"Take psyllium in the evening."
"Consume a diet that is low in protein.". Answer: "Take psyllium in
the evening."
A client who has IBS-C should take a bulk-forming laxative, such as
psyllium, to increase the bulk of the stool, reduce constipation, and
promote regular bowel movements.
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is intubated and receiving
mechanical ventilation for heroin toxicity. Which of the following
assessments is the nurse's priority?
WBC count
Intake and output
ABGs
,Blood glucose level. Answer: ABGs
When using the airway, breathing, and circulation (ABC) approach to
client care, the nurse's priority assessment is to monitor the client's
ABGs, including respiratory status.
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who has an NG tube to suction and is
receiving IV fluids to maintain fluid volume balance. Which of the
following findings should indicate to the nurse that this therapy is
effective?
Decreased NG tube drainage
Potassium 3.3 mEq/L
Increased heart rate
Hematocrit 46%. Answer: Hematocrit 46%
An increase in hematocrit can indicate hemoconcentration and
hypovolemia. This hematocrit is within the expected reference range
of 42 to 52% for a male and 37 to 47% for a female and is an
indication that fluid replacement therapy is effective.
◉ A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes
mellitus. The nurse should identify that which of the following
findings is a manifestation of hyperglycemia?
Increased thirst
Decreased urine output
Dry skin
,Tremors. Answer: Increased thirst
The nurse should teach the client that increased thirst, or polydipsia,
is a manifestation of hyperglycemia, which can lead to dehydration.
Other manifestations of hyperglycemia include an increase in
appetite, or polyphagia, an increase in urine production, or polyuria,
and fatigue.
◉ A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is scheduled for a
bronchoscopy. Which of the following statements should the nurse
include in the teaching?
"You will not be able to eat or drink after the procedure until you are
able to cough."
"You will drink a contrast solution 30 minutes prior to the
procedure."
"The purpose of this procedure is to remove excess fluid from your
lungs."
"You will need to lie on your back for 4 to 6 hours following the
procedure.". Answer: "You will not be able to eat or drink after the
procedure until you are able to cough."
A client who had a bronchoscopy received a local anesthetic that can
suppress the cough reflex. The cough reflex protects the client from
aspirating fluids or food. Therefore, the client should not eat or
drink until the cough reflex returns.
, ◉ A nurse is providing preoperative teaching to a client who is.
Scheduled for a radical prostatectomy. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
The client will be on bed rest while continuous bladder irrigation is
in place.
Cold compresses will be used to manage bladder spasms.
The client will have an NG tube in place for 48 hr postoperatively.
A PCA pump will be used for postoperative pain control.. Answer: A
PCA pump will be used for postoperative pain control.
A PCA pump is a common method of pain management in the first
24 hr following an open radical prostatectomy. The nurse should
teach the client how to manage pain during the preoperative period
rather than waiting until after surgery when the client is feeling the
sedative effects of the anesthesia and pain medication.
◉ A home health nurse is assisting a family member with planning
care for a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
Remove clutter from rooms and hallways.
Place a monthly calendar in the client's room.
Use confrontation to manage the client's behavior.
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE EXAM Q AND A
GRADED A+
◉ A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has constipation-
predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C). Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
"Take a dose of loperamide each morning."
"Increase your fluid intake to 1,000 milliliters per day."
"Take psyllium in the evening."
"Consume a diet that is low in protein.". Answer: "Take psyllium in
the evening."
A client who has IBS-C should take a bulk-forming laxative, such as
psyllium, to increase the bulk of the stool, reduce constipation, and
promote regular bowel movements.
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is intubated and receiving
mechanical ventilation for heroin toxicity. Which of the following
assessments is the nurse's priority?
WBC count
Intake and output
ABGs
,Blood glucose level. Answer: ABGs
When using the airway, breathing, and circulation (ABC) approach to
client care, the nurse's priority assessment is to monitor the client's
ABGs, including respiratory status.
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who has an NG tube to suction and is
receiving IV fluids to maintain fluid volume balance. Which of the
following findings should indicate to the nurse that this therapy is
effective?
Decreased NG tube drainage
Potassium 3.3 mEq/L
Increased heart rate
Hematocrit 46%. Answer: Hematocrit 46%
An increase in hematocrit can indicate hemoconcentration and
hypovolemia. This hematocrit is within the expected reference range
of 42 to 52% for a male and 37 to 47% for a female and is an
indication that fluid replacement therapy is effective.
◉ A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes
mellitus. The nurse should identify that which of the following
findings is a manifestation of hyperglycemia?
Increased thirst
Decreased urine output
Dry skin
,Tremors. Answer: Increased thirst
The nurse should teach the client that increased thirst, or polydipsia,
is a manifestation of hyperglycemia, which can lead to dehydration.
Other manifestations of hyperglycemia include an increase in
appetite, or polyphagia, an increase in urine production, or polyuria,
and fatigue.
◉ A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is scheduled for a
bronchoscopy. Which of the following statements should the nurse
include in the teaching?
"You will not be able to eat or drink after the procedure until you are
able to cough."
"You will drink a contrast solution 30 minutes prior to the
procedure."
"The purpose of this procedure is to remove excess fluid from your
lungs."
"You will need to lie on your back for 4 to 6 hours following the
procedure.". Answer: "You will not be able to eat or drink after the
procedure until you are able to cough."
A client who had a bronchoscopy received a local anesthetic that can
suppress the cough reflex. The cough reflex protects the client from
aspirating fluids or food. Therefore, the client should not eat or
drink until the cough reflex returns.
, ◉ A nurse is providing preoperative teaching to a client who is.
Scheduled for a radical prostatectomy. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
The client will be on bed rest while continuous bladder irrigation is
in place.
Cold compresses will be used to manage bladder spasms.
The client will have an NG tube in place for 48 hr postoperatively.
A PCA pump will be used for postoperative pain control.. Answer: A
PCA pump will be used for postoperative pain control.
A PCA pump is a common method of pain management in the first
24 hr following an open radical prostatectomy. The nurse should
teach the client how to manage pain during the preoperative period
rather than waiting until after surgery when the client is feeling the
sedative effects of the anesthesia and pain medication.
◉ A home health nurse is assisting a family member with planning
care for a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
Remove clutter from rooms and hallways.
Place a monthly calendar in the client's room.
Use confrontation to manage the client's behavior.
