VATI RN FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A nurse is preparing to initiate intravenous fluids via infusion pump for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Verify that the extension cord for the pump is ungrounded.
Report the pump has a frayed cord and proceed with the infusion.
Check the expiration date on the safety inspection sticker of the pump.
QUESTION 2
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the hospital. Select the 5 actions the nurse should take.
Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3
Provide frequent rest periods for the client.
Laboratory Results Restrict theclient's sodium intake.
Advise the client to avoid the use of soap and alcohol-based lotions.
1200:
Place the client on a low-carbohydrate diet.
Hgb 9.5 g/dL (14 to 18 g/dL) Place the client under contact isolation.
Hct 38%(42% to 52%)
Bilirubin 5.3 mg/dL (0.3 to 1.0 mg/dL) Instruct the client to avoid blowing their nose forcefully.
Creatinine 1.8 mg/dL (0.6 to 1.3 mg/dL) Assess the client's level of orientation.
Platelet count 100,000/mm3(150,000 to 400,000/mm3)
1800:
Alanine aminotransferase ALT 51 units/L (4 to 36 units/L)
Aspartate aminotransferase AST 48 units/L (0 to 35 units/L)
Alkaline phosphate ALP 151 units/L (30 to 120 units/L)
Blood total protein 15 g/dL (6.4 to 8.3 g/dL)
QUESTION 3
A nurse is caring for a client who has an implanted venous access port.Which of the following should the nurse use to access the port?
A noncoring needle
An angiocatheter
A butterfly needle
A 25-gauge needle
,QUESTION 4
A nurse is caring for a client who is near the end of life and is on complete bed rest. The client states that he needs to have a bowel movement,and the nurse offers a bed
pan. The client states, "I've always used the bathroom."Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
"Tell me what concerns you have about using a bed pan."
"Make sure to use nearby furniture to support yourself when walking to the bathroom."
"Iwill have the physical therapist ambulate you to the bathroom."
"You have to use the bed pan for your own safety."
QUESTION 5
A nurse is providing an in-service about client evacuation during a fire. Which of the following clients should the nurse instruct the staff to evacuate first?
A client who uses a wheelchair and is confused
A client who is bedridden and wears a hearing aid
A client who is ambulatory and receiving oxygen
A client who has a fracture and is in balance suspension traction
QUESTION 6
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3 Select alI that apply.
Vital Signs Increase oxygen flow rate to 4 L/min.
1100: Assess the client's breath sounds.
Perform chest percussion and vibration.
Temperature 36.8° C(98.2°F)
Heart rate 92/min ☐Place the client in a supine position.
Respiratory rate 28/min
Restrict the client's fluid intake.
BP 145/90 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 87% on room air Instruct the client to perform diaphragmatic breathing.
1145:
Temperature 36.2° C(97.2°F)
Heart rate 88/min
Respiratory rate 22/min
BP 140/90 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 92% on room air
QUESTION7
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a liver biopsy. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client immediately
following the procedure?
,QUESTION 8
A nurse is caring for a client who states he recently purchased lavender oil to use when he gets the flu. The nurse should recognize which of the following
findings as a potential contraindication for using lavender?
The client has a history of alcohol use disorder.
The client has a history of asthma.
The client takes vitamin C daily.
The client takes furosemide twice daily.
QUESTION 9
, A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the hospital. Select the 5 actions the nurse should take.
Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3
8 Provide frequent rest periods for the client.
Laboratory Results Restrict the client's sodium intake.
1200:Advise the client to avoid the use of soap and alcohol-
based lotions.
Place the client on a low-carbohydrate diet.
Hgb 9.5 g/dL(14 to 18 g/dL) Place the client under contact isolation.
Hct 38% (42% to 52%)Instruct the client to avoid
blowing their nose forcefully.
Bilirubin 5.3 mg/dL (0.3 to 1.0 mg/dL)
Creatinine 1.8 mg/dL (0.6 to 1.3mg/dL) Assess the client's level of orientation.
Platelet count 100,000/mm3(150,000 to 400,000/mm3)
1800
Alanine aminotransferase ALT 51 units/L (4 to 36 units/L)
Aspartate aminotransferase AST 48 units/L (0 to 35 units/L)
Alkaline phosphate ALP 151 units/L (30 to 120 units/L)
Blood total protein 15 g/dL(6.4 to 8.3 g/dL)
rause nemaining:00.03.00
A nurse is caring for a client who has a vented NG tube set to low intermittent suction and has vomited. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Administer an antiemetic medication.
Evaluate functioning of the suction device.
Prov
ide
oral
hygi
ene
care.
西
Replace the NG tube.
QUESTION 10
10. A nurse is assessing an adult client who has been immobile for the past 3 week. The nurse should
identify that which of the following findings requires further intervention?
A. erythema on pressure points
B. lower-extremity pulse strength on 2+
C. fluid intake of 3,000 mL per day
D. a bowel movement every other day
Erythema on pressure points
A nurse is preparing to initiate intravenous fluids via infusion pump for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Verify that the extension cord for the pump is ungrounded.
Report the pump has a frayed cord and proceed with the infusion.
Check the expiration date on the safety inspection sticker of the pump.
QUESTION 2
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the hospital. Select the 5 actions the nurse should take.
Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3
Provide frequent rest periods for the client.
Laboratory Results Restrict theclient's sodium intake.
Advise the client to avoid the use of soap and alcohol-based lotions.
1200:
Place the client on a low-carbohydrate diet.
Hgb 9.5 g/dL (14 to 18 g/dL) Place the client under contact isolation.
Hct 38%(42% to 52%)
Bilirubin 5.3 mg/dL (0.3 to 1.0 mg/dL) Instruct the client to avoid blowing their nose forcefully.
Creatinine 1.8 mg/dL (0.6 to 1.3 mg/dL) Assess the client's level of orientation.
Platelet count 100,000/mm3(150,000 to 400,000/mm3)
1800:
Alanine aminotransferase ALT 51 units/L (4 to 36 units/L)
Aspartate aminotransferase AST 48 units/L (0 to 35 units/L)
Alkaline phosphate ALP 151 units/L (30 to 120 units/L)
Blood total protein 15 g/dL (6.4 to 8.3 g/dL)
QUESTION 3
A nurse is caring for a client who has an implanted venous access port.Which of the following should the nurse use to access the port?
A noncoring needle
An angiocatheter
A butterfly needle
A 25-gauge needle
,QUESTION 4
A nurse is caring for a client who is near the end of life and is on complete bed rest. The client states that he needs to have a bowel movement,and the nurse offers a bed
pan. The client states, "I've always used the bathroom."Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
"Tell me what concerns you have about using a bed pan."
"Make sure to use nearby furniture to support yourself when walking to the bathroom."
"Iwill have the physical therapist ambulate you to the bathroom."
"You have to use the bed pan for your own safety."
QUESTION 5
A nurse is providing an in-service about client evacuation during a fire. Which of the following clients should the nurse instruct the staff to evacuate first?
A client who uses a wheelchair and is confused
A client who is bedridden and wears a hearing aid
A client who is ambulatory and receiving oxygen
A client who has a fracture and is in balance suspension traction
QUESTION 6
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3 Select alI that apply.
Vital Signs Increase oxygen flow rate to 4 L/min.
1100: Assess the client's breath sounds.
Perform chest percussion and vibration.
Temperature 36.8° C(98.2°F)
Heart rate 92/min ☐Place the client in a supine position.
Respiratory rate 28/min
Restrict the client's fluid intake.
BP 145/90 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 87% on room air Instruct the client to perform diaphragmatic breathing.
1145:
Temperature 36.2° C(97.2°F)
Heart rate 88/min
Respiratory rate 22/min
BP 140/90 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 92% on room air
QUESTION7
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a liver biopsy. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client immediately
following the procedure?
,QUESTION 8
A nurse is caring for a client who states he recently purchased lavender oil to use when he gets the flu. The nurse should recognize which of the following
findings as a potential contraindication for using lavender?
The client has a history of alcohol use disorder.
The client has a history of asthma.
The client takes vitamin C daily.
The client takes furosemide twice daily.
QUESTION 9
, A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the hospital. Select the 5 actions the nurse should take.
Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3
8 Provide frequent rest periods for the client.
Laboratory Results Restrict the client's sodium intake.
1200:Advise the client to avoid the use of soap and alcohol-
based lotions.
Place the client on a low-carbohydrate diet.
Hgb 9.5 g/dL(14 to 18 g/dL) Place the client under contact isolation.
Hct 38% (42% to 52%)Instruct the client to avoid
blowing their nose forcefully.
Bilirubin 5.3 mg/dL (0.3 to 1.0 mg/dL)
Creatinine 1.8 mg/dL (0.6 to 1.3mg/dL) Assess the client's level of orientation.
Platelet count 100,000/mm3(150,000 to 400,000/mm3)
1800
Alanine aminotransferase ALT 51 units/L (4 to 36 units/L)
Aspartate aminotransferase AST 48 units/L (0 to 35 units/L)
Alkaline phosphate ALP 151 units/L (30 to 120 units/L)
Blood total protein 15 g/dL(6.4 to 8.3 g/dL)
rause nemaining:00.03.00
A nurse is caring for a client who has a vented NG tube set to low intermittent suction and has vomited. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Administer an antiemetic medication.
Evaluate functioning of the suction device.
Prov
ide
oral
hygi
ene
care.
西
Replace the NG tube.
QUESTION 10
10. A nurse is assessing an adult client who has been immobile for the past 3 week. The nurse should
identify that which of the following findings requires further intervention?
A. erythema on pressure points
B. lower-extremity pulse strength on 2+
C. fluid intake of 3,000 mL per day
D. a bowel movement every other day
Erythema on pressure points
