VATI Comprehensive Predictor NCLEX
Questions | Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep |
Graded A+
1. If there are 416 New cases of varicella in one year how would it be
expressed?
Odds Ratio
Incidence
First Ratio
Prevalence
2. In a clinical scenario, if a neonate with abstinence syndrome presents with
hypothermia, what immediate nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Monitor the neonate's blood glucose levels.
Provide warming measures to stabilize the neonate's body
temperature.
Administer a sedative to reduce withdrawal symptoms.
Increase the neonate's fluid intake.
3. A client who delivered 12 hours ago is sharing her birth experience with
everyone who is visiting her. What maternal behavior is she displaying?
Coming in phase
Taking hold phase
Letting go phase
Taking in phase
,4. What is the formula used to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)?
BMI = height (m) / weight (kg)^2
BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)^2
BMI = weight (lbs) / height (ft)^2
BMI = weight (lbs) / height (in)^2
5. An infant comes in with CNS Dysfunction (tremors and irritability, generalized
seizures, hyperactive reflexes, restlessness, exaggerated Moro reflex,
hypertonic muscle tone, and constant movement). Metabolic, vasomotor,
and respiratory disturbances (fever, frequent yawning, mottling of the skin,
sweating, frequent sneezing, nasal flaring, tachypnea > 60bpm, Apnea. The
infant also has poor feeding and failure to thrive (gastrointestinal
dysfunction), frantic sucking/rooting, loose or watery stools with perianal
excoriation, regurgitation or projectile vomiting, a shrill high-pitched
excessive cry, and disturbed sleep patterns. You identify this baby as having?
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Neonatal abstinence syndrome
6. What is the primary concern associated with administering an epidural in
nursing practice?
Risk of allergic reaction
Risk of respiratory depression
Risk of infection
Risk of spinal hematoma
7. What does a slowing fetal heart rate (FHR) after the peak of a contraction
indicate?
, Normal fetal response
Possible fetal distress
Inadequate uterine contractions
Maternal anxiety
8. Thirty minutes after admission to the nursery an infant appeared jittery and
exhibits a weak, high pitched cry. Which of the following would be the nurse's
priority action?
Obtain an order for a drug screening blood test.
Perform a heel stick to check serum glucose.
Feed the infant oral feeding.
Hold and comfort the infant to stop the crying.
9. What is the first action a nurse should take after administering a medication in
error?
Notify the risk manager
Check the VS
Complete an incident report
Instruct the patient to remain in bed until further notice
Call the MD
10. A woman who had a cesarean section tells the nurse, "I guess I flunked
natural childbirth because I had to have a cesarean." This statement is most
indicative of which phase of postpartum adjustment?
Taking hold
Taking in
Working through
, Letting go
11. What is the formula used to calculate the attack rate in an outbreak?
(Number of cases / Total number at risk) x 100
(Total number at risk - Number of cases) x 100
(Number of cases x Total number at risk) / 100
(Total number at risk / Number of cases) x 100
12. Describe the role of Indomethacin and Magnesium Sulfate in the
management of preterm labor.
Indomethacin is used for pain relief, while Magnesium Sulfate is used
to treat hypertension.
Indomethacin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that helps to
relax the uterus, while Magnesium Sulfate is used to decrease
uterine contractions and protect the fetus's brain.
Both Indomethacin and Magnesium Sulfate are used to increase fetal
heart rate.
Indomethacin increases uterine contractions, while Magnesium
Sulfate is used to induce labor.
13. In a scenario where a patient is scheduled for an epidural, which medication
would require the RN to verify with the MD to prevent complications, and
why?
Anticoagulants, because they increase the risk of spinal hematoma
during epidural placement.
Analgesics, because they may not provide adequate pain relief.
Antibiotics, because they can cause allergic reactions.
Antidepressants, because they can interfere with anesthesia.
Questions | Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep |
Graded A+
1. If there are 416 New cases of varicella in one year how would it be
expressed?
Odds Ratio
Incidence
First Ratio
Prevalence
2. In a clinical scenario, if a neonate with abstinence syndrome presents with
hypothermia, what immediate nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Monitor the neonate's blood glucose levels.
Provide warming measures to stabilize the neonate's body
temperature.
Administer a sedative to reduce withdrawal symptoms.
Increase the neonate's fluid intake.
3. A client who delivered 12 hours ago is sharing her birth experience with
everyone who is visiting her. What maternal behavior is she displaying?
Coming in phase
Taking hold phase
Letting go phase
Taking in phase
,4. What is the formula used to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)?
BMI = height (m) / weight (kg)^2
BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)^2
BMI = weight (lbs) / height (ft)^2
BMI = weight (lbs) / height (in)^2
5. An infant comes in with CNS Dysfunction (tremors and irritability, generalized
seizures, hyperactive reflexes, restlessness, exaggerated Moro reflex,
hypertonic muscle tone, and constant movement). Metabolic, vasomotor,
and respiratory disturbances (fever, frequent yawning, mottling of the skin,
sweating, frequent sneezing, nasal flaring, tachypnea > 60bpm, Apnea. The
infant also has poor feeding and failure to thrive (gastrointestinal
dysfunction), frantic sucking/rooting, loose or watery stools with perianal
excoriation, regurgitation or projectile vomiting, a shrill high-pitched
excessive cry, and disturbed sleep patterns. You identify this baby as having?
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Neonatal abstinence syndrome
6. What is the primary concern associated with administering an epidural in
nursing practice?
Risk of allergic reaction
Risk of respiratory depression
Risk of infection
Risk of spinal hematoma
7. What does a slowing fetal heart rate (FHR) after the peak of a contraction
indicate?
, Normal fetal response
Possible fetal distress
Inadequate uterine contractions
Maternal anxiety
8. Thirty minutes after admission to the nursery an infant appeared jittery and
exhibits a weak, high pitched cry. Which of the following would be the nurse's
priority action?
Obtain an order for a drug screening blood test.
Perform a heel stick to check serum glucose.
Feed the infant oral feeding.
Hold and comfort the infant to stop the crying.
9. What is the first action a nurse should take after administering a medication in
error?
Notify the risk manager
Check the VS
Complete an incident report
Instruct the patient to remain in bed until further notice
Call the MD
10. A woman who had a cesarean section tells the nurse, "I guess I flunked
natural childbirth because I had to have a cesarean." This statement is most
indicative of which phase of postpartum adjustment?
Taking hold
Taking in
Working through
, Letting go
11. What is the formula used to calculate the attack rate in an outbreak?
(Number of cases / Total number at risk) x 100
(Total number at risk - Number of cases) x 100
(Number of cases x Total number at risk) / 100
(Total number at risk / Number of cases) x 100
12. Describe the role of Indomethacin and Magnesium Sulfate in the
management of preterm labor.
Indomethacin is used for pain relief, while Magnesium Sulfate is used
to treat hypertension.
Indomethacin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that helps to
relax the uterus, while Magnesium Sulfate is used to decrease
uterine contractions and protect the fetus's brain.
Both Indomethacin and Magnesium Sulfate are used to increase fetal
heart rate.
Indomethacin increases uterine contractions, while Magnesium
Sulfate is used to induce labor.
13. In a scenario where a patient is scheduled for an epidural, which medication
would require the RN to verify with the MD to prevent complications, and
why?
Anticoagulants, because they increase the risk of spinal hematoma
during epidural placement.
Analgesics, because they may not provide adequate pain relief.
Antibiotics, because they can cause allergic reactions.
Antidepressants, because they can interfere with anesthesia.
