VATI GREEN LIGHT COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR EXAM FORMS A, B & C | 180
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES LATEST 2024-2026 EDITION
| ALREADY GRADED A+
QUESTIONS 1-180
1. A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for an adolescent who is
scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
• A) "You can resume a regular diet 3 days after your procedure"
• B) "You can take a shower 1 day after your procedure"
• C) "You can begin exercising 2 days after your procedure"
• D) "You can return to school 1 week after your procedure"
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: After cardiac catheterization, the adolescent should rest and
avoid strenuous activity. Returning to school after 1 week allows
adequate recovery time. The catheterization site must be protected, and
activity restrictions are necessary to prevent bleeding or complications.
,2. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a
hemicolectomy. Which of the following is a subjective indication that
the client needs PRN pain medication?
• A) The client's heart rate is 110/min
• B) The client is guarding their abdominal incision
• C) The client exhibits facial grimacing
• D) The client reports pain
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain is a subjective experience, and the client's self-report is
the most reliable indicator of pain. Objective signs like tachycardia,
guarding, and grimacing may indicate pain but are not as definitive as the
client's verbal report.
3. A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has
mononucleosis. Which of the following isolation precautions should
the nurse initiate?
• A) Airborne
• B) Droplet
• C) Contact
• D) Protective environment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mononucleosis is transmitted through direct contact with
infected saliva and respiratory secretions, making contact precautions
appropriate. Standard precautions plus gloves and gown are indicated.
,4. A nurse is caring for a client who has a cast on their left lower leg.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
• A) Massage areas around the edge of the client's cast with lotion
• B) Avoid elevating the extremity when the client is resting in bed
• C) Give the client a dull object to scratch the skin under the cast
• D) Tell the client to expect numbness in their toes
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Massaging around the cast edges with lotion helps prevent
skin irritation. Elevation is actually recommended to reduce swelling.
Clients should never insert objects under the cast, and numbness is a
sign of neurovascular compromise that should be reported.
5. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about home care with the parents of
a child who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
• A) Call EMS if a seizure lasts 5 minutes or more
• B) Restrain the child at the onset of the seizure
• C) Offer the child a bubble bath every evening
• D) Place the child in a prone position during seizure
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A seizure lasting 5 minutes or longer is a medical emergency
requiring EMS activation. Restraint can cause injury, bubble baths may
trigger seizures in some children, and the prone position risks aspiration.
, 6. A nurse is caring for a client who was recently admitted to an
inpatient mental health unit. The client tells the nurse that he is not
coming out of his room anymore because other clients on the unit
make fun of him. Which of the following responses by the nurse is
appropriate?
• A) "I think you should just ignore the others."
• B) "You feel upset by the responses of others."
• C) "Let's keep the focus of our discussion on your needs."
• D) "Everything will get better once you get to know everyone."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This response uses therapeutic communication techniques
of reflection and validation. It acknowledges the client's feelings without
judgment, encouraging further expression of emotions.
7. A nurse is assisting with the care of an adolescent who is
scheduled for surgery. Which of the following actions should the
nurse plan to take?
• A) Provide a tour of the perioperative area prior to surgery
• B) Explain that anesthesia is a special type of sleep
• C) Wait until after surgery to explain the importance of coughing
and deep breathing
• D) Keep medical equipment out of the client's sight
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing a tour of the perioperative area helps reduce anxiety
and fear in adolescents. Age-appropriate preparation is essential for
surgical success.
PREDICTOR EXAM FORMS A, B & C | 180
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES LATEST 2024-2026 EDITION
| ALREADY GRADED A+
QUESTIONS 1-180
1. A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for an adolescent who is
scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
• A) "You can resume a regular diet 3 days after your procedure"
• B) "You can take a shower 1 day after your procedure"
• C) "You can begin exercising 2 days after your procedure"
• D) "You can return to school 1 week after your procedure"
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: After cardiac catheterization, the adolescent should rest and
avoid strenuous activity. Returning to school after 1 week allows
adequate recovery time. The catheterization site must be protected, and
activity restrictions are necessary to prevent bleeding or complications.
,2. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a
hemicolectomy. Which of the following is a subjective indication that
the client needs PRN pain medication?
• A) The client's heart rate is 110/min
• B) The client is guarding their abdominal incision
• C) The client exhibits facial grimacing
• D) The client reports pain
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain is a subjective experience, and the client's self-report is
the most reliable indicator of pain. Objective signs like tachycardia,
guarding, and grimacing may indicate pain but are not as definitive as the
client's verbal report.
3. A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has
mononucleosis. Which of the following isolation precautions should
the nurse initiate?
• A) Airborne
• B) Droplet
• C) Contact
• D) Protective environment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mononucleosis is transmitted through direct contact with
infected saliva and respiratory secretions, making contact precautions
appropriate. Standard precautions plus gloves and gown are indicated.
,4. A nurse is caring for a client who has a cast on their left lower leg.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
• A) Massage areas around the edge of the client's cast with lotion
• B) Avoid elevating the extremity when the client is resting in bed
• C) Give the client a dull object to scratch the skin under the cast
• D) Tell the client to expect numbness in their toes
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Massaging around the cast edges with lotion helps prevent
skin irritation. Elevation is actually recommended to reduce swelling.
Clients should never insert objects under the cast, and numbness is a
sign of neurovascular compromise that should be reported.
5. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about home care with the parents of
a child who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
• A) Call EMS if a seizure lasts 5 minutes or more
• B) Restrain the child at the onset of the seizure
• C) Offer the child a bubble bath every evening
• D) Place the child in a prone position during seizure
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A seizure lasting 5 minutes or longer is a medical emergency
requiring EMS activation. Restraint can cause injury, bubble baths may
trigger seizures in some children, and the prone position risks aspiration.
, 6. A nurse is caring for a client who was recently admitted to an
inpatient mental health unit. The client tells the nurse that he is not
coming out of his room anymore because other clients on the unit
make fun of him. Which of the following responses by the nurse is
appropriate?
• A) "I think you should just ignore the others."
• B) "You feel upset by the responses of others."
• C) "Let's keep the focus of our discussion on your needs."
• D) "Everything will get better once you get to know everyone."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This response uses therapeutic communication techniques
of reflection and validation. It acknowledges the client's feelings without
judgment, encouraging further expression of emotions.
7. A nurse is assisting with the care of an adolescent who is
scheduled for surgery. Which of the following actions should the
nurse plan to take?
• A) Provide a tour of the perioperative area prior to surgery
• B) Explain that anesthesia is a special type of sleep
• C) Wait until after surgery to explain the importance of coughing
and deep breathing
• D) Keep medical equipment out of the client's sight
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing a tour of the perioperative area helps reduce anxiety
and fear in adolescents. Age-appropriate preparation is essential for
surgical success.
