VATI GREEN LIGHT PREDICTOR EXAM
LATEST EXAM 2026|ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS|100%
GUARANTEED TO PASS!|ALREADY
GRADED A+/BRAND NEW VERSION
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.
Adolescents benefit from visual and verbal preparation.
LATEST EXAM 2026|ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS|100%
GUARANTEED TO PASS!|ALREADY
GRADED A+/BRAND NEW VERSION
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.
Adolescents benefit from visual and verbal preparation.
