VATI PN COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR QUESTIONS BANK
(LATEST 2026/2027 UPDATE) NGN
QUESTIONS & CASE SCENARIOS
WITH ANSWERS QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Maternal and Newborn Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Pharmacology and Medication Administration
Safety and Infection Control
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Psychosocial Integrity
Physiological Integrity
Coordinated Care and Leadership
Ethical and Legal Considerations
Introduction
,The VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor is a standardized assessment
designed to evaluate the practical nursing student's readiness for the
NCLEX-PN examination. The predictor assesses knowledge across
the nursing lifespan, including fundamentals, medical-surgical,
pediatric, maternal-newborn, and mental health nursing. Next
Generation NCLEX-style questions and case scenarios emphasize
clinical judgment, prioritization, delegation, and decision-making.
Mastery of these domains ensures the provision of safe, effective, and
evidence-based nursing care in diverse healthcare settings while
preparing candidates for entry-level practical nursing practice.
Section One: Questions 1–300
1. A nurse is assessing a client who has been admitted with
dehydration. Which finding should the nurse expect?
A. Bounding pulse
B. Hypertension
C. Poor skin turgor
D. Moist mucous membranes
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: Poor skin turgor is a classic sign of dehydration.
Bounding pulse, hypertension, and moist mucous membranes
indicate fluid overload or adequate hydration.
2. A nurse is preparing to administer medications. Which
action should the nurse take first?
A. Check the medication against the MAR
B. Verify the client's identification
,C. Assess the client's vital signs
D. Perform hand hygiene
Correct answer: D
RATIONALE: Hand hygiene is the first action before any client
contact or medication administration to prevent infection
transmission.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. Which
finding indicates a potential complication?
A. Temperature of 37.2°C
B. Heart rate of 88/min
C. Blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg
D. Respiratory rate of 18/min
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: A blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg may indicate
hypovolemia or hemorrhage. The other vital signs are within normal
limits.
4. A nurse is teaching a client about a low-sodium diet. Which
food should the client avoid?
A. Fresh fruit
B. Canned soup
C. Grilled chicken
D. Steamed vegetables
Correct answer: B
, RATIONALE: Canned soup is high in sodium due to
preservation processes. Fresh fruits, grilled chicken, and steamed
vegetables are low in sodium.
5. A nurse is assessing a client who has been receiving IV
fluids. Which finding indicates fluid overload?
A. Decreased urine output
B. Crackles in the lungs
C. Sunken eyes
D. Tachycardia
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: Crackles indicate pulmonary edema, a sign of
fluid overload. Decreased urine output, sunken eyes, and
tachycardia indicate dehydration.
6. A nurse is caring for a client with a wound infection. Which
finding should the nurse report?
A. Serosanguineous drainage
B. Warm, reddened wound edges
C. Pain at the wound site
D. Clear drainage
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: Warm, reddened wound edges indicate infection.
Serosanguineous and clear drainage may be normal. Pain is
expected postoperatively.
7. A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change.
Which action violates sterile technique?
PREDICTOR QUESTIONS BANK
(LATEST 2026/2027 UPDATE) NGN
QUESTIONS & CASE SCENARIOS
WITH ANSWERS QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Maternal and Newborn Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Pharmacology and Medication Administration
Safety and Infection Control
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Psychosocial Integrity
Physiological Integrity
Coordinated Care and Leadership
Ethical and Legal Considerations
Introduction
,The VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor is a standardized assessment
designed to evaluate the practical nursing student's readiness for the
NCLEX-PN examination. The predictor assesses knowledge across
the nursing lifespan, including fundamentals, medical-surgical,
pediatric, maternal-newborn, and mental health nursing. Next
Generation NCLEX-style questions and case scenarios emphasize
clinical judgment, prioritization, delegation, and decision-making.
Mastery of these domains ensures the provision of safe, effective, and
evidence-based nursing care in diverse healthcare settings while
preparing candidates for entry-level practical nursing practice.
Section One: Questions 1–300
1. A nurse is assessing a client who has been admitted with
dehydration. Which finding should the nurse expect?
A. Bounding pulse
B. Hypertension
C. Poor skin turgor
D. Moist mucous membranes
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: Poor skin turgor is a classic sign of dehydration.
Bounding pulse, hypertension, and moist mucous membranes
indicate fluid overload or adequate hydration.
2. A nurse is preparing to administer medications. Which
action should the nurse take first?
A. Check the medication against the MAR
B. Verify the client's identification
,C. Assess the client's vital signs
D. Perform hand hygiene
Correct answer: D
RATIONALE: Hand hygiene is the first action before any client
contact or medication administration to prevent infection
transmission.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. Which
finding indicates a potential complication?
A. Temperature of 37.2°C
B. Heart rate of 88/min
C. Blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg
D. Respiratory rate of 18/min
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: A blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg may indicate
hypovolemia or hemorrhage. The other vital signs are within normal
limits.
4. A nurse is teaching a client about a low-sodium diet. Which
food should the client avoid?
A. Fresh fruit
B. Canned soup
C. Grilled chicken
D. Steamed vegetables
Correct answer: B
, RATIONALE: Canned soup is high in sodium due to
preservation processes. Fresh fruits, grilled chicken, and steamed
vegetables are low in sodium.
5. A nurse is assessing a client who has been receiving IV
fluids. Which finding indicates fluid overload?
A. Decreased urine output
B. Crackles in the lungs
C. Sunken eyes
D. Tachycardia
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: Crackles indicate pulmonary edema, a sign of
fluid overload. Decreased urine output, sunken eyes, and
tachycardia indicate dehydration.
6. A nurse is caring for a client with a wound infection. Which
finding should the nurse report?
A. Serosanguineous drainage
B. Warm, reddened wound edges
C. Pain at the wound site
D. Clear drainage
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: Warm, reddened wound edges indicate infection.
Serosanguineous and clear drainage may be normal. Pain is
expected postoperatively.
7. A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change.
Which action violates sterile technique?
