RN VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR TESTED QUESTIONS AND
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
◉ A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium due to a febrile illness. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Hallucinations
B. Agnosia
C. Bradycardia
D. Aphasia
Answer: A. Hallucinations
◉ A nurse is caring for a client following an open colectomy. Which of the following findings places the
client at risk for delayed wound healing?
A. INR 1.1 (0.8-1.1)
B. Hyperemesis
,C. HbA1c 5.6%
D. Uncontrolled pain
Answer: B. Hyperemesis
◉ A nurse is assessing a client who has a complete heart block and is receiving transcutaneous pacing.
Which of the following findings indicates to the nurse that the treatment is effective?
A. Heart rate greater than 60/min
B. Pedal pulses 2+
C. Pacer spikes after the QRS complex
D. Distended jugular veins
Answer: A. Heart rate greater than 60/min
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a bowel surgery and has an NG tube
connected to low intermittent suction. Which of the following assessment findings should indicate to
the nurse that the NG tube might not be functioning properly?
A. Wall suction set to 60 mmHg
,B. Drainage fluid is greenish-yellow
C. Aspirate pH of 3
D. Abdominal rigidity
Answer: D. Abdominal rigidity
◉ A client who is having suicidal thoughts tells the nurse, "It just does not seem worth it. Why not end
my misery?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
A. Why do you think your like is not worth it anymore?
B. You can trust me and tell me what you are thinking?
C. I need to know what you mean by misery?
D. Do you have to plan to end your life?
Answer: D. Do you have to plan to end your life?
◉ A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who is scheduled to receive intravenous infusions
at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include?
A. Plug the infusion pump in an outlet next to the bathroom
, B. Pull the cord when unplugging the infusion pump
C. Clean the infusion pump when it is turned on
D. Place the infusion pump cord against the baseboards
Answer: D. Place the infusion pump cord against the baseboards
◉ A nurse is planning the discharge of an infant who has tetralogy of Fallot. The nurse anticipates the
need for which of the following equipment?
A. Portable suction
B. Cervical collar
C. Hemodialyzer
D. Pulse oximeter
Answer: D. Pulse oximeter
◉ A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Notify your provider if you experience muscle weakness."
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
◉ A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium due to a febrile illness. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Hallucinations
B. Agnosia
C. Bradycardia
D. Aphasia
Answer: A. Hallucinations
◉ A nurse is caring for a client following an open colectomy. Which of the following findings places the
client at risk for delayed wound healing?
A. INR 1.1 (0.8-1.1)
B. Hyperemesis
,C. HbA1c 5.6%
D. Uncontrolled pain
Answer: B. Hyperemesis
◉ A nurse is assessing a client who has a complete heart block and is receiving transcutaneous pacing.
Which of the following findings indicates to the nurse that the treatment is effective?
A. Heart rate greater than 60/min
B. Pedal pulses 2+
C. Pacer spikes after the QRS complex
D. Distended jugular veins
Answer: A. Heart rate greater than 60/min
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a bowel surgery and has an NG tube
connected to low intermittent suction. Which of the following assessment findings should indicate to
the nurse that the NG tube might not be functioning properly?
A. Wall suction set to 60 mmHg
,B. Drainage fluid is greenish-yellow
C. Aspirate pH of 3
D. Abdominal rigidity
Answer: D. Abdominal rigidity
◉ A client who is having suicidal thoughts tells the nurse, "It just does not seem worth it. Why not end
my misery?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
A. Why do you think your like is not worth it anymore?
B. You can trust me and tell me what you are thinking?
C. I need to know what you mean by misery?
D. Do you have to plan to end your life?
Answer: D. Do you have to plan to end your life?
◉ A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who is scheduled to receive intravenous infusions
at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include?
A. Plug the infusion pump in an outlet next to the bathroom
, B. Pull the cord when unplugging the infusion pump
C. Clean the infusion pump when it is turned on
D. Place the infusion pump cord against the baseboards
Answer: D. Place the infusion pump cord against the baseboards
◉ A nurse is planning the discharge of an infant who has tetralogy of Fallot. The nurse anticipates the
need for which of the following equipment?
A. Portable suction
B. Cervical collar
C. Hemodialyzer
D. Pulse oximeter
Answer: D. Pulse oximeter
◉ A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Notify your provider if you experience muscle weakness."
