VATI PN
Comprehensive
Predictor Exam
,1. Which of the instructions should a nurse include in the teaching for a pt.
who had removal of a cataract in the left eye?
a. "Forcefully cough and take deep breaths every two hours to keep your
airway clear."
b. "Perform the prescribed eye exercises each day to strengthen your eye
muscles."
c. "Rinse your eyes with saline each morning to prevent postoperative
infection."
d. "Take the prescribed stool softener to avoid increasing
intraocular pressure."
2. A client vomits during a continuous nasogastric tube feeding. A nurse
should stop the feeding and take which of these actions?
a. Suction the nasogastric tube.
b. Flush the tube with 30 mL of sterile water.
c. Remove the nasogastric tube.
d. Check the residual volume.
3. Which of these actions best demonstrates cultural sensitivity by a nurse?
a. The nurse talks in a slow-paced speech.
b. The nurse asks clients about their beliefs and practices toward
pregnancy.
c. The nurse uses charts and diagrams when teaching pregnant clients.
d. The nurse can speak several different languages.
4. Which of these manifestations should a nurse expect to observe in a 3-
month-old infant who is diagnosed with dehydration?
a. Hyperreflexia.
b. Tachycardia.
c. Bradypnea.
,d. Agitation.
5. When assessing a client's risk of developing nosocomial infection, a nurse
plans to determine potential entry portals, which include:
a. the urinary meatus.
b. vomitus.
c. contaminated water.
d. sexual intercourse.
6. A client who is on the inpatient psychiatric unit has a history of violence.
Which of these actions should a nurse take if the client is agitated?
a. Encourage the client to verbalize feelings.
b. Lock the client in a secluded room.
c. Ask the other clients to give feedback regarding the client's behavior.
d. Ignore the client's inappropriate behavior.
7. Which of these measures should a nurse include when planning care for a
school-aged child during a sickle cell crisis episode?
a. Monitoring for signs of bleeding.
b. Providing pain relief.
c. Administering cool sponge baths to reduce fevers.
d. Offering a high calorie diet.
8. Which of these instructions should a nurse include in the plan of care for a
32-week gestation client who had an amniocentesis today?
a. "Drink at least six glasses of fluids during the next six hours after the
test."
b. "Call the clinic if you experience any abdominal cramps."
c. "Don't be concerned if you have some vaginal spotting in the next 12
hours."
d. "When you get home, stay on bed-rest for the next 48 hours."
, 9. An adolescent has a nursing diagnosis of fatigue related to inadequate
intake of iron-rich foods. Selection of which of these lunches by the client
indicates a correct understanding of foods high in iron content?
a. Peanut butter and jam sandwich.
b. Chicken nuggets with rice.
c. Tuna salad sandwich.
d. Beefburger with cheese.
10. A client has been admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which of these
laboratory test results supports this diagnosis?
a. Elevated serum potassium level.
b. Elevated serum amylase level.
c. Elevated serum sodium level.
d. Elevated serum creatinine level.
11. Which of these manifestations, if assessed in a client who is two-hours
postoperative after abdominal surgery, should a nurse report immediately?
a. Vomiting and a pulse rate of 106/minute.
b. Respiratory rate of 12/minute and urine dribbling.
c. Blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg and wound discomfort.
d. Urine output of 100 mL/hr and flushed skin.
12. Which of these observations of a student nurse's behavior while
interacting with a client who is crying indicates a correct understanding of
therapeutic communication?
a. The student maintains continuous eye contact with the client.
b. The student places one arm around the client's shoulder?
c. The student sits quietly next to the client.
d. The student leaves the room to provide privacy for the client.
Comprehensive
Predictor Exam
,1. Which of the instructions should a nurse include in the teaching for a pt.
who had removal of a cataract in the left eye?
a. "Forcefully cough and take deep breaths every two hours to keep your
airway clear."
b. "Perform the prescribed eye exercises each day to strengthen your eye
muscles."
c. "Rinse your eyes with saline each morning to prevent postoperative
infection."
d. "Take the prescribed stool softener to avoid increasing
intraocular pressure."
2. A client vomits during a continuous nasogastric tube feeding. A nurse
should stop the feeding and take which of these actions?
a. Suction the nasogastric tube.
b. Flush the tube with 30 mL of sterile water.
c. Remove the nasogastric tube.
d. Check the residual volume.
3. Which of these actions best demonstrates cultural sensitivity by a nurse?
a. The nurse talks in a slow-paced speech.
b. The nurse asks clients about their beliefs and practices toward
pregnancy.
c. The nurse uses charts and diagrams when teaching pregnant clients.
d. The nurse can speak several different languages.
4. Which of these manifestations should a nurse expect to observe in a 3-
month-old infant who is diagnosed with dehydration?
a. Hyperreflexia.
b. Tachycardia.
c. Bradypnea.
,d. Agitation.
5. When assessing a client's risk of developing nosocomial infection, a nurse
plans to determine potential entry portals, which include:
a. the urinary meatus.
b. vomitus.
c. contaminated water.
d. sexual intercourse.
6. A client who is on the inpatient psychiatric unit has a history of violence.
Which of these actions should a nurse take if the client is agitated?
a. Encourage the client to verbalize feelings.
b. Lock the client in a secluded room.
c. Ask the other clients to give feedback regarding the client's behavior.
d. Ignore the client's inappropriate behavior.
7. Which of these measures should a nurse include when planning care for a
school-aged child during a sickle cell crisis episode?
a. Monitoring for signs of bleeding.
b. Providing pain relief.
c. Administering cool sponge baths to reduce fevers.
d. Offering a high calorie diet.
8. Which of these instructions should a nurse include in the plan of care for a
32-week gestation client who had an amniocentesis today?
a. "Drink at least six glasses of fluids during the next six hours after the
test."
b. "Call the clinic if you experience any abdominal cramps."
c. "Don't be concerned if you have some vaginal spotting in the next 12
hours."
d. "When you get home, stay on bed-rest for the next 48 hours."
, 9. An adolescent has a nursing diagnosis of fatigue related to inadequate
intake of iron-rich foods. Selection of which of these lunches by the client
indicates a correct understanding of foods high in iron content?
a. Peanut butter and jam sandwich.
b. Chicken nuggets with rice.
c. Tuna salad sandwich.
d. Beefburger with cheese.
10. A client has been admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which of these
laboratory test results supports this diagnosis?
a. Elevated serum potassium level.
b. Elevated serum amylase level.
c. Elevated serum sodium level.
d. Elevated serum creatinine level.
11. Which of these manifestations, if assessed in a client who is two-hours
postoperative after abdominal surgery, should a nurse report immediately?
a. Vomiting and a pulse rate of 106/minute.
b. Respiratory rate of 12/minute and urine dribbling.
c. Blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg and wound discomfort.
d. Urine output of 100 mL/hr and flushed skin.
12. Which of these observations of a student nurse's behavior while
interacting with a client who is crying indicates a correct understanding of
therapeutic communication?
a. The student maintains continuous eye contact with the client.
b. The student places one arm around the client's shoulder?
c. The student sits quietly next to the client.
d. The student leaves the room to provide privacy for the client.
