VATI GREEN LIGHT COMPREHENSIVE EXAM –
FORMS A, B, & C QUESTIONS WITH 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS
VATI GREEN LIGHT
STUDYGLOBAL 5/9/25 VATI GREEN LIGHT
,Introduction:
Welcome to the VATI Green Light Comprehensive Exam – Forms A, B, & C. This examination is designed
to assess your readiness and overall knowledge in preparation for the NCLEX. The questions in this
assessment reflect the format and rigor of the actual licensing examination and cover a broad range of
nursing content areas, including medical-surgical, pediatrics, maternal-newborn, mental health, and
pharmacology.
Please read each question carefully and select the best answer. Manage your time wisely, and ensure
that you answer every question to the best of your ability. This exam is not only a test of knowledge but
also an opportunity to identify areas where further review may be beneficial.
Good luck – you’ve got this!
QUESTIONS:
A nurse is admitting a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following client
behaviors should the nurse identify as consistent with this disorder?
A. Compulsive attention to details
B. Avoids interacting with others
C. Uses others for personal gain
D. Socially awkward in group situations - Accurate answers C. Uses others for personal gain
A nurse is interpreting the cardiac rhythm strip of a client who was admitted with syncope. Which of the
following images indicates that the client has atrial fibrillation? - Accurate answers
A client who has a diagnosis of complete placenta previa is admitted to the labor and delivery suite at 36
weeks gestation with contractions 5 min in frequency and 1 min in duration. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. Rupture the amniotic sac
B. Medicate the client for pain
C. Prepare the client for a cesarean section
D. Perform a vaginal exam - Accurate answers C. Prepare the client for a cesarean section
A charge nurse on a pediatric unit is making assignments for a float nurse from the medical unit. Which
of the following clients is appropriate to assign to the float nurse?
A. A 10-year-old client who has pneumonia and is receiving respiratory treatments
B. A 4-year-old client who has a Wilms tumor and is receiving chemotherapy
C. An 8-month-old client who is scheduled for a surgical repair of a ventricular septal defect tomorrow
D. A 14-year-old client who is scheduled for discharge today following placement of a Harrington rod -
Accurate answers A. A 10-year-old client who has pneumonia and is receiving respiratory treatments
A nurse notices smoke coming from a client's room and discovers a fire in the wastebasket. After moving
the client to safety, which of the following is the priority action?
A. Notify the facility operator.
B. Close the fire doors on the unit.
,C. Turn off oxygen sources.
D. Put out the fire with the appropriate extinguisher. - Accurate answers A. Notify the facility
operator.
A nurse is assessing an infant who has water intoxication. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect?
A. Generalized edema
B. Elevated urine specific gravity
C. Thready pulse
D. Increased hematocrit - Accurate answers A. Generalized edema
A nurse is discussing the z-track administration of hydroxyzine with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the
following statements indicates the newly licensed nurse understands the purpose of the technique?
A. This technique prevents injury to the sciatic nerve
B. This technique decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration
C. This technique allows a larger amount of medication to be injected
D. This technique increases the absorption rate of the drug - Accurate answers This technique
decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
A. Encourage the client to gain 2.3 kg per week
B. Weigh the client once per week throughout hospitalization
C. Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
D. Allow the client to choose mealtimes - Accurate answers C. Monitor the client for 1 hr after
meals
A nurse is planning care for a child who has increased intracranial pressure with a decrease in level of
consciousness. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Perform active range-of-motion exercises
B. Maintain the head at a midline position
C. Suction the airway frequently
D. Perform neurological checks every 4 hrs - Accurate answers B. Maintain the head at a midline
position
10. 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 - Accurate answers A. Hallucinations
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving enteral feedings via a gastrostomy tube. The nurse should
identify that which of the following findings indicates fluid overload?
A. Diminished bowel sounds
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypotension
D. Bounding pulses - Accurate answers D. Bounding pulses
, 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
B. Hyperemesis
C. HbA1c 5.6%
D. Uncontrolled pain - Accurate answers B. Hyperemesis
A home health nurse is reviewing treatment goals with a client who has diabetes mellitus. The nurse
should evaluate which of the following laboratory tests to determine effective long-term management
of blood glucose levels?
A. 3-hr oral glucose tolerance test
B. HbA1c
C. Fasting blood glucose test
D. Urinalysis for ketones - Accurate answers B. HbA1c
A nurse is caring for a client who has neutropenia due to HIV. Which of the following precautions should
the nurse take while caring for this client?
A. Wear an N95 respirator
B. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter to monitor urinary output
C. Monitor the client's vital signs every 8 hr
D. Use a dedicated stethoscope - Accurate answers D. Use a dedicated stethoscope
A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty falling asleep at night. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
A. Encourage the client to ambulate in the hallway 1 hr before bedtime
B. Tell the client to avoid drinking fluids 1 hr before bedtime
C. Schedule routine care tasks during hours when the client is awake
D. Advise the client to leave the television in the room on when trying to fall asleep - Accurate answers
C. Schedule routine care tasks during hours when the client is awake
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia and is to receive phototherapy.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
A. Clothe the newborn in light cotton
B. Check the newborn's temperature every 8 hrs. (every 4)
C. Administer 120 mL of water between feedings
D. Place the newborn 45 cm from the light source - Accurate answers D. Place the newborn 45 cm
from the light source
A nurse is planning care for a client who has schizophrenia and is having difficulty expressing their
feelings. Which of the following referrals should the nurse make?
A. Art therapist
B. Speech-language pathologist
C. Social worker
D. Recreational therapist - Accurate answers A. Art therapist
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and has started taking a loop diuretic. Which of the
following findings indicates the client is experiencing an adverse effect of the medication?
FORMS A, B, & C QUESTIONS WITH 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS
VATI GREEN LIGHT
STUDYGLOBAL 5/9/25 VATI GREEN LIGHT
,Introduction:
Welcome to the VATI Green Light Comprehensive Exam – Forms A, B, & C. This examination is designed
to assess your readiness and overall knowledge in preparation for the NCLEX. The questions in this
assessment reflect the format and rigor of the actual licensing examination and cover a broad range of
nursing content areas, including medical-surgical, pediatrics, maternal-newborn, mental health, and
pharmacology.
Please read each question carefully and select the best answer. Manage your time wisely, and ensure
that you answer every question to the best of your ability. This exam is not only a test of knowledge but
also an opportunity to identify areas where further review may be beneficial.
Good luck – you’ve got this!
QUESTIONS:
A nurse is admitting a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following client
behaviors should the nurse identify as consistent with this disorder?
A. Compulsive attention to details
B. Avoids interacting with others
C. Uses others for personal gain
D. Socially awkward in group situations - Accurate answers C. Uses others for personal gain
A nurse is interpreting the cardiac rhythm strip of a client who was admitted with syncope. Which of the
following images indicates that the client has atrial fibrillation? - Accurate answers
A client who has a diagnosis of complete placenta previa is admitted to the labor and delivery suite at 36
weeks gestation with contractions 5 min in frequency and 1 min in duration. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. Rupture the amniotic sac
B. Medicate the client for pain
C. Prepare the client for a cesarean section
D. Perform a vaginal exam - Accurate answers C. Prepare the client for a cesarean section
A charge nurse on a pediatric unit is making assignments for a float nurse from the medical unit. Which
of the following clients is appropriate to assign to the float nurse?
A. A 10-year-old client who has pneumonia and is receiving respiratory treatments
B. A 4-year-old client who has a Wilms tumor and is receiving chemotherapy
C. An 8-month-old client who is scheduled for a surgical repair of a ventricular septal defect tomorrow
D. A 14-year-old client who is scheduled for discharge today following placement of a Harrington rod -
Accurate answers A. A 10-year-old client who has pneumonia and is receiving respiratory treatments
A nurse notices smoke coming from a client's room and discovers a fire in the wastebasket. After moving
the client to safety, which of the following is the priority action?
A. Notify the facility operator.
B. Close the fire doors on the unit.
,C. Turn off oxygen sources.
D. Put out the fire with the appropriate extinguisher. - Accurate answers A. Notify the facility
operator.
A nurse is assessing an infant who has water intoxication. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect?
A. Generalized edema
B. Elevated urine specific gravity
C. Thready pulse
D. Increased hematocrit - Accurate answers A. Generalized edema
A nurse is discussing the z-track administration of hydroxyzine with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the
following statements indicates the newly licensed nurse understands the purpose of the technique?
A. This technique prevents injury to the sciatic nerve
B. This technique decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration
C. This technique allows a larger amount of medication to be injected
D. This technique increases the absorption rate of the drug - Accurate answers This technique
decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
A. Encourage the client to gain 2.3 kg per week
B. Weigh the client once per week throughout hospitalization
C. Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
D. Allow the client to choose mealtimes - Accurate answers C. Monitor the client for 1 hr after
meals
A nurse is planning care for a child who has increased intracranial pressure with a decrease in level of
consciousness. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Perform active range-of-motion exercises
B. Maintain the head at a midline position
C. Suction the airway frequently
D. Perform neurological checks every 4 hrs - Accurate answers B. Maintain the head at a midline
position
10. 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 - Accurate answers A. Hallucinations
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving enteral feedings via a gastrostomy tube. The nurse should
identify that which of the following findings indicates fluid overload?
A. Diminished bowel sounds
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypotension
D. Bounding pulses - Accurate answers D. Bounding pulses
, 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
B. Hyperemesis
C. HbA1c 5.6%
D. Uncontrolled pain - Accurate answers B. Hyperemesis
A home health nurse is reviewing treatment goals with a client who has diabetes mellitus. The nurse
should evaluate which of the following laboratory tests to determine effective long-term management
of blood glucose levels?
A. 3-hr oral glucose tolerance test
B. HbA1c
C. Fasting blood glucose test
D. Urinalysis for ketones - Accurate answers B. HbA1c
A nurse is caring for a client who has neutropenia due to HIV. Which of the following precautions should
the nurse take while caring for this client?
A. Wear an N95 respirator
B. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter to monitor urinary output
C. Monitor the client's vital signs every 8 hr
D. Use a dedicated stethoscope - Accurate answers D. Use a dedicated stethoscope
A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty falling asleep at night. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
A. Encourage the client to ambulate in the hallway 1 hr before bedtime
B. Tell the client to avoid drinking fluids 1 hr before bedtime
C. Schedule routine care tasks during hours when the client is awake
D. Advise the client to leave the television in the room on when trying to fall asleep - Accurate answers
C. Schedule routine care tasks during hours when the client is awake
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia and is to receive phototherapy.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
A. Clothe the newborn in light cotton
B. Check the newborn's temperature every 8 hrs. (every 4)
C. Administer 120 mL of water between feedings
D. Place the newborn 45 cm from the light source - Accurate answers D. Place the newborn 45 cm
from the light source
A nurse is planning care for a client who has schizophrenia and is having difficulty expressing their
feelings. Which of the following referrals should the nurse make?
A. Art therapist
B. Speech-language pathologist
C. Social worker
D. Recreational therapist - Accurate answers A. Art therapist
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and has started taking a loop diuretic. Which of the
following findings indicates the client is experiencing an adverse effect of the medication?
