VATI Comprehensive Predictor NCLEX Actual
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A RN is caring for an older adult patient who has difficulty following
a CVA. Which of the following actions should the RN take when
assisting the RN at mealtime?
A. Encourage the RN to drink fluids before swallowing food
B. Offer the RN tart or sour foods first
C. Tilt the RN's head backward when swallowing
D. Turn on the TV -Answer:-B. Offer the RN tart or sour foods first
Rationale:A patient who has impaired swallowing should consume
tart and sour foods at the beginning of the meal to stimulate saliva
production, which aids chewing and swallowing.
,A public health nurse is assisting community leaders to develop a
disaster response plan in the event of an outbreak of a serious
communicable disease. When teaching the community leaders about
infectious disease, the RN should explain that a vector is of which of
the following?
A. A mode of transmission for the disease
B. A microorganism that causes the infection
C. An environment where the pathogen can survive
D. A patient who is susceptible to the infection -Answer:-A. A mode
of transmission for the disease
Rationale:Think of a vector as a car the vector is there the
bacteria/microorganism resides to get to the host.
,A RN is caring for a patient who has osteoporosis and a new order
for calcium supplements. Which of the following foods should the
RN recommend to promote calcium absorption?
A. Fortified milk
B. Ripe bananas
C. Steamed broccoli
D. Green leafy vegetables -Answer:-A. Fortified milk
Rationale:Provides nearly 2.5 mcg of Vit D, which promotes calcium
absorption from the GI tract. Adults up to age 70 require 600 IU of
Vit D/per day and 800 IU thereafter. Therefore, fortified milk is a
good source of Vit D.
, A RN is preparing a patient for cardiac catheterization Which of the
following pieces of information should the RN give the patient
before the procedure? (SATA)
A. "You'll have to lie flat for several hours after the procedure."
B. " You'll receive medication to relax you before the procedure."
C. " You'll feel a cool sensation after the injection of the dye."
D. " You'll have to keep your leg straight after the procedure."
E. "You'll have to limit the amount of fluid you drink for the first 24
hr." -Answer:-A. "You'll have to lie flat for several hours after the
procedure."
D. " You'll have to keep your leg straight after the procedure."
Questions And Verified Answers Rationales
Latest Update
A RN is caring for an older adult patient who has difficulty following
a CVA. Which of the following actions should the RN take when
assisting the RN at mealtime?
A. Encourage the RN to drink fluids before swallowing food
B. Offer the RN tart or sour foods first
C. Tilt the RN's head backward when swallowing
D. Turn on the TV -Answer:-B. Offer the RN tart or sour foods first
Rationale:A patient who has impaired swallowing should consume
tart and sour foods at the beginning of the meal to stimulate saliva
production, which aids chewing and swallowing.
,A public health nurse is assisting community leaders to develop a
disaster response plan in the event of an outbreak of a serious
communicable disease. When teaching the community leaders about
infectious disease, the RN should explain that a vector is of which of
the following?
A. A mode of transmission for the disease
B. A microorganism that causes the infection
C. An environment where the pathogen can survive
D. A patient who is susceptible to the infection -Answer:-A. A mode
of transmission for the disease
Rationale:Think of a vector as a car the vector is there the
bacteria/microorganism resides to get to the host.
,A RN is caring for a patient who has osteoporosis and a new order
for calcium supplements. Which of the following foods should the
RN recommend to promote calcium absorption?
A. Fortified milk
B. Ripe bananas
C. Steamed broccoli
D. Green leafy vegetables -Answer:-A. Fortified milk
Rationale:Provides nearly 2.5 mcg of Vit D, which promotes calcium
absorption from the GI tract. Adults up to age 70 require 600 IU of
Vit D/per day and 800 IU thereafter. Therefore, fortified milk is a
good source of Vit D.
, A RN is preparing a patient for cardiac catheterization Which of the
following pieces of information should the RN give the patient
before the procedure? (SATA)
A. "You'll have to lie flat for several hours after the procedure."
B. " You'll receive medication to relax you before the procedure."
C. " You'll feel a cool sensation after the injection of the dye."
D. " You'll have to keep your leg straight after the procedure."
E. "You'll have to limit the amount of fluid you drink for the first 24
hr." -Answer:-A. "You'll have to lie flat for several hours after the
procedure."
D. " You'll have to keep your leg straight after the procedure."
