RN VATI Comprehensive Predictor Form A,
B, & C, Exam Questions and Answers A+
Latest Versions 2026
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 <Correct Answer>>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 <Correct
Answer>>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 <Correct Answer>>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 <Correct Answer>>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 <Correct Answer>>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 <Correct Answer>>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 <Correct Answer>>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 <Correct Answer>>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 <Correct Answer>>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 <Correct Answer>>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?
B, & C, Exam Questions and Answers A+
Latest Versions 2026
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 <Correct Answer>>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 <Correct
Answer>>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 <Correct Answer>>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 <Correct Answer>>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 <Correct Answer>>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 <Correct Answer>>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 <Correct Answer>>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 <Correct Answer>>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 <Correct Answer>>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 <Correct Answer>>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?
