RN VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ crutch gaits: Answer: 4 point: bear weight on both legs- alternate each
leg with opposite crutch
3 point: bear all weight on one foot while using both crutches- affected
leg never bears weight
2 point: client has partial weight on both feetmoves crutch while moving
the opposite leg at the same time. This mirrors movements of normal
arm and leg motion during walking.
◉ Carpal tunnel discharge teaching. Answer: - hand movements and
heavy lifting may be restricted for 4-6 weeks
- expect weakness and discomfort for weeks or months
- report any changes to neurovascular status including increased pain to
surgeon immediately.
◉ Levels of burns. Answer: -superficial thickness: damage to epidermis
-superficial partial thickness: damage to epidermis and some parts of the
dermis
-deep partial thickness: entire epidermis and deep into dermis
, -full thickness: entire epidermis and dermis and can go into
subcutaneous tissue: nerve damage
-deep full thickness: damage to all layers of skin, extends to muscle,
tendon and bone.
◉ reduce infection risk in burns. Answer: - maintain protective
environment
- restrict plants and flowers to reduce risk of pseudomonas
- check facility policy regarding consumption fo fresh fruits and
vegetables
- limit visitors ( no sick people or small children)
- monitor for manifestations of infection and report them to the provider
- use client dedicated equipment ( BP cuffs, thermometers etc)
- administer tetanus toxoid
- administer abx to treat infection- monitor peak and trough levels
◉ maintaining aseptic technique. Answer: - open top flap AWAY from
the body
- do not reach across the sterile field
- do not turn your back on a sterile field
- outer wrappings and 1 inch edges of package are not considered to be
sterile
◉ newborn safety. Answer: change smoke alarm detectors twice a year
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ crutch gaits: Answer: 4 point: bear weight on both legs- alternate each
leg with opposite crutch
3 point: bear all weight on one foot while using both crutches- affected
leg never bears weight
2 point: client has partial weight on both feetmoves crutch while moving
the opposite leg at the same time. This mirrors movements of normal
arm and leg motion during walking.
◉ Carpal tunnel discharge teaching. Answer: - hand movements and
heavy lifting may be restricted for 4-6 weeks
- expect weakness and discomfort for weeks or months
- report any changes to neurovascular status including increased pain to
surgeon immediately.
◉ Levels of burns. Answer: -superficial thickness: damage to epidermis
-superficial partial thickness: damage to epidermis and some parts of the
dermis
-deep partial thickness: entire epidermis and deep into dermis
, -full thickness: entire epidermis and dermis and can go into
subcutaneous tissue: nerve damage
-deep full thickness: damage to all layers of skin, extends to muscle,
tendon and bone.
◉ reduce infection risk in burns. Answer: - maintain protective
environment
- restrict plants and flowers to reduce risk of pseudomonas
- check facility policy regarding consumption fo fresh fruits and
vegetables
- limit visitors ( no sick people or small children)
- monitor for manifestations of infection and report them to the provider
- use client dedicated equipment ( BP cuffs, thermometers etc)
- administer tetanus toxoid
- administer abx to treat infection- monitor peak and trough levels
◉ maintaining aseptic technique. Answer: - open top flap AWAY from
the body
- do not reach across the sterile field
- do not turn your back on a sterile field
- outer wrappings and 1 inch edges of package are not considered to be
sterile
◉ newborn safety. Answer: change smoke alarm detectors twice a year
