VATI Comprehensive Predictor | Questions & Answers |
Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. What is one key recommendation for the plan of care for a client with
anorexia nervosa?
Encourage the client to exercise regularly.
Maintain continuity of staff members.
Increase the client's caloric intake immediately.
Focus solely on weight gain.
2. Which of the following statements made by the client with peptic ulcers
shows an understanding of client teaching?
- "i can still enjoy spicy margaritas on the weekend with the boys"
- " I need to reduce the amount if stress I'm under."
- "i can still drink my coffee everyday"
- "i need to reduce the amount of cigarettes' i smoke"
3. What is one recommended instruction for a client who is 6 hours postpartum
with an episiotomy regarding pain relief?
Use ice packs only during the night.
Sit on soft pillows throughout the day.
Engage in vigorous exercise to promote healing.
Avoid any form of sitting for the first week.
4. Why is it important for a nurse to address a client's concerns about personal
, belongings before surgery?
Addressing the client's concerns helps to alleviate anxiety and
ensures their personal items are secure.
The nurse should ignore such concerns as they are irrelevant.
It is not important; the client should focus solely on the surgery.
The nurse can reassure the client without taking any action.
5. Why is it important for the nurse to open the outermost flap of the sterile
wrapper toward the body?
To ensure the wrapper is disposed of correctly.
To prevent contamination of the sterile field.
To allow for easier access to the supplies.
To maintain a clean environment for the patient.
6. Describe the key steps a nurse should teach a client regarding the proper
use of a fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
The nurse should advise the client to use a blanket to smother the fire.
The nurse should teach the client to pull the pin, aim at the base of
the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep from side to side.
The nurse should instruct the client to throw water on the fire and call
for help.
The nurse should recommend using baking soda to extinguish all
types of fires.
7. Why is it important for a nurse to know that all vesicles have crusted over in a
child with varicella?
It shows that the child is experiencing a severe reaction.
, It suggests that the child needs further treatment.
It means the child is still at risk for complications.
It indicates that the child is no longer contagious.
8. A nurse is educating a client with diabetes mellitus about foot care. If the
client states they will wear cotton socks, what should the nurse do next?
Advise the client to avoid walking barefoot.
Encourage the client to change socks daily.
Suggest wearing shoes at all times.
Reinforce the importance of regular foot inspections.
9. If a nurse accidentally touches the outer flap of the sterile wrapper after it has
been opened, what should be the next step?
Use the supplies anyway.
Ask a colleague to assist.
Continue with the procedure.
Replace the sterile field.
10. A nurse in a clinic receives a call from a guardian whose child has varicella,
and asks when the child can return to school. What should the nurse say?
"Three days after the lesions appear."
"When crusts have formed on every lesion."
"When the lesions disappear."
"When the lesions no longer itch."
11. Health teaching regarding a kitchen fire should include what to do if grease
, in a frying pan catches on fire. After calling 911, what should the nurse teach
next?
Use a class A fire extinguisher
Pour water in the pan
Put the lid on the pan
Close the door to the kitchen
12. Why is it important for a postpartum client with an episiotomy to sit on soft
pillows?
Sitting on hard surfaces promotes faster healing.
Sitting on pillows is only necessary for the first 24 hours.
Sitting on pillows prevents infection in the surgical area.
Sitting on soft pillows helps alleviate pressure on the perineal area,
reducing pain and discomfort.
13. If a UAP refuses a delegated task, what should the RN do first?
Report the UAP to a supervisor
Complete the task themselves
Assess the reason for refusal
Insist that the UAP complete the task
14. Describe the significance of mixing different types of insulin in a client's
regimen.
Mixing insulin types can lead to faster absorption rates.
Mixing different types of insulin allows for both immediate and
prolonged glucose control.
Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. What is one key recommendation for the plan of care for a client with
anorexia nervosa?
Encourage the client to exercise regularly.
Maintain continuity of staff members.
Increase the client's caloric intake immediately.
Focus solely on weight gain.
2. Which of the following statements made by the client with peptic ulcers
shows an understanding of client teaching?
- "i can still enjoy spicy margaritas on the weekend with the boys"
- " I need to reduce the amount if stress I'm under."
- "i can still drink my coffee everyday"
- "i need to reduce the amount of cigarettes' i smoke"
3. What is one recommended instruction for a client who is 6 hours postpartum
with an episiotomy regarding pain relief?
Use ice packs only during the night.
Sit on soft pillows throughout the day.
Engage in vigorous exercise to promote healing.
Avoid any form of sitting for the first week.
4. Why is it important for a nurse to address a client's concerns about personal
, belongings before surgery?
Addressing the client's concerns helps to alleviate anxiety and
ensures their personal items are secure.
The nurse should ignore such concerns as they are irrelevant.
It is not important; the client should focus solely on the surgery.
The nurse can reassure the client without taking any action.
5. Why is it important for the nurse to open the outermost flap of the sterile
wrapper toward the body?
To ensure the wrapper is disposed of correctly.
To prevent contamination of the sterile field.
To allow for easier access to the supplies.
To maintain a clean environment for the patient.
6. Describe the key steps a nurse should teach a client regarding the proper
use of a fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
The nurse should advise the client to use a blanket to smother the fire.
The nurse should teach the client to pull the pin, aim at the base of
the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep from side to side.
The nurse should instruct the client to throw water on the fire and call
for help.
The nurse should recommend using baking soda to extinguish all
types of fires.
7. Why is it important for a nurse to know that all vesicles have crusted over in a
child with varicella?
It shows that the child is experiencing a severe reaction.
, It suggests that the child needs further treatment.
It means the child is still at risk for complications.
It indicates that the child is no longer contagious.
8. A nurse is educating a client with diabetes mellitus about foot care. If the
client states they will wear cotton socks, what should the nurse do next?
Advise the client to avoid walking barefoot.
Encourage the client to change socks daily.
Suggest wearing shoes at all times.
Reinforce the importance of regular foot inspections.
9. If a nurse accidentally touches the outer flap of the sterile wrapper after it has
been opened, what should be the next step?
Use the supplies anyway.
Ask a colleague to assist.
Continue with the procedure.
Replace the sterile field.
10. A nurse in a clinic receives a call from a guardian whose child has varicella,
and asks when the child can return to school. What should the nurse say?
"Three days after the lesions appear."
"When crusts have formed on every lesion."
"When the lesions disappear."
"When the lesions no longer itch."
11. Health teaching regarding a kitchen fire should include what to do if grease
, in a frying pan catches on fire. After calling 911, what should the nurse teach
next?
Use a class A fire extinguisher
Pour water in the pan
Put the lid on the pan
Close the door to the kitchen
12. Why is it important for a postpartum client with an episiotomy to sit on soft
pillows?
Sitting on hard surfaces promotes faster healing.
Sitting on pillows is only necessary for the first 24 hours.
Sitting on pillows prevents infection in the surgical area.
Sitting on soft pillows helps alleviate pressure on the perineal area,
reducing pain and discomfort.
13. If a UAP refuses a delegated task, what should the RN do first?
Report the UAP to a supervisor
Complete the task themselves
Assess the reason for refusal
Insist that the UAP complete the task
14. Describe the significance of mixing different types of insulin in a client's
regimen.
Mixing insulin types can lead to faster absorption rates.
Mixing different types of insulin allows for both immediate and
prolonged glucose control.
