RN VATI Fundamentals Assessment QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST VERSION 2023/2024, EXAMS FOR
NURSING
A-nurse-is-preparing-to-mix-short-acting-and-intermediate-acting-insulin-in-one-
syringe-to-administer-to-a-client-who-has-type-1-diabetes-mellitus.-Identify-the-
sequence-the-nurse-should-follow.-CORRECT-ANSWERS--1:-Draw-up-the-volume-of-
insulin-from-the-intermediate-acting-insulin-vial.-
2:-Inject-the-volume-of-air-equal-to-the-amount-of-insulin-to-withdraw-from-the-
intermediate-acting-insulin-vial.
3:-Inject-the-volume-of-air-equal-to-the-insulin-dose-form-the-short-acting-insulin-vial
4:-Withdraw-the-prescribed-amount-of-insulin-form-the-short-acting-insulin-vial.
5:-Withdraw-the-prescribed-amount-of-insulin-form-the-intermediate-acting-insulin-
vial.
To-mix-insulin-from-two-vials-in-the-same-syringe,-the-nurse-should-first-draw-up-a-
volume-of-air-equal-to-the-volume-of-insulin-from-the-intermediate-acting-insulin-
vial.-The-nurse-should-then-inject-the-volume-of-air-equal-to-the-amount-of-insulin-
to-withdraw-from-the-intermediate-acting-insulin-vial,-making-sure-the-needle-does-
not-touch-the-insulin.-Next,-the-nurse-should-inject-the-volume-of-air-equal-to-the-
insulin-dose-from-the-short-acting-insulin-vial.-Then,-the-nurse-should-withdraw-the-
prescribed-amount-of-insulin-from-the-short-acting-insulin-vial.-Lastly,-the-nurse-
should-withdraw-the-prescribed-amount-of-insulin-from-the-intermediate-acting-
insulin-vial.-The-insulins-are-now-mixed-and-ready-to-administer.
,A-nurse-is-assessing-a-client-who-wears-partial-dentures-and-reports-mouth-pain.-
Which-of-the-following-actions-should-the-nurse-take?-CORRECT-ANSWERS--Advise-
the-client-to-rinse-their-mouth-and-dentures-after-each-meal.
The-nurse-should-advise-the-client-to-rinse-their-mouth-and-dentures-after-each-
meal-to-remove-food-and-particles-and-to-promote-healing-of-gums-and-oral-
mucosa.
The-nurse-should-instruct-the-client-to-rinse-their-mouth-four-times-each-day-with-
mild-rinses,-such-as-normal-saline-or-sodium-bicarbonate-solution.-The-nurse-
should-inform-the-client-that-mouthwashes-containing-alcohol-dry-the-oral-mucosa-
and-can-irritate-tissue.
The-nurse-should-instruct-the-client-to-brush-their-remaining-teeth-with-a-soft-
toothbrush-at-least-twice-each-day-to-reduce-the-risk-for-gum-abrasions.
The-nurse-should-avoid-using-lemon-glycerin-sponges-because-they-can-cause-
erosion-of-the-client's-tooth-enamel,-dry-the-mucous-membranes,-and-increase-the-
client's-current-discomfort.
A-nurse-is-planning-care-for-a-client-who-has-dysphagia-and-is-at-risk-for-aspiration.-
Which-of-the-following-referrals-should-the-nurse-make?-CORRECT-ANSWERS--
Speech-language-pathologist
The-nurse-should-recommend-a-referral-for-a-client-who-has-dysphagia-to-a-speech-
language-pathologist.-Clients-who-have-dysphagia-have-difficulty-swallowing-and-
are-at-risk-for-aspiration.-The-speech-language-pathologist-can-perform-a-swallow-
study-to-determine-the-extent-of-the-client's-dysphagia-and-work-with-the-client-to-
develop-new-swallowing-techniques.
A-nurse-is-planning-teaching-for-a-client-who-has-a-new-diagnosis-of-type-2-diabetes-
mellitus.-Which-of-the-following-actions-should-the-nurse-take-prior-to-performing-
, the-teaching?-(select-all-that-apply)-CORRECT-ANSWERS----Establish-the-client's-
learning-needs
--Determine-the-client's-literacy-level
--Evaluate-the-client's-readiness-for-learning
--Identify-the-client's-learning-style
A-nurse-is-preparing-to-notify-the-provider-about-a-change-in-a-client's-status.-
Which-of-the-following-information-should-the-nurse-plan-to-include-in-the-
"background"-portion-of-the-SBAR-communication-tool?-CORRECT-ANSWERS--
Previous-treatments
The-nurse-should-include-previous-treatments-in-the-"background"-portion-of-the-
SBAR-communication-tool.-Other-information-the-nurse-should-include-in-the-
"background"-portion-is-the-client's-admission-history,-diagnosis,-pertinent-medical-
history,-and-code-status.-The-nurse-should-include-physical-findings-in-the-
"assessment"-portion-of-the-SBAR-communication-tool.-The-nurse-should-include-
questions-regarding-client-care-in-the-"recommendation"-portion-of-the-SBAR-
communication-tool.-The-nurse-should-include-the-client's-present-condition-in-the-
"situation"-portion-of-the-SBAR-communication-tool.
A-nurse-is-providing-discharge-teaching-to-a-client-who-has-a-new-prescription-for-
home-oxygen-therapy-utilizing-a-compressed-oxygen-system.-Which-of-the-
following-statements-by-the-client-indicates-an-understanding-of-the-teaching?-
CORRECT-ANSWERS--"I-will-store-oxygen-tanks-in-an-upright-position"
ANSWERS LATEST VERSION 2023/2024, EXAMS FOR
NURSING
A-nurse-is-preparing-to-mix-short-acting-and-intermediate-acting-insulin-in-one-
syringe-to-administer-to-a-client-who-has-type-1-diabetes-mellitus.-Identify-the-
sequence-the-nurse-should-follow.-CORRECT-ANSWERS--1:-Draw-up-the-volume-of-
insulin-from-the-intermediate-acting-insulin-vial.-
2:-Inject-the-volume-of-air-equal-to-the-amount-of-insulin-to-withdraw-from-the-
intermediate-acting-insulin-vial.
3:-Inject-the-volume-of-air-equal-to-the-insulin-dose-form-the-short-acting-insulin-vial
4:-Withdraw-the-prescribed-amount-of-insulin-form-the-short-acting-insulin-vial.
5:-Withdraw-the-prescribed-amount-of-insulin-form-the-intermediate-acting-insulin-
vial.
To-mix-insulin-from-two-vials-in-the-same-syringe,-the-nurse-should-first-draw-up-a-
volume-of-air-equal-to-the-volume-of-insulin-from-the-intermediate-acting-insulin-
vial.-The-nurse-should-then-inject-the-volume-of-air-equal-to-the-amount-of-insulin-
to-withdraw-from-the-intermediate-acting-insulin-vial,-making-sure-the-needle-does-
not-touch-the-insulin.-Next,-the-nurse-should-inject-the-volume-of-air-equal-to-the-
insulin-dose-from-the-short-acting-insulin-vial.-Then,-the-nurse-should-withdraw-the-
prescribed-amount-of-insulin-from-the-short-acting-insulin-vial.-Lastly,-the-nurse-
should-withdraw-the-prescribed-amount-of-insulin-from-the-intermediate-acting-
insulin-vial.-The-insulins-are-now-mixed-and-ready-to-administer.
,A-nurse-is-assessing-a-client-who-wears-partial-dentures-and-reports-mouth-pain.-
Which-of-the-following-actions-should-the-nurse-take?-CORRECT-ANSWERS--Advise-
the-client-to-rinse-their-mouth-and-dentures-after-each-meal.
The-nurse-should-advise-the-client-to-rinse-their-mouth-and-dentures-after-each-
meal-to-remove-food-and-particles-and-to-promote-healing-of-gums-and-oral-
mucosa.
The-nurse-should-instruct-the-client-to-rinse-their-mouth-four-times-each-day-with-
mild-rinses,-such-as-normal-saline-or-sodium-bicarbonate-solution.-The-nurse-
should-inform-the-client-that-mouthwashes-containing-alcohol-dry-the-oral-mucosa-
and-can-irritate-tissue.
The-nurse-should-instruct-the-client-to-brush-their-remaining-teeth-with-a-soft-
toothbrush-at-least-twice-each-day-to-reduce-the-risk-for-gum-abrasions.
The-nurse-should-avoid-using-lemon-glycerin-sponges-because-they-can-cause-
erosion-of-the-client's-tooth-enamel,-dry-the-mucous-membranes,-and-increase-the-
client's-current-discomfort.
A-nurse-is-planning-care-for-a-client-who-has-dysphagia-and-is-at-risk-for-aspiration.-
Which-of-the-following-referrals-should-the-nurse-make?-CORRECT-ANSWERS--
Speech-language-pathologist
The-nurse-should-recommend-a-referral-for-a-client-who-has-dysphagia-to-a-speech-
language-pathologist.-Clients-who-have-dysphagia-have-difficulty-swallowing-and-
are-at-risk-for-aspiration.-The-speech-language-pathologist-can-perform-a-swallow-
study-to-determine-the-extent-of-the-client's-dysphagia-and-work-with-the-client-to-
develop-new-swallowing-techniques.
A-nurse-is-planning-teaching-for-a-client-who-has-a-new-diagnosis-of-type-2-diabetes-
mellitus.-Which-of-the-following-actions-should-the-nurse-take-prior-to-performing-
, the-teaching?-(select-all-that-apply)-CORRECT-ANSWERS----Establish-the-client's-
learning-needs
--Determine-the-client's-literacy-level
--Evaluate-the-client's-readiness-for-learning
--Identify-the-client's-learning-style
A-nurse-is-preparing-to-notify-the-provider-about-a-change-in-a-client's-status.-
Which-of-the-following-information-should-the-nurse-plan-to-include-in-the-
"background"-portion-of-the-SBAR-communication-tool?-CORRECT-ANSWERS--
Previous-treatments
The-nurse-should-include-previous-treatments-in-the-"background"-portion-of-the-
SBAR-communication-tool.-Other-information-the-nurse-should-include-in-the-
"background"-portion-is-the-client's-admission-history,-diagnosis,-pertinent-medical-
history,-and-code-status.-The-nurse-should-include-physical-findings-in-the-
"assessment"-portion-of-the-SBAR-communication-tool.-The-nurse-should-include-
questions-regarding-client-care-in-the-"recommendation"-portion-of-the-SBAR-
communication-tool.-The-nurse-should-include-the-client's-present-condition-in-the-
"situation"-portion-of-the-SBAR-communication-tool.
A-nurse-is-providing-discharge-teaching-to-a-client-who-has-a-new-prescription-for-
home-oxygen-therapy-utilizing-a-compressed-oxygen-system.-Which-of-the-
following-statements-by-the-client-indicates-an-understanding-of-the-teaching?-
CORRECT-ANSWERS--"I-will-store-oxygen-tanks-in-an-upright-position"
