Page |1
VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR NCLEX QUESTIONS
2026/2027 NEWEST COMPLETE 500 QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS / EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
A RN is planning discharge teaching with a family member of a
patient who has a new diagnosis of depression. Which of the
following information about relapse should the RN include?
A. Additional acute episodes of depression are unlikely following
inpatient care.
B. Early identification of changes, such as decreased social
involvement, is important.
C. Medication compliance will prevent further need for inpatient
hospitalization.
, Page |2
D. It is helpful to regularly reinforce to the client that things will get
better. - ANSWER-B. Early identification of changes, such as
decreased social involvement, is important.
(RAT) Decreased social involvement is a manifestation of
depression, and early identification of findings can lead to early
intervention.
(NOTE) Medication is not always effective for all clients, and the
nurse cannot guarantee that additional inpatient care will not be
necessary - (C) is incorrect
A RN is counseling a teen who has anorexia and reports
excessive laxative use and a fear of gaining weight. The patient
states, "I'm so fat I can't even stand to look at myself." Which of
the following therapeutic responses demonstrates the nurses use
of summarizing?
A. "You've discussed several concerns about your weight. Let's
go back and talk about your belief that you are fat."
, Page |3
B. "You're saying that you think you are fat and are using laxatives
because you are afraid of gaining weight."
C. "You don't want to look at yourself because you think you are
fat."
D. "You and I can work together to overcome your fears of gaining
weight." - ANSWER-B. "You're saying that you think you are fat
and are using laxatives because you are afraid of gaining weight."
(RAT) The nurse is using the therapeutic technique of
summarizing to review the key points of the discussion.
(NOTE) The nurse is using the therapeutic technique of focusing
in this statement - (A) is incorrect
A RN is planning prevention strategies for partner violence in the
community. Which of the following strategies should the RN
include as a method of secondary prevention?
, Page |4
A. Provide teaching about the use of positive coping mechanisms.
B. Establish screening programs to identify at-risk clients.
C. Refer survivors of intimate partner abuse to a legal advocacy
program.
D. Organize rehabilitation therapy for clients who have
experienced intimate partner abuse. - ANSWER-B. Establish
screening programs to identify at-risk clients.
(RAT) This is an example of secondary prevention. By
establishing screening programs, the nurse can identify
individuals who are at risk for partner violence in the community
and can take the necessary steps to address individual client
needs.
(NOTE) This is an example of primary prevention. Positive coping
mechanisms help clients and their partners cope with stress and
VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR NCLEX QUESTIONS
2026/2027 NEWEST COMPLETE 500 QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS / EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
A RN is planning discharge teaching with a family member of a
patient who has a new diagnosis of depression. Which of the
following information about relapse should the RN include?
A. Additional acute episodes of depression are unlikely following
inpatient care.
B. Early identification of changes, such as decreased social
involvement, is important.
C. Medication compliance will prevent further need for inpatient
hospitalization.
, Page |2
D. It is helpful to regularly reinforce to the client that things will get
better. - ANSWER-B. Early identification of changes, such as
decreased social involvement, is important.
(RAT) Decreased social involvement is a manifestation of
depression, and early identification of findings can lead to early
intervention.
(NOTE) Medication is not always effective for all clients, and the
nurse cannot guarantee that additional inpatient care will not be
necessary - (C) is incorrect
A RN is counseling a teen who has anorexia and reports
excessive laxative use and a fear of gaining weight. The patient
states, "I'm so fat I can't even stand to look at myself." Which of
the following therapeutic responses demonstrates the nurses use
of summarizing?
A. "You've discussed several concerns about your weight. Let's
go back and talk about your belief that you are fat."
, Page |3
B. "You're saying that you think you are fat and are using laxatives
because you are afraid of gaining weight."
C. "You don't want to look at yourself because you think you are
fat."
D. "You and I can work together to overcome your fears of gaining
weight." - ANSWER-B. "You're saying that you think you are fat
and are using laxatives because you are afraid of gaining weight."
(RAT) The nurse is using the therapeutic technique of
summarizing to review the key points of the discussion.
(NOTE) The nurse is using the therapeutic technique of focusing
in this statement - (A) is incorrect
A RN is planning prevention strategies for partner violence in the
community. Which of the following strategies should the RN
include as a method of secondary prevention?
, Page |4
A. Provide teaching about the use of positive coping mechanisms.
B. Establish screening programs to identify at-risk clients.
C. Refer survivors of intimate partner abuse to a legal advocacy
program.
D. Organize rehabilitation therapy for clients who have
experienced intimate partner abuse. - ANSWER-B. Establish
screening programs to identify at-risk clients.
(RAT) This is an example of secondary prevention. By
establishing screening programs, the nurse can identify
individuals who are at risk for partner violence in the community
and can take the necessary steps to address individual client
needs.
(NOTE) This is an example of primary prevention. Positive coping
mechanisms help clients and their partners cope with stress and
