VIRTUAL ATI PREDICTOR (GREEN LIGHT) EXAM/
COMPLETED VATI GREENLIGHT EXAM /A+GRADE 2026
1. A client is on long-term bed rest. Which condition does the nurse recognize
as a risk to the client due to immobility?
Dyspnea
Orthostatic hypotension
Hypertension
Venous stasis
2. A nurse is caring for a client threatening to commit suicide by hanging. The
client states, "I'm going to use a knotted shower curtain when no one is
around." Which factor will guide the nurse's plan of care for the client?
After a brief assessment, the nurse should avoid the topic of suicide.
Clients who threaten suicide should be observed every 15 minutes.
The more specific the plan is, the more likely the client will attempt
suicide.
Clients who talk about suicide never actually commit it.
3. Which of the following instructions does the nurse give the patient in
teaching methods to promote positive sleep habits at home?
Stay in bed if sleep does not come after 30 minutes.
Use the bedroom only for sleep or sexual activity.
Exercise vigorously before bedtime.
Eat a large meal 1 to 2 hours before bedtime.
,4. Describe the significance of observing tidaling in a water seal drainage
system during a chest tube assessment.
Tidaling signifies that the water seal is functioning correctly and
reflects changes in intrathoracic pressure during respiration.
Tidaling indicates that the chest tube is blocked and requires
immediate intervention.
Tidaling shows that the patient is stable and does not require further
assessment.
Tidaling means that the drainage system is full and needs to be
emptied.
5. Why is administering low-dose heparin important for a client who is 48 hours
postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty?
It reduces pain and discomfort after surgery.
It helps prevent thromboembolic complications such as deep vein
thrombosis.
It promotes wound healing by increasing blood flow.
It aids in the digestion of food post-surgery.
6. A patient receiving alteplase recombinant develops sudden bruising and a
drop in blood pressure. What should the nurse's immediate priority be?
Reassess the patient's diet plan.
Increase the patient's fluid intake.
Notify the healthcare provider and prepare for potential
intervention.
Document the findings and continue monitoring.
,7. A nurse is preparing to change the dressing on a patient's surgical wound.
What should the nurse do to ensure proper infection control during this
procedure?
Wear clean gloves and wash hands before the procedure.
Use sterile gloves and follow aseptic technique.
Change the dressing without gloves to save time.
Use gloves from the patient’s room supply.
8. A nurse is caring for a client with COPD who is experiencing difficulty
breathing during meals. What intervention should the nurse implement to
improve the client's comfort while eating?
Suggest the client drink fluids before and after meals to stay hydrated.
Encourage the client to eat smaller, more frequent meals with
limited fluid intake during meals.
Advise the client to eat three large meals a day to ensure adequate
nutrition.
Instruct the client to take deep breaths before each bite of food.
9. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a group of clients. Which of the
following interventions is the priority for the nurse to include?
Offering high calorie beverages to a client who is in the manic
phase of bipolar
Assisting a client who has a depressive disorder with decision making
regarding group activities
Providing teaching to a client who has schizophrenia about a new
prescription for clozapine
, Practicing relaxation techniques with a client who has an anxiety
disorder
10. A nurse is caring for a patient who has recently stopped using stimulants.
What interventions should the nurse prioritize based on the expected
withdrawal symptoms?
Provide a high-calorie diet to prevent weight loss.
Monitor for signs of fatigue, anxiety, and changes in appetite.
Encourage the patient to engage in high-energy activities.
Administer stimulants to alleviate withdrawal symptoms.
11. What is a common physical finding in an infant with coarctation of the aorta?
Strong brachial pulses
High blood pressure in the legs
Normal femoral pulses
Weak femoral pulses
12. Why is a low-fiber diet recommended for patients with acute diverticulitis?
A low-fiber diet helps reduce bowel movements and allows the
colon to rest.
A low-fiber diet is beneficial for weight loss.
A low-fiber diet increases the risk of constipation.
A low-fiber diet promotes faster digestion.
13. The healthcare provider orders gentamicin for a patient with a postoperative
wound infection. Which labora-tory result should prompt the nurse to
consult with the prescriber about possible nephrotoxicity of this drug?
COMPLETED VATI GREENLIGHT EXAM /A+GRADE 2026
1. A client is on long-term bed rest. Which condition does the nurse recognize
as a risk to the client due to immobility?
Dyspnea
Orthostatic hypotension
Hypertension
Venous stasis
2. A nurse is caring for a client threatening to commit suicide by hanging. The
client states, "I'm going to use a knotted shower curtain when no one is
around." Which factor will guide the nurse's plan of care for the client?
After a brief assessment, the nurse should avoid the topic of suicide.
Clients who threaten suicide should be observed every 15 minutes.
The more specific the plan is, the more likely the client will attempt
suicide.
Clients who talk about suicide never actually commit it.
3. Which of the following instructions does the nurse give the patient in
teaching methods to promote positive sleep habits at home?
Stay in bed if sleep does not come after 30 minutes.
Use the bedroom only for sleep or sexual activity.
Exercise vigorously before bedtime.
Eat a large meal 1 to 2 hours before bedtime.
,4. Describe the significance of observing tidaling in a water seal drainage
system during a chest tube assessment.
Tidaling signifies that the water seal is functioning correctly and
reflects changes in intrathoracic pressure during respiration.
Tidaling indicates that the chest tube is blocked and requires
immediate intervention.
Tidaling shows that the patient is stable and does not require further
assessment.
Tidaling means that the drainage system is full and needs to be
emptied.
5. Why is administering low-dose heparin important for a client who is 48 hours
postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty?
It reduces pain and discomfort after surgery.
It helps prevent thromboembolic complications such as deep vein
thrombosis.
It promotes wound healing by increasing blood flow.
It aids in the digestion of food post-surgery.
6. A patient receiving alteplase recombinant develops sudden bruising and a
drop in blood pressure. What should the nurse's immediate priority be?
Reassess the patient's diet plan.
Increase the patient's fluid intake.
Notify the healthcare provider and prepare for potential
intervention.
Document the findings and continue monitoring.
,7. A nurse is preparing to change the dressing on a patient's surgical wound.
What should the nurse do to ensure proper infection control during this
procedure?
Wear clean gloves and wash hands before the procedure.
Use sterile gloves and follow aseptic technique.
Change the dressing without gloves to save time.
Use gloves from the patient’s room supply.
8. A nurse is caring for a client with COPD who is experiencing difficulty
breathing during meals. What intervention should the nurse implement to
improve the client's comfort while eating?
Suggest the client drink fluids before and after meals to stay hydrated.
Encourage the client to eat smaller, more frequent meals with
limited fluid intake during meals.
Advise the client to eat three large meals a day to ensure adequate
nutrition.
Instruct the client to take deep breaths before each bite of food.
9. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a group of clients. Which of the
following interventions is the priority for the nurse to include?
Offering high calorie beverages to a client who is in the manic
phase of bipolar
Assisting a client who has a depressive disorder with decision making
regarding group activities
Providing teaching to a client who has schizophrenia about a new
prescription for clozapine
, Practicing relaxation techniques with a client who has an anxiety
disorder
10. A nurse is caring for a patient who has recently stopped using stimulants.
What interventions should the nurse prioritize based on the expected
withdrawal symptoms?
Provide a high-calorie diet to prevent weight loss.
Monitor for signs of fatigue, anxiety, and changes in appetite.
Encourage the patient to engage in high-energy activities.
Administer stimulants to alleviate withdrawal symptoms.
11. What is a common physical finding in an infant with coarctation of the aorta?
Strong brachial pulses
High blood pressure in the legs
Normal femoral pulses
Weak femoral pulses
12. Why is a low-fiber diet recommended for patients with acute diverticulitis?
A low-fiber diet helps reduce bowel movements and allows the
colon to rest.
A low-fiber diet is beneficial for weight loss.
A low-fiber diet increases the risk of constipation.
A low-fiber diet promotes faster digestion.
13. The healthcare provider orders gentamicin for a patient with a postoperative
wound infection. Which labora-tory result should prompt the nurse to
consult with the prescriber about possible nephrotoxicity of this drug?
