NGN- ATI RN VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
FORM A, B & C NEWEST 2026 TEST BANK| RN VATI
COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR EXAM WITH
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST
RECENT!!)
Question 1
A charge nurse on a pediatric unit is making assignments for a float nurse from the
medical unit. Which client is appropriate to assign to the float nurse?
A) A 10-year-old client who has pneumonia and is receiving respiratory treatments
B) A 4-year-old client who has a Wilms tumor and is receiving chemotherapy
C) An 8-month-old client scheduled for surgical repair of a ventricular septal defect
tomorrow
D) A 14-year-old client scheduled for discharge today following placement of a
Harrington rod
Correct ,,,,ANSWER,,,: A
Rationale: A nurse from a medical unit is most competent to care for a client with
pneumonia, a commonly managed condition, and avoid safety risks associated
with unfamiliar, specialized pediatric oncology, cardiac, or orthopedic
postoperative care .
Question 2
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who is postoperative
,following laser surgery for open-angle glaucoma. Which statement by the client
indicates an understanding of the instructions?
A) "I will take a stool softener to prevent constipation"
B) "I will not need any more eye exams"
C) "I can resume heavy lifting in one week"
D) "I don't need to worry about eye pressure anymore"
Correct ,,,,ANSWER,,,: A
Rationale: Taking a stool softener prevents straining during bowel movements,
which can increase intraocular pressure and stress the surgical site after eye
surgery .
Question 3
A charge nurse on a cardiac unit has a list of client reports for the evening shift.
Which report should the nurse assess first?
A) Indigestion
B) Mild shortness of breath after walking
C) General fatigue
D) Occasional dizziness
Correct ,,,,ANSWER,,,: A
Rationale: Indigestion can be an atypical symptom of a myocardial infarction (heart
attack), particularly in women and older adults, and requires immediate
assessment to rule out cardiac ischemia .
,Question 4
A nurse on a medical unit has just received change-of-shift report. Which client
should the nurse assess first?
A) A 68-year-old client who had a myocardial infarction 2 days ago and has
indigestion
B) A 55-year-old client with pneumonia who has a temperature of 37.8°C (100.0°F)
C) A 45-year-old client with diabetes who has a blood glucose of 180 mg/dL
D) A 30-year-old client with a fractured tibia who reports pain of 4 on a 0-10 scale
Correct ,,,,ANSWER,,,: A
Rationale: A decreased level of consciousness with vomiting indicates potential
neurological deterioration and risk for aspiration, requiring immediate assessment .
Question 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just returned to the unit following a
bronchoscopy. Which action by the assistive personnel (AP) requires the nurse to
intervene?
A) Offering oral fluids to the client
B) Placing the client in semi-Fowler's position
C) Checking the client's pulse oximetry
D) Assisting the client to the bathroom
Correct ,,,,ANSWER,,,: A
Rationale: After a bronchoscopy, the client's gag reflex is impaired until it returns
(usually 1-2 hours), making oral fluids a choking and aspiration risk .
, Question 6
A nurse is setting up a sterile field prior to performing a dressing change. Which
action should the nurse take?
A) Open the outermost flap of the wrapper toward the body
B) Open the first flap away from the body
C) Reach across the sterile field to adjust supplies
D) Place the sterile field on a wet surface
Correct ,,,,ANSWER,,,: A
Rationale: Opening the outermost flap toward the body creates a sterile field
without crossing over it and contaminating the contents .
Question 7
A charge nurse is creating assignments for the next shift for several nurses, and one
of them is pregnant. Which client should be assigned to a nurse who is not
pregnant?
A) A client suspected of having tuberculosis
B) A client who is HIV positive
C) A client recovering from shingles
D) A client being treated for impetigo
Correct ,,,,ANSWER,,,: A
Rationale: Tuberculosis poses a risk to a pregnant nurse and requires airborne
precautions, which may pose danger to the fetus .
FORM A, B & C NEWEST 2026 TEST BANK| RN VATI
COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR EXAM WITH
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST
RECENT!!)
Question 1
A charge nurse on a pediatric unit is making assignments for a float nurse from the
medical unit. Which client is appropriate to assign to the float nurse?
A) A 10-year-old client who has pneumonia and is receiving respiratory treatments
B) A 4-year-old client who has a Wilms tumor and is receiving chemotherapy
C) An 8-month-old client scheduled for surgical repair of a ventricular septal defect
tomorrow
D) A 14-year-old client scheduled for discharge today following placement of a
Harrington rod
Correct ,,,,ANSWER,,,: A
Rationale: A nurse from a medical unit is most competent to care for a client with
pneumonia, a commonly managed condition, and avoid safety risks associated
with unfamiliar, specialized pediatric oncology, cardiac, or orthopedic
postoperative care .
Question 2
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who is postoperative
,following laser surgery for open-angle glaucoma. Which statement by the client
indicates an understanding of the instructions?
A) "I will take a stool softener to prevent constipation"
B) "I will not need any more eye exams"
C) "I can resume heavy lifting in one week"
D) "I don't need to worry about eye pressure anymore"
Correct ,,,,ANSWER,,,: A
Rationale: Taking a stool softener prevents straining during bowel movements,
which can increase intraocular pressure and stress the surgical site after eye
surgery .
Question 3
A charge nurse on a cardiac unit has a list of client reports for the evening shift.
Which report should the nurse assess first?
A) Indigestion
B) Mild shortness of breath after walking
C) General fatigue
D) Occasional dizziness
Correct ,,,,ANSWER,,,: A
Rationale: Indigestion can be an atypical symptom of a myocardial infarction (heart
attack), particularly in women and older adults, and requires immediate
assessment to rule out cardiac ischemia .
,Question 4
A nurse on a medical unit has just received change-of-shift report. Which client
should the nurse assess first?
A) A 68-year-old client who had a myocardial infarction 2 days ago and has
indigestion
B) A 55-year-old client with pneumonia who has a temperature of 37.8°C (100.0°F)
C) A 45-year-old client with diabetes who has a blood glucose of 180 mg/dL
D) A 30-year-old client with a fractured tibia who reports pain of 4 on a 0-10 scale
Correct ,,,,ANSWER,,,: A
Rationale: A decreased level of consciousness with vomiting indicates potential
neurological deterioration and risk for aspiration, requiring immediate assessment .
Question 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just returned to the unit following a
bronchoscopy. Which action by the assistive personnel (AP) requires the nurse to
intervene?
A) Offering oral fluids to the client
B) Placing the client in semi-Fowler's position
C) Checking the client's pulse oximetry
D) Assisting the client to the bathroom
Correct ,,,,ANSWER,,,: A
Rationale: After a bronchoscopy, the client's gag reflex is impaired until it returns
(usually 1-2 hours), making oral fluids a choking and aspiration risk .
, Question 6
A nurse is setting up a sterile field prior to performing a dressing change. Which
action should the nurse take?
A) Open the outermost flap of the wrapper toward the body
B) Open the first flap away from the body
C) Reach across the sterile field to adjust supplies
D) Place the sterile field on a wet surface
Correct ,,,,ANSWER,,,: A
Rationale: Opening the outermost flap toward the body creates a sterile field
without crossing over it and contaminating the contents .
Question 7
A charge nurse is creating assignments for the next shift for several nurses, and one
of them is pregnant. Which client should be assigned to a nurse who is not
pregnant?
A) A client suspected of having tuberculosis
B) A client who is HIV positive
C) A client recovering from shingles
D) A client being treated for impetigo
Correct ,,,,ANSWER,,,: A
Rationale: Tuberculosis poses a risk to a pregnant nurse and requires airborne
precautions, which may pose danger to the fetus .
