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VATI Green Light Comprehensive Predictor A B C 2025-
2026 | Virtual ATI NCLEX-RN Predictor | 180+ Verified
Questions & Answers with Rationales | Over 540 Q&A |
Already Graded A+.
A nurse is admitting a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the
following client behaviors should the nurse identify as consistent with this
disorder?
A. Compulsive attention to details
B. Avoids interacting with others
C. Uses others for personal gain
D. Socially awkward in group situations
C. Uses others for personal gain
A nurse is interpreting the cardiac rhythm strip of a client who was
admitted with syncope. Which of the following images indicates that
the client has atrial fibrillation?
A charge nurse on a pediatric unit is making assignments for a float nurse from the
medical unit. Which of the following clients 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 who is scheduled for a surgical repair of a ventricular
septal defect tomorrow
D. A 14-year-old client who is scheduled for discharge today following placement of
a Harrington rod
A. A 10-year-old client who has pneumonia and is receiving respiratory treatments
A nurse is assessing an infant who has water intoxication. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Generalized edema
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B. Elevated urine specific gravity
C. Thready pulse
D. Increased hematocrit
A. Generalized edema
A nurse is discussing the z-track administration of hydroxyzine with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following statements indicates the newly licensed
nurse understands the purpose of the technique?
A. This technique prevents injury to the sciatic nerve
B. This technique decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration
C. This technique allows a larger amount of medication to be injected
D. This technique increases the absorption rate of the drug
This technique decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
A. Encourage the client to gain 2.3 kg per week
B. Weigh the client once per week throughout hospitalization
C. Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
D. Allow the client to choose mealtimes
C. Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
A nurse is planning care for a child who has increased intracranial pressure with a
decrease in level of consciousness. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Perform active range-of-motion exercises
B. Maintain the head at a midline position
C. Suction the airway frequently
D. Perform neurological checks every 4 hrs
B. Maintain the head at a midline position
10. A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium due to a febrile illness. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Hallucinations
B. Agnosia
C. Bradycardia
D. Aphasia
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A. Hallucinations
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving enteral feedings via a gastrostomy
tube. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates fluid
overload?
A. Diminished bowel sounds
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypotension
D. Bounding pulses
D. Bounding pulses
A nurse is caring for a client following an open colectomy. Which of the following
findings places the client at risk for delayed wound healing?
A. INR 1.1
B. Hyperemesis
C. HbA1c 5.6%
D. Uncontrolled pain
B. Hyperemesis
A home health nurse is reviewing treatment goals with a client who has diabetes
mellitus. The nurse should evaluate which of the following laboratory tests to
determine effective long-term management of blood glucose levels?
A. 3-hr oral glucose tolerance test
B. HbA1c
C. Fasting blood glucose test
D. Urinalysis for ketones
B. HbA1c
A nurse is caring for a client who has neutropenia due to HIV. Which of the
following precautions should the nurse take while caring for this client?
A. Wear an N95 respirator
B. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter to monitor urinary output
C. Monitor the client's vital signs every 8 hr
D. Use a dedicated stethoscope
D. Use a dedicated stethoscope
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A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty falling asleep at night. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Encourage the client to ambulate in the hallway 1 hr before bedtime
B. Tell the client to avoid drinking fluids 1 hr before bedtime
C. Schedule routine care tasks during hours when the client is awake
D. Advise the client to leave the television in the room on when trying to fall asleep
C. Schedule routine care tasks during hours when the client is awake
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia and is
to receive phototherapy. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include?
A. Clothe the newborn in light cotton
B. Check the newborn's temperature every 8 hrs. (every 4)
C. Administer 120 mL of water between feedings
D. Place the newborn 45 cm (18 in) from the light source
D. Place the newborn 45 cm (18 in) from the light source
A nurse is planning care for a client who has schizophrenia and is having difficulty
expressing their feelings. Which of the following referrals should the nurse make?
A. Art therapist
B. Speech-language pathologist
C. Social worker
D. Recreational therapist
A. Art therapist
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and has started taking a loop
diuretic. Which of the following findings indicates the client is experiencing an
adverse effect of the medication?
A. Decreased reflexes
B. Weight gain of 1.4 kg
C. Increased urinary output
D. Jugular vein distention
A. Decreased reflexes
Loop diuretics cause excessive urination leading to hypotension and finally
resulting in decreased reflexes.
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VATI Green Light Comprehensive Predictor A B C 2025-
2026 | Virtual ATI NCLEX-RN Predictor | 180+ Verified
Questions & Answers with Rationales | Over 540 Q&A |
Already Graded A+.
A nurse is admitting a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the
following client behaviors should the nurse identify as consistent with this
disorder?
A. Compulsive attention to details
B. Avoids interacting with others
C. Uses others for personal gain
D. Socially awkward in group situations
C. Uses others for personal gain
A nurse is interpreting the cardiac rhythm strip of a client who was
admitted with syncope. Which of the following images indicates that
the client has atrial fibrillation?
A charge nurse on a pediatric unit is making assignments for a float nurse from the
medical unit. Which of the following clients 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 who is scheduled for a surgical repair of a ventricular
septal defect tomorrow
D. A 14-year-old client who is scheduled for discharge today following placement of
a Harrington rod
A. A 10-year-old client who has pneumonia and is receiving respiratory treatments
A nurse is assessing an infant who has water intoxication. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Generalized edema
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B. Elevated urine specific gravity
C. Thready pulse
D. Increased hematocrit
A. Generalized edema
A nurse is discussing the z-track administration of hydroxyzine with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following statements indicates the newly licensed
nurse understands the purpose of the technique?
A. This technique prevents injury to the sciatic nerve
B. This technique decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration
C. This technique allows a larger amount of medication to be injected
D. This technique increases the absorption rate of the drug
This technique decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
A. Encourage the client to gain 2.3 kg per week
B. Weigh the client once per week throughout hospitalization
C. Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
D. Allow the client to choose mealtimes
C. Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
A nurse is planning care for a child who has increased intracranial pressure with a
decrease in level of consciousness. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Perform active range-of-motion exercises
B. Maintain the head at a midline position
C. Suction the airway frequently
D. Perform neurological checks every 4 hrs
B. Maintain the head at a midline position
10. A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium due to a febrile illness. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Hallucinations
B. Agnosia
C. Bradycardia
D. Aphasia
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A. Hallucinations
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving enteral feedings via a gastrostomy
tube. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates fluid
overload?
A. Diminished bowel sounds
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypotension
D. Bounding pulses
D. Bounding pulses
A nurse is caring for a client following an open colectomy. Which of the following
findings places the client at risk for delayed wound healing?
A. INR 1.1
B. Hyperemesis
C. HbA1c 5.6%
D. Uncontrolled pain
B. Hyperemesis
A home health nurse is reviewing treatment goals with a client who has diabetes
mellitus. The nurse should evaluate which of the following laboratory tests to
determine effective long-term management of blood glucose levels?
A. 3-hr oral glucose tolerance test
B. HbA1c
C. Fasting blood glucose test
D. Urinalysis for ketones
B. HbA1c
A nurse is caring for a client who has neutropenia due to HIV. Which of the
following precautions should the nurse take while caring for this client?
A. Wear an N95 respirator
B. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter to monitor urinary output
C. Monitor the client's vital signs every 8 hr
D. Use a dedicated stethoscope
D. Use a dedicated stethoscope
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A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty falling asleep at night. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Encourage the client to ambulate in the hallway 1 hr before bedtime
B. Tell the client to avoid drinking fluids 1 hr before bedtime
C. Schedule routine care tasks during hours when the client is awake
D. Advise the client to leave the television in the room on when trying to fall asleep
C. Schedule routine care tasks during hours when the client is awake
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia and is
to receive phototherapy. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include?
A. Clothe the newborn in light cotton
B. Check the newborn's temperature every 8 hrs. (every 4)
C. Administer 120 mL of water between feedings
D. Place the newborn 45 cm (18 in) from the light source
D. Place the newborn 45 cm (18 in) from the light source
A nurse is planning care for a client who has schizophrenia and is having difficulty
expressing their feelings. Which of the following referrals should the nurse make?
A. Art therapist
B. Speech-language pathologist
C. Social worker
D. Recreational therapist
A. Art therapist
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and has started taking a loop
diuretic. Which of the following findings indicates the client is experiencing an
adverse effect of the medication?
A. Decreased reflexes
B. Weight gain of 1.4 kg
C. Increased urinary output
D. Jugular vein distention
A. Decreased reflexes
Loop diuretics cause excessive urination leading to hypotension and finally
resulting in decreased reflexes.
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