VATI Comprehensive Predictor Review
Answers 2023/2024
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1 VATI Comprehensive Predictor Review Answers
2 Understanding the VATI Comprehensive Predictor
3 Test-Taking Strategies
Welcome to the VATI Comprehensive Predictor Review Answers Guide.
This comprehensive resource is tailored to assist nursing students as they prepare to
take the VATI Comprehensive Predictor, a pivotal examination that helps gauge
readiness for the NCLEX, the national licensing examination for registered nurses.
The purpose of this guide goes beyond providing simple question-and-answer pairs; it
aims to foster a deeper understanding of the concepts, theories, and skills that underpin
nursing practice. It encourages students to focus on the rationale behind the correct
answers and apply their knowledge to various real-life scenarios, which is essential in
the dynamic field of nursing.
The VATI Comprehensive Predictor is a significant milestone on your journey towards
becoming a fully licensed registered nurse. This examination is not just a test of
knowledge, but also a measure of your readiness to assume the responsibilities that
come with nursing profession, a field that affects lives in profoundly meaningful ways.
Remember, nursing is not merely about passing exams, but ultimately about providing
quality care to patients. As you navigate through this guide, take the time to reflect on
the content, understand the context, and think about its application in practical settings.
Let this review not only prepare you for the exam but also serve as a stepping stone for
your future career as a skilled and compassionate nurse.
VATI Comprehensive Predictor Review Answers
Question Answer
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking alprazolam. Which of the following
prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider? Ceftriaxone
, A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. The
client states “I feel like my incision ripped open”, the nurse notes dehiscence of the
incision. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Place the client in a low-
Fowler’s position
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving radiation therapy through a sealed implant.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Wear a lead apron when
providing care for the client.
A nurse is inserting an IV catheter for a client who requires fluid replacement. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take? Apply the tourniquet 15 cm above the
insertion site
A nurse is administering medications to a client who has dysphagia and a new
prescription for divalproex sodium extended release tablets. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? Administer the medication with applesauce
A nurse is completing a dietary assessment for a client who is Jewish and observes
kosher dietary practices. Which of the following behaviors would the nurse expect to
find? Meat and dairy products are eaten separately
A nurse is assessing a client who has minor injuries following a motor-vehicle crash and
appears agitated and apprehensive. The nurse identifies that the client is in the alarm
stage of general adaptation syndrome and should expect which of the following
findings? Tachycardia
A nurse is caring for a client who has a femur fracture and is on bed rest with Buck’s
extension traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Inspect the
client’s skin under the device every 8 hours
A charge nurse is creating assignments for the next shift for several nurses and one of
them is pregnant. Which of the following clients should the charge nurse assign to a
nurse who is not pregnant? 60-year-old client who is recovering from shingles
A nurse is caring for a client who has a partial laryngectomy and is receiving continuous
internal feeding at 65 ml/hr through a gastrostomy tube. Which of the following findings
requires immediate intervention by the nurse? The client is lying in a supine position
A nurse is teaching a client about smoking cessation. Which of the following client
statements should the nurse identify as an understanding of the teaching? “I will set a
specific date to stop smoking.”
A nurse has been caring for a female client who has bruises on her arms that are a
result of physical abuse by her partner. The client states “I don’t know how much longer
I can take this, but I’m afraid he’ll really hurt me if I leave”. Which of the following is an
appropriate nursing intervention? Help the client to recognize the signs of escalation of
abusive behavior
A client who is 8 hr postpartum asks the nurse if she will need to receive Rh immune
globulin. The client is gravid 2, para 2, and her blood type is AB negative. The
newborn’s blood type is B Positive. Which of the following statements is appropriate?
“You should receive Rh immune globulin within 72 hours of delivery.”
A client hospitalized for a bone marrow transplant is in protective isolation while
undergoing total body radiation and intense chemotherapy. The client’s sibling comes to
visit but has obvious manifestations of an upper respiratory infection. Which of the
following nursing actions is appropriate at this time? Allow the sibling to visit after
donning a sterile gown, mask, gloves, but prohibit physical contact
Answers 2023/2024
We thoroughly check each answer to a question to provide you with the most correct
answers. Found a mistake? Tell us about it through the REPORT button at the bottom
of the page. Ctrl+F (Cmd+F) will help you a lot when searching through such a large set
of questions.
Contents hide
1 VATI Comprehensive Predictor Review Answers
2 Understanding the VATI Comprehensive Predictor
3 Test-Taking Strategies
Welcome to the VATI Comprehensive Predictor Review Answers Guide.
This comprehensive resource is tailored to assist nursing students as they prepare to
take the VATI Comprehensive Predictor, a pivotal examination that helps gauge
readiness for the NCLEX, the national licensing examination for registered nurses.
The purpose of this guide goes beyond providing simple question-and-answer pairs; it
aims to foster a deeper understanding of the concepts, theories, and skills that underpin
nursing practice. It encourages students to focus on the rationale behind the correct
answers and apply their knowledge to various real-life scenarios, which is essential in
the dynamic field of nursing.
The VATI Comprehensive Predictor is a significant milestone on your journey towards
becoming a fully licensed registered nurse. This examination is not just a test of
knowledge, but also a measure of your readiness to assume the responsibilities that
come with nursing profession, a field that affects lives in profoundly meaningful ways.
Remember, nursing is not merely about passing exams, but ultimately about providing
quality care to patients. As you navigate through this guide, take the time to reflect on
the content, understand the context, and think about its application in practical settings.
Let this review not only prepare you for the exam but also serve as a stepping stone for
your future career as a skilled and compassionate nurse.
VATI Comprehensive Predictor Review Answers
Question Answer
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking alprazolam. Which of the following
prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider? Ceftriaxone
, A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. The
client states “I feel like my incision ripped open”, the nurse notes dehiscence of the
incision. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Place the client in a low-
Fowler’s position
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving radiation therapy through a sealed implant.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Wear a lead apron when
providing care for the client.
A nurse is inserting an IV catheter for a client who requires fluid replacement. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take? Apply the tourniquet 15 cm above the
insertion site
A nurse is administering medications to a client who has dysphagia and a new
prescription for divalproex sodium extended release tablets. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? Administer the medication with applesauce
A nurse is completing a dietary assessment for a client who is Jewish and observes
kosher dietary practices. Which of the following behaviors would the nurse expect to
find? Meat and dairy products are eaten separately
A nurse is assessing a client who has minor injuries following a motor-vehicle crash and
appears agitated and apprehensive. The nurse identifies that the client is in the alarm
stage of general adaptation syndrome and should expect which of the following
findings? Tachycardia
A nurse is caring for a client who has a femur fracture and is on bed rest with Buck’s
extension traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Inspect the
client’s skin under the device every 8 hours
A charge nurse is creating assignments for the next shift for several nurses and one of
them is pregnant. Which of the following clients should the charge nurse assign to a
nurse who is not pregnant? 60-year-old client who is recovering from shingles
A nurse is caring for a client who has a partial laryngectomy and is receiving continuous
internal feeding at 65 ml/hr through a gastrostomy tube. Which of the following findings
requires immediate intervention by the nurse? The client is lying in a supine position
A nurse is teaching a client about smoking cessation. Which of the following client
statements should the nurse identify as an understanding of the teaching? “I will set a
specific date to stop smoking.”
A nurse has been caring for a female client who has bruises on her arms that are a
result of physical abuse by her partner. The client states “I don’t know how much longer
I can take this, but I’m afraid he’ll really hurt me if I leave”. Which of the following is an
appropriate nursing intervention? Help the client to recognize the signs of escalation of
abusive behavior
A client who is 8 hr postpartum asks the nurse if she will need to receive Rh immune
globulin. The client is gravid 2, para 2, and her blood type is AB negative. The
newborn’s blood type is B Positive. Which of the following statements is appropriate?
“You should receive Rh immune globulin within 72 hours of delivery.”
A client hospitalized for a bone marrow transplant is in protective isolation while
undergoing total body radiation and intense chemotherapy. The client’s sibling comes to
visit but has obvious manifestations of an upper respiratory infection. Which of the
following nursing actions is appropriate at this time? Allow the sibling to visit after
donning a sterile gown, mask, gloves, but prohibit physical contact
