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VATI Fundamentals Exam Questions With
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A nurse is preparing to mix short acting and intermediate acting insulin in one syringe to
administer to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Identify the sequence the nurse should
follow - Answer✔To mix insulin from two vials in the same syringe, the nurse should first draw
up a volume of air equal to the volume of insulin from the intermediate-acting insulin vial. The
nurse should then inject the volume of air equal to the amount of insulin to withdraw from the
intermediate-acting insulin vial, making sure the needle does not touch the insulin. Next, the
nurse should inject the volume of air equal to the insulin dose from the short-acting insulin vial.
Then, the nurse should withdraw the prescribed amount of insulin from the short-acting insulin
vial. Lastly, the nurse should withdraw the prescribed amount of insulin from the intermediate-
acting insulin vial. The insulins are now mixed and ready to administer.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for home oxygen
therapy utilizing a compressed oxygen system. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching - Answer✔"I will store my oxygen tanks in an upright
position"
This statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching. The nurse should
instruct the client to store oxygen tanks in an upright position in a holder to prevent damage to
the tank and injury to the client and the client's family.
A nurse is evaluating preoperative teaching with a client who is to undergo surgery with general
anesthesia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching? - Answer✔"I should remove nail polish from my fingers before surgery
The nurse should instruct the client to remove nail polish for accurate pulse oximetry
monitoring and for a clear view of the nail beds when assessing capillary refill.
A nurse is providing teaching about cough etiquette to a client who has influenza. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? - Answer✔"Cover your mouth
and nose with a tissue when coughing"
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The nurse should instruct the client to cover their nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing.
The client should discard the tissue promptly in the nearest trash container
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a history of seizures. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? - Answer✔Ensure oral suction
equipment is at the bedside; to prevent aspiration of oral secretions during seizure
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who has become increasingly confused and agitated in
the last 48 hrs. Which of the following conditions should the nurse expect? - Answer✔UTI
According to EBP, the RN should expect the client who has a UTI to become increasingly
confused and agitated. Confusion and agitation in older adult clients often result from a
systemic infection, such as a UTI or pneumonia
A nurse is assessing a client who has an NG tube and is receiving continuous enteral feedings.
The nurse auscultates coarse crackles in the client's lungs. After discontinuing the feeding,
which of the following actions should the nurse take next? - Answer✔Turn client onto side
The greatest risk to this client is aspiration from possible dislodgment of the NG tube and
aspirated stomach contents into the respiratory tract.
A nurse is assessing a client for hearing acuity by performing the Rinne Test. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - Answer✔Move a vibrating tuning fork's prongs in
front of the client's left or right ear canal. The nurse should perform the Rinne test by placing
the handle of a vibrating tuning fork on the client's mastoid process and then moving the
vibrating prongs 1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 in) in front of the client's left or right ear canal. The Rinne
test compares bone conduction with air conduction. The client is expected to hear sound
conduction by air for twice as long as bone conduction.
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and is immobile. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take to maintain the client's skin integrity? - Answer✔Apply an alcohol free
barrier product; to keep the pt's skin dry and protect it from the collection of moisture. This
action will help to maintain the integrity of the pt's skin
A nurse is completing a preadmission interview for a client who is to undergo surgery the
following day. The client reports a latex allergy. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include when planning care? (SATA) - Answer✔Notify ancillary departments of the
client's allergy
Label the surgical suite as latex-free
Ensure latex allergy cart is available
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VATI Fundamentals Exam Questions With
Correct Answers 100% Verified.
A nurse is preparing to mix short acting and intermediate acting insulin in one syringe to
administer to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Identify the sequence the nurse should
follow - Answer✔To mix insulin from two vials in the same syringe, the nurse should first draw
up a volume of air equal to the volume of insulin from the intermediate-acting insulin vial. The
nurse should then inject the volume of air equal to the amount of insulin to withdraw from the
intermediate-acting insulin vial, making sure the needle does not touch the insulin. Next, the
nurse should inject the volume of air equal to the insulin dose from the short-acting insulin vial.
Then, the nurse should withdraw the prescribed amount of insulin from the short-acting insulin
vial. Lastly, the nurse should withdraw the prescribed amount of insulin from the intermediate-
acting insulin vial. The insulins are now mixed and ready to administer.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for home oxygen
therapy utilizing a compressed oxygen system. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching - Answer✔"I will store my oxygen tanks in an upright
position"
This statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching. The nurse should
instruct the client to store oxygen tanks in an upright position in a holder to prevent damage to
the tank and injury to the client and the client's family.
A nurse is evaluating preoperative teaching with a client who is to undergo surgery with general
anesthesia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching? - Answer✔"I should remove nail polish from my fingers before surgery
The nurse should instruct the client to remove nail polish for accurate pulse oximetry
monitoring and for a clear view of the nail beds when assessing capillary refill.
A nurse is providing teaching about cough etiquette to a client who has influenza. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? - Answer✔"Cover your mouth
and nose with a tissue when coughing"
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The nurse should instruct the client to cover their nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing.
The client should discard the tissue promptly in the nearest trash container
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a history of seizures. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? - Answer✔Ensure oral suction
equipment is at the bedside; to prevent aspiration of oral secretions during seizure
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who has become increasingly confused and agitated in
the last 48 hrs. Which of the following conditions should the nurse expect? - Answer✔UTI
According to EBP, the RN should expect the client who has a UTI to become increasingly
confused and agitated. Confusion and agitation in older adult clients often result from a
systemic infection, such as a UTI or pneumonia
A nurse is assessing a client who has an NG tube and is receiving continuous enteral feedings.
The nurse auscultates coarse crackles in the client's lungs. After discontinuing the feeding,
which of the following actions should the nurse take next? - Answer✔Turn client onto side
The greatest risk to this client is aspiration from possible dislodgment of the NG tube and
aspirated stomach contents into the respiratory tract.
A nurse is assessing a client for hearing acuity by performing the Rinne Test. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - Answer✔Move a vibrating tuning fork's prongs in
front of the client's left or right ear canal. The nurse should perform the Rinne test by placing
the handle of a vibrating tuning fork on the client's mastoid process and then moving the
vibrating prongs 1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 in) in front of the client's left or right ear canal. The Rinne
test compares bone conduction with air conduction. The client is expected to hear sound
conduction by air for twice as long as bone conduction.
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and is immobile. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take to maintain the client's skin integrity? - Answer✔Apply an alcohol free
barrier product; to keep the pt's skin dry and protect it from the collection of moisture. This
action will help to maintain the integrity of the pt's skin
A nurse is completing a preadmission interview for a client who is to undergo surgery the
following day. The client reports a latex allergy. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include when planning care? (SATA) - Answer✔Notify ancillary departments of the
client's allergy
Label the surgical suite as latex-free
Ensure latex allergy cart is available
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