ATI VATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE EXAM
ATI VATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE EXAM
LATEST 2025 UPDATE WITH ACCCURATE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The nurse
should recognize that the client needs a referral for diabetic education when the client does
which of the following? - ANSWER-States that he will treat hypoglycemic reactions with 15 g of
carbohydrates
A nurse is preparing a client for surgery. The client tells the nurse that he is concerned about the
safety of a large sum of money in his wallet. Which of the following actions is appropriate for
the nurse to take? - ANSWER-Contact security personnel to place the money in the facility safe.
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following
tasks is appropriate to delegate to an assistive personnel? - ANSWER-Administer a large-volume
enema to a client.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has sustained a full-thickness burn and is
in the emergent phase of the burn. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? -
ANSWER-Hypercalcemia
A nurse is collecting data from an 18-month-old toddler at a well-child visit. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider? - ANSWER-The toddler can say four
words.
A nurse delegates a task to an assistive personnel (AP) and the AP refuses the assigned task.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWER-Perform the task.
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, ATI VATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE EXAM
A nurse on a medical unit is observing an assistive personnel (AP) delivering food trays. Which of
the following actions by the AP requires intervention? - ANSWER-Providing a ham and cheese
sandwich to a client who follows a kosher diet
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a vitamin C deficiency. Which of the
following foods should the nurse include as having the highest vitamin C content? - ANSWER-1
cup raw broccoli
A nurse is assisting with triaging clients in a mass casualty situation. The nurse should
recommend that which of the following clients receive care first? - ANSWER-A client who has
diminished breath sounds and paradoxical chest movement
A nurse is working in an urgent care clinic when a client who does not speak the same language
arrives with a laceration that will require suturing. Which of the following actions appropriate
for the nurse to take? - ANSWER-Ask an assistive personnel who speaks the same language as
the client to assist in obtaining informed consent.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has dehydration and is receiving continuous IV
therapy. Which of the following findings indicates effectiveness of the IV therapy? - ANSWER-
BUN 16 mg/dL
A nurse is caring for a child who has terminal cancer. Which of the following responses by the
child's siblings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER-The school-age sister is concerned about the
impact of her sibling's death on herself
A nurse is caring for a client who attempted suicide. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? - ANSWER-Serve meals with plastic utensils.
A nurse is removing a female client's indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Withdraw the fluid from the catheter's balloon.
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, ATI VATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE EXAM
A nurse is collecting data from a parent of a preschooler at a well-child visit. Which of the
following findings is a contraindication to a measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) immunization?
- ANSWER-Long-term use of immunosuppressants
A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about kitchen safety. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse reinforce about using a fire extinguisher? - ANSWER-
Sweep the extinguisher from side to side to put out the fire.
A nurse is caring for a client who is asking about the technique of effleurage and its use in labor
and delivery. Which of the following responses should the nurse make regarding this technique?
- ANSWER-"It is a light stroking of the skin during a uterine contraction."
A nurse is preparing to administer required immunizations to a toddler during a well-child visit.
The parent asks the nurse how many baby aspirins he should administer if the toddler develops
a fever. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - ANSWER-"You should follow
the label directions based on your child's weight."
A nurse is caring for a client who is in mechanical restraints after becoming violent with a staff
member. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Request that the
provider write an as-needed prescription for restraints.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who has a new prescription for digoxin
for heart failure. Which of the following effects should the nurse include as an expected
outcome of this medication? - ANSWER-Increased heart rate
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the
following actions should the nurse recommend for the plan of care? - ANSWER-Give directions
using simple phrases.
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, ATI VATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE EXAM
A nurse is caring for a client in a provider's office. The client asks about the purpose of a living
will. Which of the following is the appropriate response by the nurse? - ANSWER-"It expresses
your wishes regarding health care when you can no longer communicate."
A nurse is planning to administer an ophthalmic medication to a client. Which of the following
actions will minimize systemic absorption of the medication? - ANSWER-Wait 5 min after
instillation before instilling the drops in the other eye.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
infection. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? - ANSWER-Don a gown
and gloves when providing perineal care.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is requesting an oral contraceptive.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to the use of oral
contraceptives? - ANSWER-History of renal calculi
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for lithium carbonate.
Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
ANSWER-"I will notify my provider if I develop a tremor."
A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing evaluation for a thoracic aortic aneurysm. Which
of the following findings should make the nurse suspect an impending rupture of the
aneurysm? - ANSWER-Cough with hemoptysis
A nurse collecting data from a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of 0.9% sodium
chloride. The nurse discovers the IV infusion pump was set incorrectly and the client received
200 mL more than prescribed. Data collection reveals that the client is stable. The nurse
recognizes that this incident is not considered malpractice for which of the following reasons? -
ANSWER-The client was not harmed as a result of the incident.
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ATI VATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE EXAM
LATEST 2025 UPDATE WITH ACCCURATE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The nurse
should recognize that the client needs a referral for diabetic education when the client does
which of the following? - ANSWER-States that he will treat hypoglycemic reactions with 15 g of
carbohydrates
A nurse is preparing a client for surgery. The client tells the nurse that he is concerned about the
safety of a large sum of money in his wallet. Which of the following actions is appropriate for
the nurse to take? - ANSWER-Contact security personnel to place the money in the facility safe.
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following
tasks is appropriate to delegate to an assistive personnel? - ANSWER-Administer a large-volume
enema to a client.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has sustained a full-thickness burn and is
in the emergent phase of the burn. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? -
ANSWER-Hypercalcemia
A nurse is collecting data from an 18-month-old toddler at a well-child visit. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider? - ANSWER-The toddler can say four
words.
A nurse delegates a task to an assistive personnel (AP) and the AP refuses the assigned task.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWER-Perform the task.
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, ATI VATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE EXAM
A nurse on a medical unit is observing an assistive personnel (AP) delivering food trays. Which of
the following actions by the AP requires intervention? - ANSWER-Providing a ham and cheese
sandwich to a client who follows a kosher diet
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a vitamin C deficiency. Which of the
following foods should the nurse include as having the highest vitamin C content? - ANSWER-1
cup raw broccoli
A nurse is assisting with triaging clients in a mass casualty situation. The nurse should
recommend that which of the following clients receive care first? - ANSWER-A client who has
diminished breath sounds and paradoxical chest movement
A nurse is working in an urgent care clinic when a client who does not speak the same language
arrives with a laceration that will require suturing. Which of the following actions appropriate
for the nurse to take? - ANSWER-Ask an assistive personnel who speaks the same language as
the client to assist in obtaining informed consent.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has dehydration and is receiving continuous IV
therapy. Which of the following findings indicates effectiveness of the IV therapy? - ANSWER-
BUN 16 mg/dL
A nurse is caring for a child who has terminal cancer. Which of the following responses by the
child's siblings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER-The school-age sister is concerned about the
impact of her sibling's death on herself
A nurse is caring for a client who attempted suicide. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? - ANSWER-Serve meals with plastic utensils.
A nurse is removing a female client's indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Withdraw the fluid from the catheter's balloon.
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, ATI VATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE EXAM
A nurse is collecting data from a parent of a preschooler at a well-child visit. Which of the
following findings is a contraindication to a measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) immunization?
- ANSWER-Long-term use of immunosuppressants
A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about kitchen safety. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse reinforce about using a fire extinguisher? - ANSWER-
Sweep the extinguisher from side to side to put out the fire.
A nurse is caring for a client who is asking about the technique of effleurage and its use in labor
and delivery. Which of the following responses should the nurse make regarding this technique?
- ANSWER-"It is a light stroking of the skin during a uterine contraction."
A nurse is preparing to administer required immunizations to a toddler during a well-child visit.
The parent asks the nurse how many baby aspirins he should administer if the toddler develops
a fever. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - ANSWER-"You should follow
the label directions based on your child's weight."
A nurse is caring for a client who is in mechanical restraints after becoming violent with a staff
member. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Request that the
provider write an as-needed prescription for restraints.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who has a new prescription for digoxin
for heart failure. Which of the following effects should the nurse include as an expected
outcome of this medication? - ANSWER-Increased heart rate
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the
following actions should the nurse recommend for the plan of care? - ANSWER-Give directions
using simple phrases.
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, ATI VATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE EXAM
A nurse is caring for a client in a provider's office. The client asks about the purpose of a living
will. Which of the following is the appropriate response by the nurse? - ANSWER-"It expresses
your wishes regarding health care when you can no longer communicate."
A nurse is planning to administer an ophthalmic medication to a client. Which of the following
actions will minimize systemic absorption of the medication? - ANSWER-Wait 5 min after
instillation before instilling the drops in the other eye.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
infection. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? - ANSWER-Don a gown
and gloves when providing perineal care.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is requesting an oral contraceptive.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to the use of oral
contraceptives? - ANSWER-History of renal calculi
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for lithium carbonate.
Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
ANSWER-"I will notify my provider if I develop a tremor."
A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing evaluation for a thoracic aortic aneurysm. Which
of the following findings should make the nurse suspect an impending rupture of the
aneurysm? - ANSWER-Cough with hemoptysis
A nurse collecting data from a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of 0.9% sodium
chloride. The nurse discovers the IV infusion pump was set incorrectly and the client received
200 mL more than prescribed. Data collection reveals that the client is stable. The nurse
recognizes that this incident is not considered malpractice for which of the following reasons? -
ANSWER-The client was not harmed as a result of the incident.
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