VATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FORM A, B, AND
C NEWEST 2025/2026 COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
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What findings should a nurse expect when collecting data from a client receiving
magnesium sulfate for preterm labor? - ANSWER-Expected findings include signs
of magnesium sulfate effects such as decreased deep tendon reflexes and
respiratory depression.
What is the medical term for low blood pressure? - ANSWER-Hypotension.
What action should a charge nurse take if overhearing two APs discussing a client?
- ANSWER-Tell the APs to stop the conversation.
What indicates a client's understanding of an intravenous pyelogram procedure? -
ANSWER-I will feel a warming sensation after the injection of the dye.
What should a nurse verify for a client with end-stage amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis who has pneumonia? - ANSWER-Verify the status of the client's advance
directive.
What indicates a new mother understands facility security measures for her baby?
- ANSWER-I will have an identification band that matches the one my baby wears.
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What should a nurse prioritize for a client who is 2 days postoperative from a total
bilateral mastectomy and is tearful? - ANSWER-Identifying the client's perception
of the changes in her physical appearance.
What risk reduction strategy should a nurse teach a client at risk for hypertension?
- ANSWER-Walk for 30 minutes, 5 days per week.
What manifestation should a nurse expect in a client with dependent personality
disorder? - ANSWER-Submissive behavior.
What precautions should a nurse implement for a client with varicella zoster? -
ANSWER-Initiate contact precautions.
What should a nurse do when administering medications via a gastrostomy tube?
- ANSWER-Allow separate medications to flow through the tube by gravity.
What supplies should a nurse use for a client with pneumonia on droplet
precautions? - ANSWER-Surgical mask.
What dietary choice indicates a client understands teaching about cardiovascular
disease risk? - ANSWER-I have unsalted pretzels for a snack.
What communication technique demonstrates cultural sensitivity for a nurse with
an Asian client? - ANSWER-Holding eye contact for brief instances.
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What indicates a client understands safe food handling after food poisoning? -
ANSWER-I will be sure to cook chicken to 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
What referral should a nurse recommend for a client with burns on arms and
hands to improve ADLs? - ANSWER-Occupational therapist.
What should a nurse document when observing a purplish color in a client's
vagina and vulva at 8 weeks gestation? - ANSWER-Chadwick's sign.
When has a client's right to confidentiality been breached? - ANSWER-A nurse
tells the chaplain that her assigned client has a new diagnosis of cancer.
Which client should a nurse recommend for discharge to make room for new
admissions after a tornado? - ANSWER-A client who had a radical mastectomy 36
hours ago and has a surgical drain.
What condition is indicated by respiratory acidosis in laboratory values? -
ANSWER-An imbalance in the body's acid-base status, typically due to inadequate
ventilation.
What arterial blood gas values should a nurse expect for a client with respiratory
acidosis? - ANSWER-pH 7.30, PaCO2 50 mm Hg
What is the first action a nurse should take when a fire starts in an adjacent room
while caring for a client receiving oxygen? - ANSWER-Move the client to a safe
location.
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What adverse effect should a nurse monitor for in a client receiving morphine? -
ANSWER-Urinary retention.
Which food choice indicates understanding of dietary teaching for a client with
cholecystitis? - ANSWER-Skim milk.
What statement by a client with a new mastectomy indicates coping with body
image changes? - ANSWER-I am afraid to discuss my concerns with my husband.
What recommendation should a nurse make to an adult client having trouble
sleeping at night? - ANSWER-Establish a daily exercise routine.
What defense mechanism is an adolescent using by joining the track team to
avoid arguing with siblings? - ANSWER-Sublimation.
What indicates a client understands the use of transdermal nitroglycerin patches?
- ANSWER-I will place the patch on a hairless area of skin.
What sign indicates hopelessness in a client with a terminal illness? - ANSWER-The
client has a decreased energy level.
What behaviors indicate a preschooler is ready to cooperate during data
collection? - ANSWER-Allows the nurse to touch him on the arm, answers
questions asked by the nurse, makes eye contact with the nurse.
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