VATI RN COMPREHENSIVE 2019
PREDICTOR EXAM FORM C| 180
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS| 100%
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1. A nurse is caring for a client who is
... [Show More] comatose and has advance directives that indicate the
client does not want life-sustaining measures. The client's family want the client to have
life-sustaining measures. Which of the following action should the nurse take?
A. Arrange for an ethics committee meeting to address the family's concerns.
B. Support the family's decision and initiate life-sustaining measures.
C. Complete an incident report.
D. Encourage the family to contact an attorney.
~ Answer: A
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 14 weeks gestation and reports feelings of
ambivalence about being pregnant. Which of the following responses should the nurse
make?
A. "Describe your feelings to me about being pregnant"
B. "You should discuss your feelings about being pregnant with your provider"
C. "Have you discussed these feelings with your partner?"
D. "When did you start having these feelings?"
~ Answer: A
3. A nurse has just received change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following
clients should the nurse assess first?
A. A client who was just given a glass of orange juice for a low blood glucose level
B. A client who is schedule for a procedure in 1 hr
C. A client who has 100 mL fluid remaining in his IV bag
D. A client who received a pain medication 30 min ago for postoperative pain
~ Answer: A
4. A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and requests pain management. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Administer ondansetron.
B. Place the client in a warm shower.
C. Apply fundal pressure during contractions.
D. Assist the client to a supine position.
~ Answer: B
5. a nurse in an emergency department is performing triage for multiple clients following a
disaster in the community. To which of the following types of injuries should the nurse
assign the highest priority?
A. Below-the knee amputation
B. Fractured tibia
C. 95% full-thickness body burn
D. 10cm (4in) laceration to the forearm
~ Answer: A
6. 8 A nurse is caring for a client who request the creation of a living will. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Schedule a meeting between the hospital ethics committee and the client.
B. Evaluate the client's understanding of life-sustaining measures
C. Determine the client's preferences about post mortem care.
D. Request a conference with the client's family.
~ Answer: B
7. A nurse is teaching an in-service about nursing leadership. Which of the following
information should the nurse include about an effective leader?
A. Acts as an advocate for the nursing unit.
B. (Unable to read) for the unit
C. Priorities staff request over client needs.
D. Provides routine client care and documentation.
~ Answer: A
8. A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has sickle-cell anemia. Which of the following
manifestations indicates acute chest syndrome and should be immediately reported to the
provider?
A. Substernal retractions.
B. Hematuria.
C. Temperature 37. 9 C (100. 2 F).
D. Sneezing.
~ Answer: A
9. A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take when setting up the sterile field?
A. Place the cap from the solution sterile side up on clean surface
B. Open the outermost flap of the sterile kit toward the body
C. Place the sterile dressing within 1. 25 cm (0. 5in) of the edge of the sterile field
D. Set up the sterile field 5 cm (2 in) below waist level
✓ Answer: A
10. A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the laboratory results of a group of clients. The
nurse should identify that which of the following sexually transmitted infections is a
nationally notifiable infectious disease that should be reported to the state health
department?
A. Chlamydia
B. Human papillomavirus
C. Candidiasis
D. Herps simplex virus
✓ Answer: A
11. A home health nurse is preparing for an initial visit with an older adult client who lives
alone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Educate the client about current medical diagnosis
B. Refer the client to a meal delivery program
C. Identify environmental hazards in the home
D. Arrange for client transportation to follow-up appointments
✓ Answer: C
12. A nurse is assessing the remote memory of an older adult client who has mild dementia.
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client?
A. "Can you tell me who visited you today?"
B. "What high school did you graduate from
C. "Can you list your current medications?"
D. "What did you have for breakfast yesterday?"
✓ Answer: B
13. A nurse is caring for a client following application of a cast. Which of the following [Show Less]