VATI Comprehensive Predictor Review Answers

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

A nurse is planning care for a client who takes haloperidol for the treatment of schizophrenia. Which of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care?	Screen the client for tardive dyskinesia
A nurse is performing a vision screening for a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has cataracts?	Increased opacity of the lens of the eye
A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty falling asleep at night. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?	Schedule routine care tasks during the hours when the client is awake
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postpartum and plans to breastfeed. Which of the following should the nurse recommend the client increases in their diet during lactation?	Calcium
A nurse is providing nutritional counseling to the parents of a toddler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?	Offer snacks throughout the day
A nurse is assessing a clients cardiovascular system. Identify where the nurse should place the diaphragm of the stethoscope to best hear the closing of the aortic valve.	Option A
A nurse is planning to perform wound irrigation for a client who has an open secondary wound. When creating a sterile field. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?	Place the lid of a bottle sterile solution within the sterile field
A nurse is planning an education session for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following should the nurse plan to include when teaching the client to monitor for hypoglycemia?	Diaphoresis
A nurse is instructing a group of newly hired nurses about medication to promote fetal lung maturation. Which of the following medications should the nurse include in the instructions?	Betamethasone
A nurse is caring for a client who has atypical depression and is taking phenelzine. Which of the following is appropriate for the nurses to offer as an evening snack?	Low fat yogurt
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who is receiving phototherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse include the plan of care?	Assess the infant’s eyes for corneal irritation every 4 hrs
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a blood transfusion at 125 ml/hr and develops a hemolytic reaction. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform?	Infuse 0.9% sodium chloride IV
A nurse is planning care for a client who has schizophrenia and is having difficulty expressing their feelings. Which of the following referrals should the nurse make?	Social worker
A nurse from the state health department is instructing a group of nurses regarding infections. Which of the following infections should the nurse report to the centers for disease control and prevention?	Lyme disease
A nurse is preparing to provide education about electroconvulsive therapy for a client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?	A general anesthetic is administered prior to ECT treatment
A nurse is teaching a client and their family about home hospice care. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?	Hospice care improves quality of life through palliative care
A nurse is preparing to administer an enteral feeding via NG tube for a client the day after verifying placement of the tube using a chest x-ray. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to confirm placement prior to initiating the feeding?	Test the pH level of the client’s gastric aspirate
A nurse is assessing a client who has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client might be experiencing syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone?	Diminished deep tendon reflexes
A nurse received change of shift report on four clients. Based on the shift report information. Which of the following clients would the nurse plan to assess first?	A client who had a hip arthroplasty reports pain and erythema in their calf
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and has a new prescription for methylergonovine for vaginal bleeding refractory to fundal massage and oxytocin. When reviewing the client’s medical history, the nurse should recognize which of the following diagnosis as a contraindication to the administration of methylergonovine?	Hypertension
A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing peritoneal dialysis and notes that the dialysate outflow has become cloudy. Which of the following complications of this procedure should the nurse suspect?	Peritonitis
A home health nurse is teaching a guardian about administering tube feedings to their 3-month-old infant. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?	Allow the infant to suck on a pacifier during feedings
A nurse in an inpatient psychiatric unit is setting short-term goals for an adolescent client who was admitted for treatment of anorexia nervosa. Which of the following is an appropriate short-term goal the nurse should set?	The client will develop a personalized meal plan
A nurse is preparing to witness a client’s signature on an informed consent for a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following client statements indicates the nurse should contact the surgeon?	“I am thankful there are no serious complications from this type of surgery”
A nurse is caring for a client who reports chest pain. Which of the following laboratory findings indicates myocardial damage?	Troponin 1.8ng/ml
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has a blood pressure of 88/50 mm Hg and develops septic shock. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?	Dopamine
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a controlled epidural analgesia infusion. Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate?	Covering the insertion site with a transparent dressing
A nurse discovers that the wrong dosage was given to a client. When determining what action to take, the nurse should recognize that which of the following ethical principles should be applied?	Veracity
A nurse notices smoke coming from a client’s room and discovers a fire in the wastebasket. After moving the client to safety. Which of the following is the priority action?	Notify the facility operator

A home health nurse is teaching the parents of a school-age child who has legs-calve perches disease.	Your child should continue to attend school
A nurse in the post anesthesia care unit is caring for four postoperative clients. The nurse realizes that coughing poses a risk to which of the following clients?	A client who had a thyroidectomy
A nurse in a mental health facility is interviewing a newly admitted client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when conducting the interview?	Insist the client use direct eye contact during the interview
A nurse on a medical unit has just received change-of-shift report. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?	A 68-year old client who had a myocardial infarction 2 days ago and reports chest pain as a 4 on a scale of 0 to 10
A nurse is caring for a client who has just returned to the unit following a bronchoscopy. Which of the following actions by the assistive personal requires the nurse to intervene?	Offer oral fluids to the client
A nurse is interviewing a client who presents with multiple injuries that are consistent with intimate partner abuse. After establishing trust and rapport. Which of the following should the nurse say?	“Let’s talk about what happened to you”
A client at 38 weeks of gestations enters the emergency department. The nurse should recognize that which of the following indications that the client is in the latent phase of labor?	The cervix is dilated 2cm
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2hr postoperative following an ideal conduit procedures for bladder cancer. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?	A dusky-colored stoma
A nurse is teaching a client who has a low-literacy level about home management of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions is appropriate?	Show the client an educational video
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should request a referral for a speech language pathologist for which of the following clients?	A client who has difficulty swallowing
A nurse is caring for a client who is in preterm labor and is receiving magnesium sulfate by continuous IV infusion. Which of the following client findings medication toxicity?	Urine output 20 ml/hr
A nurse is assessing a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following findings is priority for the nurse to report to the provider?	A change in vocal tone after drinking liquids
A nurse is providing teaching about preventing mastitis to a client who is postpartum and breastfeeding her newborn. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?	Try to have your baby empty your breasts with each feeding
A nurse is caring for a client who will be receiving a transfusion of platelets. The nurse recognizes that the expected outcome of this treatment will be which of the following?	Decreases in bleeding from puncture sites
A nurse is caring for a client who has just given birth to a stillborn newborn. Which of the following is the priority task for the nurse to facilitate in the clients grief process?	Acknowledging the reality of the newborn’s death
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia and is to receive phototherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?	Place the newborn 45cm (18in) from the light source
A nurse is precasting a nursing student who brings the following client observations to the nurses attention. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?	A client who is coughing up pink tinged sputum following a bronchoscopy and lung biopsy 1 hr ago
A nurse in a pediatric unit is caring for a group of clients. For which of the following disease should the nurse implement droplet precautions?	Pertussis
A nurse is planning to delegate a client assignments to an assist personnel. Which of the following tasks is appropriate for the nurses to delegate?	Collecting a urine specimen
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has respiratory syncytial virus. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?	Use a designated stethoscope when caring for the toddler
A nurse is assessing a client who has 2, para 1. The client is at 41 weeks of gestations and is receiving oxytocin for the augmentation of labor. The nurse should decrease the infusion rate for which of the following findings?	Contractions occur every 90 seconds
A nurse is caring for a client who has fractures ribs, has developed thrombophlebitis, and is being treated with a heparin drip. The client develops hematuria and has an activated partial thromboplastin time of 100 seconds. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?	Turn off the heparin drip
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a 6-month old infant who is teething and having difficulty sleeping. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?	“Administer acetaminophen drops to your child before bedtime”
A nurse is admitting a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following clients behaviors should the nurse identify as consistent with this disorder?	Uses other for personal gain
A nurse is teaching a prenatal class about evidence of effective breastfeeding to a group of parents. Which of the following information should be included?	-Newborn swallowing sounds are audible while breastfeeding -Newborns stools are yellow and seedy after 7 days of breastfeeding -Maternal breasts become soft following feedings
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has schizophrenia and is starting therapy with clozapine. Which of the following is the highest priority for the client to report to the provider?	Fever
A nurse is providing postoperative teaching to a client who has a newly-inserted pacemaker. Which of the following statements by the client indicates that the teaching has been effective?	“I will use my cell phone on the ear opposite of my pacemaker”
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving lactated ringers to treat fluid volume deficit. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates a therapeutic response to the treatment?	Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving systematic desensitization therapy to treat agoraphobia. Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse that the treatment has been effective?	“I was able to sit on a park bench for 30 minutes”
A nurse is assessing a client who has pericarditis. Which of the following findings is the priority?	Paradoxical pulse
A nurse is caring for a preschool-age child who has a short-leg, plaster cast applied 1hr ago. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention?	Support the affected leg on a pillow
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking allopurinol. The nurse should monitor which of the following laboratory findings to determine the effectiveness of the medication?	Uric acid level
a nurse is assessing a client prior to performing a blood draw. the nurse should identify that an allergy to which of the following foods can indicate that the client has an allergy to latex?	avocados
a nurse is delegating tasks to an assistive personnel. for which of the following clients should the nurse have the AP measure vital signs?	a client who is requesting pain medication 2 days after surgery
a nurse is caring for a client following an open colectomy. which of the following findings places the client at risk for delayed wound healing?	hyperemesis
a nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver. which of the following actions should the nurse take?	monitor fort abdominal ascites
a nurse is preparing to discharge a client who is to be transferred to a long-term care facility. the nurse should recognize that which of the following actions is a breach of client confidentiality?	discussing the clients reaction to the transfer with another staff nurse
a nurse is preparing to administer an IV bolus of albumin 5% to a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion.	occlude the IV tubing above the injection port
a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for lithium carbonate. prior to administering the first dose, which of the following laboratory values should the nurse evaluate?	thyroid hormones
a nurse is caring for four clients. which of the following tasks can the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel?	perform chest compressions during cardiac resuscitation
a client asks the nurse if it is safe to take a glucosamine supplement. the nurse should assess for which of the following potential contraindications?	shellfish allergy
a nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube and notes continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber. which of the following actions should the nurse take?	observe the system for an air leak
a nurse is planning care for a newly admitted adolescent client who has bacterial meningitis. which of the following instructions is appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?	initiate droplet precautions for this client
a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine by IM injection. which of the following is an appropriate nursing action?	check ortho BP 1hr after administration
a nurse is planning care for a child who is unresponsive and has increased intracranial pressure. which of the following actions should the nurse take?	pad the side rails of the bed
a nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has an increased cholesterol level. which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?	egg whites
a nurse is caring for a client who has meningitis. which of the following assessments should the nurse perform?	brudzinzkis sign
a nurse is assessing a client who has preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium sulfate via continuous IV infusion. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?	magnesium 9 meq
a nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?	“report a weight gain of one-half pound per day”
a nurse is assessing a client who has pneumococcal pneumonia. which of the following findings should the nurse expect?	tachypnea
a nurse is teaching the parent of a school-age child who has scabies about the application of permethrin 5% cream. the Nurse should include which of the following as a potential adverse effect of the medication?	burning
aerobis culture from a client who has a draining pressure injury. identify the sequence of actions in order of performance.	aerobic culture from a client who has a draining pressure injury. identify the sequence of actions in order of performance.
a nurse is caring for a group of clients in an inpatient mental health facility. which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel?	sit with the client who has anorexia nervosa during meals

Infection control nurse reviewing medical records. Reportable infection to the CDC?	Syphilis
Nurse preparing to administer eye drops to a preschooler with conjunctivitis. Action to take?	Apply pressure to the lacrimal punctual for 1 min following administration
Nurse caring for a client with schizophrenia. Client’s speech pattern?	Word salad
Nurse discussing a living will with a client. Client’s understanding?	“It will communicate my wishes for end of life care”
Nurse planning care for a client with dysphagia. Food recommendation?	Oatmeal
Nurse assessing client 8 hr postoperative following mastectomy. Priority finding?	Coughing frothy, pink secretions
Nurse caring for a client with antisocial personality disorder. Expected behavior?	Poor impulse control
Nurse assessing client with delirium due to febrile illness. Expected finding?	Hallucinations
Nurse providing care for a newly admitted client. Planned intervention?	Initiate IV access for the client
Home health nurse admitting client with prescribed peritoneal dialysis. First action?	Clarify the clients actual and perceived health needs
Nurse assessing client for pitting edema. Documentation for 8mm depression?	4+ edema
Nurse caring for a client following possible exposure to anthrax. Action to take?	Begin prophylactic treatment with ciprofloxacin
Nurse creating a care plan for a client with anorexia nervosa. Included intervention?	Monitor the client for 1 hour after meals
Nurse caring for a client receiving gentamicin. Indication of developing toxicity?	Tinnitus
Nurse preparing to discharge a newborn with atrial septal defect. Expected referral?	Case manager
Nurse assessing adolescent with anorexia nervosa. Expected finding?	Hypokalemia
Nurse admitting client to the medical surgical unit. First action?	Observe the clients level of mobility
Nurse teaching farmworkers about minimizing pesticide exposure. Included information?	Change clothes after working in the field
Nurse caring for a manic client. Appropriate activity suggestion?	Taking a daily walk on the hospital grounds
Nurse performing triage following natural disaster. Highest priority client?	Client who has a traumatic arm amputation
Clinic nurse providing information to a client with mastitis. Client’s question about nursing?	“No, you can continue to nurse from both your breasts”
Community health nurse providing referral for family therapy. Appropriate referral?	Social worker
Nurse on orthopedic floor assessing clients. Highest risk for fat embolism syndrome?	24-year old male with casted femur fracture
Nurse assessing a full-term newborn who is 24 hr old. Finding to report?	Newborn’s scleras have a yellowish tint
Nurse on mental health unit receiving report on four clients. Client to attend to first?	Client who has begun to demonstrate catatonic behavior
Nurse setting up a sterile field for a dressing change. Action to maintain sterile field?	Open the first flap of the sterile package away from the nurse’s body
Nurse teaching parent of an infant about food allergies. Common manifestation?	Vomiting
Nurse assessing a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Expected finding?	Dry raised facial rash
Nurse preparing to administer enoxaparin to a client. Planned action?	Inject the medication in the lateral abdominal wall
Team leader delegating tasks to assist personal (AP). Strategy for more effective delegation in the future?	Set a clear time frame for the completion of each tasks
Nurse manager at public health clinic concerned about rising STIs. Action to address the concern?	Brainstorming session with nurses
Home health nurse reviewing treatment goals with a diabetic client. Lab test to evaluate long-term blood glucose management?	HbA1c
Nurse teaching a client about phenelzine for major depressive disorder. Food to avoid?	Cheddar cheese
Nurse administering injection against client’s wishes. Committed action?	Battery
Nurse caring for a client with opioid use disorder and experiencing withdrawal. Expected finding?	Hyperreflexia
Community health nurse performing vision screening on a 4-month-old infant. Expected finding?	The infant closes their eyes
a nurse is assessing an infant who has water intoxication. which of the following findings should the nurse expect?	generalized edema
at the start of an evening shift on a cardiac unit, a licensed practical nurse brings the nurse a list of client reports. which of the following client reports should the nurse assess first?	indigestion
a nurse is caring for a group of clients. which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at risk for metabolic alkalosis?	a client who has kidney failure
a nurse is assessing a client who has COPD and experienced recent weight loss. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?	coughing and wheezing after eating
A nurse is providing teaching about car seat safety to the parent of a term newborn. which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?	“I should place a rolled blanket along each side of my babies head in the car seat”
a nurse is caring for a postoperative client. which of the following interventions will reduce the risk of deep-vein thrombosis?	apply venous plexus foot pumps
a community health nurse is preparing to collect data to study the health of a local community. the nurse should plan to obtain information about which of the following factors during a windshield survey?	the leading cause of death for the prior year
a nurse is assessing the vitals of a newborn who was born 8hrs ago. which of the following findings requires interventions by the nurse?	blood pressure 72/45
a nurse administers a does of metaclopramide to a client prior to a chemotherapy treatment. the client develops uncontrolled contractions of the head and neck muscles. which of the following medications should the nurse administer?	diphenhydramine
a nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client following a motor-vehicle crash. which of the following actions should the nurse take first?	stabilize the cervical spine
a nurse is admitting an unidentified female infant who was brought into the emergency department. based on the assessment findings, the nurse should estimate the infants age to be which of the following	3 month old
a nurse in a clinic is teaching a client who is postmenopausal about estrogen therapy. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?	estrogen increases the risk for thrombus formation
a nurse is caring for a client who has constricted pupils, delayed reflexes, and decreased blood pressure. the nurse should identify that these findings are potential manifestations of which of the following?	opioid intoxication
a nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a 5-month old infant about introducing new foods. which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?	“introduce a new food every 5 to 7 days”
a nurse is teaching a group of newly hired nurses about placenta previa. which of the following client findings should the nurse include?	bright red vaginal bleeding
four clients present to the emergency department. the nurse should plan to see which of the following clients first?	a 50-year old client who has slurred speech, is disoriented and reports a headache
a nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client who is to undergo a colonoscopy. the client informs the nurse that he took prescribed medications before coming to the clinic. which of the following medications is the priority to report to the provider?	clopidogrel
a charge nurse is evaluating the time management skills of a newly licensed nurse. which of the following actions should the charge n nurse identify as an effective time management skill?	completes activities for one client before moving to the next client
a nurse is caring for a client who has a newly implanted sealed internal radiation device to treat cervical cancer. which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?	IDK
a nurse in a providers office is teaching to a client who is at 16 weeks of gestations and has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate. which of the following instructions should the nurse include?	“take your iron medication with fluids other than coffee or tea”
a nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and has started taking loop diuretic. which of the following findings indicates the clients is experiencing an adverse effect of the medication?	decreased reflexes
a nurse is performing a skin assessment for a client who is on bedrest. which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent a pressure injury?	encourage client fluid intake of 2,500 mL daily
a nurse is discussing the z-track administration of hydroxyzine with a newly licensed nurse. which of the following statements indicates the newly licensed nurse understands the purpose of the teaching?	“this technique decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration”
a nurse is performing high-frequency chest compressions using a mechanical chest compression device for a child who has cystic fibrosis. which of the following findings indicates the treatment has been effective?	the child has increased sputum production
a nurse is planning care for a client who is at 10 weeks of gestations and has a history of urinary tract infections (UTI’s). which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the teaching about UTI prevention?	empty the bladder before and after intercourse
a nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for vancomycin 1 g IV every 12 hr. the client is scheduled to have the morning dose at 0700. the should schedule the trough level at which of the following times?	1800
a nurse is caring for a client who has breast cancer and has been receiving chemotherapy. which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?	WBC 3,000
a nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has a magnesium level of 1.0 men/ml. which os the following assessment findings should the nurse expect?	confusion
a charge nurse is teaching a group of unit nurses about the policy for clients who have a history of MRSA. which of the following information should the nurse include?	a client who has a history of MRSA can still transmit the infection

Understanding the VATI Comprehensive Predictor

The VATI Comprehensive Predictor is an examination designed to evaluate nursing students’ understanding of critical concepts and skills necessary for effective nursing practice. Created by Virtual ATI (VATI), this predictor test is typically used as a benchmark to gauge a student’s readiness for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), the standardized exam that every nursing graduate must pass to become a registered nurse.

The VATI Comprehensive Predictor aims to reflect the comprehensive nature of nursing, covering a wide range of topics including Medical-Surgical Nursing, Maternal Newborn Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, and Fundamentals of Nursing.

It’s designed to assess not only knowledge and recall, but also critical thinking, decision-making skills, and the application of knowledge in various clinical scenarios.

Comprehensive assessment in nursing education, as embodied by the VATI Comprehensive Predictor, is of utmost importance. Nursing is an all-encompassing profession that requires a wide breadth of knowledge and a deep understanding of various medical, psychological, and social aspects of patient care. Nurses must be adept at responding to a myriad of patient needs and emergencies, and it’s crucial that their education and assessments reflect this reality.

In a broader sense, comprehensive assessments like the VATI Comprehensive Predictor help ensure that those entering the nursing profession are well-rounded and capable, prepared to offer the highest level of care to their patients. They are an integral part of maintaining the rigorous standards of the nursing profession, playing a vital role in ensuring patient safety and improving healthcare outcomes.

Test-Taking Strategies

Preparing for the VATI Comprehensive Predictor not only involves studying the material but also implementing effective test-taking strategies. Here are some tips and techniques that can help enhance your performance on the exam:

1. Understand the Question: Before you answer, make sure you thoroughly understand what the question is asking. The VATI Comprehensive Predictor often presents complex scenarios that test your ability to apply knowledge in real-world situations. Identifying key elements in the question can guide you towards the correct answer.
2. Eliminate Incorrect Answers: Use the process of elimination to narrow down your choices. Even if you’re unsure of the correct answer, eliminating implausible options can increase your chances of selecting the correct one.
3. Time Management: Keep track of the time without allowing it to make you anxious. It’s important to give each question thoughtful consideration, but spending too much time on one question can put you in a rush towards the end.
4. Pace Yourself: The VATI Comprehensive Predictor is a comprehensive exam, and it can be exhausting. Take brief mental breaks when needed, but be mindful of the clock.
5. Trust Your Instincts: Your first answer choice is often the right one, unless you have a strong reason to change it. Avoid second-guessing yourself excessively.
6. Review: If time permits, go back and review your answers. However, be careful not to change answers unless you’re absolutely sure the initial answer was incorrect.

Common Pitfalls and Mistakes:

1. Overthinking: While critical thinking is important, overanalyzing a question can lead you down the wrong path. The simplest answer is often the correct one.
2. Rushing Through the Exam: Although time management is important, hastily answering questions can lead to careless mistakes.
3. Not Reading All Options: Sometimes, test-takers select an answer before reviewing all the options. Ensure you’ve read all the choices before making your selection.
4. Lack of Confidence: Self-doubt can impact your performance. Trust your preparation and believe in your capabilities.

Remember, the goal is not just to pass the exam, but to prepare yourself for a successful nursing career. Take this test as an opportunity to reinforce your knowledge and skills. Good luck!