ATI LPN
VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for open heart surgery. The client states, 'I am confident I will be able to go home a few hours after the surgery.' The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following stages of grief?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Denial reflects unrealistic expectations about recovery.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client who has a small bowel obstruction for insertion of a nasogastric tube. Which of the following equipment should the nurse gather prior to the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suction is needed for decompression in bowel obstruction.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to obtain blood from a newborn via a heel stick. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A heat pack increases blood flow, facilitating specimen collection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing the visual acuity of a client who wears glasses using a Snellen chart. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Testing with glasses first assesses corrected vision, which is the standard approach for clients who wear them.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is near death. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain management ensures comfort near death, a priority action.