VATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR REMEDIATION QUESTIONS
1. The nurse is reviewing a client's chart upon admission. The nurse notes the client has a Living Will, a Durable Power of Attorney and a prescription for 'allow a
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VATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR REMEDIATION QUESTIONS
1. The nurse is reviewing a client's chart upon admission. The nurse notes the client has a Living Will, a Durable Power of Attorney and a prescription for 'allow a natural death' (AND). Define each type of Advance Directive.
2. A registered nurse (RN) is delegating tasks to an assistive personnel (AP). What are five (5) factors to consider when delegating tasks?
3. A registered nurse (RN) at the beginning of the shift is delegating tasks to the licensed practical nurse (LPN) and the assistive personnel (AP). Identify five (5) tasks that the LPN can be delegated and five (5) tasks the AP can be delegated to complete during their shift.
4. A registered nurse (RN) has delegated tasks to the licensed practical nurse (LPN). What are characteristics of an effective delegator to manage task completion?
5. A nurse is caring for an infant client with Tetralogy of Fallot. What are cardio/pulmonary defects noted with this cardiac disorder? What are clinical manifestations associated with this cardiac disorder?
6. Diuretics are given regularly in the acute care setting. Which of the following clients is not a good candidate for diuretics?
Client with pulmonary edema Client with hypercalcemia Client with hypokalemia Client with kidney stone formation
7. A nurse is caring for a 9-year-old client who has cerebral edema status post MVA. What are seizure precautions the nurse should ensure are in place?
8. A client with thyroid cancer is receiving brachytherapy. Define this therapy.
9. A nurse is providing education on home safety specific to the school-age client to parents. Identify four (4) examples of home safety concerns for this age group.
10. What are guidelines when cleaning contaminated equipment a nurse should follow?
11. A mother is being taught about the benefits of breastfeeding. Identify five (5) benefits of breastfeeding.
12. A postpartum client has evidence of uterine atony. What uterine atony and what are three (3) risk factors?
13. A nurse is conducting a physical assessment on a newborn client. Which of the following are expected physical assessment findings? (Select all the Apply)
14. A nurse is caring for a client who has hepatitis B and is jaundiced. The client asks what caused this viral infection. The nurse would respond by teaching the client, what about the transmission of hepatitis B?
15. When an immunization is given to a client, what physiological actions occur specific to the microbe?
16. A charge nurse is making shift assignments for the nurses on the unit. One nurse is 6-months pregnant. Which client assignment is not appropriate for the pregnant nurse?
An airborne isolation room with a client diagnosed with varicella zoster virus. A post-operative client receiving antibiotic therapy and physical therapy. A client with a diabetic ulcer and on antibiotic therapy. A homeless client who requires teaching about corticosteroid therapy.
17. A client complains that she "hates taking pills." What birth control methods can the nurse discuss with the client as an alternative contraception?
18. A nurse is conducting a physical assessment on a 9-month-old infant who is suspected of being abused and demonstrates signs of shaken baby syndrome. What should the nurse assess when conducting an examination?
19. A client with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has a great deal of anxiety in group therapy to address his disorder. What is the anticipated plan of care for a client with anxiety during therapy?
20. A client with anorexia nervosa is in therapy for her eating disorder. Provide three (3) measures of care to address this disorder.
21. Differentiate the two personality disorders, Antisocial and Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
22. Define three (3) characteristics of Stage 2--moderate Alzheimer's (middle-stage) Disease. Provide three (3) approaches on how best to communicate effectively with a client in this neurocognitive disorder.
23. A nurse is teaching a client how to safely use a walker when getting up from the chair. What are the steps the nurse should discuss?
24. A nurse is working with a client and their spouse to maximize spousal communication due to the barrier of hearing impairment. Identify three (3) communication techniques to discuss when assisting the client and their spouse in communication techniques.
25. What are complications of an indwelling catheter?
26. A client with frequent kidney stones of uric acid content wants to know what should be avoided in their diet to prevent kidney stones. What should the nurse discuss in supporting dietary prevention of kidney stones?
27. A nurse is completing postmortem care on a deceased client. What are appropriate nursing measures to prepare the body for viewing by the family?
28. A client with a chronic psychotic disorder has been on long-term therapy of thiordazine. What are potential adverse effects?
29. A suicidal client attempted to overdose on acetaminophen. What lab values will be altered with this overdose attempt? What medication can be given to prevent adverse effects of the overdose?
30. A client with cancer has developed thrombocytopenia. What are signs to monitor for with this complication? What thrombopoietic medication can be given to stimulate platelet production?
31. A client in the acute setting has difficult vascular access. The provider has placed a Groshong central venous catheter in place. Where is the insertion site for this central venous catheter? What indications can this central venous catheter be used for? How long can this central venous catheter be kept in place?
32. A client on chlorpromazine, an antipsychotic medication complains of dry mouth and constipation. What teaching points can the nurse discuss with the client to address these adverse effects of the medication?
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