RN NGN VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2023
/VATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR WITH NGN
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A RN is caring for a patient who has a new diagnosis of breast cancer. The patient
becomes quiet and withdrawn and says to the nurse, "What do you think people
will say about me when I'm gone?" Which os the following responses should the
RN make?
A. "What are you worried they will say about you?"
B. "The thought of having breast cancer may seem hopeless."
C. "Maintaining a positive attitude can influence your recovery."
D. "You will be remembered as a kind person." - ANSWER-B. "The thought of
having breast cancer may seem hopeless."
(RAT) Restating what the patient said in order to focus on her feelings of
hopelessness, allows the patient to share emotions related to the diagnosis.
At the start of a counseling session with the RN, the patient states, "We're wasting
time with these meetings. I can't trust anyone with what's really bothering me about
things I've done." Which of the following responses should the RN provide?
A. "What makes you think that?"
B. "These sessions are for your own good. We need to continue them."
, RN NGN VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2023
/VATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR WITH NGN
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C. "Is it because you feel like no one would understand what you are
experiencing?"
D. "Perhaps you'd rather talk about that visit you had with your sister". -
ANSWER-C. "Is it because you feel like no one would understand what you are
experiencing?"
(RAT) The nurse is demonstrating the non-therapeutic communication technique
of verbalizing the implied, which helps clarify the implicit meaning of the patient's
statement and encourages further discussion.
(NOTE) (A) demonstrates the non-therapeutic communication technique of
assuming the existence of an external source of power. This allows the patient to
blame something else for behavior rather than accepting the responsibility.
A RN is providing teaching to a patient who is preoperative prior to a transurethral
resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following patient statements
indicates an understanding of the information ?
A. "I will not need to have a urinary catheter following this procedure."
B. "I will expect my urine to be cloudy after having this procedure."
C. "At least I won't have leakage of urine after having this procedure."
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D. "I will feel the urge to urinate following this procedure." - ANSWER-D. "I will
feel the urge to urinate following this procedure."
(RAT) After a TURP, the patient will feel the urge to urinate. The RN should
reassure him that he will receive pain medication to help this discomfort.
(NOTE) The patient might have temporary dribbling and leakage of urine
following a TURP. The RN should reassure the patient that these manifestations
will resolve - (C) is incorrect
A RN is planning care for a patient who has type 2 DM. Which of the following
interventions should the RN include in the plan?
A. Encourage the patient to control weight
B. Inspect the patient's feet once each week
C. Restrict the patients activity
D. Apply moisturizer between the patient's toes - ANSWER-A. Encourage the
patient to control weight
(RAT) The RN should encourage weight control to stabilize the patients BS and
improve glycosylated Hgb levels. Obesity is a risk factor for type 2 DM, and
moderate calorie restriction can improve control of DM.
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(NOTE) The RN should inspect the patient's feet daily. The patient is at risk for
foot injury due to impaired circulation and reduced sensation in the lower
extremities
A RN in the ER is assessing a patient who has a Brady-dysrhythmia. Which of the
following findings should the nurse monitor for? - ANSWER-Confusion
(RAT) Brady-dysrhythmia can cause decreased perfusion, which can lead to
confusion. The RN should monitor the patient's mental status
(NOTE) HTN is incorrect; instead Brady-dysrhythmia can cause hypotension and
sweating. THINK - slow HR, less blood is pumped to the brain.
A RN is admitting a patient who has a leg ulcer and a Hx of DM. The RN should
use which of the following focused assessments to help differentiate between an
arterial ulcer and a venous stasis ulcer? - ANSWER-Inquire about the presence of
claudication
(RAT) Arterial ulcer caused by (PAD) will present with claudication. Other s/s of
PAD pain that is relieved when the legs rest; numbness and burning in the feet;
hair loss to the lower calf, ankle and foot & dry, scaly, mottled skin
A RN is providing teaching for a patient who is 2 days post-op following a heart
transplant. Which of the following statements should the RN include in the
teaching? - ANSWER-"You might no longer be able to feel chest pain."
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