PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
2024/2025 / ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR WITH 360 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
A nurse manager of a med surge unit is assigning care responsibilities for the
oncoming shift. A client is waiting transfer back to the unit from the PACU
following thoracic surgery. To which staff member should the nurse assign the
client?
A. Charge nurse
B. RN
C. LVN
D. AP - ANSWER-B
An RN is making assignments for client care to an LPN at the beginning of the
shift. Which of the following assignments should the LPN question?
A. Assisting a client who is 24 hr postop to use an incentive spirometer
B. Collecting a clean catch urine specimen from a client who was admitted on the
previous shift
C. providing nasopharyngeal suctioning for a client who has pneumonia
D. Replacing the cartridge and tubing on a PCA pump - ANSWER-D
A nurse in an emergency department completes an assessment on an adolescent
client that has conduct disorder. The client threatened suicide to teacher at school.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the assessment?
a) Tell me about your siblings
b) Tell me what kind of music you like
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,c) Tell me how often do you drink alcohol
d) Tell me about your school schedule - ANSWER-c) Tell me how often do you
drink alcohol
A nurse is preparing to administer TPN with added fat supplements to a client who
has malnutrition.
Which of the following action should the nurse take?
a) Piggyback 0.9 sodium chloride with TPN solution
b) Check for an allergy to eggs
c) Discuss the TPS solution for 12 hours
d) Monitor for hypoglycemia - ANSWER-b) Check for an allergy to eggs
A nurse is delegating the ambulation of a client who had knee arthroplasty 5 days
ago to an AP. Which of the following info should the nurse share with the AP?
Select all:
A. the roommate is up independently
B. The client ambulates with his slippers on over his antiembolic stockings
C. The client uses a front wheeled walker when ambulating
D. The client had pain meds 30 minutes ago
E. The client is allergic to codeine
F. the client ate 50 % of his breakfast this morning - ANSWER-B
C
D
A nurse is caring for a client who decides not to have surgery despite significant
blockages in his coronary arteries. The nurse understands that this clients choice is
an example of what principles?
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,A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmalificience - ANSWER-A
A nurse offers pain meds to a client who is postop prior to ambulation. The nurse
understands that this aspect of care delivery is an example of which of the
following ethical principles?
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Beneficience - ANSWER-D
A nurse is instructing a group of nursing students about the responsibilities
involved with organ donation and procurement. When the nurse explains that all
clients waiting for a kidney transplant have to meet the same qualifications, the
students should understand that this aspect of care delivery is an example of which
ethical principle
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmaleficence - ANSWER-C
Which of the following situations can be identified as an ethical dilemma?
A. A nurse on a med surge unit demonstrates signs of chemical impairment
B. A nurse over hears another nurse telling an older adult client that if he doesnt
stay in bed she will restrain him
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, C. A family has conflicting feelings about the initiation of enteral tube feedings of
their father who is terminally ill
D. A client who is terminally ill hesitates to name her spouse on her durable power
of attorney form - ANSWER-C
A nonstress test is scheduled for a client at 34-weeks gestation who
developed hypertension, periorbital edema, and proteinuria. Which of the
following nursing actions should be included in the care plan in order to
BEST prepare the client for the diagnostic test?
1. Start an intravenous line for an oxytocin infusion.
2. Obtain a signed consent prior to the procedure.
3. Instruct client to push a button when she feels fetal movement.
4. Attach a spiral electrode to the fetal head. - ANSWER-3
Which of the following nursing interventions is MOST important for a
45-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis?
1. Provide support to flexed joints with pillows and pads.
2. Position her on her abdomen several times a day.
3. Massage the inflamed joints with creams and oils.
4. Assist her with heat application and ROM exercises. - ANSWER-4
The nurse is caring for a young adult admitted to the hospital with a
severe head injury. The nurse should position the patient
1. with his neck in a midline position and the head of the bed elevated 30°.
2. side-lying with his head extended and the bed flat.
3. in high Fowler's position with his head maintained in a neutral position.
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