ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2023/2024 LATEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS STUDY GUIDE TO GRADE A
1. The Nurse cares for the client at 28 weeks gestation diagnosed with a complete placenta previa. The Nurse
determines discharge teaching is effective if the client makeswhich statement to her husband?
a. I can go back to work tomorrow on a part-time basis
b. I’m sorry to tell you we can’t have sexual relations
c. I will still be able to have a vaginal birth
d. I have to come back in 48 hours for a vaginal examAnswer: B
2. The Nurse prepares the client diagnosed with myxedema for discharge. Whichaction should the Nurse teach
related to body temperature?
a. “Alternate acetaminophen with ibuprophen every four hours for fever”
b. “Take your temperature and record the results three times a day.”
c. “Put on multiple layers of clothes until you fell comfortably warm.”
d. “Use a heating pad during the day and electric blanket at night.”Answer: C
3. The Nurse cares for clients in the labor and delivery unit. The Nurse anticipateswhich client is a candidate for
induction of labor?
a. The client with the fetal face as the presenting part.
b. The client diagnosed with preeclampsia.
c. The client diagnosed with active herpes infection.
d. The client experiencing late decelerations.Answer: B
4. The Nurse cares for the client diagnosed with HIV. The Nurse determines which goalis MOST important?
a. Prevent Kaposi’s sarcoma.
b. Prevent depression
c. Prevent infections.
d. Prevent social isolation.Answer:
C
5. The Nurse educator presents an in-service on acyanotic heart disease. Which is themost common symptom of this
disorder that the Nurse educator should include?
a. Severe retarded growth.
b. Clubbing of the fingers and toes.
c. Presence of an audible heart murmur.
,d. Polycythemia.
Answer: C
6. The Nurse provides care for the client diagnosed with pneumonia who has posturaldrainage twice a day. Which
client response indicates to the Nurse that treatment is effective?
a. “My upset stomach is better.”
b. “I am coughing up more sputum.”
c. “My cough is better.”
d. “I don’t feel feverish anymore.”Answer: B
7. The risk management department plans a program to reduce errors. Which is themost common cause of errors in
medication administration?
a. Failure to follow routine policy and procedures.
b. Caring for too many clients.
c. Responsible for administering numerous medications.
d. Unfamiliar with monk of the new pharmaceuticals ordered.Answer: A
8. The Nurse cares for the school-aged child newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.The Nurse instructs the family
that the child’s insulin needs will decrease during which situation?
a. Active exercise
b. Infection
c. Emotional stress.
d. Puberty.
Answer: A
9. The Nurse cares for the client receiving lactulose. The Nurse determines themedication is effective if
which is observed?
a. The client’s weight increases by 5 pounds.
b. The client denies shortness of breath.
c. The client’s urinary output is 2000 ml daily.
d. The client is alert and oriented to person, place and time.Answer: D
10. The Nurse cares for the three-year-old prior to a surgical procedure. Which behaviorindicates that the child is coping
with preoperative preparation?
a. The child hops around the room pretending to be a bunny while the Nurse attemptsto obtain a blood pressure reading.
b. The child talks about the picture of a Nurse and client while coloring the pictureusing a number of bright
colored crayons.
c. The child sits quietly reading a story about a boy who is going to have surgery while the Nurse reviews the consent
from the parents.
, d. The child sits on the parent’s lap and sucks the child’s thumb while the Nurse usespuppets to demonstrate the use
of the pulse oximeter.
Answer: B
11. The Nurse instructs the client after a total hip arthroplasty. The client will utilizewhich assistive devices in the
home?
a. Wheelchair
b. A long-handled shoehorn.
c. A reaching device.
d. A raised toilet seat.
e. A trochanter roll.
f. A shower bench.
Answer: B,C,D,F
Note: total hip replacement is the same as arthroplasty
12. The client reports vomiting and diarrhea for three days. Which assessment findingdoes the Nurse anticipate?
a. Bradycardia
b. Decreased blood pressure.
c. Peripheral edema.
d. Moist crackles.
Answer: B
13. The Nurse cares for the client in active labor. The health care provider orders an oxytocin infusion. Which action
should the Nurse take FIRST after initiating the infusion?
a. Time and record the length and strength of the contractions.
b. Prepare the client for an emergency cesarean birth.
c. Check the client’s perineum for bulging.
d. Monitor the fetal heart rate.Answer: A
14. The intensive care Nurse cares for the client two hours after a myocardial infarctionis diagnosed. The Nurse’s
PRIORITY is to focus on which action?
a. Relieve pain.
b. Prevent embolism.
c. Monitor the telemetry.
d. Reduce apprehension.Answer:
A
15. The home health Nurse instructs the family how to “allergy-proof” their
preschooler’s bedroom. The Nurse determines teaching is successful if which of thefollowing is observed?
a. There are mini-blinds on the windows without curtains.
b. The feather pillows are enclosed in double pillowcases.
c. The child’s doll collection is displayed high on a shelf.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Daphine. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.