ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR EXAM | COMPREHENSIVE
ATI PREDICTOR QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse should identify
which of the following findings is an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the
medication?
A. Bradycardia
B. Headache
C. Joint pain
D. Hypotension - -CORRECT ANSWER-- D. Hypotension
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is
experiencing auditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The client is refusing to
take anti-psychotic
medication. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. "You should plan to take this medication for a few weeks."
B. "You will regret it if you do not take this medication."
C. "This medication will help you respond to the voices.
D. "This medication will help you stop the voices you are hearing." - -CORRECT
ANSWER-- D. "This medication will help you stop the voices you are hearing."
A nurse is providing care for a patient who has depression and is to have
electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as
increasing the client's risk for
complications?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Renal calculi
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Cardiac dysrhythmias - -CORRECT ANSWER-- D. Cardiac dysrhythmias
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A. WBC count 8,000/mm
B. Platelets 150,000/mm
C. Aspartate aminotransferase 10 units/L
D. Erythrocyte sedimentation 75 mm/hr - -CORRECT ANSWER-- D. Erythrocyte
sedimentation 75 mm/hr
A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via
an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an
indication that
suctioning has been effective?
,A. Presence of a productive cough
B. Decreased peak inspiratory pressure
C. Thinning of mucous secretions
D. Flattening of the artificial airway cuff - -CORRECT ANSWER-- A. Presence of a
productive cough
A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent behavior. The
client continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
A. Stand within 30cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them.
B. Express sympathy for the client's situation.
C. Confront the client about his behavior.
D. Speak assertively to the client. - -CORRECT ANSWER-- D. Speak assertively to the
client.
A nurse is caring for a client who is immediately postoperative following an
adrenalectomy to treat Cushing's disease. Which of the following actions is the nurse's
priority?
A. Reposition the client for comfort every 2 hours
B. Observe for any indications of infection
C. Document amount and color of the incisional drainage.
D. Monitor the client's fluid and electrolyte status. - -CORRECT ANSWER-- D. Monitor
the client's fluid and electrolyte status.
a community health nurse is assisting with the development of a disaster management
plan. the nurse should include which of the following nursing responsibilities in the
disaster response stage of the plan? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- performing a rapid
needs assessment
a nurse is providing teaching about improving nutrition for a client who has multiple
sclerosis. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? select all ---
CORRECT ANSWER-- A speech pathologist will be performing a swallowing study for
you
you should rest before eating meal
thicken your beverage before drinking
a nurse is planning care for a client who has a deficit with cranial nerve II. which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- clear objects
from the clients walking area
a nurse is assessing a school age child who has cystic fibrosis. which of the following
findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? ---CORRECT ANSWER--
hemoptysis 275 mL/24 hr
, a charge nurse is planning an educational session for staff nurses about working with
parents whose terminally ill children are candidates for donating their organs. which of
the following information should the nurse plan to include? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- the
family can have the child in an open casket without fearing that the organ donation
might disfigure the child's body
a nurse is preparing to perform an intermittent urinary catheterization for a client who
has unrainy retention. which of the following images indicates the catheter the nurse
should use? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- It's a picture of a catheter that is pink in color
with no bulbs or anything just one single tube
a community health nurse is preparing a health education program for a local rural
community. which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first? ---
CORRECT ANSWER-- identify health related issues within the community
a nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin to a client. Identify the area the nurse
should use to administer the injection. ---CORRECT ANSWER-- Subcutaneous tissue in
the periumbilical area
a nurse is assessing a client who has been taking lithium carbonate for the past month
to treat bipolar disorder. which of the following assessment findings should the nurse
identify as the priority? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- confusion (lithium toxicity)
hand tremors are an adverse effect of lithium
a nurse is caring for a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. which of the
following manifestations should the nurse expect? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- grandiose
delusions
a nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving hemodialysis via an established
arteriovenous (AV) fistula in the right arm. which of the following interventions should
the nurse include in the client's plan of care? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- auscultate the
affected extremity for a bruit
a nurse is providing teaching to a client about newborn safety. which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- "set
your hot water heater temperature at or below 120 degrees Fahrenheit"
a nurse is initiating discharge planning for a client who had a stroke and is experiencing
right sided weakness. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? ---
CORRECT ANSWER-- request a referral for the client to receive physical therapy
a nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a new prescription for
amitriptyline to treat depression. the nurse should identify that which of the following
client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? ---CORRECT ANSWER--
"I should watch for common reactions like dry mouth and constipation"
ATI PREDICTOR QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse should identify
which of the following findings is an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the
medication?
A. Bradycardia
B. Headache
C. Joint pain
D. Hypotension - -CORRECT ANSWER-- D. Hypotension
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is
experiencing auditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The client is refusing to
take anti-psychotic
medication. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. "You should plan to take this medication for a few weeks."
B. "You will regret it if you do not take this medication."
C. "This medication will help you respond to the voices.
D. "This medication will help you stop the voices you are hearing." - -CORRECT
ANSWER-- D. "This medication will help you stop the voices you are hearing."
A nurse is providing care for a patient who has depression and is to have
electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as
increasing the client's risk for
complications?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Renal calculi
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Cardiac dysrhythmias - -CORRECT ANSWER-- D. Cardiac dysrhythmias
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A. WBC count 8,000/mm
B. Platelets 150,000/mm
C. Aspartate aminotransferase 10 units/L
D. Erythrocyte sedimentation 75 mm/hr - -CORRECT ANSWER-- D. Erythrocyte
sedimentation 75 mm/hr
A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via
an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an
indication that
suctioning has been effective?
,A. Presence of a productive cough
B. Decreased peak inspiratory pressure
C. Thinning of mucous secretions
D. Flattening of the artificial airway cuff - -CORRECT ANSWER-- A. Presence of a
productive cough
A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent behavior. The
client continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
A. Stand within 30cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them.
B. Express sympathy for the client's situation.
C. Confront the client about his behavior.
D. Speak assertively to the client. - -CORRECT ANSWER-- D. Speak assertively to the
client.
A nurse is caring for a client who is immediately postoperative following an
adrenalectomy to treat Cushing's disease. Which of the following actions is the nurse's
priority?
A. Reposition the client for comfort every 2 hours
B. Observe for any indications of infection
C. Document amount and color of the incisional drainage.
D. Monitor the client's fluid and electrolyte status. - -CORRECT ANSWER-- D. Monitor
the client's fluid and electrolyte status.
a community health nurse is assisting with the development of a disaster management
plan. the nurse should include which of the following nursing responsibilities in the
disaster response stage of the plan? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- performing a rapid
needs assessment
a nurse is providing teaching about improving nutrition for a client who has multiple
sclerosis. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? select all ---
CORRECT ANSWER-- A speech pathologist will be performing a swallowing study for
you
you should rest before eating meal
thicken your beverage before drinking
a nurse is planning care for a client who has a deficit with cranial nerve II. which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- clear objects
from the clients walking area
a nurse is assessing a school age child who has cystic fibrosis. which of the following
findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? ---CORRECT ANSWER--
hemoptysis 275 mL/24 hr
, a charge nurse is planning an educational session for staff nurses about working with
parents whose terminally ill children are candidates for donating their organs. which of
the following information should the nurse plan to include? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- the
family can have the child in an open casket without fearing that the organ donation
might disfigure the child's body
a nurse is preparing to perform an intermittent urinary catheterization for a client who
has unrainy retention. which of the following images indicates the catheter the nurse
should use? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- It's a picture of a catheter that is pink in color
with no bulbs or anything just one single tube
a community health nurse is preparing a health education program for a local rural
community. which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first? ---
CORRECT ANSWER-- identify health related issues within the community
a nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin to a client. Identify the area the nurse
should use to administer the injection. ---CORRECT ANSWER-- Subcutaneous tissue in
the periumbilical area
a nurse is assessing a client who has been taking lithium carbonate for the past month
to treat bipolar disorder. which of the following assessment findings should the nurse
identify as the priority? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- confusion (lithium toxicity)
hand tremors are an adverse effect of lithium
a nurse is caring for a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. which of the
following manifestations should the nurse expect? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- grandiose
delusions
a nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving hemodialysis via an established
arteriovenous (AV) fistula in the right arm. which of the following interventions should
the nurse include in the client's plan of care? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- auscultate the
affected extremity for a bruit
a nurse is providing teaching to a client about newborn safety. which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- "set
your hot water heater temperature at or below 120 degrees Fahrenheit"
a nurse is initiating discharge planning for a client who had a stroke and is experiencing
right sided weakness. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? ---
CORRECT ANSWER-- request a referral for the client to receive physical therapy
a nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a new prescription for
amitriptyline to treat depression. the nurse should identify that which of the following
client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? ---CORRECT ANSWER--
"I should watch for common reactions like dry mouth and constipation"
