ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR EXAM 2023-2026 FORM A,
B,C
COMP ATI PREDICTOR EXAM NEWEST VERSION 2023
NOTE: THIS STUDY GUIDE IS SPECIFIC TO ATI PHARMACOLOGY REAL EXAM
Nurses caring for a client whose 1 day postop following a Hypophysectomy
for the removal of the
pituitary tumor. Which of the following findings requires further assessment
by nurse?
a) Glascow scale score a 15
b) Blood drainage on initial dressing measuring 3 cm
c) Report of dry mouth
d) Urinary output greater than fluid intake - ANSWER-d) Urinary output
greater than fluid intake
A client with the left leg cast is using crutches for ambulation. The nurse
recognizes client needs further
instruction of the client
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a) Flexes elbows at 30 degrees when using the handgrips
b) Maintains 3 to 4 finger width between the crutch pad and axilla
c) Places the crutches 6 inches in front and side of each foot when
standing.
d) Pushes up from a chair with crutches on the unaffected side. - ANSWER-
b) Maintains 3 to 4 finger width between the crutch pad and axilla
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has respiratory syncytial virus. Which of
the following actions
should the nurse plan to take?
a) Use a designated stethoscope when caring for the toddler.
b) Wear an N95 respiratory mask while caring for the toddler.
c) Remove the disposable gown after leaving the toddler's room
d) Place the toddler in a room with negative air pressure. - ANSWER-a) Use a
designated stethoscope when caring for the toddler.
A nurse is planning care for client to prevent complications of immobility.
With the following
actions should the nurse including the plan of care?
a) Massage lower extremities daily to prevent DVT
b) Limit intake of Food high in calcium to prevent renal calculi.
c) Encourage client to lie supine prevent constipation.
d) Remove anti embolism stockings for 3 hours each day to decreased skin
breakdown. - ANSWER-d) Remove anti embolism stockings for 3 hours
each day to decreased skin breakdown.
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A nurse discovers that the wrong dosage of medication was given to client.
When determining
what action to take your should recognize that which of the following ethical
principles should be applied?
a) Utility
b) Paternalism
c) Veracity
d) Fidelity - ANSWER-c) Veracity
A nurse is review in the prescription for doxazosin with a client. Which of the
following should be
included in the teaching?
a) Decrease caloric intake to reduce weight gain.
b) Increased dietary fiber to prevent constipation.
c) Rise slowly when sitting up from bed.
d) Take this medication each morning. - ANSWER-c) Rise slowly when
sitting up from bed.
Addresses planning to provide teaching to young adult client who is
insomnia. Which of the
following should the nurse include in the teaching?
a) Exercising an hour before bedtime
b) Take a short nap today
c) Keep bedroom cool at night
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d) Consume a high carbohydrate snack at bedtime. - ANSWER-d) Consume a
high carbohydrate snack at bedtime.
A nurse is caring for client who has a stool culture that is positive for
Clostridium difficile. Which
of the following infection control precautions is appropriate?
a) Wear a face shield prior into entering the room.
b) Place the client private room.
c) Place the client in a negative pressure room.
d) Use alcohol based hand rub following client care. - ANSWER-b) Place the
client private room.
A nurse is planning care for a child who has increased intracranial pressure
with a decreased
level of consciousness. Which of the following intervention should the nurse
including the plan of care?
a) Perform active range of motion exercises.
b) Perform neurological checks every 4 hours.
c) Suction the airway frequently.
d) Maintain the head at a midline position. - ANSWER-d) Maintain the
head at a midline position.
The nurse is assessing a client is receiving radiation therapy. Which of the
following findings
should the nurse expect?