ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2026 - Exam
Questions
1. What should a nurse do first for a toddler with poor dietary intake?:
Encourage the family to be with the child during mealtimes.
2. What instruction should a postpartum nurse include about the MMR
vaccine?-
: Avoid pregnancy for at least 28 days after receiving the vaccine.
3. What technique should a nurse use for a wet-to-dry dressing change?: Clean
the wound from the center to the outer edges.
4. What indicates a client understands contraception teaching?: My partner
will use condoms with spermicides.
5. What defense mechanism is a client with bipolar disorder using when
yelling at the nurse?: Displacement.
6. What is a possible source of infection for an immunocompromised client?:
-
Soiled linens are placed on the floor.
7. What should a nurse ensure before an esophagogastroduodenoscopy?: Ensure
,that the client gave informed consent.
8. What intervention should a nurse implement for a client who has
been assaulted?: Maintain a safe and private environment for the client.
9. What should a nurse provide to a client who has been assaulted and is seeking
support?: Provide resources for local support services.
10. What is an appropriate action for a nurse caring for a client with
leukemia experiencing chronic fatigue?: Contribute to the plan of care that addresses energy
conservation.
11. What should a nurse do regarding a client who has been sexually
assaulted?-
: Request a consult for case management.
12. What should a nurse do if a client is immunocompromised and has
uncapped sharps?: Identify it as a possible source of infection.
13. What should a nurse inform a client about the duration of an
esophagogastroduodenoscopy?: The procedure will take approximately 60 minutes.
14. What should a nurse do when a client yells during medication changes?:
Identify that the client is using displacement as a defense mechanism.
, 15. What should a postpartum nurse tell a client about the MMR
vaccine and breastfeeding?: Avoid breastfeeding for 3 days after receiving the vaccine.
16. What should a nurse do regarding a client's dietary history?: Obtain the child's
dietary history if they have poor dietary intake.
17. What is a safe practice for a nurse when changing a dressing on an
infected wound?: Wear sterile gloves to remove the dressing.
18. What should a nurse advise a client about using petroleum jelly
with latex condoms?: It should not be used as it can weaken the condom.
19. What should a nurse do if a client reports a history of depression
after an assault?: Provide resources for local support services.
20. What should a nurse do for a client who has been drinking
socially and reports an assault?: Provide resources to the client for the local Alcoholics
Anonymous chapter.
21. What should a nurse do if soiled linens are found on the floor in an
immuno- compromised client's room?: Identify this as a potential source of infection.
22. What should a nurse do to support a client with chronic fatigue
, due to leukemia?: Encourage rest and energy conservation strategies.
23. What intervention should a nurse include in the care plan for a
client with leukemia experiencing chronic fatigue?: Encourage strength-training
exercise.
24. What finding should a nurse expect when collecting data from a
client with placenta previa?: Bright red vaginal bleeding.
25. What are the responsibilities of a nurse regarding a client's advance
directives?: 1. Provide written information about advance directives. 2. Instruct that it is a legal document that
must be honored. 3. Communicate advance directives status via medical record and shift report. 4. Document
discussions about do-not-resuscitate status.
26. Which action is an example of protecting client confidentiality?:
Giving change-of-shift report to a nurse outside the client's room.
27. What should a nurse do when assisting with postmortem care for a
client who was a devout follower of Islam?: Position the client's head toward Mecca.
28. What statement by a mother indicates understanding of breastfeeding
teaching for her 5-day-old newborn?: I should have my baby latch on to my nipple and areola
during feeding.
Questions
1. What should a nurse do first for a toddler with poor dietary intake?:
Encourage the family to be with the child during mealtimes.
2. What instruction should a postpartum nurse include about the MMR
vaccine?-
: Avoid pregnancy for at least 28 days after receiving the vaccine.
3. What technique should a nurse use for a wet-to-dry dressing change?: Clean
the wound from the center to the outer edges.
4. What indicates a client understands contraception teaching?: My partner
will use condoms with spermicides.
5. What defense mechanism is a client with bipolar disorder using when
yelling at the nurse?: Displacement.
6. What is a possible source of infection for an immunocompromised client?:
-
Soiled linens are placed on the floor.
7. What should a nurse ensure before an esophagogastroduodenoscopy?: Ensure
,that the client gave informed consent.
8. What intervention should a nurse implement for a client who has
been assaulted?: Maintain a safe and private environment for the client.
9. What should a nurse provide to a client who has been assaulted and is seeking
support?: Provide resources for local support services.
10. What is an appropriate action for a nurse caring for a client with
leukemia experiencing chronic fatigue?: Contribute to the plan of care that addresses energy
conservation.
11. What should a nurse do regarding a client who has been sexually
assaulted?-
: Request a consult for case management.
12. What should a nurse do if a client is immunocompromised and has
uncapped sharps?: Identify it as a possible source of infection.
13. What should a nurse inform a client about the duration of an
esophagogastroduodenoscopy?: The procedure will take approximately 60 minutes.
14. What should a nurse do when a client yells during medication changes?:
Identify that the client is using displacement as a defense mechanism.
, 15. What should a postpartum nurse tell a client about the MMR
vaccine and breastfeeding?: Avoid breastfeeding for 3 days after receiving the vaccine.
16. What should a nurse do regarding a client's dietary history?: Obtain the child's
dietary history if they have poor dietary intake.
17. What is a safe practice for a nurse when changing a dressing on an
infected wound?: Wear sterile gloves to remove the dressing.
18. What should a nurse advise a client about using petroleum jelly
with latex condoms?: It should not be used as it can weaken the condom.
19. What should a nurse do if a client reports a history of depression
after an assault?: Provide resources for local support services.
20. What should a nurse do for a client who has been drinking
socially and reports an assault?: Provide resources to the client for the local Alcoholics
Anonymous chapter.
21. What should a nurse do if soiled linens are found on the floor in an
immuno- compromised client's room?: Identify this as a potential source of infection.
22. What should a nurse do to support a client with chronic fatigue
, due to leukemia?: Encourage rest and energy conservation strategies.
23. What intervention should a nurse include in the care plan for a
client with leukemia experiencing chronic fatigue?: Encourage strength-training
exercise.
24. What finding should a nurse expect when collecting data from a
client with placenta previa?: Bright red vaginal bleeding.
25. What are the responsibilities of a nurse regarding a client's advance
directives?: 1. Provide written information about advance directives. 2. Instruct that it is a legal document that
must be honored. 3. Communicate advance directives status via medical record and shift report. 4. Document
discussions about do-not-resuscitate status.
26. Which action is an example of protecting client confidentiality?:
Giving change-of-shift report to a nurse outside the client's room.
27. What should a nurse do when assisting with postmortem care for a
client who was a devout follower of Islam?: Position the client's head toward Mecca.
28. What statement by a mother indicates understanding of breastfeeding
teaching for her 5-day-old newborn?: I should have my baby latch on to my nipple and areola
during feeding.
