ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR 2023 EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Blood3glucose3level3-3ANSWERS--Normal3range3is370-1003mg/dl.
Jitteriness3-3ANSWERS--Common3sign3of3hypoglycemia3in3newborns.
Hip3arthroplasty3-3ANSWERS--Surgical3procedure3to3replace3hip3joint.
Abducted3position3-3ANSWERS--Hips3positioned3away3from3midline3post-surgery.
Subtotal3thyroidectomy3-3ANSWERS--Partial3removal3of3the3thyroid3gland.
Calcium3gluconate3-3ANSWERS--Administered3to3prevent3hypocalcemia3post-
thyroidectomy.
Medication3half-life3-3ANSWERS--Time3taken3for3drug3concentration3to3halve.
Adverse3effects3-3ANSWERS--Unintended3harmful3reactions3to3medications.
Client3advocacy3-3ANSWERS--Supporting3clients'3rights3and3informed3choices.
Informed3consent3-3ANSWERS--
Client's3agreement3after3understanding3procedure3details.
Gastrostomy3tube3feedings3-3ANSWERS--
Nutritional3support3via3tube3inserted3in3stomach.
Feeding3administration3time3-3ANSWERS--
Recommended3duration3is3303minutes3for3safety.
Supine3position3-3ANSWERS--Lying3flat3on3back,3often3post-feeding.
Digoxin3-3ANSWERS--Medication3used3to3treat3heart3conditions.
Apical3pulse3-3ANSWERS--Heart3rate3measured3at3the3apex3of3the3heart.
Sickle-cell3anemia3-3ANSWERS--Genetic3disorder3affecting3red3blood3cell3shape.
Acute3chest3syndrome3-3ANSWERS--Serious3complication3in3sickle-
cell3anemia3patients.
Substernal3retractions3-3ANSWERS--
Indicates3respiratory3distress,3requires3immediate3attention.
,Temperature337.93C3-3ANSWERS--Slight3fever,3may3indicate3infection.
Potassium3level3-3ANSWERS--Normal3range3is33.5-5.03mEq/L.
Constipation3-3ANSWERS--
Infrequent3bowel3movements,3can3indicate3medication3side3effect.
Feeding3bag3change3-3ANSWERS--Recommended3every333days3for3hygiene.
Gastric3Lavage3-3ANSWERS--Procedure3to3cleanse3stomach3contents.
NG3Tube3-3ANSWERS--Nasogastric3tube3for3feeding3or3medication.
Amyotrophic3Lateral3Sclerosis3(ALS)3-3ANSWERS--
Progressive3neurodegenerative3disease3affecting3motor3neurons.
Speech-Language3Pathologist3-3ANSWERS--
Professional3aiding3communication3and3swallowing3disorders.
Rheumatoid3Arthritis3-3ANSWERS--Autoimmune3disorder3causing3joint3inflammation.
Erythrocyte3Sedimentation3Rate3-3ANSWERS--
Blood3test3measuring3inflammation3level.
Petechiae3-3ANSWERS--Small3red3or3purple3spots3from3bleeding.
Platelet3Count3-3ANSWERS--Test3measuring3number3of3platelets3in3blood.
Life-Sustaining3Measures3-3ANSWERS--Medical3procedures3to3prolong3life.
Ethics3Committee3-3ANSWERS--Group3addressing3ethical3issues3in3healthcare.
Contact3Precautions3-3ANSWERS--
Infection3control3practices3to3prevent3transmission.
Cardiac3Rehabilitation3-3ANSWERS--Program3to3improve3heart3health3post-infarction.
Combination3Oral3Contraceptives3-3ANSWERS--
Hormonal3pills3preventing3pregnancy.
Thrombophlebitis3-3ANSWERS--Inflammation3of3a3vein3with3clot3formation.
Living3Will3-3ANSWERS--Document3stating3medical3treatment3preferences.
Troponin3Level3-3ANSWERS--Test3indicating3heart3muscle3damage.
Advance3Directives3-3ANSWERS--Legal3documents3outlining3healthcare3preferences.
Comatose3Patient3-3ANSWERS--Unresponsive3state3with3no3awareness.
, Negative3Pressure3Room3-3ANSWERS--
Room3designed3to3contain3airborne3pathogens.
Glasses3Care3-3ANSWERS--Proper3maintenance3for3vision3correction3devices.
Incident3Report3-3ANSWERS--Document3detailing3an3unusual3healthcare3event.
Psychologist3-3ANSWERS--Mental3health3professional3providing3therapy.
Social3Worker3-3ANSWERS--Professional3assisting3with3social3services3and3support.
Conference3Request3-3ANSWERS--Initiate3a3meeting3with3the3client's3family.
Cast3Care3Priority3-3ANSWERS--Palpate3pulse3distal3to3the3cast3first.
Vision3Loss3Care3-3ANSWERS--Keep3room3objects3in3consistent3locations.
Lighting3for3Vision3Loss3-3ANSWERS--Use3high-wattage3lighting3in3the3client's3room.
Approaching3Visually3Impaired3Clients3-3ANSWERS--
Approach3the3client3from3the3side3for3safety.
Allowing3Extra3Time3-3ANSWERS--Give3additional3time3for3task3completion.
Touching3Clients3-3ANSWERS--Gently3touch3to3announce3presence.
Research3Database3-3ANSWERS--CINAHL3has3comprehensive3nursing3articles.
Burn3Injury3Assessment3-3ANSWERS--Administer3100%3humidified3oxygen3first.
Unilateral3Paralysis3Intervention3-3ANSWERS--Place3food3on3the3left3side3for3eating.
ADLs3for3Stroke3Clients3-3ANSWERS--Do3not3provide3total3care3for3ADLs.
Bed3Rest3for3Stroke3Clients3-3ANSWERS--Avoid3maintaining3the3client3on3bed3rest.
Client's3Arm3Positioning3-3ANSWERS--Place3left3arm3on3a3pillow3while3sitting.
Managing3Aggressive3Behavior3-3ANSWERS--Speak3assertively3to3the3client.
Proximity3in3Communication3-3ANSWERS--
Stand3within3303cm3when3speaking3to3clients.
Brachytherapy3Precautions3-3ANSWERS--
Cleanse3equipment3before3removal3from3the3room.
Visitor3Limitation3-3ANSWERS--Limit3visitors3to3303minutes3per3day.
Handling3Linens3-3ANSWERS--Discard3linens3in3a3double3bag.
PREDICTOR 2023 EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Blood3glucose3level3-3ANSWERS--Normal3range3is370-1003mg/dl.
Jitteriness3-3ANSWERS--Common3sign3of3hypoglycemia3in3newborns.
Hip3arthroplasty3-3ANSWERS--Surgical3procedure3to3replace3hip3joint.
Abducted3position3-3ANSWERS--Hips3positioned3away3from3midline3post-surgery.
Subtotal3thyroidectomy3-3ANSWERS--Partial3removal3of3the3thyroid3gland.
Calcium3gluconate3-3ANSWERS--Administered3to3prevent3hypocalcemia3post-
thyroidectomy.
Medication3half-life3-3ANSWERS--Time3taken3for3drug3concentration3to3halve.
Adverse3effects3-3ANSWERS--Unintended3harmful3reactions3to3medications.
Client3advocacy3-3ANSWERS--Supporting3clients'3rights3and3informed3choices.
Informed3consent3-3ANSWERS--
Client's3agreement3after3understanding3procedure3details.
Gastrostomy3tube3feedings3-3ANSWERS--
Nutritional3support3via3tube3inserted3in3stomach.
Feeding3administration3time3-3ANSWERS--
Recommended3duration3is3303minutes3for3safety.
Supine3position3-3ANSWERS--Lying3flat3on3back,3often3post-feeding.
Digoxin3-3ANSWERS--Medication3used3to3treat3heart3conditions.
Apical3pulse3-3ANSWERS--Heart3rate3measured3at3the3apex3of3the3heart.
Sickle-cell3anemia3-3ANSWERS--Genetic3disorder3affecting3red3blood3cell3shape.
Acute3chest3syndrome3-3ANSWERS--Serious3complication3in3sickle-
cell3anemia3patients.
Substernal3retractions3-3ANSWERS--
Indicates3respiratory3distress,3requires3immediate3attention.
,Temperature337.93C3-3ANSWERS--Slight3fever,3may3indicate3infection.
Potassium3level3-3ANSWERS--Normal3range3is33.5-5.03mEq/L.
Constipation3-3ANSWERS--
Infrequent3bowel3movements,3can3indicate3medication3side3effect.
Feeding3bag3change3-3ANSWERS--Recommended3every333days3for3hygiene.
Gastric3Lavage3-3ANSWERS--Procedure3to3cleanse3stomach3contents.
NG3Tube3-3ANSWERS--Nasogastric3tube3for3feeding3or3medication.
Amyotrophic3Lateral3Sclerosis3(ALS)3-3ANSWERS--
Progressive3neurodegenerative3disease3affecting3motor3neurons.
Speech-Language3Pathologist3-3ANSWERS--
Professional3aiding3communication3and3swallowing3disorders.
Rheumatoid3Arthritis3-3ANSWERS--Autoimmune3disorder3causing3joint3inflammation.
Erythrocyte3Sedimentation3Rate3-3ANSWERS--
Blood3test3measuring3inflammation3level.
Petechiae3-3ANSWERS--Small3red3or3purple3spots3from3bleeding.
Platelet3Count3-3ANSWERS--Test3measuring3number3of3platelets3in3blood.
Life-Sustaining3Measures3-3ANSWERS--Medical3procedures3to3prolong3life.
Ethics3Committee3-3ANSWERS--Group3addressing3ethical3issues3in3healthcare.
Contact3Precautions3-3ANSWERS--
Infection3control3practices3to3prevent3transmission.
Cardiac3Rehabilitation3-3ANSWERS--Program3to3improve3heart3health3post-infarction.
Combination3Oral3Contraceptives3-3ANSWERS--
Hormonal3pills3preventing3pregnancy.
Thrombophlebitis3-3ANSWERS--Inflammation3of3a3vein3with3clot3formation.
Living3Will3-3ANSWERS--Document3stating3medical3treatment3preferences.
Troponin3Level3-3ANSWERS--Test3indicating3heart3muscle3damage.
Advance3Directives3-3ANSWERS--Legal3documents3outlining3healthcare3preferences.
Comatose3Patient3-3ANSWERS--Unresponsive3state3with3no3awareness.
, Negative3Pressure3Room3-3ANSWERS--
Room3designed3to3contain3airborne3pathogens.
Glasses3Care3-3ANSWERS--Proper3maintenance3for3vision3correction3devices.
Incident3Report3-3ANSWERS--Document3detailing3an3unusual3healthcare3event.
Psychologist3-3ANSWERS--Mental3health3professional3providing3therapy.
Social3Worker3-3ANSWERS--Professional3assisting3with3social3services3and3support.
Conference3Request3-3ANSWERS--Initiate3a3meeting3with3the3client's3family.
Cast3Care3Priority3-3ANSWERS--Palpate3pulse3distal3to3the3cast3first.
Vision3Loss3Care3-3ANSWERS--Keep3room3objects3in3consistent3locations.
Lighting3for3Vision3Loss3-3ANSWERS--Use3high-wattage3lighting3in3the3client's3room.
Approaching3Visually3Impaired3Clients3-3ANSWERS--
Approach3the3client3from3the3side3for3safety.
Allowing3Extra3Time3-3ANSWERS--Give3additional3time3for3task3completion.
Touching3Clients3-3ANSWERS--Gently3touch3to3announce3presence.
Research3Database3-3ANSWERS--CINAHL3has3comprehensive3nursing3articles.
Burn3Injury3Assessment3-3ANSWERS--Administer3100%3humidified3oxygen3first.
Unilateral3Paralysis3Intervention3-3ANSWERS--Place3food3on3the3left3side3for3eating.
ADLs3for3Stroke3Clients3-3ANSWERS--Do3not3provide3total3care3for3ADLs.
Bed3Rest3for3Stroke3Clients3-3ANSWERS--Avoid3maintaining3the3client3on3bed3rest.
Client's3Arm3Positioning3-3ANSWERS--Place3left3arm3on3a3pillow3while3sitting.
Managing3Aggressive3Behavior3-3ANSWERS--Speak3assertively3to3the3client.
Proximity3in3Communication3-3ANSWERS--
Stand3within3303cm3when3speaking3to3clients.
Brachytherapy3Precautions3-3ANSWERS--
Cleanse3equipment3before3removal3from3the3room.
Visitor3Limitation3-3ANSWERS--Limit3visitors3to3303minutes3per3day.
Handling3Linens3-3ANSWERS--Discard3linens3in3a3double3bag.
