ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR 2023 EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Blood4glucose4level4-4ANSWERS--Normal4range4is470-1004mg/dl.
Jitteriness4-4ANSWERS--Common4sign4of4hypoglycemia4in4newborns.
Hip4arthroplasty4-4ANSWERS--Surgical4procedure4to4replace4hip4joint.
Abducted4position4-4ANSWERS--Hips4positioned4away4from4midline4post-surgery.
Subtotal4thyroidectomy4-4ANSWERS--Partial4removal4of4the4thyroid4gland.
Calcium4gluconate4-4ANSWERS--Administered4to4prevent4hypocalcemia4post-
thyroidectomy.
Medication4half-life4-4ANSWERS--Time4taken4for4drug4concentration4to4halve.
Adverse4effects4-4ANSWERS--Unintended4harmful4reactions4to4medications.
Client4advocacy4-4ANSWERS--Supporting4clients'4rights4and4informed4choices.
Informed4consent4-4ANSWERS--
Client's4agreement4after4understanding4procedure4details.
Gastrostomy4tube4feedings4-4ANSWERS--
Nutritional4support4via4tube4inserted4in4stomach.
Feeding4administration4time4-4ANSWERS--
Recommended4duration4is4304minutes4for4safety.
Supine4position4-4ANSWERS--Lying4flat4on4back,4often4post-feeding.
Digoxin4-4ANSWERS--Medication4used4to4treat4heart4conditions.
Apical4pulse4-4ANSWERS--Heart4rate4measured4at4the4apex4of4the4heart.
Sickle-cell4anemia4-4ANSWERS--Genetic4disorder4affecting4red4blood4cell4shape.
Acute4chest4syndrome4-4ANSWERS--Serious4complication4in4sickle-
cell4anemia4patients.
Substernal4retractions4-4ANSWERS--
Indicates4respiratory4distress,4requires4immediate4attention.
,Temperature437.94C4-4ANSWERS--Slight4fever,4may4indicate4infection.
Potassium4level4-4ANSWERS--Normal4range4is43.5-5.04mEq/L.
Constipation4-4ANSWERS--
Infrequent4bowel4movements,4can4indicate4medication4side4effect.
Feeding4bag4change4-4ANSWERS--Recommended4every434days4for4hygiene.
Gastric4Lavage4-4ANSWERS--Procedure4to4cleanse4stomach4contents.
NG4Tube4-4ANSWERS--Nasogastric4tube4for4feeding4or4medication.
Amyotrophic4Lateral4Sclerosis4(ALS)4-4ANSWERS--
Progressive4neurodegenerative4disease4affecting4motor4neurons.
Speech-Language4Pathologist4-4ANSWERS--
Professional4aiding4communication4and4swallowing4disorders.
Rheumatoid4Arthritis4-4ANSWERS--Autoimmune4disorder4causing4joint4inflammation.
Erythrocyte4Sedimentation4Rate4-4ANSWERS--
Blood4test4measuring4inflammation4level.
Petechiae4-4ANSWERS--Small4red4or4purple4spots4from4bleeding.
Platelet4Count4-4ANSWERS--Test4measuring4number4of4platelets4in4blood.
Life-Sustaining4Measures4-4ANSWERS--Medical4procedures4to4prolong4life.
Ethics4Committee4-4ANSWERS--Group4addressing4ethical4issues4in4healthcare.
Contact4Precautions4-4ANSWERS--
Infection4control4practices4to4prevent4transmission.
Cardiac4Rehabilitation4-4ANSWERS--Program4to4improve4heart4health4post-infarction.
Combination4Oral4Contraceptives4-4ANSWERS--
Hormonal4pills4preventing4pregnancy.
Thrombophlebitis4-4ANSWERS--Inflammation4of4a4vein4with4clot4formation.
Living4Will4-4ANSWERS--Document4stating4medical4treatment4preferences.
Troponin4Level4-4ANSWERS--Test4indicating4heart4muscle4damage.
Advance4Directives4-4ANSWERS--Legal4documents4outlining4healthcare4preferences.
Comatose4Patient4-4ANSWERS--Unresponsive4state4with4no4awareness.
, Negative4Pressure4Room4-4ANSWERS--
Room4designed4to4contain4airborne4pathogens.
Glasses4Care4-4ANSWERS--Proper4maintenance4for4vision4correction4devices.
Incident4Report4-4ANSWERS--Document4detailing4an4unusual4healthcare4event.
Psychologist4-4ANSWERS--Mental4health4professional4providing4therapy.
Social4Worker4-4ANSWERS--Professional4assisting4with4social4services4and4support.
Conference4Request4-4ANSWERS--Initiate4a4meeting4with4the4client's4family.
Cast4Care4Priority4-4ANSWERS--Palpate4pulse4distal4to4the4cast4first.
Vision4Loss4Care4-4ANSWERS--Keep4room4objects4in4consistent4locations.
Lighting4for4Vision4Loss4-4ANSWERS--Use4high-wattage4lighting4in4the4client's4room.
Approaching4Visually4Impaired4Clients4-4ANSWERS--
Approach4the4client4from4the4side4for4safety.
Allowing4Extra4Time4-4ANSWERS--Give4additional4time4for4task4completion.
Touching4Clients4-4ANSWERS--Gently4touch4to4announce4presence.
Research4Database4-4ANSWERS--CINAHL4has4comprehensive4nursing4articles.
Burn4Injury4Assessment4-4ANSWERS--Administer4100%4humidified4oxygen4first.
Unilateral4Paralysis4Intervention4-4ANSWERS--Place4food4on4the4left4side4for4eating.
ADLs4for4Stroke4Clients4-4ANSWERS--Do4not4provide4total4care4for4ADLs.
Bed4Rest4for4Stroke4Clients4-4ANSWERS--Avoid4maintaining4the4client4on4bed4rest.
Client's4Arm4Positioning4-4ANSWERS--Place4left4arm4on4a4pillow4while4sitting.
Managing4Aggressive4Behavior4-4ANSWERS--Speak4assertively4to4the4client.
Proximity4in4Communication4-4ANSWERS--
Stand4within4304cm4when4speaking4to4clients.
Brachytherapy4Precautions4-4ANSWERS--
Cleanse4equipment4before4removal4from4the4room.
Visitor4Limitation4-4ANSWERS--Limit4visitors4to4304minutes4per4day.
Handling4Linens4-4ANSWERS--Discard4linens4in4a4double4bag.
PREDICTOR 2023 EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Blood4glucose4level4-4ANSWERS--Normal4range4is470-1004mg/dl.
Jitteriness4-4ANSWERS--Common4sign4of4hypoglycemia4in4newborns.
Hip4arthroplasty4-4ANSWERS--Surgical4procedure4to4replace4hip4joint.
Abducted4position4-4ANSWERS--Hips4positioned4away4from4midline4post-surgery.
Subtotal4thyroidectomy4-4ANSWERS--Partial4removal4of4the4thyroid4gland.
Calcium4gluconate4-4ANSWERS--Administered4to4prevent4hypocalcemia4post-
thyroidectomy.
Medication4half-life4-4ANSWERS--Time4taken4for4drug4concentration4to4halve.
Adverse4effects4-4ANSWERS--Unintended4harmful4reactions4to4medications.
Client4advocacy4-4ANSWERS--Supporting4clients'4rights4and4informed4choices.
Informed4consent4-4ANSWERS--
Client's4agreement4after4understanding4procedure4details.
Gastrostomy4tube4feedings4-4ANSWERS--
Nutritional4support4via4tube4inserted4in4stomach.
Feeding4administration4time4-4ANSWERS--
Recommended4duration4is4304minutes4for4safety.
Supine4position4-4ANSWERS--Lying4flat4on4back,4often4post-feeding.
Digoxin4-4ANSWERS--Medication4used4to4treat4heart4conditions.
Apical4pulse4-4ANSWERS--Heart4rate4measured4at4the4apex4of4the4heart.
Sickle-cell4anemia4-4ANSWERS--Genetic4disorder4affecting4red4blood4cell4shape.
Acute4chest4syndrome4-4ANSWERS--Serious4complication4in4sickle-
cell4anemia4patients.
Substernal4retractions4-4ANSWERS--
Indicates4respiratory4distress,4requires4immediate4attention.
,Temperature437.94C4-4ANSWERS--Slight4fever,4may4indicate4infection.
Potassium4level4-4ANSWERS--Normal4range4is43.5-5.04mEq/L.
Constipation4-4ANSWERS--
Infrequent4bowel4movements,4can4indicate4medication4side4effect.
Feeding4bag4change4-4ANSWERS--Recommended4every434days4for4hygiene.
Gastric4Lavage4-4ANSWERS--Procedure4to4cleanse4stomach4contents.
NG4Tube4-4ANSWERS--Nasogastric4tube4for4feeding4or4medication.
Amyotrophic4Lateral4Sclerosis4(ALS)4-4ANSWERS--
Progressive4neurodegenerative4disease4affecting4motor4neurons.
Speech-Language4Pathologist4-4ANSWERS--
Professional4aiding4communication4and4swallowing4disorders.
Rheumatoid4Arthritis4-4ANSWERS--Autoimmune4disorder4causing4joint4inflammation.
Erythrocyte4Sedimentation4Rate4-4ANSWERS--
Blood4test4measuring4inflammation4level.
Petechiae4-4ANSWERS--Small4red4or4purple4spots4from4bleeding.
Platelet4Count4-4ANSWERS--Test4measuring4number4of4platelets4in4blood.
Life-Sustaining4Measures4-4ANSWERS--Medical4procedures4to4prolong4life.
Ethics4Committee4-4ANSWERS--Group4addressing4ethical4issues4in4healthcare.
Contact4Precautions4-4ANSWERS--
Infection4control4practices4to4prevent4transmission.
Cardiac4Rehabilitation4-4ANSWERS--Program4to4improve4heart4health4post-infarction.
Combination4Oral4Contraceptives4-4ANSWERS--
Hormonal4pills4preventing4pregnancy.
Thrombophlebitis4-4ANSWERS--Inflammation4of4a4vein4with4clot4formation.
Living4Will4-4ANSWERS--Document4stating4medical4treatment4preferences.
Troponin4Level4-4ANSWERS--Test4indicating4heart4muscle4damage.
Advance4Directives4-4ANSWERS--Legal4documents4outlining4healthcare4preferences.
Comatose4Patient4-4ANSWERS--Unresponsive4state4with4no4awareness.
, Negative4Pressure4Room4-4ANSWERS--
Room4designed4to4contain4airborne4pathogens.
Glasses4Care4-4ANSWERS--Proper4maintenance4for4vision4correction4devices.
Incident4Report4-4ANSWERS--Document4detailing4an4unusual4healthcare4event.
Psychologist4-4ANSWERS--Mental4health4professional4providing4therapy.
Social4Worker4-4ANSWERS--Professional4assisting4with4social4services4and4support.
Conference4Request4-4ANSWERS--Initiate4a4meeting4with4the4client's4family.
Cast4Care4Priority4-4ANSWERS--Palpate4pulse4distal4to4the4cast4first.
Vision4Loss4Care4-4ANSWERS--Keep4room4objects4in4consistent4locations.
Lighting4for4Vision4Loss4-4ANSWERS--Use4high-wattage4lighting4in4the4client's4room.
Approaching4Visually4Impaired4Clients4-4ANSWERS--
Approach4the4client4from4the4side4for4safety.
Allowing4Extra4Time4-4ANSWERS--Give4additional4time4for4task4completion.
Touching4Clients4-4ANSWERS--Gently4touch4to4announce4presence.
Research4Database4-4ANSWERS--CINAHL4has4comprehensive4nursing4articles.
Burn4Injury4Assessment4-4ANSWERS--Administer4100%4humidified4oxygen4first.
Unilateral4Paralysis4Intervention4-4ANSWERS--Place4food4on4the4left4side4for4eating.
ADLs4for4Stroke4Clients4-4ANSWERS--Do4not4provide4total4care4for4ADLs.
Bed4Rest4for4Stroke4Clients4-4ANSWERS--Avoid4maintaining4the4client4on4bed4rest.
Client's4Arm4Positioning4-4ANSWERS--Place4left4arm4on4a4pillow4while4sitting.
Managing4Aggressive4Behavior4-4ANSWERS--Speak4assertively4to4the4client.
Proximity4in4Communication4-4ANSWERS--
Stand4within4304cm4when4speaking4to4clients.
Brachytherapy4Precautions4-4ANSWERS--
Cleanse4equipment4before4removal4from4the4room.
Visitor4Limitation4-4ANSWERS--Limit4visitors4to4304minutes4per4day.
Handling4Linens4-4ANSWERS--Discard4linens4in4a4double4bag.
