ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Retake – High-Yield Exam
Review / Practice Questions & Study Notes (Chamberlain
Nursing | 2026) | NGN Updated Version
1. A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The
nurse should identify which of the following findings as an
indication of a possible allergic reaction to the medication?
A. Bradycardia
B. Headache
C. Joint pain
D. Hypotension
2. 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.”
3. 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
,4. 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
5. 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
, 6. 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.
7. 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.
Review / Practice Questions & Study Notes (Chamberlain
Nursing | 2026) | NGN Updated Version
1. A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The
nurse should identify which of the following findings as an
indication of a possible allergic reaction to the medication?
A. Bradycardia
B. Headache
C. Joint pain
D. Hypotension
2. 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.”
3. 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
,4. 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
5. 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
, 6. 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.
7. 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.
