ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR EXAM 20
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026 NCLEX
READINESS AND CORE NURSING CONCEPTS
◉ Jitteriness.
Answer: Common sign of hypoglycemia in newborns.
◉ Hip arthroplasty.
Answer: Surgical procedure to replace hip joint.
◉ Abducted position.
Answer: Hips positioned away from midline post-surgery.
◉ Subtotal thyroidectomy.
Answer: Partial removal of the thyroid gland.
◉ Calcium gluconate.
Answer: Administered to prevent hypocalcemia post-thyroidectomy.
◉ Medication half-life.
Answer: Time taken for drug concentration to halve.
,◉ Adverse effects.
Answer: Unintended harmful reactions to medications.
◉ Client advocacy.
Answer: Supporting clients' rights and informed choices.
◉ Informed consent.
Answer: Client's agreement after understanding procedure details.
◉ Gastrostomy tube feedings.
Answer: Nutritional support via tube inserted in stomach.
◉ Feeding administration time.
Answer: Recommended duration is 30 minutes for safety.
◉ Supine position.
Answer: Lying flat on back, often post-feeding.
◉ Digoxin.
Answer: Medication used to treat heart conditions.
,◉ Apical pulse.
Answer: Heart rate measured at the apex of the heart.
◉ Sickle-cell anemia.
Answer: Genetic disorder affecting red blood cell shape.
◉ Acute chest syndrome.
Answer: Serious complication in sickle-cell anemia patients.
◉ Substernal retractions.
Answer: Indicates respiratory distress, requires immediate
attention.
◉ Temperature 37.9 C.
Answer: Slight fever, may indicate infection.
◉ Potassium level.
Answer: Normal range is 3.5-5.0 mEq/L.
◉ Constipation.
Answer: Infrequent bowel movements, can indicate medication side
effect.
, ◉ Feeding bag change.
Answer: Recommended every 3 days for hygiene.
◉ Gastric Lavage.
Answer: Procedure to cleanse stomach contents.
◉ NG Tube.
Answer: Nasogastric tube for feeding or medication.
◉ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Answer: Progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting motor
neurons.
◉ Speech-Language Pathologist.
Answer: Professional aiding communication and swallowing
disorders.
◉ Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Answer: Autoimmune disorder causing joint inflammation.
◉ Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate.
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026 NCLEX
READINESS AND CORE NURSING CONCEPTS
◉ Jitteriness.
Answer: Common sign of hypoglycemia in newborns.
◉ Hip arthroplasty.
Answer: Surgical procedure to replace hip joint.
◉ Abducted position.
Answer: Hips positioned away from midline post-surgery.
◉ Subtotal thyroidectomy.
Answer: Partial removal of the thyroid gland.
◉ Calcium gluconate.
Answer: Administered to prevent hypocalcemia post-thyroidectomy.
◉ Medication half-life.
Answer: Time taken for drug concentration to halve.
,◉ Adverse effects.
Answer: Unintended harmful reactions to medications.
◉ Client advocacy.
Answer: Supporting clients' rights and informed choices.
◉ Informed consent.
Answer: Client's agreement after understanding procedure details.
◉ Gastrostomy tube feedings.
Answer: Nutritional support via tube inserted in stomach.
◉ Feeding administration time.
Answer: Recommended duration is 30 minutes for safety.
◉ Supine position.
Answer: Lying flat on back, often post-feeding.
◉ Digoxin.
Answer: Medication used to treat heart conditions.
,◉ Apical pulse.
Answer: Heart rate measured at the apex of the heart.
◉ Sickle-cell anemia.
Answer: Genetic disorder affecting red blood cell shape.
◉ Acute chest syndrome.
Answer: Serious complication in sickle-cell anemia patients.
◉ Substernal retractions.
Answer: Indicates respiratory distress, requires immediate
attention.
◉ Temperature 37.9 C.
Answer: Slight fever, may indicate infection.
◉ Potassium level.
Answer: Normal range is 3.5-5.0 mEq/L.
◉ Constipation.
Answer: Infrequent bowel movements, can indicate medication side
effect.
, ◉ Feeding bag change.
Answer: Recommended every 3 days for hygiene.
◉ Gastric Lavage.
Answer: Procedure to cleanse stomach contents.
◉ NG Tube.
Answer: Nasogastric tube for feeding or medication.
◉ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Answer: Progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting motor
neurons.
◉ Speech-Language Pathologist.
Answer: Professional aiding communication and swallowing
disorders.
◉ Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Answer: Autoimmune disorder causing joint inflammation.
◉ Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate.
