ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR EXAM 20
CONCEPT REVIEW GUIDE 2026 NCLEX
STRATEGIES AND TEST TAKING SKILLS
◉ Ophthalmic ointment.
Answer: Applied to eyes; clean technique is sufficient.
◉ NG tube insertion.
Answer: Requires clean technique; not sterile environment.
◉ Central venous catheter dressing.
Answer: Requires sterile gloves to prevent bloodstream infections.
◉ IM injection.
Answer: Clean technique; antiseptic wipe used before injection.
◉ Hand hygiene.
Answer: Critical for preventing infection in healthcare settings.
◉ Interlacing fingers.
Answer: Technique to enhance effectiveness of hand washing.
,◉ Morphine.
Answer: Opioid analgesic that can cause urinary retention.
◉ Urinary retention.
Answer: Inhibited bladder contractions; can lead to complications.
◉ Magical thinking.
Answer: Belief that thoughts can influence outcomes; common in
children.
◉ Advance directives.
Answer: Legal documents outlining client's healthcare preferences.
◉ Revocation of directives.
Answer: Clients can change directives anytime if competent.
◉ Gentamicin.
Answer: Aminoglycoside antibiotic; can cause ototoxicity.
◉ Ototoxicity.
Answer: Inner ear damage leading to hearing loss.
,◉ Postpartum phases.
Answer: Stages of maternal adjustment after childbirth.
◉ Taking-in phase.
Answer: Mother focuses on own needs; eager to share experiences.
◉ Vital signs assessment.
Answer: First action after a client falls to check for injuries.
◉ Incident report.
Answer: Documentation of unusual events in healthcare settings.
◉ Client-provider communication.
Answer: Essential for discussing advance directives and care
preferences.
◉ Antiseptic wipe.
Answer: Used to clean skin before injections to prevent infection.
◉ Bladder contractions.
, Answer: Muscle contractions that facilitate urination; inhibited by
opioids.
◉ School-age children.
Answer: Typically exhibit magical thinking regarding illness and
death.
◉ Family discussions.
Answer: Important for ensuring understanding of advance
directives.
◉ Nursing interventions.
Answer: Actions taken to promote client health and safety.
◉ Surgical hand scrub.
Answer: Antiseptic technique performed before surgical procedures.
◉ Aseptic technique.
Answer: Methods to prevent contamination during medical
procedures.
◉ Postpartum client.
Answer: Client who has recently given birth; requires specific care.
CONCEPT REVIEW GUIDE 2026 NCLEX
STRATEGIES AND TEST TAKING SKILLS
◉ Ophthalmic ointment.
Answer: Applied to eyes; clean technique is sufficient.
◉ NG tube insertion.
Answer: Requires clean technique; not sterile environment.
◉ Central venous catheter dressing.
Answer: Requires sterile gloves to prevent bloodstream infections.
◉ IM injection.
Answer: Clean technique; antiseptic wipe used before injection.
◉ Hand hygiene.
Answer: Critical for preventing infection in healthcare settings.
◉ Interlacing fingers.
Answer: Technique to enhance effectiveness of hand washing.
,◉ Morphine.
Answer: Opioid analgesic that can cause urinary retention.
◉ Urinary retention.
Answer: Inhibited bladder contractions; can lead to complications.
◉ Magical thinking.
Answer: Belief that thoughts can influence outcomes; common in
children.
◉ Advance directives.
Answer: Legal documents outlining client's healthcare preferences.
◉ Revocation of directives.
Answer: Clients can change directives anytime if competent.
◉ Gentamicin.
Answer: Aminoglycoside antibiotic; can cause ototoxicity.
◉ Ototoxicity.
Answer: Inner ear damage leading to hearing loss.
,◉ Postpartum phases.
Answer: Stages of maternal adjustment after childbirth.
◉ Taking-in phase.
Answer: Mother focuses on own needs; eager to share experiences.
◉ Vital signs assessment.
Answer: First action after a client falls to check for injuries.
◉ Incident report.
Answer: Documentation of unusual events in healthcare settings.
◉ Client-provider communication.
Answer: Essential for discussing advance directives and care
preferences.
◉ Antiseptic wipe.
Answer: Used to clean skin before injections to prevent infection.
◉ Bladder contractions.
, Answer: Muscle contractions that facilitate urination; inhibited by
opioids.
◉ School-age children.
Answer: Typically exhibit magical thinking regarding illness and
death.
◉ Family discussions.
Answer: Important for ensuring understanding of advance
directives.
◉ Nursing interventions.
Answer: Actions taken to promote client health and safety.
◉ Surgical hand scrub.
Answer: Antiseptic technique performed before surgical procedures.
◉ Aseptic technique.
Answer: Methods to prevent contamination during medical
procedures.
◉ Postpartum client.
Answer: Client who has recently given birth; requires specific care.
