ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR EXAM 20
EXAM PREPARATION PACK 2026 KEY
CONCEPTS AND REVISION NOTES
◉ Thrombophlebitis.
Answer: Inflammation of a vein with clot formation.
◉ Living Will.
Answer: Document stating medical treatment preferences.
◉ Troponin Level.
Answer: Test indicating heart muscle damage.
◉ Advance Directives.
Answer: Legal documents outlining healthcare preferences.
◉ Comatose Patient.
Answer: Unresponsive state with no awareness.
◉ Negative Pressure Room.
Answer: Room designed to contain airborne pathogens.
,◉ Glasses Care.
Answer: Proper maintenance for vision correction devices.
◉ Incident Report.
Answer: Document detailing an unusual healthcare event.
◉ Psychologist.
Answer: Mental health professional providing therapy.
◉ Social Worker.
Answer: Professional assisting with social services and support.
◉ Conference Request.
Answer: Initiate a meeting with the client's family.
◉ Cast Care Priority.
Answer: Palpate pulse distal to the cast first.
◉ Vision Loss Care.
Answer: Keep room objects in consistent locations.
,◉ Lighting for Vision Loss.
Answer: Use high-wattage lighting in the client's room.
◉ Approaching Visually Impaired Clients.
Answer: Approach the client from the side for safety.
◉ Allowing Extra Time.
Answer: Give additional time for task completion.
◉ Touching Clients.
Answer: Gently touch to announce presence.
◉ Research Database.
Answer: CINAHL has comprehensive nursing articles.
◉ Burn Injury Assessment.
Answer: Administer 100% humidified oxygen first.
◉ Unilateral Paralysis Intervention.
Answer: Place food on the left side for eating.
◉ ADLs for Stroke Clients.
, Answer: Do not provide total care for ADLs.
◉ Bed Rest for Stroke Clients.
Answer: Avoid maintaining the client on bed rest.
◉ Client's Arm Positioning.
Answer: Place left arm on a pillow while sitting.
◉ Managing Aggressive Behavior.
Answer: Speak assertively to the client.
◉ Proximity in Communication.
Answer: Stand within 30 cm when speaking to clients.
◉ Brachytherapy Precautions.
Answer: Cleanse equipment before removal from the room.
◉ Visitor Limitation.
Answer: Limit visitors to 30 minutes per day.
◉ Handling Linens.
Answer: Discard linens in a double bag.
EXAM PREPARATION PACK 2026 KEY
CONCEPTS AND REVISION NOTES
◉ Thrombophlebitis.
Answer: Inflammation of a vein with clot formation.
◉ Living Will.
Answer: Document stating medical treatment preferences.
◉ Troponin Level.
Answer: Test indicating heart muscle damage.
◉ Advance Directives.
Answer: Legal documents outlining healthcare preferences.
◉ Comatose Patient.
Answer: Unresponsive state with no awareness.
◉ Negative Pressure Room.
Answer: Room designed to contain airborne pathogens.
,◉ Glasses Care.
Answer: Proper maintenance for vision correction devices.
◉ Incident Report.
Answer: Document detailing an unusual healthcare event.
◉ Psychologist.
Answer: Mental health professional providing therapy.
◉ Social Worker.
Answer: Professional assisting with social services and support.
◉ Conference Request.
Answer: Initiate a meeting with the client's family.
◉ Cast Care Priority.
Answer: Palpate pulse distal to the cast first.
◉ Vision Loss Care.
Answer: Keep room objects in consistent locations.
,◉ Lighting for Vision Loss.
Answer: Use high-wattage lighting in the client's room.
◉ Approaching Visually Impaired Clients.
Answer: Approach the client from the side for safety.
◉ Allowing Extra Time.
Answer: Give additional time for task completion.
◉ Touching Clients.
Answer: Gently touch to announce presence.
◉ Research Database.
Answer: CINAHL has comprehensive nursing articles.
◉ Burn Injury Assessment.
Answer: Administer 100% humidified oxygen first.
◉ Unilateral Paralysis Intervention.
Answer: Place food on the left side for eating.
◉ ADLs for Stroke Clients.
, Answer: Do not provide total care for ADLs.
◉ Bed Rest for Stroke Clients.
Answer: Avoid maintaining the client on bed rest.
◉ Client's Arm Positioning.
Answer: Place left arm on a pillow while sitting.
◉ Managing Aggressive Behavior.
Answer: Speak assertively to the client.
◉ Proximity in Communication.
Answer: Stand within 30 cm when speaking to clients.
◉ Brachytherapy Precautions.
Answer: Cleanse equipment before removal from the room.
◉ Visitor Limitation.
Answer: Limit visitors to 30 minutes per day.
◉ Handling Linens.
Answer: Discard linens in a double bag.
