ATI PN comprehensive predictor COMPLETE EXAM
LATEST VERSION 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for a client who underwent a subtotal gastrectomy. To manage dumping syndrome, the nurse
should advise the client to:
a) restrict fluid intake to 1 qt (1,000 ml)/day.
b) drink liquids only between meals.
c) don't drink liquids 2 hours before meals.
d) drink liquids only with meals.
b) drink liquids only between meals.
A patient who has undergone colostomy surgery is experiencing constipation. Which of the following interventions
should a nurse consider for such a patient?
a) Instruct the patient to keep a record of food intake
b) Instruct the patient to avoid prune or apple juice
c) Suggest fluid intake of at least 2 L per day
d) Assist the patient regarding the correct diet or to minimize food intake
c) Suggest fluid intake of at least 2 L per day
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis. When assessing the abdomen, the nurse would expect
to find rebound tenderness at which location?
a) Left lower quadrant
b) Left upper quadrant
c) Right upper quadrant
d) Right lower quadrant
d) Right lower quadrant
,Which outcome indicates effective client teaching to prevent constipation?
a) The client reports engaging in a regular exercise regimen.
b) The client limits water intake to three glasses per day.
c) The client verbalizes consumption of low-fiber foods.
d) The client maintains a sedentary lifestyle.
a) The client reports engaging in a regular exercise regimen.
Patients diagnosed with esophageal varices are at risk for hemorrhagic shock. Which of the following is a sign of
potential hypovolemia?
a) Hypotension
b) Bradycardia
c) Warm moist skin
d) Polyuria
a) Hypotension
The nurse is assessing a client with a bleeding gastric ulcer. When examining the client's stool, which of the
following characteristics would the nurse be most likely to find?
a) Green color and texture
b) Black and tarry appearance
c) Clay-like quality
d) Bright red blood in stool
b) Black and tarry appearance
After teaching a group of students about the various organs of the upper gastrointestinal tract and possible
disorders, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the
following structures as possibly being affected?
,a) Large intestine
b) Ileum
c) Stomach
d) Liver
c) Stomach
A nurse is caring for a client with active upper GI bleeding. What is the appropriate diet for this client during the
first 24 hours after admission?
a) Skim milk
b) Nothing by mouth
c) Regular diet
d) Clear liquids
b) Nothing by mouth
Bladder retraining for the treatment of urge incontinence:
• Use timed voidings to increase intervals between voidings/decrease voiding frequency.
• Perform pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises.
• Perform relaxation techniques.
• Offer undergarments while the client is retraining.
• Teach the client not to ignore the urge to void.
• Provide positive reinforcement as client maintains continence.
• Eliminate or decrease caffeine drinks.
• Take diuretics in the morning.
what are normal creatinine levels? what
are normal BUN levels?
, 0.8-1.4 mg/dL
8-25 mg/dL
What are total serum protein values (normals)
6-8 g/dL
Describe pre-albumin
this is the best tool for evaluating nutrition. it has a half-life of 2 days which is much shorter than albumin so it is
much more accurate. (albumin's half-life is 2-3 weeks)
what is normal pre-albumin values?
what are normal serum levels of magnesium ? what
is a normal potassium serum level?
17-40 mg/dL
1.5-2.5 mEq/L (less than 1.5 is considered hypomagnesemia)
3.5-5.0 mEq/L (less than 3.5 is considered hypokalemia)
what are good sources of folic acid?
Excellent sources of folate include romaine lettuce, spinach, asparagus, turnip greens, mustard greens, calf's liver,
parsley, collard greens, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, chicken liver and lentils.
Sources of potassium beans, spinach, potatoes, dried apricots, acorn squash, yogurt, salmon, avocados,
mushrooms and bananas
LATEST VERSION 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for a client who underwent a subtotal gastrectomy. To manage dumping syndrome, the nurse
should advise the client to:
a) restrict fluid intake to 1 qt (1,000 ml)/day.
b) drink liquids only between meals.
c) don't drink liquids 2 hours before meals.
d) drink liquids only with meals.
b) drink liquids only between meals.
A patient who has undergone colostomy surgery is experiencing constipation. Which of the following interventions
should a nurse consider for such a patient?
a) Instruct the patient to keep a record of food intake
b) Instruct the patient to avoid prune or apple juice
c) Suggest fluid intake of at least 2 L per day
d) Assist the patient regarding the correct diet or to minimize food intake
c) Suggest fluid intake of at least 2 L per day
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis. When assessing the abdomen, the nurse would expect
to find rebound tenderness at which location?
a) Left lower quadrant
b) Left upper quadrant
c) Right upper quadrant
d) Right lower quadrant
d) Right lower quadrant
,Which outcome indicates effective client teaching to prevent constipation?
a) The client reports engaging in a regular exercise regimen.
b) The client limits water intake to three glasses per day.
c) The client verbalizes consumption of low-fiber foods.
d) The client maintains a sedentary lifestyle.
a) The client reports engaging in a regular exercise regimen.
Patients diagnosed with esophageal varices are at risk for hemorrhagic shock. Which of the following is a sign of
potential hypovolemia?
a) Hypotension
b) Bradycardia
c) Warm moist skin
d) Polyuria
a) Hypotension
The nurse is assessing a client with a bleeding gastric ulcer. When examining the client's stool, which of the
following characteristics would the nurse be most likely to find?
a) Green color and texture
b) Black and tarry appearance
c) Clay-like quality
d) Bright red blood in stool
b) Black and tarry appearance
After teaching a group of students about the various organs of the upper gastrointestinal tract and possible
disorders, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the
following structures as possibly being affected?
,a) Large intestine
b) Ileum
c) Stomach
d) Liver
c) Stomach
A nurse is caring for a client with active upper GI bleeding. What is the appropriate diet for this client during the
first 24 hours after admission?
a) Skim milk
b) Nothing by mouth
c) Regular diet
d) Clear liquids
b) Nothing by mouth
Bladder retraining for the treatment of urge incontinence:
• Use timed voidings to increase intervals between voidings/decrease voiding frequency.
• Perform pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises.
• Perform relaxation techniques.
• Offer undergarments while the client is retraining.
• Teach the client not to ignore the urge to void.
• Provide positive reinforcement as client maintains continence.
• Eliminate or decrease caffeine drinks.
• Take diuretics in the morning.
what are normal creatinine levels? what
are normal BUN levels?
, 0.8-1.4 mg/dL
8-25 mg/dL
What are total serum protein values (normals)
6-8 g/dL
Describe pre-albumin
this is the best tool for evaluating nutrition. it has a half-life of 2 days which is much shorter than albumin so it is
much more accurate. (albumin's half-life is 2-3 weeks)
what is normal pre-albumin values?
what are normal serum levels of magnesium ? what
is a normal potassium serum level?
17-40 mg/dL
1.5-2.5 mEq/L (less than 1.5 is considered hypomagnesemia)
3.5-5.0 mEq/L (less than 3.5 is considered hypokalemia)
what are good sources of folic acid?
Excellent sources of folate include romaine lettuce, spinach, asparagus, turnip greens, mustard greens, calf's liver,
parsley, collard greens, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, chicken liver and lentils.
Sources of potassium beans, spinach, potatoes, dried apricots, acorn squash, yogurt, salmon, avocados,
mushrooms and bananas
