ATI RN VATI Comprehensive Predictor 2026 Form B
| Questions & Answers | Latest Update 2026 | Exam
Prep | Graded A+
1. The charge nurse is planning staffing on a pediatric unit. Which client will the
charge nurse assign to the registered nurse?
the 8-year-old client recovering from an appendectomy who is
ambulating
the 1-year-old client with a respiratory disorder prescribed oxygen
therapy
the 12-year-old client with a urinary tract infection taking oral
antibiotics
the 6-year-old client admitted yesterday for oral rehydration following
a mild gastrointestinal disorder
2. A nurse on the labor and delivery unit is caring for a patient who is having
induction of labor with oxytocin administered through a secondary IV line.
Uterine contractions occur every 2 min, last 90 sec, and are strong to
palpation. The baseline fetal heart rate is 150/min, with uniform decelerations
beginning at the peak of the contraction and a return to baseline after the
contraction is over. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Decrease the rate of infusion of the maintenance IV solution.
Increase the rate of infusion of the IV oxytocin.
Discontinue the infusion of the IV oxytocin.
3. A client with a pacemaker is unsure about using electronic devices. What
advice should the nurse provide to ensure the client's safety?
Tell the client they can use any electronic device without restrictions.
, Advise the client to maintain a safe distance from strong
electromagnetic fields and use devices as instructed.
Instruct the client to avoid all technology for the first month.
Recommend that the client only use devices that are battery-
operated.
4. Why would a nurse refer a client with schizophrenia to a social worker for
assistance with expressing feelings?
A social worker can provide support and resources to help the
client communicate their feelings effectively.
A social worker can conduct physical therapy sessions for the client.
A social worker can perform diagnostic assessments for the client.
A social worker can prescribe medication for the client’s condition.
5. What is one intervention a nurse should include in the care plan for a client
with anorexia nervosa?
Provide high-calorie snacks before bed
Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
Limit fluid intake during meals
Encourage the client to eat alone
6. What should a guardian allow their infant to do during tube feedings
according to nursing guidelines?
Feed the infant in a lying position
Allow the infant to suck on a pacifier during feedings
Use a bottle instead of a tube
Administer feedings only when the infant is asleep
,7. What is one recommended practice for preventing urinary tract infections
during pregnancy?
Empty the bladder before and after intercourse
Increase fluid intake only during the day
Use antibacterial soap for hygiene
Avoid all sexual activity during pregnancy
8. What is the primary purpose of creating a sterile field during wound
irrigation?
To reduce pain
To promote circulation
To prevent infection
To enhance healing
9. Describe how delirium can manifest in a patient with a febrile illness.
Delirium is a chronic condition that does not relate to fever.
Delirium only causes physical symptoms without affecting mental
status.
Delirium can manifest as confusion, altered consciousness, and
hallucinations in a patient with a febrile illness.
Delirium is characterized by stable mood and clear thinking.
10. Discuss how a brainstorming session can contribute to improving public
health outcomes in a community.
A brainstorming session focuses on individual nurse performance
evaluations.
, A brainstorming session is primarily for assigning roles and
responsibilities to nurses.
A brainstorming session is used to critique past public health
initiatives.
A brainstorming session can foster collaboration and innovation
among nurses, leading to effective strategies for addressing public
health issues.
11. A new mother diagnosed with acute mastitis asks the nurse whether or not
she should continue breast-feeding her newborn child. Which response by
the nurse would be best?
"You should permanently switch to formula to feed your child."
"Use a pump to empty your breasts and dump the breast milk until
your symptoms subside. Then you can resume breast-feeding."
"You should continue to breast-feed your child throughout the
infection and after your symptoms subside. "
"Wait until your symptoms subside before attempting to breast-feed
again."
12. If a nurse identifies that a client with schizophrenia is showing signs of social
withdrawal and difficulty in communication, what action should the nurse
take in addition to referring to a social worker?
Increase medication dosage immediately.
Discharge the client from care.
Implement therapeutic communication techniques.
Schedule a family meeting without the client.
13. Describe how opioid withdrawal symptoms can impact a patient's
physiological state.
| Questions & Answers | Latest Update 2026 | Exam
Prep | Graded A+
1. The charge nurse is planning staffing on a pediatric unit. Which client will the
charge nurse assign to the registered nurse?
the 8-year-old client recovering from an appendectomy who is
ambulating
the 1-year-old client with a respiratory disorder prescribed oxygen
therapy
the 12-year-old client with a urinary tract infection taking oral
antibiotics
the 6-year-old client admitted yesterday for oral rehydration following
a mild gastrointestinal disorder
2. A nurse on the labor and delivery unit is caring for a patient who is having
induction of labor with oxytocin administered through a secondary IV line.
Uterine contractions occur every 2 min, last 90 sec, and are strong to
palpation. The baseline fetal heart rate is 150/min, with uniform decelerations
beginning at the peak of the contraction and a return to baseline after the
contraction is over. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Decrease the rate of infusion of the maintenance IV solution.
Increase the rate of infusion of the IV oxytocin.
Discontinue the infusion of the IV oxytocin.
3. A client with a pacemaker is unsure about using electronic devices. What
advice should the nurse provide to ensure the client's safety?
Tell the client they can use any electronic device without restrictions.
, Advise the client to maintain a safe distance from strong
electromagnetic fields and use devices as instructed.
Instruct the client to avoid all technology for the first month.
Recommend that the client only use devices that are battery-
operated.
4. Why would a nurse refer a client with schizophrenia to a social worker for
assistance with expressing feelings?
A social worker can provide support and resources to help the
client communicate their feelings effectively.
A social worker can conduct physical therapy sessions for the client.
A social worker can perform diagnostic assessments for the client.
A social worker can prescribe medication for the client’s condition.
5. What is one intervention a nurse should include in the care plan for a client
with anorexia nervosa?
Provide high-calorie snacks before bed
Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
Limit fluid intake during meals
Encourage the client to eat alone
6. What should a guardian allow their infant to do during tube feedings
according to nursing guidelines?
Feed the infant in a lying position
Allow the infant to suck on a pacifier during feedings
Use a bottle instead of a tube
Administer feedings only when the infant is asleep
,7. What is one recommended practice for preventing urinary tract infections
during pregnancy?
Empty the bladder before and after intercourse
Increase fluid intake only during the day
Use antibacterial soap for hygiene
Avoid all sexual activity during pregnancy
8. What is the primary purpose of creating a sterile field during wound
irrigation?
To reduce pain
To promote circulation
To prevent infection
To enhance healing
9. Describe how delirium can manifest in a patient with a febrile illness.
Delirium is a chronic condition that does not relate to fever.
Delirium only causes physical symptoms without affecting mental
status.
Delirium can manifest as confusion, altered consciousness, and
hallucinations in a patient with a febrile illness.
Delirium is characterized by stable mood and clear thinking.
10. Discuss how a brainstorming session can contribute to improving public
health outcomes in a community.
A brainstorming session focuses on individual nurse performance
evaluations.
, A brainstorming session is primarily for assigning roles and
responsibilities to nurses.
A brainstorming session is used to critique past public health
initiatives.
A brainstorming session can foster collaboration and innovation
among nurses, leading to effective strategies for addressing public
health issues.
11. A new mother diagnosed with acute mastitis asks the nurse whether or not
she should continue breast-feeding her newborn child. Which response by
the nurse would be best?
"You should permanently switch to formula to feed your child."
"Use a pump to empty your breasts and dump the breast milk until
your symptoms subside. Then you can resume breast-feeding."
"You should continue to breast-feed your child throughout the
infection and after your symptoms subside. "
"Wait until your symptoms subside before attempting to breast-feed
again."
12. If a nurse identifies that a client with schizophrenia is showing signs of social
withdrawal and difficulty in communication, what action should the nurse
take in addition to referring to a social worker?
Increase medication dosage immediately.
Discharge the client from care.
Implement therapeutic communication techniques.
Schedule a family meeting without the client.
13. Describe how opioid withdrawal symptoms can impact a patient's
physiological state.
