ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Test
Bank PDF Q&A Latest 2026 Update!!!
What action should a nurse take when
Tell the child they will feel discomfort
inserting an IV catheter for a 7-year-old
during the catheter insertion.
child?
What finding should a nurse report for a
Absence of a bruit.
client with an arteriovenous fistula?
What statement indicates understanding of
discharge teaching for a client with an I will wear loose clothing around my ICD.
implantable cardioverter defibrillator?
What is an appropriate response for a
nurse to make to a client at 14 weeks Describe your feelings to me about being
gestation who feels ambivalent about pregnant.
being pregnant?
What should a nurse include in the care
Administer a rectal suppository 30 minutes
plan for a client on a bowel-training
prior to scheduled defecation times.
program after a spinal cord injury?
What action should a nurse take for a
client in active labor requesting pain Place the client in a warm shower.
management?
In triage after a disaster, which type of 95% full-thickness body burn.
injury should a nurse assign the highest
,priority?
What guideline should a nurse include
Document the client's condition every 15
when updating protocols for the use of
minutes.
belt restraints?
What characteristic should be included
Acts as an advocate for the nursing unit.
about effective nursing leadership?
What laboratory finding indicates a need
to revise the care plan for a client with An HbA1c of 10%.
diabetes mellitus?
Which sexually transmitted infection is a
nationally notifiable disease that must be Chlamydia.
reported to the state health department?
What group facilitation technique should a
Use modeling to help clients improve their
nurse teach a newly licensed nurse for a
interpersonal skills.
mental health unit?
What dietary action should a nurse include
in the care plan for a client practicing Provide unleavened bread.
Orthodox Judaism during Passover?
What finding indicates the effectiveness of
treatment for a client with a pulmonary The client reports feeling less anxious.
embolism?
What is the next action a nurse should take
after securing the airway of a client who Administer flumazenil to the client.
ingested thirty diazepam tablets?
What finding should a nurse expect in a
Elevated temperature.
client who used cocaine one hour ago?
What manifestation should a nurse expect
in a newborn with a blood glucose level of Jitteriness.
30 mg/dl?
Which laboratory finding in a school-age
child should a nurse report to the WBC count of 14,000/mm3.
provider?
The proxy should make health care
What should a charge nurse include about
decisions for the client regardless of the
designating a health care proxy?
client's ability to do so.
,What can a proxy do if the client is under
Make treatment decisions for the client.
anesthesia?
What is the first action a nurse should take
for a client in the PACU who reports Turn the client on their side.
nausea?
In a situational crisis, what should a nurse
Confirm the client's perception of the
do first for a client with a history of
event.
depression?
What should a nurse do after obtaining a
Obtain a prescription for restraint within 4
verbal prescription for restraints for a client
hours.
in acute mania?
A client who is postoperative following a
Which client should a charge nurse
bowel resection with an NG tube set to
delegate to an LPN?
continuous suction.
What intervention should a nurse include
Teach the client to shift his weight every 15
in the care plan for a paraplegic client with
minutes while sitting.
nonblanchable erythema over the ischium?
What is a safe pain-management option
for a client who is dilated to 10 cm and Pudendal block.
pushing?
What finding in a client with major The client reports giving away personal
depressive disorder is most concerning? items.
Inactivated polio vaccine, Tetanus
Which immunizations can a pregnant client
diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine,
receive? (Select all that apply)
Inactivated influenza vaccine.
What condition in a potential living kidney
donor should be identified as a Osteoarthritis.
contraindication?
What should a nurse recommend for a
The client should limit how much spinach
client on warfarin regarding spinach
they eat.
consumption?
What dietary advice should be given to a The client should not continue to eat
client with gout regarding anchovies? anchovies on their pizza.
, What dietary change should a client on The client should reduce their intake of
spironolactone make? foods that contain potassium.
What should a client taking calcium The client should take calcium carbonate
carbonate do? with a full glass of water.
What response should a nurse provide to a
The nurse can offer information about
caregiver of a terminal cancer patient who
respite care.
reports lack of sleep?
The nurse should acknowledge the
What is an appropriate response to a
difficulty by saying, 'It must be difficult
caregiver expressing difficulty in caring for
taking care of someone who is terminally
a terminally ill patient?
ill'.
Which medication can cause an increase in
glucose levels in a child with bacterial Methylprednisolone.
pneumonia?
What should a nurse teach a prima gravida The client should consume a maximum of
client about folic acid? 300 micrograms of folic acid every day.
How can a client increase dietary intake of
By eating cereals and citrus fruits.
folic acid?
What is a priority assessment for a
Understanding of infant care.
pregnant adolescent?
What is a key point about critical pathways Critical pathways are used to decrease
in nursing? health care costs.
What vital sign should a nurse report for a
The client reports a sore throat.
client with schizophrenia on clozapine?
What vital sign indicates a potential
Blood pressure of 102/56 mm Hg.
concern for a client on clozapine?
What should a nurse monitor for a client
Heart rate.
on clozapine who reports dizziness?
What is a common side effect of clozapine
Dry mouth.
that should be monitored?
What weight change should be noted for a Weight gain of 1 kg (2.2 lb.) in the past
client on clozapine? month.
Bank PDF Q&A Latest 2026 Update!!!
What action should a nurse take when
Tell the child they will feel discomfort
inserting an IV catheter for a 7-year-old
during the catheter insertion.
child?
What finding should a nurse report for a
Absence of a bruit.
client with an arteriovenous fistula?
What statement indicates understanding of
discharge teaching for a client with an I will wear loose clothing around my ICD.
implantable cardioverter defibrillator?
What is an appropriate response for a
nurse to make to a client at 14 weeks Describe your feelings to me about being
gestation who feels ambivalent about pregnant.
being pregnant?
What should a nurse include in the care
Administer a rectal suppository 30 minutes
plan for a client on a bowel-training
prior to scheduled defecation times.
program after a spinal cord injury?
What action should a nurse take for a
client in active labor requesting pain Place the client in a warm shower.
management?
In triage after a disaster, which type of 95% full-thickness body burn.
injury should a nurse assign the highest
,priority?
What guideline should a nurse include
Document the client's condition every 15
when updating protocols for the use of
minutes.
belt restraints?
What characteristic should be included
Acts as an advocate for the nursing unit.
about effective nursing leadership?
What laboratory finding indicates a need
to revise the care plan for a client with An HbA1c of 10%.
diabetes mellitus?
Which sexually transmitted infection is a
nationally notifiable disease that must be Chlamydia.
reported to the state health department?
What group facilitation technique should a
Use modeling to help clients improve their
nurse teach a newly licensed nurse for a
interpersonal skills.
mental health unit?
What dietary action should a nurse include
in the care plan for a client practicing Provide unleavened bread.
Orthodox Judaism during Passover?
What finding indicates the effectiveness of
treatment for a client with a pulmonary The client reports feeling less anxious.
embolism?
What is the next action a nurse should take
after securing the airway of a client who Administer flumazenil to the client.
ingested thirty diazepam tablets?
What finding should a nurse expect in a
Elevated temperature.
client who used cocaine one hour ago?
What manifestation should a nurse expect
in a newborn with a blood glucose level of Jitteriness.
30 mg/dl?
Which laboratory finding in a school-age
child should a nurse report to the WBC count of 14,000/mm3.
provider?
The proxy should make health care
What should a charge nurse include about
decisions for the client regardless of the
designating a health care proxy?
client's ability to do so.
,What can a proxy do if the client is under
Make treatment decisions for the client.
anesthesia?
What is the first action a nurse should take
for a client in the PACU who reports Turn the client on their side.
nausea?
In a situational crisis, what should a nurse
Confirm the client's perception of the
do first for a client with a history of
event.
depression?
What should a nurse do after obtaining a
Obtain a prescription for restraint within 4
verbal prescription for restraints for a client
hours.
in acute mania?
A client who is postoperative following a
Which client should a charge nurse
bowel resection with an NG tube set to
delegate to an LPN?
continuous suction.
What intervention should a nurse include
Teach the client to shift his weight every 15
in the care plan for a paraplegic client with
minutes while sitting.
nonblanchable erythema over the ischium?
What is a safe pain-management option
for a client who is dilated to 10 cm and Pudendal block.
pushing?
What finding in a client with major The client reports giving away personal
depressive disorder is most concerning? items.
Inactivated polio vaccine, Tetanus
Which immunizations can a pregnant client
diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine,
receive? (Select all that apply)
Inactivated influenza vaccine.
What condition in a potential living kidney
donor should be identified as a Osteoarthritis.
contraindication?
What should a nurse recommend for a
The client should limit how much spinach
client on warfarin regarding spinach
they eat.
consumption?
What dietary advice should be given to a The client should not continue to eat
client with gout regarding anchovies? anchovies on their pizza.
, What dietary change should a client on The client should reduce their intake of
spironolactone make? foods that contain potassium.
What should a client taking calcium The client should take calcium carbonate
carbonate do? with a full glass of water.
What response should a nurse provide to a
The nurse can offer information about
caregiver of a terminal cancer patient who
respite care.
reports lack of sleep?
The nurse should acknowledge the
What is an appropriate response to a
difficulty by saying, 'It must be difficult
caregiver expressing difficulty in caring for
taking care of someone who is terminally
a terminally ill patient?
ill'.
Which medication can cause an increase in
glucose levels in a child with bacterial Methylprednisolone.
pneumonia?
What should a nurse teach a prima gravida The client should consume a maximum of
client about folic acid? 300 micrograms of folic acid every day.
How can a client increase dietary intake of
By eating cereals and citrus fruits.
folic acid?
What is a priority assessment for a
Understanding of infant care.
pregnant adolescent?
What is a key point about critical pathways Critical pathways are used to decrease
in nursing? health care costs.
What vital sign should a nurse report for a
The client reports a sore throat.
client with schizophrenia on clozapine?
What vital sign indicates a potential
Blood pressure of 102/56 mm Hg.
concern for a client on clozapine?
What should a nurse monitor for a client
Heart rate.
on clozapine who reports dizziness?
What is a common side effect of clozapine
Dry mouth.
that should be monitored?
What weight change should be noted for a Weight gain of 1 kg (2.2 lb.) in the past
client on clozapine? month.
