VIRTUAL ATI PREDICTOR 2026 PRACTICE TEST
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◉ A nurse is interpreting the cardiac rhythm strip of a client who
was admitted with syncope. Which of the following images indicates
that the client has atrial fibrillation?
Answer:
◉ A charge nurse on a pediatric unit is making assignments for a
float nurse from the medical unit. Which of the following clients is
appropriate to assign to the float nurse?
A. A 10-year-old client who has pneumonia and is receiving
respiratory treatments
B. A 4-year-old client who has a Wilms tumor and is receiving
chemotherapy
C. An 8-month-old client who is scheduled for a surgical repair of a
ventricular septal defect tomorrow
D. A 14-year-old client who is scheduled for discharge today
following placement of a Harrington rod.
Answer: A. A 10-year-old client who has pneumonia and is receiving
respiratory treatments
,◉ A nurse is assessing an infant who has water intoxication. Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Generalized edema
B. Elevated urine specific gravity
C. Thready pulse
D. Increased hematocrit.
Answer: A. Generalized edema
◉ A nurse is discussing the z-track administration of hydroxyzine
with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements
indicates the newly licensed nurse understands the purpose of the
technique?
A. This technique prevents injury to the sciatic nerve
B. This technique decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration
C. This technique allows a larger amount of medication to be
injected
D. This technique increases the absorption rate of the drug.
Answer: This technique decreases the risk of subcutaneous
infiltration
◉ A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia
nervosa. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan?
A. Encourage the client to gain 2.3 kg per week
,B. Weigh the client once per week throughout hospitalization
C. Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
D. Allow the client to choose mealtimes.
Answer: C. Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
◉ A nurse is planning care for a child who has increased intracranial
pressure with a decrease in level of consciousness. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Perform active range-of-motion exercises
B. Maintain the head at a midline position
C. Suction the airway frequently
D. Perform neurological checks every 4 hrs.
Answer: B. Maintain the head at a midline position
◉ 10. A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium due to a febrile
illness. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Hallucinations
B. Agnosia
C. Bradycardia
D. Aphasia.
Answer: A. Hallucinations
, ◉ A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving enteral feedings via a
gastrostomy tube. The nurse should identify that which of the
following findings indicates fluid overload?
A. Diminished bowel sounds
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypotension
D. Bounding pulses.
Answer: D. Bounding pulses
◉ A nurse is caring for a client following an open colectomy. Which
of the following findings places the client at risk for delayed wound
healing?
A. INR 1.1
B. Hyperemesis
C. HbA1c 5.6%
D. Uncontrolled pain.
Answer: B. Hyperemesis
◉ A home health nurse is reviewing treatment goals with a client
who has diabetes mellitus. The nurse should evaluate which of the
following laboratory tests to determine effective long-term
management of blood glucose levels?
A. 3-hr oral glucose tolerance test
B. HbA1c
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◉ A nurse is interpreting the cardiac rhythm strip of a client who
was admitted with syncope. Which of the following images indicates
that the client has atrial fibrillation?
Answer:
◉ A charge nurse on a pediatric unit is making assignments for a
float nurse from the medical unit. Which of the following clients is
appropriate to assign to the float nurse?
A. A 10-year-old client who has pneumonia and is receiving
respiratory treatments
B. A 4-year-old client who has a Wilms tumor and is receiving
chemotherapy
C. An 8-month-old client who is scheduled for a surgical repair of a
ventricular septal defect tomorrow
D. A 14-year-old client who is scheduled for discharge today
following placement of a Harrington rod.
Answer: A. A 10-year-old client who has pneumonia and is receiving
respiratory treatments
,◉ A nurse is assessing an infant who has water intoxication. Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Generalized edema
B. Elevated urine specific gravity
C. Thready pulse
D. Increased hematocrit.
Answer: A. Generalized edema
◉ A nurse is discussing the z-track administration of hydroxyzine
with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements
indicates the newly licensed nurse understands the purpose of the
technique?
A. This technique prevents injury to the sciatic nerve
B. This technique decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration
C. This technique allows a larger amount of medication to be
injected
D. This technique increases the absorption rate of the drug.
Answer: This technique decreases the risk of subcutaneous
infiltration
◉ A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia
nervosa. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan?
A. Encourage the client to gain 2.3 kg per week
,B. Weigh the client once per week throughout hospitalization
C. Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
D. Allow the client to choose mealtimes.
Answer: C. Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
◉ A nurse is planning care for a child who has increased intracranial
pressure with a decrease in level of consciousness. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Perform active range-of-motion exercises
B. Maintain the head at a midline position
C. Suction the airway frequently
D. Perform neurological checks every 4 hrs.
Answer: B. Maintain the head at a midline position
◉ 10. A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium due to a febrile
illness. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Hallucinations
B. Agnosia
C. Bradycardia
D. Aphasia.
Answer: A. Hallucinations
, ◉ A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving enteral feedings via a
gastrostomy tube. The nurse should identify that which of the
following findings indicates fluid overload?
A. Diminished bowel sounds
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypotension
D. Bounding pulses.
Answer: D. Bounding pulses
◉ A nurse is caring for a client following an open colectomy. Which
of the following findings places the client at risk for delayed wound
healing?
A. INR 1.1
B. Hyperemesis
C. HbA1c 5.6%
D. Uncontrolled pain.
Answer: B. Hyperemesis
◉ A home health nurse is reviewing treatment goals with a client
who has diabetes mellitus. The nurse should evaluate which of the
following laboratory tests to determine effective long-term
management of blood glucose levels?
A. 3-hr oral glucose tolerance test
B. HbA1c
