ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
RETAKE
1. A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse shouldidentify
which of thefollowing findings as an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the
medication?
A. Bradycardia
B. Headache
C. Joint pain
D. Hypotension
2. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia andis
experiencingauditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The client is refusing to
take anti-psychoticmedication. Which of the following responses should the nurse
make?
A. “You should plan to take this medication for a few weeks.”
B. “You will regret it if you do not take this medication.”
C. “This medication will help you respond to the voices.
D. “This medication will help you stop the voices you are hearing.”
3. A nurse is providing care for a patient who has depression and is to have
electroconvulsive therapy.Which of the following conditions should the nurse
identify as increasing the client’s risk for complications?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Renal calculi
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Cardiac dysrhythmias
,4. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis.
Which of thefollowing findings should the nurse report to the provider?
, A. WBC count 8,000/mm
B. Platelets 150,000/mm
C. Aspartate aminotransferase 10
units/LD. Erythrocyte sedimentation
75 mm/hr
5. A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via
an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should thenurse identify as an
indication thatsuctioning has been effective?
A. Presence of a productive cough
B. Decreased peak inspiratory pressure
C. Thinning of mucous secretions
D. Flattening of the artificial airway cuff
, 6. A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent
behavior. The client continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Stand within 30cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them.
B. Express sympathy for the client’s situation.
C. Confront the client about his
behavior.
D. Speak assertively to the client.
7. A nurse is caring for a client who is immediately postoperative following an
adrenalectomy to treatCushing’s disease. Which of the following actions is the
nurse’s priority?
A. Reposition the client for comfort every 2 hours
B. Observe for any indications of infection
C. Document amount and color of the incisional
drainage
D. Monitor the client’s fluid and electrolyte
status.
8. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure and states,“I don’t
want tohave this surgery anymore.” Which of the following responses should the nurse
make?
A. “We can manage your care following the procedure without
complications.”
B. “You have the right to refuse the procedure.”
C. “Your doctor thinks the surgery is necessary.”
D. “Let me review the procedure so you can understand what is going to happen.”
9. A nurse is evaluating a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the
RETAKE
1. A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse shouldidentify
which of thefollowing findings as an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the
medication?
A. Bradycardia
B. Headache
C. Joint pain
D. Hypotension
2. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia andis
experiencingauditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The client is refusing to
take anti-psychoticmedication. Which of the following responses should the nurse
make?
A. “You should plan to take this medication for a few weeks.”
B. “You will regret it if you do not take this medication.”
C. “This medication will help you respond to the voices.
D. “This medication will help you stop the voices you are hearing.”
3. A nurse is providing care for a patient who has depression and is to have
electroconvulsive therapy.Which of the following conditions should the nurse
identify as increasing the client’s risk for complications?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Renal calculi
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Cardiac dysrhythmias
,4. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis.
Which of thefollowing findings should the nurse report to the provider?
, A. WBC count 8,000/mm
B. Platelets 150,000/mm
C. Aspartate aminotransferase 10
units/LD. Erythrocyte sedimentation
75 mm/hr
5. A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via
an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should thenurse identify as an
indication thatsuctioning has been effective?
A. Presence of a productive cough
B. Decreased peak inspiratory pressure
C. Thinning of mucous secretions
D. Flattening of the artificial airway cuff
, 6. A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent
behavior. The client continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Stand within 30cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them.
B. Express sympathy for the client’s situation.
C. Confront the client about his
behavior.
D. Speak assertively to the client.
7. A nurse is caring for a client who is immediately postoperative following an
adrenalectomy to treatCushing’s disease. Which of the following actions is the
nurse’s priority?
A. Reposition the client for comfort every 2 hours
B. Observe for any indications of infection
C. Document amount and color of the incisional
drainage
D. Monitor the client’s fluid and electrolyte
status.
8. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure and states,“I don’t
want tohave this surgery anymore.” Which of the following responses should the nurse
make?
A. “We can manage your care following the procedure without
complications.”
B. “You have the right to refuse the procedure.”
C. “Your doctor thinks the surgery is necessary.”
D. “Let me review the procedure so you can understand what is going to happen.”
9. A nurse is evaluating a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the
