ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR VERSION 1
COMPLETE(150) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST 2023-
2024.
• The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with superficial partial thickness burn.
Thenurse should assign the client to a room with which client?
• A client diagnosed with Cushing’s Syndrome.
• A client Diagnosed with cellulitis of the left leg.
• A Client diagnosed with acute peritonsillar abscess.
• A client diagnosed with acute pelvic inflammatory
disease.Answer: A
• The nurse observes client care on a geriatric unit. The nurse should intervene
inwhich situation?
• A student nurse assist the client out of bed toward the clients strong side.
• A student nurse assist the client to sit on the side of the bed by lifting the
client’sshoulders and swinging the client’s legs over the edge of the bed.
• A student nurse assists the client to stand from a sitting position by grasping
theclient’s elbows.
• Two student nurses use a draw sheet to turn a client in the
bed.Answer: C
• The nurse evaluates the results of the client’s purified protein derivative (PPD) 2
½ days after the injection. The nurse noted the induration is 4 mm. which action by the
nurse is most appropriate?
• Inform the client the results are negative
• Obtain the names of the client’s closest contacts.
• Determine the HIV status of the client.
• Wait and additional 24 hours to read the
results. Answer: A
• The nurse cores for the client with a history of schizophrenia. The nurse expects
tonote which speech pattern?
• Repetition of the words used by the nurse.
• Rapid, coherent conversation about unrelated topics.
• Immediately answering questions appropriately.
• Slow, purposeful answers to the nurses
questions. Answer: A
,• The nurse cares for a 6-month-old infant. The parents report that the infant
hadsevere diarrhea for twelve hours. The nurse anticipates which finding?
• a.Normal skin elasticity.
• Depresses anterior fontanel.
• Pale yellow urine.
• Absent bowel
sounds.Answer: B
• The nurse cares for a client receiving hydrocodone every 6 hours prn for pain.
The client reports pain at 1600. The nurse notes that the hydrocodone was last
administered at 1200, and the nurse proceeds to administer hydromorphone at 1615.
After discovering theerror, how should the nurse record the occurrence?
• “Wrong pain tablet given early. Client will be monitored closely. Asleep now.”
• “Hydromorphone given instead of hydrocodone. Nursing supervisor aware of
error.”
• Hydrocodone tablet ordered every 6 hours; pain medication given after 4
hours.Health care provider notified.”
• “Hydromorphone given at 1615; health care provider notified. B/P 122/80, RR
16.”Answer: D
• The male client asks the nurse, “Why am I experiencing erectile dysfunction
(ED)?”The nurse reviews the client’s medications. The nurse recognizes that which
classification increases the risk for ED?
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Antihypertensive medications.
• Anticoagulant medications.
• Histamine H2
inhibitors.Answer: B
• The nurse in the hospital cafeteria overhears two nursing assistive personnel
(NAP)discuss the client’s condition. What is the PRIORITY action for the nurse to take? a.
Change the topic of the conversation.
• Report the employees to their nurse manager.
• Inform the employees about patient confidentiality and the client’s right to privacy.
• Meet with the employees at the end of the shift and tell them not to discuss
clientsin a public place.
Answer: C
• The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with dehydration. The plan of care
indicates the client is to drink two ounces of fluid every hour. The nurse determines the
goal is met if which is recorded on the intake and output (I&O) sheet for an eight-hour
shift?
• 360 ml
,• 160 ml
• 480 ml
d. 240 ml 1 oz=30 ml; 60 oz*8= 480
mlAnswer: C
• The nurse and LPN/LVN care for clients on a medical-surgical unit. The RN
shoulddelegate which activity to the LPN/LVN?
• Follow up on the client’s report of chest and back itching two hours after
starting a patient controlled analgesia pump.
• Provide instruction for the client receiving the first nicotine patch.
• Inform the health care provider of the client’s history of peptic ulcer disease
priorto administration of streptokinase.
• Take the blood pressure and heart rate before administration of enalapril.
Answer:D
• The nurses care for the client diagnosed with tuberculosis. Before
discontinuing airborne precautions, the nurse must confirm which? a. The tuberculin
skin test is negative
• No acid-fast bacteria are in the sputum.
• The client has received anti-tuberculin medication for three days.
• The client’s temperature has returned to
normal.Answer: B
• The nurse cares for the client at 28 weeks gestation diagnosed with a complete
placenta previa. The nurse determines discharge teaching is effective if the client
makeswhich statement to her husband?
• I can go back to work tomorrow on a part-time basis
• I’m sorry to tell you we can’t have sexual relations
• I will still be able to have a vaginal birth
• I have to come back in 48 hours for a vaginal
examAnswer: B
• The nurse prepares the client diagnosed with myxedema for discharge.
Whichaction should the nurse teach related to body temperature?
• “Alternate acetaminophen with ibuprophen every four hours for fever”
• “Take your temperature and record the results three times a day.”
• “Put on multiple layers of clothes until you fell comfortably warm.”
• “Use a heating pad during the day and electric blanket at
night.”Answer: C
, • The nurse cares for clients in the labor and delivery unit. The nurse
anticipateswhich client is a candidate for induction of labor?
• The client with the fetal face as the presenting part.
• The client diagnosed with preeclampsia.
• The client diagnosed with active herpes infection.
• The client experiencing late
decelerations.Answer: B
• The nurse cares for the client diagnosed with HIV. The nurse determines which
goalis MOST important?
• Prevent Kaposi’s sarcoma.
• Prevent depression
• Prevent infections.
• Prevent social
isolation. Answer: C
• The nurse educator presents an in-service on acyanotic heart disease. Which is
themost common symptom of this disorder that the nurse educator should include? a.
Severe retarded growth.
• Clubbing of the fingers and toes.
• Presence of an audible heart murmur.
• Polycythemia.
Answer: C
• The nurse provides care for the client diagnosed with pneumonia who has
postural drainage twice a day. Which client response indicates to the nurse that
treatment is effective?
• “My upset stomach is better.”
• “I am coughing up more sputum.”
• “My cough is better.”
• “I don’t feel feverish
anymore.”Answer: B
• The risk management department plans a program to reduce errors. Which is
the most common cause of errors in medication administration? a. Failure to follow
routine policy and procedures.
• Caring for too many clients.
• Responsible for administering numerous medications.
• Unfamiliar with monk of the new pharmaceuticals
ordered.Answer: A
COMPLETE(150) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST 2023-
2024.
• The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with superficial partial thickness burn.
Thenurse should assign the client to a room with which client?
• A client diagnosed with Cushing’s Syndrome.
• A client Diagnosed with cellulitis of the left leg.
• A Client diagnosed with acute peritonsillar abscess.
• A client diagnosed with acute pelvic inflammatory
disease.Answer: A
• The nurse observes client care on a geriatric unit. The nurse should intervene
inwhich situation?
• A student nurse assist the client out of bed toward the clients strong side.
• A student nurse assist the client to sit on the side of the bed by lifting the
client’sshoulders and swinging the client’s legs over the edge of the bed.
• A student nurse assists the client to stand from a sitting position by grasping
theclient’s elbows.
• Two student nurses use a draw sheet to turn a client in the
bed.Answer: C
• The nurse evaluates the results of the client’s purified protein derivative (PPD) 2
½ days after the injection. The nurse noted the induration is 4 mm. which action by the
nurse is most appropriate?
• Inform the client the results are negative
• Obtain the names of the client’s closest contacts.
• Determine the HIV status of the client.
• Wait and additional 24 hours to read the
results. Answer: A
• The nurse cores for the client with a history of schizophrenia. The nurse expects
tonote which speech pattern?
• Repetition of the words used by the nurse.
• Rapid, coherent conversation about unrelated topics.
• Immediately answering questions appropriately.
• Slow, purposeful answers to the nurses
questions. Answer: A
,• The nurse cares for a 6-month-old infant. The parents report that the infant
hadsevere diarrhea for twelve hours. The nurse anticipates which finding?
• a.Normal skin elasticity.
• Depresses anterior fontanel.
• Pale yellow urine.
• Absent bowel
sounds.Answer: B
• The nurse cares for a client receiving hydrocodone every 6 hours prn for pain.
The client reports pain at 1600. The nurse notes that the hydrocodone was last
administered at 1200, and the nurse proceeds to administer hydromorphone at 1615.
After discovering theerror, how should the nurse record the occurrence?
• “Wrong pain tablet given early. Client will be monitored closely. Asleep now.”
• “Hydromorphone given instead of hydrocodone. Nursing supervisor aware of
error.”
• Hydrocodone tablet ordered every 6 hours; pain medication given after 4
hours.Health care provider notified.”
• “Hydromorphone given at 1615; health care provider notified. B/P 122/80, RR
16.”Answer: D
• The male client asks the nurse, “Why am I experiencing erectile dysfunction
(ED)?”The nurse reviews the client’s medications. The nurse recognizes that which
classification increases the risk for ED?
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Antihypertensive medications.
• Anticoagulant medications.
• Histamine H2
inhibitors.Answer: B
• The nurse in the hospital cafeteria overhears two nursing assistive personnel
(NAP)discuss the client’s condition. What is the PRIORITY action for the nurse to take? a.
Change the topic of the conversation.
• Report the employees to their nurse manager.
• Inform the employees about patient confidentiality and the client’s right to privacy.
• Meet with the employees at the end of the shift and tell them not to discuss
clientsin a public place.
Answer: C
• The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with dehydration. The plan of care
indicates the client is to drink two ounces of fluid every hour. The nurse determines the
goal is met if which is recorded on the intake and output (I&O) sheet for an eight-hour
shift?
• 360 ml
,• 160 ml
• 480 ml
d. 240 ml 1 oz=30 ml; 60 oz*8= 480
mlAnswer: C
• The nurse and LPN/LVN care for clients on a medical-surgical unit. The RN
shoulddelegate which activity to the LPN/LVN?
• Follow up on the client’s report of chest and back itching two hours after
starting a patient controlled analgesia pump.
• Provide instruction for the client receiving the first nicotine patch.
• Inform the health care provider of the client’s history of peptic ulcer disease
priorto administration of streptokinase.
• Take the blood pressure and heart rate before administration of enalapril.
Answer:D
• The nurses care for the client diagnosed with tuberculosis. Before
discontinuing airborne precautions, the nurse must confirm which? a. The tuberculin
skin test is negative
• No acid-fast bacteria are in the sputum.
• The client has received anti-tuberculin medication for three days.
• The client’s temperature has returned to
normal.Answer: B
• The nurse cares for the client at 28 weeks gestation diagnosed with a complete
placenta previa. The nurse determines discharge teaching is effective if the client
makeswhich statement to her husband?
• I can go back to work tomorrow on a part-time basis
• I’m sorry to tell you we can’t have sexual relations
• I will still be able to have a vaginal birth
• I have to come back in 48 hours for a vaginal
examAnswer: B
• The nurse prepares the client diagnosed with myxedema for discharge.
Whichaction should the nurse teach related to body temperature?
• “Alternate acetaminophen with ibuprophen every four hours for fever”
• “Take your temperature and record the results three times a day.”
• “Put on multiple layers of clothes until you fell comfortably warm.”
• “Use a heating pad during the day and electric blanket at
night.”Answer: C
, • The nurse cares for clients in the labor and delivery unit. The nurse
anticipateswhich client is a candidate for induction of labor?
• The client with the fetal face as the presenting part.
• The client diagnosed with preeclampsia.
• The client diagnosed with active herpes infection.
• The client experiencing late
decelerations.Answer: B
• The nurse cares for the client diagnosed with HIV. The nurse determines which
goalis MOST important?
• Prevent Kaposi’s sarcoma.
• Prevent depression
• Prevent infections.
• Prevent social
isolation. Answer: C
• The nurse educator presents an in-service on acyanotic heart disease. Which is
themost common symptom of this disorder that the nurse educator should include? a.
Severe retarded growth.
• Clubbing of the fingers and toes.
• Presence of an audible heart murmur.
• Polycythemia.
Answer: C
• The nurse provides care for the client diagnosed with pneumonia who has
postural drainage twice a day. Which client response indicates to the nurse that
treatment is effective?
• “My upset stomach is better.”
• “I am coughing up more sputum.”
• “My cough is better.”
• “I don’t feel feverish
anymore.”Answer: B
• The risk management department plans a program to reduce errors. Which is
the most common cause of errors in medication administration? a. Failure to follow
routine policy and procedures.
• Caring for too many clients.
• Responsible for administering numerous medications.
• Unfamiliar with monk of the new pharmaceuticals
ordered.Answer: A
