ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR EXAM (NEWEST, 2023-
2024) (316 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS) | AGRADE
Do not delegate - ANSWER- What you can EAT E-evaluate A-assess T-teach
Addison's & Cushings - ANSWER- Addison's = down down down up down
Cushings= up up up down up
hypo/hypernatremia, hypo/hypertension, blood volume, hypo/hyperkalemia,
hypo/hyperglycemia
Better peripheral perfusion? - ANSWER- EleVate Veins, DAngle Arteries
APGAR - ANSWER- Appearance (all pink, pink and blue, blue (pale)
Pulse (>100, <100, absent)
Grimace (cough, grimace, no response)
Activity (flexed, flaccid, limp)
Respirations (strong cry, weak cry, absent)
Airborne precautions - ANSWER- MTV or My chicken hez tb measles,
chickenpox (varicella) Herpes zoster/shingles TB
Airborne precautions protective equip - ANSWER- private room, neg pressure
with 6-12 air exchanges/hr mask & respirator N95 for TB
Droplet precautions - ANSWER- spiderman! sepsis, scarlet fever, streptococcal
pharyngitis, parvovirus, pneumonia, pertussis,
,influenza,
diptheria,
epiglottitis,
rubella,
mumps, meningitis, mycoplasma or meningeal pneumonia, adeNovirus
(Private room and mask)
Contact precaution - ANSWER- MRS WHISE
protect visitors & caregivers when 3 ft of the pt.
Multidrug-resistant organisms
RSV, Shigella, Wound infections, Herpes simplex, Impetigo, Scabies, Enteric
diseases caused by micro-organisms (C diff),
Gloves and gowns worn by the caregivers and visitors
Disposal of infectious dressing material into a single, nonporous bag without
touching the outside of the bag
PMGG= Private room/ share same illness, mask, gown and gloves
Skin infection - ANSWER- VCHIPS
Varicella zoster
Cutaneous diptheria
Herpes simplez
Impetigo
Peduculosis
Scabies
,Air or Pulmonary Embolism - ANSWER- S/S chest pain, dyspnea, tachycardia,
pale/cyanotic, sense of impending doom. (turn pt to LEFT side and LOWER the
head of bed.)
Woman in labor (un-reassuring FHR) - ANSWER- (late decels, decreased
variability, fetal bradycardia, etc) Turn pt on Left side, give O2, stop pitocin,
Increase IV fluids!
Tube feeding with decreased LOC - ANSWER- Pt on Right side (promotes
emptying of the stomach) Head of bed elevated (prevent aspiration)
After lumbar puncture and oil based myelogram - ANSWER- pt is flat SUPINE
(prevent headache and leaking of CSF)
Pt with heat stroke - ANSWER- flat with legs elevated
during Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) - ANSWER- catheter is taped to the
thigh. leg must be kept straight.
After Myringotomy - ANSWER- position on the side of AFFECTED ear, allows
drainage.
After Cateract surgery - ANSWER- pt sleep on UNAFFECTED side with a night
shield for 1-4 weeks
after Thyroidectomy - ANSWER- low or semi-fowler's position, support head,
neck and shoulders.
, Infant with Spina Bifida - ANSWER- Prone so that sac does not rupture
Buck's Traction (skin) - ANSWER- elevate foot of bed for counter traction
After total hip replacement - ANSWER- don't sleep on side of surgery, don't flex
hip more than 45-60 degress, don't elevate Head Of Bed more than 45 degrees.
Maintain hip abduction by separating thighs with pillows.
Prolapsed cord - ANSWER- Knee to chest or Trendelenburg
oxygen 8 to 10 L
Cleft Lip - ANSWER- position on back or in infant seat to prevent trauma to the
suture line. while feeding hold in upright position.
To prevent dumping syndrome - ANSWER- (post operative ulcer/stomach
surgeries) eat in reclining position. Lie down after meals for 20-30 min. also
restrict fluids during meals, low CHO and fiber diet. small, frequent meals.
AKA (above knee amputation) - ANSWER- elevate for first 24 hours on pillow.
position prone daily to maintain hip extension.
BKA (below knee amputation) - ANSWER- foot of bed elevated for first 24
hours. position prone to provide hip extension.
detached retina - ANSWER- area of detachment should be in the dependent
position
2024) (316 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS) | AGRADE
Do not delegate - ANSWER- What you can EAT E-evaluate A-assess T-teach
Addison's & Cushings - ANSWER- Addison's = down down down up down
Cushings= up up up down up
hypo/hypernatremia, hypo/hypertension, blood volume, hypo/hyperkalemia,
hypo/hyperglycemia
Better peripheral perfusion? - ANSWER- EleVate Veins, DAngle Arteries
APGAR - ANSWER- Appearance (all pink, pink and blue, blue (pale)
Pulse (>100, <100, absent)
Grimace (cough, grimace, no response)
Activity (flexed, flaccid, limp)
Respirations (strong cry, weak cry, absent)
Airborne precautions - ANSWER- MTV or My chicken hez tb measles,
chickenpox (varicella) Herpes zoster/shingles TB
Airborne precautions protective equip - ANSWER- private room, neg pressure
with 6-12 air exchanges/hr mask & respirator N95 for TB
Droplet precautions - ANSWER- spiderman! sepsis, scarlet fever, streptococcal
pharyngitis, parvovirus, pneumonia, pertussis,
,influenza,
diptheria,
epiglottitis,
rubella,
mumps, meningitis, mycoplasma or meningeal pneumonia, adeNovirus
(Private room and mask)
Contact precaution - ANSWER- MRS WHISE
protect visitors & caregivers when 3 ft of the pt.
Multidrug-resistant organisms
RSV, Shigella, Wound infections, Herpes simplex, Impetigo, Scabies, Enteric
diseases caused by micro-organisms (C diff),
Gloves and gowns worn by the caregivers and visitors
Disposal of infectious dressing material into a single, nonporous bag without
touching the outside of the bag
PMGG= Private room/ share same illness, mask, gown and gloves
Skin infection - ANSWER- VCHIPS
Varicella zoster
Cutaneous diptheria
Herpes simplez
Impetigo
Peduculosis
Scabies
,Air or Pulmonary Embolism - ANSWER- S/S chest pain, dyspnea, tachycardia,
pale/cyanotic, sense of impending doom. (turn pt to LEFT side and LOWER the
head of bed.)
Woman in labor (un-reassuring FHR) - ANSWER- (late decels, decreased
variability, fetal bradycardia, etc) Turn pt on Left side, give O2, stop pitocin,
Increase IV fluids!
Tube feeding with decreased LOC - ANSWER- Pt on Right side (promotes
emptying of the stomach) Head of bed elevated (prevent aspiration)
After lumbar puncture and oil based myelogram - ANSWER- pt is flat SUPINE
(prevent headache and leaking of CSF)
Pt with heat stroke - ANSWER- flat with legs elevated
during Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) - ANSWER- catheter is taped to the
thigh. leg must be kept straight.
After Myringotomy - ANSWER- position on the side of AFFECTED ear, allows
drainage.
After Cateract surgery - ANSWER- pt sleep on UNAFFECTED side with a night
shield for 1-4 weeks
after Thyroidectomy - ANSWER- low or semi-fowler's position, support head,
neck and shoulders.
, Infant with Spina Bifida - ANSWER- Prone so that sac does not rupture
Buck's Traction (skin) - ANSWER- elevate foot of bed for counter traction
After total hip replacement - ANSWER- don't sleep on side of surgery, don't flex
hip more than 45-60 degress, don't elevate Head Of Bed more than 45 degrees.
Maintain hip abduction by separating thighs with pillows.
Prolapsed cord - ANSWER- Knee to chest or Trendelenburg
oxygen 8 to 10 L
Cleft Lip - ANSWER- position on back or in infant seat to prevent trauma to the
suture line. while feeding hold in upright position.
To prevent dumping syndrome - ANSWER- (post operative ulcer/stomach
surgeries) eat in reclining position. Lie down after meals for 20-30 min. also
restrict fluids during meals, low CHO and fiber diet. small, frequent meals.
AKA (above knee amputation) - ANSWER- elevate for first 24 hours on pillow.
position prone daily to maintain hip extension.
BKA (below knee amputation) - ANSWER- foot of bed elevated for first 24
hours. position prone to provide hip extension.
detached retina - ANSWER- area of detachment should be in the dependent
position
