ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR 2023 - Exam 1 (
180 QUESTIONS) WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE
(100% CORRECT) /A+
,1.A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for a toddler who has poor dietary
intake. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
a.) Encourage the family to be with the child during mealtimes
b.) Obtain the child’s dietary history
c.) Offer the child nutritious snacks between meals.
d.) Instruct the family to praise the child when they eat.
Rationale : In this scenario, the nurse should take the action of obtaining the
child's dietary history first. By gathering information about the toddler's current
dietary intake, the nurse can assess the specific problems and challenges the
child may be facing. This information will be crucial in developing an appropriate
plan of care to address the poor dietary intake. Once the nurse has a clear
understanding of the child's dietary habits, they can then proceed with other
actions such as encouraging the family to be present during mealtimes, offering
nutritious snacks, and providing instructions on praising the child when they eat.
However, obtaining the dietary history will provide essential information for the
nurse to make informed decisions and interventions.
2.A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postpartum about
the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a.) Avoid breastfeeding for 3 days after receiving the vaccine.
, b.) Your partner should also receive the MMR vaccine.
c.) If you are allergic to gluten you should not receive this vaccine.
d.) Avoid pregnancy for at least 28 days after receiving the vaccine.
Rationale: Avoid pregnancy for at least 28 days after receiving the
vaccine: This is a crucial instruction for women of childbearing age. The
MMR vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine, and women should avoid
becoming pregnant for at least 28 days after receiving it to reduce the
theoretical risk to the developing fetus. Pregnant women should not
receive the MMR vaccine, and women who receive the vaccine should
avoid getting pregnant for at least 28 days afterward.
3.A nurse is providing care to a client who is
immunocompromised.
Which of the following should the nurse identify as a possible
source of infection?
a.) Soiled linens are placed on the floor
b.) Waste containers are lined with single bags.
c.) Dampened cloths are used for dusting the area.
d.) Uncapped sharps are put in a puncture-resistant container.
Rationale : Placing soiled linens on the floor can lead to cross-contamination
and the spread of infectious agents. This can pose a risk to the
immunocompromised client, who may be more susceptible to infections. Lining
waste containers with single bags helps contain potentially infectious waste and
facilitates proper disposal. This reduces the risk of contamination and exposure
to infectious materials. Using dampened cloth for dusting helps minimize the
PREDICTOR 2023 - Exam 1 (
180 QUESTIONS) WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE
(100% CORRECT) /A+
,1.A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for a toddler who has poor dietary
intake. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
a.) Encourage the family to be with the child during mealtimes
b.) Obtain the child’s dietary history
c.) Offer the child nutritious snacks between meals.
d.) Instruct the family to praise the child when they eat.
Rationale : In this scenario, the nurse should take the action of obtaining the
child's dietary history first. By gathering information about the toddler's current
dietary intake, the nurse can assess the specific problems and challenges the
child may be facing. This information will be crucial in developing an appropriate
plan of care to address the poor dietary intake. Once the nurse has a clear
understanding of the child's dietary habits, they can then proceed with other
actions such as encouraging the family to be present during mealtimes, offering
nutritious snacks, and providing instructions on praising the child when they eat.
However, obtaining the dietary history will provide essential information for the
nurse to make informed decisions and interventions.
2.A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postpartum about
the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a.) Avoid breastfeeding for 3 days after receiving the vaccine.
, b.) Your partner should also receive the MMR vaccine.
c.) If you are allergic to gluten you should not receive this vaccine.
d.) Avoid pregnancy for at least 28 days after receiving the vaccine.
Rationale: Avoid pregnancy for at least 28 days after receiving the
vaccine: This is a crucial instruction for women of childbearing age. The
MMR vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine, and women should avoid
becoming pregnant for at least 28 days after receiving it to reduce the
theoretical risk to the developing fetus. Pregnant women should not
receive the MMR vaccine, and women who receive the vaccine should
avoid getting pregnant for at least 28 days afterward.
3.A nurse is providing care to a client who is
immunocompromised.
Which of the following should the nurse identify as a possible
source of infection?
a.) Soiled linens are placed on the floor
b.) Waste containers are lined with single bags.
c.) Dampened cloths are used for dusting the area.
d.) Uncapped sharps are put in a puncture-resistant container.
Rationale : Placing soiled linens on the floor can lead to cross-contamination
and the spread of infectious agents. This can pose a risk to the
immunocompromised client, who may be more susceptible to infections. Lining
waste containers with single bags helps contain potentially infectious waste and
facilitates proper disposal. This reduces the risk of contamination and exposure
to infectious materials. Using dampened cloth for dusting helps minimize the
