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ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE RETAKE EXAM PREDICTOR 2024/2025
WITH NGN QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS RATED
A+
1. A practicing nurse is assessing a patient who has received an antibiotic. The practicing nurse
should identify 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 practicing nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a patient who has schizophrenia and is
experiencing auditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The patient is refusing to take
anti-psychotic medication. Which of the following responses should the practicing 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 practicing nurse is providing care for a patient who has depression and is to have
electroconvulsive therapy.Which of the following conditions should the practicing nurse identify as
increasing the patient’s risk for complications?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Renal calculi
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Cardiac dysrhythmias
4. A practicing nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a patient who has rheumatoid arthritis.
Which of thefollowing findings should the practicing nurse report to the provider?
A. WBC count 8,000/mm
B. Platelets 150,000/mm
C. Aspartate aminotransferase 10 units/L
D. Erythrocyte sedimentation 75 mm/hr
5. A practicing nurse is suctioning the airway of a patient who is receiving mechanical ventilation
via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the practicing nurse identify as
an indication thatsuctioning has been effective?
A. Presence of a productive cough
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B. Decreased peak inspiratory pressure
C. Thinning of mucous secretions
D. Flattening of the artificial airway cuff
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6. A practicing nurse is caring for a patient who is in a seclusion room following violent behavior.
The patient continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of the following actions should the
practicing nurse take?
A. Stand within 30cm (1 ft) of the patient when speaking with them.
B. Express sympathy for the patient’s situation.
C. Confront the patient about his
behavior.D. Speak assertively to the
patient.
7. A practicing nurse is caring for a patient who is immediately postoperative following an
adrenalectomy to treat
Cushing’s disease. Which of the following actions is the practicing nurse’s priority?
A. Reposition the patient for comfort every 2 hours
B. Observe for any indications of infection
C. Document amount and color of the incisional drainage.
D. Monitor the patient’s fluid and electrolyte status.
8. A practicing nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for a surgical procedure and states, “I don’t
want to
have this surgery anymore.” Which of the following responses should the practicing 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 practicing nurse is evaluating a patient who has borderline personality disorder. Which of
the followingbehaviors indicates an improvement in the patient’s condition?
A. Impulsive behaviors
B. Decreased clinging behavior
C. Liability of mood
D. Dependent behavior
10. A practicing nurse is teaching a group of school-age children about healthy snack options.
Which of thefollowing snacks should the practicing nurse include?
A. Air-popped popcorn
B. Milkshake made with whole milk.
C. Baked potato chips
D. Cheesecake
11. A practicing nurse is providing teaching to a patient who has a new prescription for enoxaparin.
Which of thefollowing medications for pain relief should the practicing nurse include in the
teaching that can be taken concurrently with enoxaparin?
A. Naproxen sodium
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B. Ibuprofen
C. Acetaminophen
D. Aspirin
12. A practicing nurse is caring for a patient who has fibromyalgia and requests pain medication.
Which of thefollowing medications should the practicing nurse plan to administer?
A. Colchicine
B. Lorazepam
C. Pregabalin
D. Codeine
13. A practicing nurse is caring for a patient who has congestive heart failure and is receiving
furosemide and digoxin. Which of the following laboratory values indicates that the patient is at
risk for developingdigoxin toxicity?
A. Glucose 150 mg/dL
B. Magnesium 1.3 mEq/L
C. Potassium 3.1 mEq/L
D. Sodium 134 mEq/L
14. A practicing nurse is caring for a patient who had an embolic stroke and has a prescription for
alteplase. Whichof the following in the patient’s history should the practicing nurse identify as a
contraindication for receiving alteplase?
A. Hip arthroplasty 1 week ago correct
B. Obstructive lungs disease
C. Retinal detachment
D. Acute kidney failure 6 months ago
15. A practicing nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient who has a new implantable
cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Which of the following patient statements demonstrates
understanding of theteaching?
A. “I will soak in the tub rather than showering.”
B. “I can hold my cellphone on the same side of my body as the ICD.”
C. “I will wear loose clothing over my ICD.”
D. “I will avoid using my microwave oven at home because of my ICD.”
16. A practicing nurse is assessing a patient who is postoperative following abdominal surgery and has
an indwellingurinary catheter that is draining dark yellow urine at 25ml/hr. Which of the following
interventions should the practicing nurse anticipate?
ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE RETAKE EXAM PREDICTOR 2024/2025
WITH NGN QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS RATED
A+
1. A practicing nurse is assessing a patient who has received an antibiotic. The practicing nurse
should identify 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 practicing nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a patient who has schizophrenia and is
experiencing auditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The patient is refusing to take
anti-psychotic medication. Which of the following responses should the practicing 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 practicing nurse is providing care for a patient who has depression and is to have
electroconvulsive therapy.Which of the following conditions should the practicing nurse identify as
increasing the patient’s risk for complications?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Renal calculi
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Cardiac dysrhythmias
4. A practicing nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a patient who has rheumatoid arthritis.
Which of thefollowing findings should the practicing nurse report to the provider?
A. WBC count 8,000/mm
B. Platelets 150,000/mm
C. Aspartate aminotransferase 10 units/L
D. Erythrocyte sedimentation 75 mm/hr
5. A practicing nurse is suctioning the airway of a patient who is receiving mechanical ventilation
via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the practicing nurse identify as
an indication thatsuctioning has been effective?
A. Presence of a productive cough
, lOMoARcPSD|298 288 12
B. Decreased peak inspiratory pressure
C. Thinning of mucous secretions
D. Flattening of the artificial airway cuff
, lOMoARcPSD|298 288 12
6. A practicing nurse is caring for a patient who is in a seclusion room following violent behavior.
The patient continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of the following actions should the
practicing nurse take?
A. Stand within 30cm (1 ft) of the patient when speaking with them.
B. Express sympathy for the patient’s situation.
C. Confront the patient about his
behavior.D. Speak assertively to the
patient.
7. A practicing nurse is caring for a patient who is immediately postoperative following an
adrenalectomy to treat
Cushing’s disease. Which of the following actions is the practicing nurse’s priority?
A. Reposition the patient for comfort every 2 hours
B. Observe for any indications of infection
C. Document amount and color of the incisional drainage.
D. Monitor the patient’s fluid and electrolyte status.
8. A practicing nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for a surgical procedure and states, “I don’t
want to
have this surgery anymore.” Which of the following responses should the practicing 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 practicing nurse is evaluating a patient who has borderline personality disorder. Which of
the followingbehaviors indicates an improvement in the patient’s condition?
A. Impulsive behaviors
B. Decreased clinging behavior
C. Liability of mood
D. Dependent behavior
10. A practicing nurse is teaching a group of school-age children about healthy snack options.
Which of thefollowing snacks should the practicing nurse include?
A. Air-popped popcorn
B. Milkshake made with whole milk.
C. Baked potato chips
D. Cheesecake
11. A practicing nurse is providing teaching to a patient who has a new prescription for enoxaparin.
Which of thefollowing medications for pain relief should the practicing nurse include in the
teaching that can be taken concurrently with enoxaparin?
A. Naproxen sodium
, lOMoARcPSD|298 288 12
B. Ibuprofen
C. Acetaminophen
D. Aspirin
12. A practicing nurse is caring for a patient who has fibromyalgia and requests pain medication.
Which of thefollowing medications should the practicing nurse plan to administer?
A. Colchicine
B. Lorazepam
C. Pregabalin
D. Codeine
13. A practicing nurse is caring for a patient who has congestive heart failure and is receiving
furosemide and digoxin. Which of the following laboratory values indicates that the patient is at
risk for developingdigoxin toxicity?
A. Glucose 150 mg/dL
B. Magnesium 1.3 mEq/L
C. Potassium 3.1 mEq/L
D. Sodium 134 mEq/L
14. A practicing nurse is caring for a patient who had an embolic stroke and has a prescription for
alteplase. Whichof the following in the patient’s history should the practicing nurse identify as a
contraindication for receiving alteplase?
A. Hip arthroplasty 1 week ago correct
B. Obstructive lungs disease
C. Retinal detachment
D. Acute kidney failure 6 months ago
15. A practicing nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient who has a new implantable
cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Which of the following patient statements demonstrates
understanding of theteaching?
A. “I will soak in the tub rather than showering.”
B. “I can hold my cellphone on the same side of my body as the ICD.”
C. “I will wear loose clothing over my ICD.”
D. “I will avoid using my microwave oven at home because of my ICD.”
16. A practicing nurse is assessing a patient who is postoperative following abdominal surgery and has
an indwellingurinary catheter that is draining dark yellow urine at 25ml/hr. Which of the following
interventions should the practicing nurse anticipate?
