ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2025 FORM C
/PN ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2024 REAL
EXAM 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|A
GRADE
Course
ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE
1. A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new
prescription for warfarin. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A) "I will increase my intake of leafy green vegetables."
B) "I will take ibuprofen for headaches."
C) "I will use an electric razor to shave."
D) "I will avoid drinking grapefruit juice."
Answer: C) "I will use an electric razor to shave."
Rationale: Warfarin increases bleeding risk, so using an electric razor helps prevent cuts. Clients
should also avoid NSAIDs (ibuprofen) and maintain a consistent intake of vitamin K-rich foods.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is receiving digoxin.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A) Heart rate of 58/min
B) Blood pressure of 118/76 mm Hg
C) Potassium level of 4.0 mEq/L
D) Respiratory rate of 18/min
Answer: A) Heart rate of 58/min
Rationale: Digoxin can cause bradycardia. The nurse should withhold the medication if the heart
rate is below 60/min and report it to the provider.
3. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about how to reduce the risk of
osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A) "Increase intake of vitamin D and calcium."
B) "Limit weight-bearing exercises."
C) "Consume a diet low in protein."
D) "Avoid exposure to sunlight."
,Answer: A) "Increase intake of vitamin D and calcium."
Rationale: Calcium and vitamin D help maintain bone strength and prevent osteoporosis.
Weight-bearing exercises are also recommended.
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for furosemide. Which of
the following laboratory findings should the nurse monitor?
A) Potassium
B) Sodium
C) Calcium
D) Magnesium
Answer: A) Potassium
Rationale: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can cause hypokalemia, so potassium levels
should be monitored.
5. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for
albuterol inhaler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A) "Use this medication daily to prevent attacks."
B) "Wait at least 1 minute between puffs."
C) "Take this medication on an empty stomach."
D) "This medication should be used after a corticosteroid inhaler."
Answer: B) "Wait at least 1 minute between puffs."
Rationale: The client should wait at least 1 minute between puffs to allow the medication to be
fully inhaled.
6. A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has tuberculosis (TB). Which
of the following infection control precautions should the nurse implement?
A) Contact precautions
B) Airborne precautions
C) Droplet precautions
D) Standard precautions
Answer: B) Airborne precautions
Rationale: TB is transmitted via airborne droplets, requiring N95 masks and a negative-
pressure room.
,7. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has iron-deficiency anemia.
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to increase iron
intake?
A) Milk
B) Citrus fruits
C) Red meat
D) Whole grains
Answer: C) Red meat
Rationale: Red meat is a rich source of heme iron, which is more easily absorbed by the body.
8. A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has Clostridium difficile
(C. diff). Which of the following precautions should the nurse take?
A) Wear a surgical mask
B) Wear a face shield
C) Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer
D) Wear gloves and a gown
Answer: D) Wear gloves and a gown
Rationale: C. diff requires contact precautions, including gloves and a gown. Hand washing
with soap and water is required, as alcohol-based sanitizers do not kill C. diff spores.
9. A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new
prescription for lithium. Which of the following statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
A) "I will reduce my salt intake."
B) "I should drink 2-3 liters of fluid daily."
C) "I will take ibuprofen for headaches."
D) "I will take my medication on an empty stomach."
Answer: B) "I should drink 2-3 liters of fluid daily."
Rationale: Adequate hydration helps prevent lithium toxicity. Clients should avoid NSAIDs
like ibuprofen, which can increase lithium levels.
, 10. A nurse is assisting with a postpartum assessment of a client. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A) Fundus is firm and midline
B) Lochia is dark red and moderate
C) Blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg
D) The client reports a severe headache
Answer: D) The client reports a severe headache
Rationale: A severe headache can indicate preeclampsia or postpartum hypertension and
should be reported.
11. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about preventing urinary tract
infections (UTIs). Which of the following statements indicates an understanding
of the teaching?
A) "I should drink at least 2 liters of water daily."
B) "I will wipe from back to front after urinating."
C) "I will take bubble baths regularly."
D) "I should hold my urine as long as possible."
Answer: A) "I should drink at least 2 liters of water daily."
Rationale: Increased fluid intake helps flush bacteria from the urinary tract and prevent UTIs.
12. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A) "Lie down for 30 minutes after eating."
B) "Avoid caffeine and spicy foods."
C) "Drink large amounts of fluid with meals."
D) "Eat three large meals per day."
Answer: B) "Avoid caffeine and spicy foods."
Rationale: Caffeine and spicy foods can worsen GERD symptoms. Clients should also eat
small, frequent meals and avoid lying down after eating.
13. A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has Parkinson’s disease.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
/PN ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2024 REAL
EXAM 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|A
GRADE
Course
ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE
1. A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new
prescription for warfarin. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A) "I will increase my intake of leafy green vegetables."
B) "I will take ibuprofen for headaches."
C) "I will use an electric razor to shave."
D) "I will avoid drinking grapefruit juice."
Answer: C) "I will use an electric razor to shave."
Rationale: Warfarin increases bleeding risk, so using an electric razor helps prevent cuts. Clients
should also avoid NSAIDs (ibuprofen) and maintain a consistent intake of vitamin K-rich foods.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is receiving digoxin.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A) Heart rate of 58/min
B) Blood pressure of 118/76 mm Hg
C) Potassium level of 4.0 mEq/L
D) Respiratory rate of 18/min
Answer: A) Heart rate of 58/min
Rationale: Digoxin can cause bradycardia. The nurse should withhold the medication if the heart
rate is below 60/min and report it to the provider.
3. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about how to reduce the risk of
osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A) "Increase intake of vitamin D and calcium."
B) "Limit weight-bearing exercises."
C) "Consume a diet low in protein."
D) "Avoid exposure to sunlight."
,Answer: A) "Increase intake of vitamin D and calcium."
Rationale: Calcium and vitamin D help maintain bone strength and prevent osteoporosis.
Weight-bearing exercises are also recommended.
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for furosemide. Which of
the following laboratory findings should the nurse monitor?
A) Potassium
B) Sodium
C) Calcium
D) Magnesium
Answer: A) Potassium
Rationale: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can cause hypokalemia, so potassium levels
should be monitored.
5. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for
albuterol inhaler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A) "Use this medication daily to prevent attacks."
B) "Wait at least 1 minute between puffs."
C) "Take this medication on an empty stomach."
D) "This medication should be used after a corticosteroid inhaler."
Answer: B) "Wait at least 1 minute between puffs."
Rationale: The client should wait at least 1 minute between puffs to allow the medication to be
fully inhaled.
6. A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has tuberculosis (TB). Which
of the following infection control precautions should the nurse implement?
A) Contact precautions
B) Airborne precautions
C) Droplet precautions
D) Standard precautions
Answer: B) Airborne precautions
Rationale: TB is transmitted via airborne droplets, requiring N95 masks and a negative-
pressure room.
,7. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has iron-deficiency anemia.
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to increase iron
intake?
A) Milk
B) Citrus fruits
C) Red meat
D) Whole grains
Answer: C) Red meat
Rationale: Red meat is a rich source of heme iron, which is more easily absorbed by the body.
8. A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has Clostridium difficile
(C. diff). Which of the following precautions should the nurse take?
A) Wear a surgical mask
B) Wear a face shield
C) Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer
D) Wear gloves and a gown
Answer: D) Wear gloves and a gown
Rationale: C. diff requires contact precautions, including gloves and a gown. Hand washing
with soap and water is required, as alcohol-based sanitizers do not kill C. diff spores.
9. A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new
prescription for lithium. Which of the following statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
A) "I will reduce my salt intake."
B) "I should drink 2-3 liters of fluid daily."
C) "I will take ibuprofen for headaches."
D) "I will take my medication on an empty stomach."
Answer: B) "I should drink 2-3 liters of fluid daily."
Rationale: Adequate hydration helps prevent lithium toxicity. Clients should avoid NSAIDs
like ibuprofen, which can increase lithium levels.
, 10. A nurse is assisting with a postpartum assessment of a client. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A) Fundus is firm and midline
B) Lochia is dark red and moderate
C) Blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg
D) The client reports a severe headache
Answer: D) The client reports a severe headache
Rationale: A severe headache can indicate preeclampsia or postpartum hypertension and
should be reported.
11. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about preventing urinary tract
infections (UTIs). Which of the following statements indicates an understanding
of the teaching?
A) "I should drink at least 2 liters of water daily."
B) "I will wipe from back to front after urinating."
C) "I will take bubble baths regularly."
D) "I should hold my urine as long as possible."
Answer: A) "I should drink at least 2 liters of water daily."
Rationale: Increased fluid intake helps flush bacteria from the urinary tract and prevent UTIs.
12. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A) "Lie down for 30 minutes after eating."
B) "Avoid caffeine and spicy foods."
C) "Drink large amounts of fluid with meals."
D) "Eat three large meals per day."
Answer: B) "Avoid caffeine and spicy foods."
Rationale: Caffeine and spicy foods can worsen GERD symptoms. Clients should also eat
small, frequent meals and avoid lying down after eating.
13. A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has Parkinson’s disease.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
