ATI
RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
RETAKE 2022
177 CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
RN
COMPREHENSIVE
,ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2022
1. A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse should
identify which of the following findings as an indication of a possible
allergic reaction to the medication?
A. Bradycardia
B. Headache
C. Joint pain
D. Hypotension
2. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and
is experiencing auditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The client
is refusing to take anti-psychotic medication. Which of the following responses
should the 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 nurse is providing care for a patient who has depression and is to have
electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following conditions should the
nurse identify as increasing the client’s risk for complications?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Renal calculi
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Cardiac dysrhythmias
,4. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A. WBC count 8,000/mm
B. Platelets 150,000/mm
C. Aspartate aminotransferase 10
units/LD. Erythrocyte
sedimentation 75 mm/hr
5. A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical
ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the
nurse identify as an indication that suctioning has been effective?
A. Presence of a productivecough
B. Decreased peak inspiratory pressure
C. Thinning of mucous secretions
D. Flattening of the artificial airwaycuff
6. A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent
behavior. The client continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Stand within 30cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them.
B. Express sympathy for the client’s situation.
C. Confront the client about his
behavior.
D. Speak assertively to the client.
7. A nurse is caring for a client who is immediately postoperative following an
adrenalectomy to treat Cushing’s disease. Which of the following actions is
the nurse’s priority?
A. Reposition the client for comfort every 2 hours
B. Observe for any indications of infection
C. Document amount and color of the incisional drainage
D. Monitor the client’s fluid and electrolyte status.
, 8. A nurse is caring for a client 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 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 nurse is evaluating a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which
of the following behaviors indicates an improvement in the client’s
condition?
A. Impulsive behaviors
B. Decreased clinging behavior
C. Liability of mood
D. Dependent behavior
10. A nurse is teaching a group of school-age children about healthy snack
options. Which of the following snacks should the nurseinclude?
A. Air-popped popcorn
B. Milkshake made with whole milk.
C. Baked potato chips
D. Cheesecake
11. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for
enoxaparin. Which of the following medications for pain relief should the
nurse include in the teaching that can be taken concurrently with enoxaparin?
A. Naproxen sodium
B. Ibuprofen
C. Acetaminophen
D. Aspirin
12. A nurse is caring for a client who has fibromyalgia and requests pain
medication. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan
to administer?
A. Colchicine
B. Lorazepa
RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
RETAKE 2022
177 CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
RN
COMPREHENSIVE
,ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2022
1. A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse should
identify which of the following findings as an indication of a possible
allergic reaction to the medication?
A. Bradycardia
B. Headache
C. Joint pain
D. Hypotension
2. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and
is experiencing auditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The client
is refusing to take anti-psychotic medication. Which of the following responses
should the 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 nurse is providing care for a patient who has depression and is to have
electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following conditions should the
nurse identify as increasing the client’s risk for complications?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Renal calculi
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Cardiac dysrhythmias
,4. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A. WBC count 8,000/mm
B. Platelets 150,000/mm
C. Aspartate aminotransferase 10
units/LD. Erythrocyte
sedimentation 75 mm/hr
5. A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical
ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the
nurse identify as an indication that suctioning has been effective?
A. Presence of a productivecough
B. Decreased peak inspiratory pressure
C. Thinning of mucous secretions
D. Flattening of the artificial airwaycuff
6. A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent
behavior. The client continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Stand within 30cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them.
B. Express sympathy for the client’s situation.
C. Confront the client about his
behavior.
D. Speak assertively to the client.
7. A nurse is caring for a client who is immediately postoperative following an
adrenalectomy to treat Cushing’s disease. Which of the following actions is
the nurse’s priority?
A. Reposition the client for comfort every 2 hours
B. Observe for any indications of infection
C. Document amount and color of the incisional drainage
D. Monitor the client’s fluid and electrolyte status.
, 8. A nurse is caring for a client 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 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 nurse is evaluating a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which
of the following behaviors indicates an improvement in the client’s
condition?
A. Impulsive behaviors
B. Decreased clinging behavior
C. Liability of mood
D. Dependent behavior
10. A nurse is teaching a group of school-age children about healthy snack
options. Which of the following snacks should the nurseinclude?
A. Air-popped popcorn
B. Milkshake made with whole milk.
C. Baked potato chips
D. Cheesecake
11. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for
enoxaparin. Which of the following medications for pain relief should the
nurse include in the teaching that can be taken concurrently with enoxaparin?
A. Naproxen sodium
B. Ibuprofen
C. Acetaminophen
D. Aspirin
12. A nurse is caring for a client who has fibromyalgia and requests pain
medication. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan
to administer?
A. Colchicine
B. Lorazepa
