ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2
ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2
1. A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The
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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 nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and
is experiencingauditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The client is
refusing to take anti-psychoticmedication. 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 thefollowing findings should the nurse report to the provider?ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2
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 thatsuctioning has been effective?
A. Presence of a productive cough
B. Decreased peak inspiratory pressure
C. Thinning of mucous secretions
D. Flattening of the artificial airway cuff
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 treatCushing’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.ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2
8. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure and states,
“I don’t want tohave 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 followingbehaviors 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 thefollowing snacks should the nurse include?
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 thefollowing medications for pain relief should the nurse
include in the teaching that can be taken concurrently with enoxaparin?
A. Naproxen sodiumATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2
B. Ibuprofen
C. Acetaminophen
D. Aspirin
12. A nurse is caring for a client who has fibromyalgia and requests pain
medication. Which of thefollowing medications should the nurse plan to
administer?
A. Colchicine
B. Lorazepa
C.Pregabali
n
D. Codeine
13. A nurse is caring for a client who has congestive heart failure and is receiving
furosemide and digoxin. Which of the following laboratory values indicates that
the client 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
42.A nurse is preparing the body of a client who has died for the family to view. Which
of the followingactions should the nurse take?
A. Place a pillow under the client’s head.ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2
B. Remove the client’s dentures.
C. Remove the client’s identification tags.
D. Place the client’s arms across their chest.
43.A nurse is reviewing annual education requirements for fire safety. Identify the
sequence that thenurse should use when operating a fire extinguisher.
1. Unlock the handle by pulling on
the pin
2. Point the hose at the base of the
fire.
3. Squeeze the handles together.
4. Sweep the extinguisher from side to side.
44.A A nurse is reviewing legal issues in health care with a group of newly
licensed nurses. Which of thefollowing recommendations should the nurse
make?
A. Ensure that the client has a living will on file prior to treatment.
B. Place copies of incident reports in the clients’ medical records.
C. Obtain personal professional liability insurance coverage.
D. Overestimate the clients’ acuity to prevent short staffing.
45. A nurse is caring for a client who speaks a language different than the nurse. Which
of the followingactions should the nurse make?
A. Review the facility policy about the use of an interpreter.
B. Direct attention toward the interpreter when speaking to the client.
C. Request a family member or friend to interpret information to the client.
D. Request an interpreter of a different sex from the client.
46.A A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client following a motorvehicle crash. Which ofthe following findings should the nurse identify as aATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2
manifestation of hypovolemic shock?
A. Decreased respiratory rate
B. Change in level of consciousness
C. Increased urine output
D. Hyperactive deep-tendon reflexes
47. A nurse is caring for a client following application of a cast. Which of the following
actions should thenurse take first?
A. Position the casted extremity on a pillow.
B. Place an ice pack over the cast.
C. Teach the client to keep the cast clean
and dry
D. Palpate the pulse distal to the cast.
48.A nurse is performing a gait assessment on a client to evaluate the client’s ability to
perform ADLs.Which of the following findings indicates a standard gait?
A. The client looks at the floor when walking.
B. The client’s shoulders are rounded slightly
forward
C. The client’s heels touch the ground before
their toes.
D. The client’s dominant foot bears more weight.
49.A A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has
suicidal ideation. Which of thefollowing actions should the nurse
take?
A. Place the client in a group therapy session.
B. Avoid discussing suicidal thoughts with the client.
C. Give the client a radio to listen to in
his room
D. Establish a no-suicide contract with
the client.ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2
50.A nurse is providing teaching about nutrition therapy to a client who is experiencing
anorexia due tochemotherapy treatment. Which of the following statements should
the nurse make?
A. “Snack frequently on fresh fruit.”
B. “Add water to soups to increase volume.”
C. “Avoid adding butter to foods.”
D. “Add grated cheese to vegetable dishes.”
51. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes
mellitus about administering NPH and regular insulin together in one injection.
Which of the following instructionsshould the nurse include?
A. Inject into the vastus lateralis.
B. Draw up the regular insulin prior to NPH.
C. Use a 15-degree angle for the injection.
D. Roll the syringe gently to ensure mixture of the insulins.
52. A nurse is caring for a client who has a calcium level of 8 mg/dL. Which of the
following actionsshould the nurse take?
A. Request a prescription for magnesium citrate.
B. Request a prescription for furosemide.
C. Place the client on a low-calcium
diet
D. Place the client on seizure
precautions.ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2
53. A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing
delusions. Which of thefollowing actions should the nurse take?
A. Encourage the client to rest quietly in bed twice per day.
B. Direct long conversations about the delusions toward reality-based topics.
C. Allow the client unlimited time to discuss the delusions when they occur.
D. Avoid assessing the client’s delusions.
54. A nurse is conducting a health promotion class about the use of oral
contraceptives. Which of thefollowing disorders is a contraindication for oral
contraceptive use?
A. Asthma
B. Fibromyal
gia C.
Hypertension
D. Fibrocystic breast condition
55. A nurse in the emergency department is triaging victims of a house fire. Which
of the followingclients should the nurse prioritize as emergent?
A. Client who has a compound fracture of the
femur
B. Client who has hypertension and reports
chest pain
C. Client who has severe abdominal pain
D. Client who has a deep laceration on both thighs
56. A nurse is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following methods
should the nurse useto manage time effectively?
A. Gather supplies prior to completing a dressing change.
B. Complete partial assessments on all clients before planning the day.
C. Prioritize activities based on the nurse’s needs.
D. Use break time to perform documentation.ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2
57. A nurse on a mental health unit is planning room assignments for four clients. Which
of the followingclients should the nurse assign to room near the nurse’s station?
A. A client who has a somatic symptom disorder and reports chronic pain.
B. A client who has an anxiety disorder and is experiencing moderate anxiety.
C. A client who has bipolar disorder and impaired social
interactions
D. A client who has a depressive disorder and reports feeling
hopeless.
58.A A nurse is assessing coping strategies of a client whose partner has alcohol
use disorder. Which ofthe following findings indicates that the client is coping
effectively?
A. The client utilizes strategies to enhance codependent
behaviors
B. The client attends regular counseling sessions.
C. The client exhibits sympathy to the partner.
D. The client ignores the partner when they are using alcohol.
59. A nurse is caring for a client who has Graves’ disease and is experiencing a thyroid
storm. Which ofthe following actions is the nurse’s priority?
A. Obtain the client’s blood glucose.
B. Administer 0.9% sodium
chloride IV
C. Provide a cooling blanket.
D. Monitor the client’s cardiac rhythm. This has more priority
60.A nurse is providing preoperative teaching to a client about promoting
circulation during thepostoperative period. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2
A. “Remain on bed rest for 24 hours following the procedure.”
B. “Use an incentive spirometer every 4
hours.
C. “Participate in range-of-motion
exercises.”
D. “Place a pillow under your knees while in bed.”
61. A nurse is setting up a sterile field to perform wound irrigation for a client. Which
of the followingactions should the nurse when pouring the sterile solution?
A. Hold the bottle in the center of the sterile field when pouring the solution.
B. Hold the irrigation solution bottle with the label facing away from the palm of the
hand.
C. Place the sterile gauze over areas of spilled solution within the
sterile field
D. Remove the cap and place it sterile-side up on a clean surface.
62.A A nurse is conducting a home visit for a family who has two young children. The
nurse notes severalwelts across the back of the legs of one of the children. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Contact child protective services.
B. Refer the parents to a self-help group.
C. Instruct the parents about methods of discipline.
D. Document clinical findings.
63.A A nurse is teaching a client who is to undergo placement of a non-tunneled
percutaneous central venous access device. Which of the following statements
should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. “The provider will wear a mask while performing the procedure.”
B. “You should not eat or drink for 4 hours prior to the procedure.”
C. “Your head will be elevated as high as possible while the catheter is inserted.”
D. “The provider will give you pain medication before inserting the catheter.”ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2
64.A A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the health history of a client during her
first prenatal visit. Which ofthe following findings indicates a risk for
gestational diabetes mellitus?
A. 1-hr glucose tolerance test if 128 mg/dL
B. Previous miscarriage
C. Delivery of a low birth-weight
infant
D. BMI of 31
65. A nurse is caring for a client who is incontinent and has a stage II pressure injury
on their coccyx.Which of the following interventions should the nurse
implement?
A. Apply lotion to the skin every 4 hr.
B. Reposition the client every 3 hr.
C. Position the client laterally at 30 degrees.
D. Have two facility personnel help to slide the client up in bed.
66.A A nurse manager is developing a protocol for an urgent care clinic that often cares
for clients who donot speak the same language as the clinic staff. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include?
A. Offer clients translation services for a nominal fee.
B. Use clients’ children to provide interpretation.
C. Evaluate clients’ understanding at regular intervals.
D. Direct questions to a medical interpreter.
67. A nurse is caring for an infant who is in contact isolation and received a blood
transfusion. Which ofthe following actions is appropriate for the nurse to provide
cost-effective care?
A. Leave the unused infusion pump in the room until
discharge
B. B. Bring in formula as needed.ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2
C. Return unopened equipment to the supply center.
D. Stock the room with a 2-day supply of disposable diapers.
68.A nurse is caring for a client who has acute exacerbation of multiple sclerosis. Which
of the followingprescriptions should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
A. Interferon beta-1a
B. Enoxaparin
C. Atorvastatin
D. Amoxicillin
69.A A nurse is speaking with the partner of a client who is in the early stage of
Alzheimer’s disease. Thepartner tells the nurse that she is able to manage the
client’s physical care, but she doesn’t want to
leave him home alone while she travels for work. Which of the following referrals
should the nursemake?
A. Respite care
B. Restorative care
C. Hospice
D. Rehabilitation facility
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Increase the amount of weight if the client experiences muscle spasms.
B. Remove the traction weights when bathing the client.
C. Ensure there is no space between the traction weights and the
bed.D. Provide a trapeze for the client to aid movement in bed.
171. A nurse who is trained as an interpreter has agreed to translate for an older adult
clientwho is assigned to another nurse. Which of the following statements by the
nurse who is translating indicates understanding of this role?
A. “I will let the client know that I am available as the interpreter.”
B. “I will receive a small fee for interpreting for this client.”
C. “I will let the client know that an interpreter is unavailable during the night shift.”
D. “I am glad I am available today, but when I’m not, you can use a family member.”
172. A nurse on an inpatient eating disorder unit is assessing an adolescent client
who hasanorexia nervosa and a BMI of 16.5. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect?
A. Menorrhagia
B. Potassium 4.2 mEq/L
C. Blood pressure 132/86 mm Hg
D. Lanugo
173. A client is requesting information from a nurse about a nitrazine test. Which
of thefollowing statements should the nurse make?
A. “Your bladder should be full prior to me performing this test.”
B. “I will be taking a blood sample to test for changes in your hormoneATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2
levels.”C. “This test will determine if there is leaking amniotic fluid.”
D. “If this test is positive you will be required to have a non-stress test.”
174. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who had an exacerbation of
COPD.Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. “You should eat hot foods to reduce your sense of fullness during a meal.”
B. “Lunch should be your largest meal of the day.”
C. “During meals, you should eat foods with a high-calorie content first.”
D. “While eating, you should drink liquids frequently.”
175. A nurse is teaching a client who has GERD and a new prescription for
omeprazole delayed-release capsules. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates anunderstanding of the teaching?
A. “I can expect my hands to have tremors while taking this
medication.”B. “I should take this medication before my first meal
of the day.”
C. “I should decrease my calcium intake while taking this medication.”
D. “I can expect to have black, tarry stools while taking this medication.”
176. A nurse is assessing a 2-year-old toddler. Which of the following findings
should thenurse expect?
A. Head circumference exceeds chest
circumference.B. Nontender, protruding
abdomen
C. Natural loss of deciduous teeth.
D. Palpable fontanels.
177. A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse insert an indwelling urinary [Show Less]