✅ ATI CAPSTONE COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR – (Form A & B) QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS.
1. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client prescribed
warfarin. Which statement indicates understanding?
A. “I will increase my intake of leafy green vegetables.”
B. “I will use an electric razor to shave.”
C. “I should take ibuprofen for headaches.”
D. “I will report any yellowing of my skin.”
Correct Answer: B
2. A client receiving morphine IV reports nausea. What should the
nurse do first?
A. Administer ondansetron.
B. Check the client’s respiratory rate.
C. Reduce the morphine dose.
D. Maintain the client on NPO status.
Correct Answer: B
3. A nurse assesses a client with hypokalemia. Which finding should
the nurse expect?
A. Abdominal cramps
B. Hyperactive reflexes
C. Tall T waves on ECG
D. Increased bowel sounds
Correct Answer: A
4. A client with COPD receives oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula.
Which indicates effective therapy?
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,A. SpO₂ 98%
B. Respiratory rate 10/min
C. SpO₂ 92%
D. Wheezing is absent
Correct Answer: C
5. A nurse cares for a client with NG suction. Which acid–base
imbalance is expected?
A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Respiratory acidosis
C. Metabolic alkalosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis
Correct Answer: C
6. A nurse teaches about the DASH diet. Which statement shows
understanding?
A. “I will reduce my potassium intake.”
B. “I will limit foods high in sodium.”
C. “I will drink whole milk instead of skim milk.”
D. “I will avoid all fruits.”
Correct Answer: B
7. Post-op day 1 following abdominal surgery, a client has HR
120/min, diaphoresis, and restlessness. What is the priority?
A. Administer analgesics.
B. Check oxygen saturation.
C. Ambulate the client.
D. Increase IV fluids.
Correct Answer: B
8. Which medication should the nurse question for a client with a
potassium of 6.2 mEq/L?
A. Furosemide
B. Spironolactone
C. Insulin with glucose
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,D. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
Correct Answer: B
9. A nurse prepares to administer packed RBCs. What action is
correct?
A. Use a 22-gauge IV catheter
B. Hang the blood with lactated Ringer’s
C. Check vital signs before starting
D. Allow blood to sit at room temperature 1 hr
Correct Answer: C
10. The nurse evaluates a child with epiglottitis. Which action is
contraindicated?
A. Prepare for intubation
B. Administer humidified oxygen
C. Obtain a throat culture
D. Keep the child upright
Correct Answer: C
11. A client scheduled for MRI states they have a pacemaker. What is
the priority?
A. Notify the radiologist
B. Document the finding
C. Remove all metal jewelry
D. Start an IV line
Correct Answer: A
12. A nurse teaching insulin administration notes mixing NPH and
regular insulin. Which action is correct?
A. Draw up NPH first
B. Shake the NPH vial
C. Inject air into both vials
D. Keep the insulin refrigerated after mixing
Correct Answer: C
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, 13. Which client should the nurse assess first?
A. COPD client with chronic cough
B. Pneumonia client with RR 32/min
C. Asthma client using albuterol twice today
D. Client receiving antibiotics with diarrhea
Correct Answer: B
14. A nurse administers digoxin. Which finding requires holding the
medication?
A. Heart rate 56/min
B. Potassium 4.0 mEq/L
C. BP 110/70 mm Hg
D. Apical pulse 70/min
Correct Answer: A
15. A nurse performs fundal checks after birth. Uterus deviated to the
right—what action?
A. Prepare oxytocin
B. Assist the client to void
C. Apply perineal ice packs
D. Notify the provider
Correct Answer: B
16. A client with schizophrenia says, “The aliens are coming today.”
Best response?
A. “Why do you think that?”
B. “That’s not true.”
C. “I don’t see any aliens, but I understand this is frightening.”
D. “Tell me more about the aliens.”
Correct Answer: C
17. A nurse teaches newborn safety. Which statement needs
correction?
A. “I should place my baby on their back to sleep.”
B. “I should keep soft bedding out of the crib.”
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PREDICTOR – (Form A & B) QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS.
1. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client prescribed
warfarin. Which statement indicates understanding?
A. “I will increase my intake of leafy green vegetables.”
B. “I will use an electric razor to shave.”
C. “I should take ibuprofen for headaches.”
D. “I will report any yellowing of my skin.”
Correct Answer: B
2. A client receiving morphine IV reports nausea. What should the
nurse do first?
A. Administer ondansetron.
B. Check the client’s respiratory rate.
C. Reduce the morphine dose.
D. Maintain the client on NPO status.
Correct Answer: B
3. A nurse assesses a client with hypokalemia. Which finding should
the nurse expect?
A. Abdominal cramps
B. Hyperactive reflexes
C. Tall T waves on ECG
D. Increased bowel sounds
Correct Answer: A
4. A client with COPD receives oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula.
Which indicates effective therapy?
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,A. SpO₂ 98%
B. Respiratory rate 10/min
C. SpO₂ 92%
D. Wheezing is absent
Correct Answer: C
5. A nurse cares for a client with NG suction. Which acid–base
imbalance is expected?
A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Respiratory acidosis
C. Metabolic alkalosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis
Correct Answer: C
6. A nurse teaches about the DASH diet. Which statement shows
understanding?
A. “I will reduce my potassium intake.”
B. “I will limit foods high in sodium.”
C. “I will drink whole milk instead of skim milk.”
D. “I will avoid all fruits.”
Correct Answer: B
7. Post-op day 1 following abdominal surgery, a client has HR
120/min, diaphoresis, and restlessness. What is the priority?
A. Administer analgesics.
B. Check oxygen saturation.
C. Ambulate the client.
D. Increase IV fluids.
Correct Answer: B
8. Which medication should the nurse question for a client with a
potassium of 6.2 mEq/L?
A. Furosemide
B. Spironolactone
C. Insulin with glucose
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,D. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
Correct Answer: B
9. A nurse prepares to administer packed RBCs. What action is
correct?
A. Use a 22-gauge IV catheter
B. Hang the blood with lactated Ringer’s
C. Check vital signs before starting
D. Allow blood to sit at room temperature 1 hr
Correct Answer: C
10. The nurse evaluates a child with epiglottitis. Which action is
contraindicated?
A. Prepare for intubation
B. Administer humidified oxygen
C. Obtain a throat culture
D. Keep the child upright
Correct Answer: C
11. A client scheduled for MRI states they have a pacemaker. What is
the priority?
A. Notify the radiologist
B. Document the finding
C. Remove all metal jewelry
D. Start an IV line
Correct Answer: A
12. A nurse teaching insulin administration notes mixing NPH and
regular insulin. Which action is correct?
A. Draw up NPH first
B. Shake the NPH vial
C. Inject air into both vials
D. Keep the insulin refrigerated after mixing
Correct Answer: C
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, 13. Which client should the nurse assess first?
A. COPD client with chronic cough
B. Pneumonia client with RR 32/min
C. Asthma client using albuterol twice today
D. Client receiving antibiotics with diarrhea
Correct Answer: B
14. A nurse administers digoxin. Which finding requires holding the
medication?
A. Heart rate 56/min
B. Potassium 4.0 mEq/L
C. BP 110/70 mm Hg
D. Apical pulse 70/min
Correct Answer: A
15. A nurse performs fundal checks after birth. Uterus deviated to the
right—what action?
A. Prepare oxytocin
B. Assist the client to void
C. Apply perineal ice packs
D. Notify the provider
Correct Answer: B
16. A client with schizophrenia says, “The aliens are coming today.”
Best response?
A. “Why do you think that?”
B. “That’s not true.”
C. “I don’t see any aliens, but I understand this is frightening.”
D. “Tell me more about the aliens.”
Correct Answer: C
17. A nurse teaches newborn safety. Which statement needs
correction?
A. “I should place my baby on their back to sleep.”
B. “I should keep soft bedding out of the crib.”
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