ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor | Updated Exam-Style Review & Practice for Practical Nursing Students

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ATI comprehensive predictor (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) |
GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED 2026

Q1. The most important action before giving any medication is:
A. Checking the patient’s identity
B. Asking the patient if they feel well
C. Reviewing vital signs only
D. Preparing the medication



Q2. Hand hygiene is most important to:
A. Prevent the spread of infection
B. Only before meals
C. Only after patient care
D. Optional in low-risk areas



Q3. The correct position for a patient with shortness of breath is:
A. High Fowler’s position
B. Supine
C. Trendelenburg
D. Prone



Q4. When lifting a patient, the nurse should:
A. Use proper body mechanics and ask for assistance if needed
B. Lift quickly to save time
C. Bend at the waist only
D. Use back muscles primarily



Q5. Vital signs include:
A. Temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and pain
B. Only temperature and pulse
C. Only blood pressure
D. Only respiration and oxygen saturation




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Q6. The normal adult heart rate range is:
A. 60–100 bpm
B. 40–60 bpm
C. 100–120 bpm
D. 50–80 bpm



Q7. The first step in patient assessment is:
A. Collecting subjective and objective data
B. Administering medications
C. Documenting care
D. Performing a procedure



Q8. Which technique reduces aspiration risk during feeding?
A. Elevate the head of the bed to 30–45 degrees
B. Feed with the patient lying flat
C. Give liquids quickly
D. Only use a straw



Q9. A patient with an IV site that is red and swollen shows:
A. Infiltration or phlebitis
B. Normal finding
C. Dehydration
D. Infection only if fever



Q10. Proper wound care includes:
A. Cleaning from least to most contaminated area
B. Random cleaning order
C. Only using water
D. Using old dressings



Medical-Surgical Nursing

Q11. A patient with COPD should:
A. Sit upright and use pursed-lip breathing
B. Lie flat



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C. Avoid oxygen at all costs
D. Only take deep breaths



Q12. Hypoglycemia signs include:
A. Shakiness, diaphoresis, confusion
B. Fever, cough, chest pain
C. Hypertension
D. Constipation



Q13. Normal serum potassium level is:
A. 3.5–5.0 mEq/L
B. 2.0–3.0
C. 5.5–6.5
D. 1.5–2.5



Q14. Signs of fluid overload include:
A. Edema, crackles, and shortness of breath
B. Hypotension only
C. Dry mucous membranes
D. Constipation



Q15. A patient with a urinary catheter should:
A. Keep the drainage bag below bladder level
B. Hang it on the bed rail
C. Clamp tubing constantly
D. Leave the bag empty



Q16. Oxygen therapy should be:
A. Administered per prescription and monitored for SpO₂
B. Given to all patients routinely
C. Ignored if patient feels fine
D. Only at night




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Q17. Postoperative patients are at risk for:
A. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
B. Hypertension
C. Hyperglycemia only
D. Constipation only



Q18. A patient reports chest pain. The nurse should first:
A. Assess vital signs and pain characteristics
B. Call family
C. Administer pain medication immediately
D. Document only



Q19. Normal adult respiratory rate:
A. 12–20 breaths per minute
B. 8–12
C. 20–30
D. 6–10



Q20. For a patient with a tracheostomy, suctioning should be:
A. Done using sterile technique and only when needed
B. Done every hour routinely
C. Done without PPE
D. Done without assessing breath sounds



Pharmacology & Medication Administration

Q21. The “six rights” of medication administration include:
A. Right patient, drug, dose, route, time, and documentation
B. Right patient only
C. Right drug only
D. Right documentation only



Q22. A nurse notes an allergy to penicillin. Before administering antibiotics:
A. Check for alternative medications and allergy status
B. Administer anyway



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