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ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2026-
2027 TEST BANK WITH REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q1 (SATA)
Which interventions are appropriate for a patient at risk for
falls?
☑ Keep bed in lowest position
☑ Place call light within reach
☑ Remove clutter from floor
☑ Apply restraints routinely
Correct Answers: First three
Rationale: Environmental safety measures reduce falls;
restraints are last-resort interventions.
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Q2
A patient presents with hypoglycemia (blood glucose 52
mg/dL). Priority intervention?
A. Administer 15 g of fast-acting carbohydrate
B. Encourage oral fluids
C. Check vital signs
D. Monitor blood glucose in 30 minutes
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rapid correction of hypoglycemia prevents
neurological damage and complications.
Q3
Correct position for nasogastric tube insertion?
A. Semi-Fowler’s
B. Supine
C. Trendelenburg
D. Prone
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Semi-Fowler’s position reduces aspiration risk and
facilitates insertion.
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Q4 (SATA)
Which are components of standard precautions?
☑ Hand hygiene
☑ Gloves when indicated
☑ Mask when exposure to respiratory secretions is likely
☑ Gown when exposure to body fluids is likely
Correct Answers: All
Rationale: Standard precautions prevent transmission of
infectious agents.
Q5
A patient reports chest pain and shortness of breath. Priority
action?
A. Assess airway, breathing, and vital signs
B. Administer analgesics
C. Encourage ambulation
D. Monitor only
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) take priority in
acute symptoms.
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A post-op patient has a PCA pump. Priority nursing action?
A. Assess pain and level of sedation
B. Encourage deep breathing only
C. Administer oral analgesics
D. Reposition patient
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring ensures effective pain control and
prevents oversedation.
Q7
Correct IV site assessment includes?
A. Inspect for redness, swelling, warmth, and leakage
B. Change tubing daily
C. Increase infusion rate if slow
D. Keep site loosely covered
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Early recognition of infiltration or phlebitis prevents
complications.
Q8
Patient with heart failure and 2+ edema. Priority action?
ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2026-
2027 TEST BANK WITH REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q1 (SATA)
Which interventions are appropriate for a patient at risk for
falls?
☑ Keep bed in lowest position
☑ Place call light within reach
☑ Remove clutter from floor
☑ Apply restraints routinely
Correct Answers: First three
Rationale: Environmental safety measures reduce falls;
restraints are last-resort interventions.
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Q2
A patient presents with hypoglycemia (blood glucose 52
mg/dL). Priority intervention?
A. Administer 15 g of fast-acting carbohydrate
B. Encourage oral fluids
C. Check vital signs
D. Monitor blood glucose in 30 minutes
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rapid correction of hypoglycemia prevents
neurological damage and complications.
Q3
Correct position for nasogastric tube insertion?
A. Semi-Fowler’s
B. Supine
C. Trendelenburg
D. Prone
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Semi-Fowler’s position reduces aspiration risk and
facilitates insertion.
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Q4 (SATA)
Which are components of standard precautions?
☑ Hand hygiene
☑ Gloves when indicated
☑ Mask when exposure to respiratory secretions is likely
☑ Gown when exposure to body fluids is likely
Correct Answers: All
Rationale: Standard precautions prevent transmission of
infectious agents.
Q5
A patient reports chest pain and shortness of breath. Priority
action?
A. Assess airway, breathing, and vital signs
B. Administer analgesics
C. Encourage ambulation
D. Monitor only
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) take priority in
acute symptoms.
Q6
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A post-op patient has a PCA pump. Priority nursing action?
A. Assess pain and level of sedation
B. Encourage deep breathing only
C. Administer oral analgesics
D. Reposition patient
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring ensures effective pain control and
prevents oversedation.
Q7
Correct IV site assessment includes?
A. Inspect for redness, swelling, warmth, and leakage
B. Change tubing daily
C. Increase infusion rate if slow
D. Keep site loosely covered
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Early recognition of infiltration or phlebitis prevents
complications.
Q8
Patient with heart failure and 2+ edema. Priority action?
