ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
EXAM ELABORATED ACTUAL TEST PAPER
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ During internal radiation. Answer: on bed rest while implant in place
⩥ Autonomic Dysreflexia/Hyperreflexia. Answer: S/S pounding
headache, profuse sweating, nasal congestion, chills, bradycardia,
hypertension. Place client in sitting position (elevate HOB) FIRST!
⩥ Shock. Answer: bedrest with extremities elevated 20 degrees. knees
straight, head slightly elevated (modified Trendelenberg)
⩥ Head Injury. Answer: elevate HOB 30 degrees to decrease ICP
⩥ Peritoneal Dialysis (when outflow is inadequate) Answer: turn pt from
side to side BEFORE checking for kinks in tubing
⩥ Lumbar Puncture Answer: After the procedure, the pt should be
supine for 4-12 hours as prescribed.
, ⩥ Myesthenia Gravis Answer: worsens with exercise and improves with
rest
⩥ Myesthenia Gravis Answer: a positive reaction to Tensilon---will
improve symptoms
⩥ Cholinergic Crisis Answer: Caused by excessive medication ---stop
giving Tensilon...will make it worse.
⩥ Liver biopsy (prior) Answer: must have lab results for prothrombin
time
⩥ Myxedema/ hypothyroidism Answer: slowed physical and mental
function, sensitivity to cold, dry skin and hair.
⩥ Grave's Disease/ hyperthyroidism Answer: accelerated physical and
mental function. Sensitivity to heat. Fine/soft hair.
⩥ Thyroid storm Answer: increased temp, pulse and HTN
⩥ Post-Thyroidectomy Answer: semi-fowler's. Prevent neck
flexion/hyperextension. Trach at bedside
EXAM ELABORATED ACTUAL TEST PAPER
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ During internal radiation. Answer: on bed rest while implant in place
⩥ Autonomic Dysreflexia/Hyperreflexia. Answer: S/S pounding
headache, profuse sweating, nasal congestion, chills, bradycardia,
hypertension. Place client in sitting position (elevate HOB) FIRST!
⩥ Shock. Answer: bedrest with extremities elevated 20 degrees. knees
straight, head slightly elevated (modified Trendelenberg)
⩥ Head Injury. Answer: elevate HOB 30 degrees to decrease ICP
⩥ Peritoneal Dialysis (when outflow is inadequate) Answer: turn pt from
side to side BEFORE checking for kinks in tubing
⩥ Lumbar Puncture Answer: After the procedure, the pt should be
supine for 4-12 hours as prescribed.
, ⩥ Myesthenia Gravis Answer: worsens with exercise and improves with
rest
⩥ Myesthenia Gravis Answer: a positive reaction to Tensilon---will
improve symptoms
⩥ Cholinergic Crisis Answer: Caused by excessive medication ---stop
giving Tensilon...will make it worse.
⩥ Liver biopsy (prior) Answer: must have lab results for prothrombin
time
⩥ Myxedema/ hypothyroidism Answer: slowed physical and mental
function, sensitivity to cold, dry skin and hair.
⩥ Grave's Disease/ hyperthyroidism Answer: accelerated physical and
mental function. Sensitivity to heat. Fine/soft hair.
⩥ Thyroid storm Answer: increased temp, pulse and HTN
⩥ Post-Thyroidectomy Answer: semi-fowler's. Prevent neck
flexion/hyperextension. Trach at bedside
