ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor Practice Exam (180
Questions)
Includes Correct Answers and Rationales – NGN/NCLEX-PN Style Practice
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client with Diabetes Mellitus. Which of the following findings or actions should the
nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood glucose must be assessed before insulin administration. Nursing care always begins
with assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC principle (Airway,
Breathing, Circulation).
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a client with Hypertension. Which of the following findings or actions should the
nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lifestyle changes like reducing sodium and exercise help control blood pressure. Nursing
care always begins with assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC
principle (Airway, Breathing, Circulation).
Question 3
A nurse is caring for a client with Heart Failure. Which of the following findings or actions should the
nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluid overload causes edema and weight gain. Nursing care always begins with
assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC principle (Airway,
Breathing, Circulation).
,Question 4
A nurse is caring for a client with Pneumonia. Which of the following findings or actions should the
nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low oxygen saturation requires oxygen therapy first. Nursing care always begins with
assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC principle (Airway,
Breathing, Circulation).
Question 5
A nurse is caring for a client with Iron Deficiency Anemia. Which of the following findings or actions
should the nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Iron-rich foods such as spinach improve hemoglobin. Nursing care always begins with
assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC principle (Airway,
Breathing, Circulation).
Question 6
A nurse is caring for a client with Hyperkalemia. Which of the following findings or actions should the
nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peaked T waves occur due to potassium effects on cardiac conduction. Nursing care
always begins with assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC
principle (Airway, Breathing, Circulation).
Question 7
A nurse is caring for a client with Deep Vein Thrombosis. Which of the following findings or actions
should the nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
,B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unilateral swelling and pain indicate clot formation. Nursing care always begins with
assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC principle (Airway,
Breathing, Circulation).
Question 8
A nurse is caring for a client with Appendicitis. Which of the following findings or actions should the
nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Right lower quadrant abdominal pain is a classic finding. Nursing care always begins with
assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC principle (Airway,
Breathing, Circulation).
Question 9
A nurse is caring for a client with Medication Safety. Which of the following findings or actions should
the nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Follow the rights of medication administration to prevent errors. Nursing care always begins
with assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC principle (Airway,
Breathing, Circulation).
Question 10
A nurse is caring for a client with COPD. Which of the following findings or actions should the nurse
recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale: Barrel chest due to lung hyperinflation. Nursing care always begins with assessment and
prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC principle (Airway, Breathing, Circulation).
Question 11
A nurse is caring for a client with Diabetes Mellitus. Which of the following findings or actions should the
nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood glucose must be assessed before insulin administration. Nursing care always begins
with assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC principle (Airway,
Breathing, Circulation).
Question 12
A nurse is caring for a client with Hypertension. Which of the following findings or actions should the
nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lifestyle changes like reducing sodium and exercise help control blood pressure. Nursing
care always begins with assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC
principle (Airway, Breathing, Circulation).
Question 13
A nurse is caring for a client with Heart Failure. Which of the following findings or actions should the
nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluid overload causes edema and weight gain. Nursing care always begins with
assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC principle (Airway,
Breathing, Circulation).
Questions)
Includes Correct Answers and Rationales – NGN/NCLEX-PN Style Practice
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client with Diabetes Mellitus. Which of the following findings or actions should the
nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood glucose must be assessed before insulin administration. Nursing care always begins
with assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC principle (Airway,
Breathing, Circulation).
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a client with Hypertension. Which of the following findings or actions should the
nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lifestyle changes like reducing sodium and exercise help control blood pressure. Nursing
care always begins with assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC
principle (Airway, Breathing, Circulation).
Question 3
A nurse is caring for a client with Heart Failure. Which of the following findings or actions should the
nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluid overload causes edema and weight gain. Nursing care always begins with
assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC principle (Airway,
Breathing, Circulation).
,Question 4
A nurse is caring for a client with Pneumonia. Which of the following findings or actions should the
nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low oxygen saturation requires oxygen therapy first. Nursing care always begins with
assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC principle (Airway,
Breathing, Circulation).
Question 5
A nurse is caring for a client with Iron Deficiency Anemia. Which of the following findings or actions
should the nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Iron-rich foods such as spinach improve hemoglobin. Nursing care always begins with
assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC principle (Airway,
Breathing, Circulation).
Question 6
A nurse is caring for a client with Hyperkalemia. Which of the following findings or actions should the
nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peaked T waves occur due to potassium effects on cardiac conduction. Nursing care
always begins with assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC
principle (Airway, Breathing, Circulation).
Question 7
A nurse is caring for a client with Deep Vein Thrombosis. Which of the following findings or actions
should the nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
,B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unilateral swelling and pain indicate clot formation. Nursing care always begins with
assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC principle (Airway,
Breathing, Circulation).
Question 8
A nurse is caring for a client with Appendicitis. Which of the following findings or actions should the
nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Right lower quadrant abdominal pain is a classic finding. Nursing care always begins with
assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC principle (Airway,
Breathing, Circulation).
Question 9
A nurse is caring for a client with Medication Safety. Which of the following findings or actions should
the nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Follow the rights of medication administration to prevent errors. Nursing care always begins
with assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC principle (Airway,
Breathing, Circulation).
Question 10
A nurse is caring for a client with COPD. Which of the following findings or actions should the nurse
recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale: Barrel chest due to lung hyperinflation. Nursing care always begins with assessment and
prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC principle (Airway, Breathing, Circulation).
Question 11
A nurse is caring for a client with Diabetes Mellitus. Which of the following findings or actions should the
nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood glucose must be assessed before insulin administration. Nursing care always begins
with assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC principle (Airway,
Breathing, Circulation).
Question 12
A nurse is caring for a client with Hypertension. Which of the following findings or actions should the
nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lifestyle changes like reducing sodium and exercise help control blood pressure. Nursing
care always begins with assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC
principle (Airway, Breathing, Circulation).
Question 13
A nurse is caring for a client with Heart Failure. Which of the following findings or actions should the
nurse recognize as most appropriate?
A. Ignore mild symptoms and reassess later
B. Immediately discharge the client
C. Assess the client and provide appropriate nursing intervention
D. Wait for another staff member to evaluate the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluid overload causes edema and weight gain. Nursing care always begins with
assessment and prioritizing patient safety using clinical judgment and the ABC principle (Airway,
Breathing, Circulation).
