ATI / NCLEX Comprehensive Predictor Exam 2026
1.
A nurse is using clinical judgment while caring for a client. Which action best demonstrates
clinical judgment?
A. Memorizing protocols
B. Analyzing patient data to determine the best intervention
C. Following orders without questioning
D. Delegating all patient care
Answer: B — Analyzing patient data to determine the best intervention.
Clinical judgment involves interpreting patient information and making decisions about the most
appropriate care.
2.
Which step of the nursing process involves identifying patient problems?
A. Assessment
B. Planning
C. Nursing Diagnosis
D. Implementation
Answer: C — Nursing Diagnosis.
This step identifies patient health problems based on collected assessment data.
3.
A nurse collects vital signs and medical history. Which step of the nursing process is this?
A. Assessment
B. Planning
, C. Evaluation
D. Implementation
Answer: A — Assessment.
Assessment involves collecting subjective and objective patient data.
4.
Which communication method is designed to improve patient safety by standardizing
information exchange?
A. SOAP
B. SBAR
C. PIE
D. DAR
Answer: B — SBAR.
SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation and is used for clear
communication between healthcare providers.
5.
Which SBAR component includes the nurse’s clinical interpretation of the patient
condition?
A. Situation
B. Background
C. Assessment
D. Recommendation
Answer: C — Assessment.
Assessment includes the nurse’s analysis of the patient's condition.
6.
Which Maslow level includes oxygen, food, and sleep?
A. Safety
B. Physiological
1.
A nurse is using clinical judgment while caring for a client. Which action best demonstrates
clinical judgment?
A. Memorizing protocols
B. Analyzing patient data to determine the best intervention
C. Following orders without questioning
D. Delegating all patient care
Answer: B — Analyzing patient data to determine the best intervention.
Clinical judgment involves interpreting patient information and making decisions about the most
appropriate care.
2.
Which step of the nursing process involves identifying patient problems?
A. Assessment
B. Planning
C. Nursing Diagnosis
D. Implementation
Answer: C — Nursing Diagnosis.
This step identifies patient health problems based on collected assessment data.
3.
A nurse collects vital signs and medical history. Which step of the nursing process is this?
A. Assessment
B. Planning
, C. Evaluation
D. Implementation
Answer: A — Assessment.
Assessment involves collecting subjective and objective patient data.
4.
Which communication method is designed to improve patient safety by standardizing
information exchange?
A. SOAP
B. SBAR
C. PIE
D. DAR
Answer: B — SBAR.
SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation and is used for clear
communication between healthcare providers.
5.
Which SBAR component includes the nurse’s clinical interpretation of the patient
condition?
A. Situation
B. Background
C. Assessment
D. Recommendation
Answer: C — Assessment.
Assessment includes the nurse’s analysis of the patient's condition.
6.
Which Maslow level includes oxygen, food, and sleep?
A. Safety
B. Physiological
