ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Exam 2023
– Verified Questions & NCLEX-Style Answers
Allergic Reaction - Answer--Indicated by joint pain as a response to medication
Auditory Hallucinations - Answer--Schizophrenic client hearing voices telling them to
harm others
Electroconvulsive Therapy - Answer--Treatment for depression with increased risk due
to hyperthyroidism
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Answer--Nurse should report ESR of 75 mm/hr in a client's lab
results
Mechanical Ventilation - Answer--Effective suctioning indicated by decreased peak
inspiratory pressure
Seclusion Room - Answer--Client with violent behavior should be managed assertively
by the nurse
Adrenalectomy - Answer--Priority postoperative action is monitoring fluid and electrolyte
status
Surgical Procedure - Answer--Nurse should respect client's decision to refuse surgery
Borderline Personality Disorder - Answer--Improved condition indicated by decreased
clinging behavior
, Healthy Snack Options - Answer--Nurse should recommend air-popped popcorn for
school-age children
Enoxaparin - Answer--Nurse should teach client to take acetaminophen for pain relief
concurrently
Fibromyalgia - Answer--Nurse should administer pregabalin for pain in a client with
fibromyalgia
Digoxin Toxicity - Answer--Risk indicated by potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L in a client
with CHF
Alteplase - Answer--Contraindicated in a client with a history of hip arthroplasty 1 week
ago
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator - Answer--Client understands teaching if they
avoid microwave oven use
Indwelling Urinary Catheter - Answer--Dark yellow urine drainage at 25ml/hr requires
obtaining a urine specimen
Stillbirth - Answer--Nurse should offer to take pictures of the newborn for the grieving
client
Burn Injury - Answer--Priority action to prevent wound infection is using sterile dressings
Alzheimer's Disease - Answer--Nurse should assist caregiver in arranging a daycare
program for the client
Postpartum Urinary Retention - Answer--Nurse should perform a fundal massage for a
client unable to urinate
Medication Reconciliation - Answer--Nurse should compare home medications to
admission prescriptions
Betamethasone - Answer--Adverse effect is hypotension in a client with preterm labor at
25 weeks gestation
Central Venous Catheter Blood Sample - Answer--Actions include aspirating for blood
return and flushing with sodium chloride
– Verified Questions & NCLEX-Style Answers
Allergic Reaction - Answer--Indicated by joint pain as a response to medication
Auditory Hallucinations - Answer--Schizophrenic client hearing voices telling them to
harm others
Electroconvulsive Therapy - Answer--Treatment for depression with increased risk due
to hyperthyroidism
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Answer--Nurse should report ESR of 75 mm/hr in a client's lab
results
Mechanical Ventilation - Answer--Effective suctioning indicated by decreased peak
inspiratory pressure
Seclusion Room - Answer--Client with violent behavior should be managed assertively
by the nurse
Adrenalectomy - Answer--Priority postoperative action is monitoring fluid and electrolyte
status
Surgical Procedure - Answer--Nurse should respect client's decision to refuse surgery
Borderline Personality Disorder - Answer--Improved condition indicated by decreased
clinging behavior
, Healthy Snack Options - Answer--Nurse should recommend air-popped popcorn for
school-age children
Enoxaparin - Answer--Nurse should teach client to take acetaminophen for pain relief
concurrently
Fibromyalgia - Answer--Nurse should administer pregabalin for pain in a client with
fibromyalgia
Digoxin Toxicity - Answer--Risk indicated by potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L in a client
with CHF
Alteplase - Answer--Contraindicated in a client with a history of hip arthroplasty 1 week
ago
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator - Answer--Client understands teaching if they
avoid microwave oven use
Indwelling Urinary Catheter - Answer--Dark yellow urine drainage at 25ml/hr requires
obtaining a urine specimen
Stillbirth - Answer--Nurse should offer to take pictures of the newborn for the grieving
client
Burn Injury - Answer--Priority action to prevent wound infection is using sterile dressings
Alzheimer's Disease - Answer--Nurse should assist caregiver in arranging a daycare
program for the client
Postpartum Urinary Retention - Answer--Nurse should perform a fundal massage for a
client unable to urinate
Medication Reconciliation - Answer--Nurse should compare home medications to
admission prescriptions
Betamethasone - Answer--Adverse effect is hypotension in a client with preterm labor at
25 weeks gestation
Central Venous Catheter Blood Sample - Answer--Actions include aspirating for blood
return and flushing with sodium chloride
