ATI Comprehensive Predictor EXAM
Nursing (Walden University)
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,ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR QUESTIONS AND
HIGHLIGHTED CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse should identify
which of the following findings is an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the
medication?
A. Bradycardia
B. Headache
C. Joint pain
D. Hypotension - -CORRECT ANSWER-- D. Hypotension
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is
experiencing auditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The client is refusing to
take anti-psychotic
medication. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. "You should plan to take this medication for a few weeks."
B. "You will regret it if you do not take this medication."
C. "This medication will help you respond to the voices.
D. "This medication will help you stop the voices you are hearing." - -CORRECT
ANSWER-- D. "This medication will help you stop the voices you are hearing."
A nurse is providing care for a patient who has depression and is to have
electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as
increasing the client's risk for
complications?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Renal calculi
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Cardiac dysrhythmias - -CORRECT ANSWER-- D. Cardiac dysrhythmias
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A. WBC count 8,000/mm
B. Platelets 150,000/mm
C. Aspartate aminotransferase 10 units/L
D. Erythrocyte sedimentation 75 mm/hr - -CORRECT ANSWER-- D. Erythrocyte
sedimentation 75 mm/hr
A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via
an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an
indication that
suctioning has been effective?
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, A. Presence of a productive cough
B. Decreased peak inspiratory pressure
C. Thinning of mucous secretions
D. Flattening of the artificial airway cuff - -CORRECT ANSWER-- A. Presence of a
productive cough
A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent behavior. The
client continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
A. Stand within 30cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them.
B. Express sympathy for the client's situation.
C. Confront the client about his behavior.
D. Speak assertively to the client. - -CORRECT ANSWER-- D. Speak assertively to the
client.
A nurse is caring for a client who is immediately postoperative following an
adrenalectomy to treat Cushing's disease. Which of the following actions is the nurse's
priority?
A. Reposition the client for comfort every 2 hours
B. Observe for any indications of infection
C. Document amount and color of the incisional drainage.
D. Monitor the client's fluid and electrolyte status. - -CORRECT ANSWER-- D. Monitor
the client's fluid and electrolyte status.
a community health nurse is assisting with the development of a disaster management
plan. the nurse should include which of the following nursing responsibilities in the
disaster response stage of the plan? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- performing a rapid
needs assessment
a nurse is providing teaching about improving nutrition for a client who has multiple
sclerosis. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? select all ---
CORRECT ANSWER-- A speech pathologist will be performing a swallowing study for
you
you should rest before eating meal
thicken your beverage before drinking
a nurse is planning care for a client who has a deficit with cranial nerve II. which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- clear objects
from the clients walking area
a nurse is assessing a school age child who has cystic fibrosis. which of the following
findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? ---CORRECT ANSWER--
hemoptysis 275 mL/24 hr
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Nursing (Walden University)
Studocu is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or university
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,ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR QUESTIONS AND
HIGHLIGHTED CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse should identify
which of the following findings is an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the
medication?
A. Bradycardia
B. Headache
C. Joint pain
D. Hypotension - -CORRECT ANSWER-- D. Hypotension
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is
experiencing auditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The client is refusing to
take anti-psychotic
medication. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. "You should plan to take this medication for a few weeks."
B. "You will regret it if you do not take this medication."
C. "This medication will help you respond to the voices.
D. "This medication will help you stop the voices you are hearing." - -CORRECT
ANSWER-- D. "This medication will help you stop the voices you are hearing."
A nurse is providing care for a patient who has depression and is to have
electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as
increasing the client's risk for
complications?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Renal calculi
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Cardiac dysrhythmias - -CORRECT ANSWER-- D. Cardiac dysrhythmias
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A. WBC count 8,000/mm
B. Platelets 150,000/mm
C. Aspartate aminotransferase 10 units/L
D. Erythrocyte sedimentation 75 mm/hr - -CORRECT ANSWER-- D. Erythrocyte
sedimentation 75 mm/hr
A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via
an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an
indication that
suctioning has been effective?
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, A. Presence of a productive cough
B. Decreased peak inspiratory pressure
C. Thinning of mucous secretions
D. Flattening of the artificial airway cuff - -CORRECT ANSWER-- A. Presence of a
productive cough
A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent behavior. The
client continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
A. Stand within 30cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them.
B. Express sympathy for the client's situation.
C. Confront the client about his behavior.
D. Speak assertively to the client. - -CORRECT ANSWER-- D. Speak assertively to the
client.
A nurse is caring for a client who is immediately postoperative following an
adrenalectomy to treat Cushing's disease. Which of the following actions is the nurse's
priority?
A. Reposition the client for comfort every 2 hours
B. Observe for any indications of infection
C. Document amount and color of the incisional drainage.
D. Monitor the client's fluid and electrolyte status. - -CORRECT ANSWER-- D. Monitor
the client's fluid and electrolyte status.
a community health nurse is assisting with the development of a disaster management
plan. the nurse should include which of the following nursing responsibilities in the
disaster response stage of the plan? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- performing a rapid
needs assessment
a nurse is providing teaching about improving nutrition for a client who has multiple
sclerosis. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? select all ---
CORRECT ANSWER-- A speech pathologist will be performing a swallowing study for
you
you should rest before eating meal
thicken your beverage before drinking
a nurse is planning care for a client who has a deficit with cranial nerve II. which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- clear objects
from the clients walking area
a nurse is assessing a school age child who has cystic fibrosis. which of the following
findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? ---CORRECT ANSWER--
hemoptysis 275 mL/24 hr
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