ATI comprehensive predictor Exit Exam
with Questions and Correct Answers
Latest Updated 2026-2027 GRADED A+
What can be delegated to Assistive personnel (AP)? (Topic 4) - CORRECT
ANSWERS-- ADLs - bathing - grooming - dressing - ambulating - feeding (w/o
swallow precautions) - positioning - bed making - specimen collection - I&O - VS
(stable clients
A nurse on a med surge unit has received change of shift report and will care for 4
clients. Which of the following clients needs will the nurse assign to an AP? (Topic 4)
A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hours ago with aspiration pneumonia
B. Reinforcing teaching with a client who is learning to walk with a quad cane
C. Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary incontinence
D. Applying a sterile dressing to a pressure ulcer - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
A nurse is delegating the ambulation of a client who had knee arthroplasty 5 days
ago to an AP. Which of the following info should the nurse share with the AP? (Topic
4)
Select all:
A. the roommate is up independently
B. The client ambulates with his slippers on over his antiembolic stockings
C. The client uses a front wheeled walker when ambulating
D. The client had pain meds 30 minutes ago
E. The client is allergic to codeine
F. the client ate 50 % of his breakfast this morning - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
C
D
An RN is making assignments for client care to an LPN at the beginning of the shift.
Which of the following assignments should the LPN question?
A. Assisting a client who is 24 hr postop to use an incentive spirometer
B. Collecting a clean catch urine specimen from a client who was admitted on the
previous shift
C. providing nasopharyngeal suctioning for a client who has pneumonia
D. Replacing the cartridge and tubing on a PCA pump - CORRECT ANSWERS-D
,A nurse is preparing an inservice program about delegation. Which of the following
elements should she identify when presenting the 5 rights of delegation. Select all:
(Topic 26)
A. Right client
B. Right supervision/evaluation
C. Right direction/communication
D. Right time
E. Right circumstances - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
C
E
A nurse manager of a med surge unit is assigning care responsibilities for the
oncoming shift. A client is waiting transfer back to the unit from the PACU following
thoracic surgery. To which staff member should the nurse assign the client?
A. Charge nurse
B. RN
C. LVN
D. AP - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
What is the study of conduct and character? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ethics
What are the values and beliefs that guide behavior and decision making? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Morals
What is the right to make ones own personal decisions, even tho those decisions
might not be in the persons best interest - CORRECT ANSWERS-Autonomy
What are positive actions to help others - CORRECT ANSWERS-Beneficience
What is an agreement to keep promises - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fidelity
What is fairness in care delivery and use of resources - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Justice
What is avoidance of harm or injury - CORRECT ANSWERS-Non-maleficence
A nurse is caring for a client who decides not to have surgery despite significant
blockages in his coronary arteries. The nurse understands that this clients choice is
an example of what principles?
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmalificience - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
,A nurse offers pain meds to a client who is postop prior to ambulation. The nurse
understands that this aspect of care delivery is an example of which of the following
ethical principles?
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Beneficience - CORRECT ANSWERS-D
A nurse is instructing a group of nursing students about the responsibilities involved
with organ donation and procurement. When the nurse explains that all clients waiting
for a kidney transplant have to meet the same qualifications, the students should
understand that this aspect of care delivery is an example of which ethical principle
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmaleficence - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
A nurse questions a med prescription as too extreme and light of the clients
advanced age and unstable status. The nurse understands that this action is an
example of which ethical principle
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmalificence - CORRECT ANSWERS-D
Which of the following situations can be identified as an ethical dilemma?
A. A nurse on a med surge unit demonstrates signs of chemical impairment
B. A nurse over hears another nurse telling an older adult client that if he doesnt stay
in bed she will restrain him
C. A family has conflicting feelings about the initiation of enteral tube feedings of their
father who is terminally ill
D. A client who is terminally ill hesitates to name her spouse on her durable power of
attorney form - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
Most managers can be categorized as - CORRECT ANSWERS-authoritative,
democratic, and laissez faire
makes decisions of the group
motivates by coercion
communication occurs down the chain of command
Work output by the staff is usually high-good for crisis situations and bureaucratic
settings - CORRECT ANSWERS-Authoritative
includes the group when decisions are made
Motivates by supporting star achievements
Communication occurs up and down the chain of command
, Work output by staff is usually of good quality-good when cooperation and
collaboration is necessary - CORRECT ANSWERS-Democratic
makes very few decisions and does little planning
motivation is largely the responsibility of individuals staff members
Communication occurs up and down the chain of command and between group
members
Work output is low unless an informal leader evolves from the group
*the use of any of these styles may be appropriate depending on the situation -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Laissez faire
The nurse should consider the hierarchy of human needs when prioritizing
interventions, which are? - CORRECT ANSWERS-- Physiological needs first (oxygen,
shelter, food)
- Safety & security needs (physical safety)
- Love and belonging
- Self esteem
- Self actualization
The ABC framework identifies, in order, the three basic needs for sustaining life -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Nurses must follow what code of standards in delegating and assigning tasks -
CORRECT ANSWERS-ANA codes of standards
What values would a nurse possess to be a client advocate? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-- caring
- autonomy
- respect
- empowerment
What do the nurse need to keep in mind about the client when being their advocate?
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Client's religion & culture
When should planning discharge process begin?
a. at time of admission
b. 2 days after client is admitted
c. whenever the nurse has the time to do planning
d. when the physician has the discharge order - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
What is an interdisciplinary team? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A group of health care
professionals from different disciplines
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Latest Updated 2026-2027 GRADED A+
What can be delegated to Assistive personnel (AP)? (Topic 4) - CORRECT
ANSWERS-- ADLs - bathing - grooming - dressing - ambulating - feeding (w/o
swallow precautions) - positioning - bed making - specimen collection - I&O - VS
(stable clients
A nurse on a med surge unit has received change of shift report and will care for 4
clients. Which of the following clients needs will the nurse assign to an AP? (Topic 4)
A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hours ago with aspiration pneumonia
B. Reinforcing teaching with a client who is learning to walk with a quad cane
C. Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary incontinence
D. Applying a sterile dressing to a pressure ulcer - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
A nurse is delegating the ambulation of a client who had knee arthroplasty 5 days
ago to an AP. Which of the following info should the nurse share with the AP? (Topic
4)
Select all:
A. the roommate is up independently
B. The client ambulates with his slippers on over his antiembolic stockings
C. The client uses a front wheeled walker when ambulating
D. The client had pain meds 30 minutes ago
E. The client is allergic to codeine
F. the client ate 50 % of his breakfast this morning - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
C
D
An RN is making assignments for client care to an LPN at the beginning of the shift.
Which of the following assignments should the LPN question?
A. Assisting a client who is 24 hr postop to use an incentive spirometer
B. Collecting a clean catch urine specimen from a client who was admitted on the
previous shift
C. providing nasopharyngeal suctioning for a client who has pneumonia
D. Replacing the cartridge and tubing on a PCA pump - CORRECT ANSWERS-D
,A nurse is preparing an inservice program about delegation. Which of the following
elements should she identify when presenting the 5 rights of delegation. Select all:
(Topic 26)
A. Right client
B. Right supervision/evaluation
C. Right direction/communication
D. Right time
E. Right circumstances - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
C
E
A nurse manager of a med surge unit is assigning care responsibilities for the
oncoming shift. A client is waiting transfer back to the unit from the PACU following
thoracic surgery. To which staff member should the nurse assign the client?
A. Charge nurse
B. RN
C. LVN
D. AP - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
What is the study of conduct and character? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ethics
What are the values and beliefs that guide behavior and decision making? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Morals
What is the right to make ones own personal decisions, even tho those decisions
might not be in the persons best interest - CORRECT ANSWERS-Autonomy
What are positive actions to help others - CORRECT ANSWERS-Beneficience
What is an agreement to keep promises - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fidelity
What is fairness in care delivery and use of resources - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Justice
What is avoidance of harm or injury - CORRECT ANSWERS-Non-maleficence
A nurse is caring for a client who decides not to have surgery despite significant
blockages in his coronary arteries. The nurse understands that this clients choice is
an example of what principles?
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmalificience - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
,A nurse offers pain meds to a client who is postop prior to ambulation. The nurse
understands that this aspect of care delivery is an example of which of the following
ethical principles?
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Beneficience - CORRECT ANSWERS-D
A nurse is instructing a group of nursing students about the responsibilities involved
with organ donation and procurement. When the nurse explains that all clients waiting
for a kidney transplant have to meet the same qualifications, the students should
understand that this aspect of care delivery is an example of which ethical principle
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmaleficence - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
A nurse questions a med prescription as too extreme and light of the clients
advanced age and unstable status. The nurse understands that this action is an
example of which ethical principle
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmalificence - CORRECT ANSWERS-D
Which of the following situations can be identified as an ethical dilemma?
A. A nurse on a med surge unit demonstrates signs of chemical impairment
B. A nurse over hears another nurse telling an older adult client that if he doesnt stay
in bed she will restrain him
C. A family has conflicting feelings about the initiation of enteral tube feedings of their
father who is terminally ill
D. A client who is terminally ill hesitates to name her spouse on her durable power of
attorney form - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
Most managers can be categorized as - CORRECT ANSWERS-authoritative,
democratic, and laissez faire
makes decisions of the group
motivates by coercion
communication occurs down the chain of command
Work output by the staff is usually high-good for crisis situations and bureaucratic
settings - CORRECT ANSWERS-Authoritative
includes the group when decisions are made
Motivates by supporting star achievements
Communication occurs up and down the chain of command
, Work output by staff is usually of good quality-good when cooperation and
collaboration is necessary - CORRECT ANSWERS-Democratic
makes very few decisions and does little planning
motivation is largely the responsibility of individuals staff members
Communication occurs up and down the chain of command and between group
members
Work output is low unless an informal leader evolves from the group
*the use of any of these styles may be appropriate depending on the situation -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Laissez faire
The nurse should consider the hierarchy of human needs when prioritizing
interventions, which are? - CORRECT ANSWERS-- Physiological needs first (oxygen,
shelter, food)
- Safety & security needs (physical safety)
- Love and belonging
- Self esteem
- Self actualization
The ABC framework identifies, in order, the three basic needs for sustaining life -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Nurses must follow what code of standards in delegating and assigning tasks -
CORRECT ANSWERS-ANA codes of standards
What values would a nurse possess to be a client advocate? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-- caring
- autonomy
- respect
- empowerment
What do the nurse need to keep in mind about the client when being their advocate?
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Client's religion & culture
When should planning discharge process begin?
a. at time of admission
b. 2 days after client is admitted
c. whenever the nurse has the time to do planning
d. when the physician has the discharge order - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
What is an interdisciplinary team? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A group of health care
professionals from different disciplines
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