ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam 2026–2027 |
Test Bank (Versions A, B & C) | 540 Practice
Questions with Detailed Answer Rationales |
Complete RN Study Guide
TABLE OF CONTENT;
ATI Comprehensive Predictor Version A……………. 2
ATI Comprehensive Predictor Version B…..…………42
ATI Comprehensive Predictor Version C
…………….100
pg. 1
,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 Answer - A. Fidelity
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. Beneficence - Correct Answer - D. Beneficience
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 Answer - C. Justice
pg. 2
,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. Nonmaleficence - Correct Answer - D. Non-Malificence
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 Answer - C. A family has conflicting feelings about the
initiation of enteral tube feedings of their father who is terminally ill
The clinic nurse is performing diet teaching with a 67-year-old client with acute gout.
The nurse should teach the client to limit his intake of
1. red meat and shellfish.
2. cottage cheese and ice cream.
3. fruit juices and milk.
4. fresh fruits and uncooked vegetables. - Correct Answer - 1. red meat and shellfish.
pg. 3
, A client is scheduled for a left lower lobectomy. The physician has ordered diazepam
(Valium) 2 mg IM for anxiety. The nurse would determine that the medication is
appropriate if the client displays which of the following symptoms?
1. Agitation and decreased level of consciousness.
2. Lethargy and decreased respiratory rate.
3. Restlessness and increased heart rate.
4. Hostility and increased blood pressure. - Correct Answer - 3. Restlessness and
increased heart rate.
The nursing team includes two RNs, one LPN/LVN, and one nursing assistant. The
nurse should consider the assignments appropriate if the nursing assistant is assigned
to care for
(1. a client with Alzheimer's requiring assistance with feeding.
2. a client with osteoporosis complaining of burning on urination.
3. a client with scleroderma receiving a tube feeding.
4. a client with cancer who has Cheyne-Stokes respirations.) - Correct Answer - 1. a
client with Alzheimer's requiring assistance with feeding.
An elderly client is returned to her room after an open reduction and internal fixation of
the left femoral head after a fracture. It is MOST important for the nursing care plan to
include that the client
(1. eat a high-protein, low-residue diet.
2. lie on her unoperated side.
3. exercise her arms and legs.
4. cough and deep breathe.) - Correct Answer - 4. cough and deep breathe.
Which of the following is a correctly stated nursing diagnosis for a client with abruptio
placentae?
(1. Infection related to obstetrical trauma.
2. Potential for fetal injury related to abruptio placentae.
pg. 4
Test Bank (Versions A, B & C) | 540 Practice
Questions with Detailed Answer Rationales |
Complete RN Study Guide
TABLE OF CONTENT;
ATI Comprehensive Predictor Version A……………. 2
ATI Comprehensive Predictor Version B…..…………42
ATI Comprehensive Predictor Version C
…………….100
pg. 1
,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 Answer - A. Fidelity
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. Beneficence - Correct Answer - D. Beneficience
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 Answer - C. Justice
pg. 2
,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. Nonmaleficence - Correct Answer - D. Non-Malificence
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 Answer - C. A family has conflicting feelings about the
initiation of enteral tube feedings of their father who is terminally ill
The clinic nurse is performing diet teaching with a 67-year-old client with acute gout.
The nurse should teach the client to limit his intake of
1. red meat and shellfish.
2. cottage cheese and ice cream.
3. fruit juices and milk.
4. fresh fruits and uncooked vegetables. - Correct Answer - 1. red meat and shellfish.
pg. 3
, A client is scheduled for a left lower lobectomy. The physician has ordered diazepam
(Valium) 2 mg IM for anxiety. The nurse would determine that the medication is
appropriate if the client displays which of the following symptoms?
1. Agitation and decreased level of consciousness.
2. Lethargy and decreased respiratory rate.
3. Restlessness and increased heart rate.
4. Hostility and increased blood pressure. - Correct Answer - 3. Restlessness and
increased heart rate.
The nursing team includes two RNs, one LPN/LVN, and one nursing assistant. The
nurse should consider the assignments appropriate if the nursing assistant is assigned
to care for
(1. a client with Alzheimer's requiring assistance with feeding.
2. a client with osteoporosis complaining of burning on urination.
3. a client with scleroderma receiving a tube feeding.
4. a client with cancer who has Cheyne-Stokes respirations.) - Correct Answer - 1. a
client with Alzheimer's requiring assistance with feeding.
An elderly client is returned to her room after an open reduction and internal fixation of
the left femoral head after a fracture. It is MOST important for the nursing care plan to
include that the client
(1. eat a high-protein, low-residue diet.
2. lie on her unoperated side.
3. exercise her arms and legs.
4. cough and deep breathe.) - Correct Answer - 4. cough and deep breathe.
Which of the following is a correctly stated nursing diagnosis for a client with abruptio
placentae?
(1. Infection related to obstetrical trauma.
2. Potential for fetal injury related to abruptio placentae.
pg. 4
