ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2026: 200
Practice Questions with Rationales for Forms
A, B & C – Essential NCLEX-Ready Nursing
Review
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor - Full Sample
Questions with Rationales
FORM A SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Question 1:
A nurse is caring for a client who has
arteriovenous fistula. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report?
A. Thrill upon palpation.
B. Absence of a bruit.
C. Distended blood vessels.
D. Swishing sound upon auscultation.
,Correct ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B. Absence of a
bruit.
Rationale: A bruit (swishing sound) and thrill
are expected findings in a functioning AV fistula,
indicating adequate blood flow. The absence of
a bruit suggests a possible clot or stenosis in
the fistula, which requires immediate
notification of the provider .
Question 2:
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a
client who has an implantable cardioverter
defibrillator. Which of the following statements
demonstrates understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will soak in the tub rather than
showering."
B. "I will wear loose clothing around my ICD."
C. "I will stop using my microwave oven at
,home because of my ICD."
D. "I can hold my cellphone on the same side of
my body as the ICD."
Correct ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B. "I will wear
loose clothing around my ICD."
Rationale: Wearing loose clothing prevents
irritation and pressure over the ICD site. Tub
bathing should be avoided until the incision
heals. Microwave ovens do not interfere with
ICD function. Cellphones should be kept at least
6 inches from the device, preferably on the
opposite side .
Question 3:
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a
client who has schizophrenia and is taking
clozapine. Which of the following findings
, should the nurse identify as a contraindication
to the administration of clozapine?
A. Heart rate 58/min
B. Fasting blood glucose 100 mg/dL
C. Hgb 14 g/dL
D. WBC count 2,900/mm3
Correct ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: D. WBC count
2,900/mm3
Rationale: Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis,
a potentially fatal drop in white blood cells. A
WBC count below 3,000/mm3 is a
contraindication to administration and requires
immediate notification of the provider .
Question 4:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 14 weeks
gestation and reports feelings of ambivalence
Practice Questions with Rationales for Forms
A, B & C – Essential NCLEX-Ready Nursing
Review
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor - Full Sample
Questions with Rationales
FORM A SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Question 1:
A nurse is caring for a client who has
arteriovenous fistula. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report?
A. Thrill upon palpation.
B. Absence of a bruit.
C. Distended blood vessels.
D. Swishing sound upon auscultation.
,Correct ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B. Absence of a
bruit.
Rationale: A bruit (swishing sound) and thrill
are expected findings in a functioning AV fistula,
indicating adequate blood flow. The absence of
a bruit suggests a possible clot or stenosis in
the fistula, which requires immediate
notification of the provider .
Question 2:
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a
client who has an implantable cardioverter
defibrillator. Which of the following statements
demonstrates understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will soak in the tub rather than
showering."
B. "I will wear loose clothing around my ICD."
C. "I will stop using my microwave oven at
,home because of my ICD."
D. "I can hold my cellphone on the same side of
my body as the ICD."
Correct ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B. "I will wear
loose clothing around my ICD."
Rationale: Wearing loose clothing prevents
irritation and pressure over the ICD site. Tub
bathing should be avoided until the incision
heals. Microwave ovens do not interfere with
ICD function. Cellphones should be kept at least
6 inches from the device, preferably on the
opposite side .
Question 3:
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a
client who has schizophrenia and is taking
clozapine. Which of the following findings
, should the nurse identify as a contraindication
to the administration of clozapine?
A. Heart rate 58/min
B. Fasting blood glucose 100 mg/dL
C. Hgb 14 g/dL
D. WBC count 2,900/mm3
Correct ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: D. WBC count
2,900/mm3
Rationale: Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis,
a potentially fatal drop in white blood cells. A
WBC count below 3,000/mm3 is a
contraindication to administration and requires
immediate notification of the provider .
Question 4:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 14 weeks
gestation and reports feelings of ambivalence
