ATI RN
Comprehensive 08/25/2026
Predictor Exam
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2026–2027 |
NCLEX-RN Review & Next Gen Practice
Questions with Answers, Detailed Rationales,
NGN Clinical Judgment, Priority, Delegation &
Final Review
The home care nurse plans care for a child in a leg cast for treatment of a fractured right ankle. The
nurse enters the following nursing diagnosis on the care plan: skin integrity, risk for impaired. Which of
the following actions by the nurse is Best?
1. Teaching the child how to perform isometric exercises of the right leg
2. Teaching the mother to gently massage the child's right foot with emollient cream
3. Instructing the mother to keep the leg cast clean and dry
P a g e 1 | 134
, ATI RN
Comprehensive 08/25/2026
Predictor Exam
4. Teaching the mother how to turn and position the child.
- Correct Answer :1.
The nurse is caring for a client who had a thyroidectomy 12 hours ago for treatment of Graves' disease.
The nurse would be MOST concerned if which of the following was observed?
1. The client's blood pressure is 138/82, pulse 84, respirations 16, oral temp 99 degrees Fahrenheit
(37.2 degrees Celsius).
2. The client supports his head and neck when turning his head to the right.
3. The client spontaneously flexes his wrist when the blood pressure is obtained.
4. The client is drowsy and reports a sore throat. –
Correct Answer :3.
A client is admitted who reports severe pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen. To assist
with pain relief, the nurse should take which of the following actions?
1. Encourage the client to change positions frequently in bed.
2. Massage the right lower quadrant of the abdomen.
3. Apply warmth to the abdomen with a heating pad.
4. Use comfort measures and pillows to position the client –
Correct Answer :4.
P a g e 2 | 134
, ATI RN
Comprehensive 08/25/2026
Predictor Exam
The nurse prepares a client for peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
FIRST?
1. Assess for a bruit and thrill.
2. Warm the dialysate solution.
3. Position the client on the left side.
4. Insert a Foley catcher. –
Correct Answer :2.
The nurse teaches an elderly client with right-sided weakness how to use a cane. Which of the
following behaviors by the client indicates that the teaching was effective?
1. The client holds the cane with his right hand, moves the cane forward followed by the right leg, and
then moves the left leg.
2. The client holds the cane with his right hand, moves the cane forward followed by his left leg, and
then moves the left leg
3. The client holds the cane with his left hand , moves the cane forward followed by the right leg, and
then moves the left leg.
4. The client holds the cane with his left hand, moves the cane forward followed by his left leg, and
then moves the right leg. –
Correct Answer :3.
P a g e 3 | 134
, ATI RN
Comprehensive 08/25/2026
Predictor Exam
While caring for a client receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) through a central line, the nurse
notices a small trickle of opaque fluid leaking from around the central line dressing. It is MOST
important for the nurse to take which of the following actions?
1. Prepare to change the central line dressing.
2. Verify that the client is on antibiotics.
3. Place the client's head lower than his feet.
4. Secure the Y-port where the lipids are infusing. –
Correct Answer :3.
A 46-year-old man is admitted to the hospital with a fractured right femur. He is placed in balanced
suspension traction with a Thomas splint and Pearson attachment. During the first 48 hr, the nurse
should assess the client for which of the following complications?
1. Pulmonary embolism
2. Fat embolism
3. Avascular necrosis
4. Malunion –
Correct Answer :2.
The nurse is helping an NAP provide a bed bath to a comatose client who is incontinent. The nurse
should intervene if which of the following actions is noted?
1. The NAP answers the phone while wearing gloves.
P a g e 4 | 134
Comprehensive 08/25/2026
Predictor Exam
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2026–2027 |
NCLEX-RN Review & Next Gen Practice
Questions with Answers, Detailed Rationales,
NGN Clinical Judgment, Priority, Delegation &
Final Review
The home care nurse plans care for a child in a leg cast for treatment of a fractured right ankle. The
nurse enters the following nursing diagnosis on the care plan: skin integrity, risk for impaired. Which of
the following actions by the nurse is Best?
1. Teaching the child how to perform isometric exercises of the right leg
2. Teaching the mother to gently massage the child's right foot with emollient cream
3. Instructing the mother to keep the leg cast clean and dry
P a g e 1 | 134
, ATI RN
Comprehensive 08/25/2026
Predictor Exam
4. Teaching the mother how to turn and position the child.
- Correct Answer :1.
The nurse is caring for a client who had a thyroidectomy 12 hours ago for treatment of Graves' disease.
The nurse would be MOST concerned if which of the following was observed?
1. The client's blood pressure is 138/82, pulse 84, respirations 16, oral temp 99 degrees Fahrenheit
(37.2 degrees Celsius).
2. The client supports his head and neck when turning his head to the right.
3. The client spontaneously flexes his wrist when the blood pressure is obtained.
4. The client is drowsy and reports a sore throat. –
Correct Answer :3.
A client is admitted who reports severe pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen. To assist
with pain relief, the nurse should take which of the following actions?
1. Encourage the client to change positions frequently in bed.
2. Massage the right lower quadrant of the abdomen.
3. Apply warmth to the abdomen with a heating pad.
4. Use comfort measures and pillows to position the client –
Correct Answer :4.
P a g e 2 | 134
, ATI RN
Comprehensive 08/25/2026
Predictor Exam
The nurse prepares a client for peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
FIRST?
1. Assess for a bruit and thrill.
2. Warm the dialysate solution.
3. Position the client on the left side.
4. Insert a Foley catcher. –
Correct Answer :2.
The nurse teaches an elderly client with right-sided weakness how to use a cane. Which of the
following behaviors by the client indicates that the teaching was effective?
1. The client holds the cane with his right hand, moves the cane forward followed by the right leg, and
then moves the left leg.
2. The client holds the cane with his right hand, moves the cane forward followed by his left leg, and
then moves the left leg
3. The client holds the cane with his left hand , moves the cane forward followed by the right leg, and
then moves the left leg.
4. The client holds the cane with his left hand, moves the cane forward followed by his left leg, and
then moves the right leg. –
Correct Answer :3.
P a g e 3 | 134
, ATI RN
Comprehensive 08/25/2026
Predictor Exam
While caring for a client receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) through a central line, the nurse
notices a small trickle of opaque fluid leaking from around the central line dressing. It is MOST
important for the nurse to take which of the following actions?
1. Prepare to change the central line dressing.
2. Verify that the client is on antibiotics.
3. Place the client's head lower than his feet.
4. Secure the Y-port where the lipids are infusing. –
Correct Answer :3.
A 46-year-old man is admitted to the hospital with a fractured right femur. He is placed in balanced
suspension traction with a Thomas splint and Pearson attachment. During the first 48 hr, the nurse
should assess the client for which of the following complications?
1. Pulmonary embolism
2. Fat embolism
3. Avascular necrosis
4. Malunion –
Correct Answer :2.
The nurse is helping an NAP provide a bed bath to a comatose client who is incontinent. The nurse
should intervene if which of the following actions is noted?
1. The NAP answers the phone while wearing gloves.
P a g e 4 | 134
