LEGIT ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR EXIT EXAM 2026 EXAMS 1, 2,
3 AND 4 VERSIONS WITH NGN EACH
VERSION 180 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FOR ACTUAL PN ATI COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR EXIT EXAM 2026
,Ques on 1
A prac cal nurse is caring for a client who has a prescrip on for oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal
cannula. Which ac on is appropriate?
A. Apply petroleum jelly to the client's nares
B. Place the oxygen tubing beneath the client's clothing
C. Keep oxygen away from open flames
D. Increase the flow rate when the client reports dyspnea
Answer: C. Keep oxygen away from open flames
Ra onale: Oxygen supports combus on. The nurse should keep oxygen equipment away from
flames, sparks, and smoking materials. Petroleum-based products should also be avoided
around oxygen because they are flammable.
Ques on 2
A nurse is preparing to administer medica ons to a client. Which ac on best verifies the client's
iden ty?
A. Ask the client to state their room number
B. Check the client's name against two iden fiers
C. Ask another nurse to iden fy the client
D. Compare the client's diagnosis with the medica on
Answer: B. Check the client's name against two iden fiers
Ra onale: Two approved iden fiers, such as the client's name and date of birth or medical
record number, should be used before medica on administra on.
Ques on 3
A client receiving a blood transfusion develops chills, fever, and low back pain. Which ac on
should the nurse take first?
A. Slow the transfusion
B. Stop the transfusion
C. Administer acetaminophen
D. Obtain another unit of blood
Answer: B. Stop the transfusion
,Ra onale: These findings can indicate an acute transfusion reac on. The nurse should
immediately stop the transfusion and maintain IV access with appropriate compa ble fluid
according to protocol.
Ques on 4
A nurse is caring for a client who has a seizure disorder. Which interven on is appropriate?
A. Insert a tongue blade during the seizure
B. Restrain the client's extremi es
C. Turn the client to the side
D. Place the client in a supine posi on
Answer: C. Turn the client to the side
Ra onale: Side-lying posi oning helps maintain airway patency and decreases the risk of
aspira on. The nurse should not restrain the client or place objects in the mouth.
Ques on 5
A client has Clostridioides difficile infec on. Which interven on is most appropriate?
A. Use alcohol-based hand sani zer a er care
B. Place the client in a nega ve-pressure room
C. Wash hands with soap and water a er contact
D. Use only a surgical mask when entering
Answer: C. Wash hands with soap and water a er contact
Ra onale: C. difficile spores are not reliably removed by alcohol-based hand sani zers. Soap-
and-water handwashing is required.
Ques on 6
A nurse is reposi oning an immobile client. Which interven on helps prevent pressure injuries?
A. Massage reddened areas
B. Reposi on the client regularly
C. Keep the head of bed elevated at 60°
D. Use a donut-shaped cushion beneath the sacrum
, Answer: B. Reposi on the client regularly
Ra onale: Regular reposi oning relieves prolonged pressure and helps prevent ssue injury.
Massaging reddened ssue can cause further damage.
Ques on 7
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. Which ac on is appropriate
during meals?
A. Encourage the client to drink through a straw
B. Place food on the affected side of the mouth
C. Keep the client upright
D. Encourage rapid ea ng
Answer: C. Keep the client upright
Ra onale: Upright posi oning decreases aspira on risk. The nurse should follow the prescribed
swallowing strategies and avoid rushing the client.
Ques on 8
A client reports dizziness when standing. Which ac on should the nurse take?
A. Encourage rapid posi on changes
B. Assist the client to stand slowly
C. Restrict oral fluids
D. Place the client in Trendelenburg posi on rou nely
Answer: B. Assist the client to stand slowly
Ra onale: Slow posi on changes reduce the risk of orthosta c hypotension and falls.
Ques on 9
Which finding requires immediate interven on in a client receiving opioid analgesia?
A. Respiratory rate of 8/min
B. Pain ra ng of 4/10
C. Heart rate of 88/min
D. Blood pressure of 128/76 mm Hg
PREDICTOR EXIT EXAM 2026 EXAMS 1, 2,
3 AND 4 VERSIONS WITH NGN EACH
VERSION 180 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FOR ACTUAL PN ATI COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR EXIT EXAM 2026
,Ques on 1
A prac cal nurse is caring for a client who has a prescrip on for oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal
cannula. Which ac on is appropriate?
A. Apply petroleum jelly to the client's nares
B. Place the oxygen tubing beneath the client's clothing
C. Keep oxygen away from open flames
D. Increase the flow rate when the client reports dyspnea
Answer: C. Keep oxygen away from open flames
Ra onale: Oxygen supports combus on. The nurse should keep oxygen equipment away from
flames, sparks, and smoking materials. Petroleum-based products should also be avoided
around oxygen because they are flammable.
Ques on 2
A nurse is preparing to administer medica ons to a client. Which ac on best verifies the client's
iden ty?
A. Ask the client to state their room number
B. Check the client's name against two iden fiers
C. Ask another nurse to iden fy the client
D. Compare the client's diagnosis with the medica on
Answer: B. Check the client's name against two iden fiers
Ra onale: Two approved iden fiers, such as the client's name and date of birth or medical
record number, should be used before medica on administra on.
Ques on 3
A client receiving a blood transfusion develops chills, fever, and low back pain. Which ac on
should the nurse take first?
A. Slow the transfusion
B. Stop the transfusion
C. Administer acetaminophen
D. Obtain another unit of blood
Answer: B. Stop the transfusion
,Ra onale: These findings can indicate an acute transfusion reac on. The nurse should
immediately stop the transfusion and maintain IV access with appropriate compa ble fluid
according to protocol.
Ques on 4
A nurse is caring for a client who has a seizure disorder. Which interven on is appropriate?
A. Insert a tongue blade during the seizure
B. Restrain the client's extremi es
C. Turn the client to the side
D. Place the client in a supine posi on
Answer: C. Turn the client to the side
Ra onale: Side-lying posi oning helps maintain airway patency and decreases the risk of
aspira on. The nurse should not restrain the client or place objects in the mouth.
Ques on 5
A client has Clostridioides difficile infec on. Which interven on is most appropriate?
A. Use alcohol-based hand sani zer a er care
B. Place the client in a nega ve-pressure room
C. Wash hands with soap and water a er contact
D. Use only a surgical mask when entering
Answer: C. Wash hands with soap and water a er contact
Ra onale: C. difficile spores are not reliably removed by alcohol-based hand sani zers. Soap-
and-water handwashing is required.
Ques on 6
A nurse is reposi oning an immobile client. Which interven on helps prevent pressure injuries?
A. Massage reddened areas
B. Reposi on the client regularly
C. Keep the head of bed elevated at 60°
D. Use a donut-shaped cushion beneath the sacrum
, Answer: B. Reposi on the client regularly
Ra onale: Regular reposi oning relieves prolonged pressure and helps prevent ssue injury.
Massaging reddened ssue can cause further damage.
Ques on 7
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. Which ac on is appropriate
during meals?
A. Encourage the client to drink through a straw
B. Place food on the affected side of the mouth
C. Keep the client upright
D. Encourage rapid ea ng
Answer: C. Keep the client upright
Ra onale: Upright posi oning decreases aspira on risk. The nurse should follow the prescribed
swallowing strategies and avoid rushing the client.
Ques on 8
A client reports dizziness when standing. Which ac on should the nurse take?
A. Encourage rapid posi on changes
B. Assist the client to stand slowly
C. Restrict oral fluids
D. Place the client in Trendelenburg posi on rou nely
Answer: B. Assist the client to stand slowly
Ra onale: Slow posi on changes reduce the risk of orthosta c hypotension and falls.
Ques on 9
Which finding requires immediate interven on in a client receiving opioid analgesia?
A. Respiratory rate of 8/min
B. Pain ra ng of 4/10
C. Heart rate of 88/min
D. Blood pressure of 128/76 mm Hg
