ATI-PN Comprehensive Predictor Exam
ATI- PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR | VERIFIED
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - LATEST
VERSION 2026/2027
ATI-PN Comprehensive Predictor
1. During the assessment phase of the nursing process, the PN's
primary responsibility is to:
A. Write the plan of care
B. Collect and report data to the RN
C. Evaluate outcomes independently
D. Establish the nursing diagnosis
B. Collect and report data to the RN — PNs collect data and
contribute to assessment under RN supervision; diagnosis and
independent evaluation remain RN functions.
2. A client tells the PN, "I'm scared about my surgery tomorrow." The
best therapeutic response is:
A. "Don't worry, the surgeon is excellent."
B. "Everyone feels that way before surgery."
C. "You should focus on getting better."
D. "Tell me more about what worries you."
D. "Tell me more about what worries you." — Open-ended reflection
encourages the client to express feelings rather than dismissing
them.
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3. Which action best demonstrates the implementation phase of the
nursing process?
A. Interviewing the client on admission
B. Administering a scheduled medication
C. Comparing outcomes to goals
D. Identifying a risk for falls
B. Administering a scheduled medication — Implementation is the
carrying-out of planned interventions such as medication
administration.
4. When documenting client care, the PN should use which format for
objective findings?
A. Factual, measurable, and specific language
B. Personal opinions about prognosis
C. Vague terms such as "seems okay"
D. General impressions of client mood
A. Factual, measurable, and specific language — Documentation must
be objective, factual, and measurable to support accurate
communication and legal protection.
5. A client's care plan states "Goal: client will ambulate 50 feet with
walker by discharge." This is an example of:
A. A nursing diagnosis
B. An assessment finding
C. An expected outcome
D. A physician's order
C. An expected outcome — Expected outcomes are measurable, time-
limited goals used to evaluate progress.
6. Maslow's hierarchy of needs guides the PN to prioritize which client
first?
A. A client reporting difficulty breathing
B. A client concerned about insurance
C. A client asking about visiting hours
D. A client requesting extra blankets
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A. A client reporting difficulty breathing — Physiological needs,
including oxygenation, take priority over comfort or informational
needs.
7. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
A. Client states, "My stomach hurts."
B. Blood pressure of 130/84
C. Temperature of 99.1°F
D. Respiratory rate of 18
A. Client states, "My stomach hurts." — Subjective data comes from
the client's own statements; the others are measurable objective
findings.
8. The PN is contributing to discharge planning. Which finding is most
important to report to the RN?
A. Client lives alone and has no support system
B. Client prefers tea over coffee
C. Client watched television most of the day
D. Client has a favorite nurse on the unit
A. Client lives alone and has no support system — Lack of support
after discharge is a safety concern that affects the discharge plan.
9. When using SBAR to communicate with the physician, the "R" stands
for:
A. Response
B. Record
C. Reason
D. Recommendation
D. Recommendation — SBAR = Situation, Background, Assessment,
Recommendation.
10. A PN is delegated to reinforce client teaching initiated by the RN.
This is an appropriate task because:
A. Only unlicensed staff can reinforce teaching
B. Reinforcing established teaching is within PN scope of practice
C. PNs can independently initiate all client teaching
D. Teaching is never delegated to a PN
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B. Reinforcing established teaching is within PN scope of practice —
PNs may reinforce teaching already initiated by the RN but do not
independently develop the initial teaching plan.
Vital Signs & Physical Assessment
11. A normal adult respiratory rate at rest is:
A. 6 to 10 breaths per minute
B. 12 to 20 breaths per minute
C. 30 to 40 breaths per minute
D. 24 to 30 breaths per minute
B. 12 to 20 breaths per minute — Normal adult resting respiratory
rate is 12–20 breaths per minute.
12. When measuring an apical pulse, the PN should auscultate over the:
A. Second intercostal space, right sternal border
B. Seventh intercostal space, midaxillary line
C. Fourth intercostal space, left sternal border
D. Fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line
D. Fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line — The apical pulse is
best heard at the point of maximal impulse, the fifth intercostal
space, midclavicular line.
13. A client's blood pressure reading is 92/58 mmHg. The PN should
first:
A. Immediately notify the family
B. Increase the client's IV fluid rate independently
C. Document and take no further action
D. Recheck the reading and assess for symptoms
D. Recheck the reading and assess for symptoms — Hypotension
should be verified and correlated with clinical symptoms before
further action or notification.
14. Which pulse site is used to assess circulation in the foot?
A. Brachial
B. Popliteal
C. Carotid
D. Dorsalis pedis
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ATI- PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR | VERIFIED
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - LATEST
VERSION 2026/2027
ATI-PN Comprehensive Predictor
1. During the assessment phase of the nursing process, the PN's
primary responsibility is to:
A. Write the plan of care
B. Collect and report data to the RN
C. Evaluate outcomes independently
D. Establish the nursing diagnosis
B. Collect and report data to the RN — PNs collect data and
contribute to assessment under RN supervision; diagnosis and
independent evaluation remain RN functions.
2. A client tells the PN, "I'm scared about my surgery tomorrow." The
best therapeutic response is:
A. "Don't worry, the surgeon is excellent."
B. "Everyone feels that way before surgery."
C. "You should focus on getting better."
D. "Tell me more about what worries you."
D. "Tell me more about what worries you." — Open-ended reflection
encourages the client to express feelings rather than dismissing
them.
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3. Which action best demonstrates the implementation phase of the
nursing process?
A. Interviewing the client on admission
B. Administering a scheduled medication
C. Comparing outcomes to goals
D. Identifying a risk for falls
B. Administering a scheduled medication — Implementation is the
carrying-out of planned interventions such as medication
administration.
4. When documenting client care, the PN should use which format for
objective findings?
A. Factual, measurable, and specific language
B. Personal opinions about prognosis
C. Vague terms such as "seems okay"
D. General impressions of client mood
A. Factual, measurable, and specific language — Documentation must
be objective, factual, and measurable to support accurate
communication and legal protection.
5. A client's care plan states "Goal: client will ambulate 50 feet with
walker by discharge." This is an example of:
A. A nursing diagnosis
B. An assessment finding
C. An expected outcome
D. A physician's order
C. An expected outcome — Expected outcomes are measurable, time-
limited goals used to evaluate progress.
6. Maslow's hierarchy of needs guides the PN to prioritize which client
first?
A. A client reporting difficulty breathing
B. A client concerned about insurance
C. A client asking about visiting hours
D. A client requesting extra blankets
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A. A client reporting difficulty breathing — Physiological needs,
including oxygenation, take priority over comfort or informational
needs.
7. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
A. Client states, "My stomach hurts."
B. Blood pressure of 130/84
C. Temperature of 99.1°F
D. Respiratory rate of 18
A. Client states, "My stomach hurts." — Subjective data comes from
the client's own statements; the others are measurable objective
findings.
8. The PN is contributing to discharge planning. Which finding is most
important to report to the RN?
A. Client lives alone and has no support system
B. Client prefers tea over coffee
C. Client watched television most of the day
D. Client has a favorite nurse on the unit
A. Client lives alone and has no support system — Lack of support
after discharge is a safety concern that affects the discharge plan.
9. When using SBAR to communicate with the physician, the "R" stands
for:
A. Response
B. Record
C. Reason
D. Recommendation
D. Recommendation — SBAR = Situation, Background, Assessment,
Recommendation.
10. A PN is delegated to reinforce client teaching initiated by the RN.
This is an appropriate task because:
A. Only unlicensed staff can reinforce teaching
B. Reinforcing established teaching is within PN scope of practice
C. PNs can independently initiate all client teaching
D. Teaching is never delegated to a PN
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B. Reinforcing established teaching is within PN scope of practice —
PNs may reinforce teaching already initiated by the RN but do not
independently develop the initial teaching plan.
Vital Signs & Physical Assessment
11. A normal adult respiratory rate at rest is:
A. 6 to 10 breaths per minute
B. 12 to 20 breaths per minute
C. 30 to 40 breaths per minute
D. 24 to 30 breaths per minute
B. 12 to 20 breaths per minute — Normal adult resting respiratory
rate is 12–20 breaths per minute.
12. When measuring an apical pulse, the PN should auscultate over the:
A. Second intercostal space, right sternal border
B. Seventh intercostal space, midaxillary line
C. Fourth intercostal space, left sternal border
D. Fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line
D. Fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line — The apical pulse is
best heard at the point of maximal impulse, the fifth intercostal
space, midclavicular line.
13. A client's blood pressure reading is 92/58 mmHg. The PN should
first:
A. Immediately notify the family
B. Increase the client's IV fluid rate independently
C. Document and take no further action
D. Recheck the reading and assess for symptoms
D. Recheck the reading and assess for symptoms — Hypotension
should be verified and correlated with clinical symptoms before
further action or notification.
14. Which pulse site is used to assess circulation in the foot?
A. Brachial
B. Popliteal
C. Carotid
D. Dorsalis pedis
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