ATI PREDICTOR COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What can be delegated to Assistive personnel (AP)?
tx Answer -- ADLs - bathing -
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
grooming - dressing - ambulating - feeding (w/o swallow precautions) - positioning -
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
bed making - specimen collection - I&O - VS (stable clients
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
A nurse on a med surge unit has recieved change of shift report and will care for 4 clients
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
. Which of the following clients needs will the nurse assign to an AP?
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hours ago with aspiration pneumonia
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
B. Reinforcing teaching with a client who is learning to walk with a quad cane
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
C. Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary incontinence
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
D. Applying a sterile dressing to a pressure ulcer
tx Answer -C tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
A nurse is delegating the ambulation of a client who had knee arthroplasty 5 days ago t
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
o an AP. Which of the following info should the nurse share with the AP?
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
Select all: tx
A. the roommate is up independently tx tx tx tx
B. The client ambulates with his slippers on over his antiembolic stockings
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
C. The client uses a front wheeled walker when ambulating
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
D. The client had pain meds 30 minutes ago tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
E. The client is allergic to codeine tx tx tx tx tx
F. the client ate 50 % of his breakfast this morning
tx Answer - tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
BC tx
D
An RN is making assignments for client care to an LPN at the beginning of the shift. Whic
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
h of the following assignments should the LPN question?
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
A. Assisting a client who is 24 hr postop to use an incentive spirometer tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
B. Collecting a clean catch urine specimen from a client who was admitted on the tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
previous shift tx
C. providing nasopharyngeal suctioning for a client who has pneumonia tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
D. Replacing the cartridge and tubing on a PCA pump Answer -D tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
A nurse is preparing an inservice program about delegation. Which of the following elem
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
ents should she identify when presenting the 5 rights of delegation. Select all:
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
A. Right client tx
B. Right supervision/evaluation tx
C. Right direction/communication tx
D. Right time tx
E. Right circumstances Answer - tx tx
BC tx
E
,A nurse manager of a med surge unit is assigning care responsibilities for the oncoming
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
shift. A client is waiting transfer back to the unit from the PACU following thoracic surger
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
y. To which staff member should the nurse assign the client?
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
A. Charge nurse tx
B. RN
C. LVN
D. AP Answer -B tx
What is the study of conduct and character?
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx Answer -Ethics tx
What are the values and beliefs that guide behavior and decision making?
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx Answer - tx
Morals
tx
What is the right to make ones own personal decisions, even tho those decisions might
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
not be in the persons best interest
tx tx Answer -Autonomy
tx tx tx tx tx
What are positive actions to help others
tx tx tx tx tx tx Answer -Beneficience tx
What is an agreement to keep promises
tx tx tx tx tx tx Answer -Fidelity tx
What is fairness in care delivery and use of resources
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx Answer -Justice tx
What is avoidance of harm or injury
tx tx tx tx tx tx Answer -Non-maleficence tx
A nurse is caring for a client who decides not to have surgery despite significant blockag
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
es in his coronary arteries. The nurse understands that this clients choice is an example
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
of what principles?
tx tx
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmalificience Answer -A tx
A nurse offers pain meds to a client who is postop prior to ambulation. The nurse under
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
stands that this aspect of care delivery is an example of which of the following ethical pri
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
nciples?
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Beneficience Answer -D tx
A nurse is instructing a group of nursing students about the responsibilities involved with
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
organ donation and procurement. When the nurse explains that all clients waiting for a ki
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
dney transplant have to meet the same qualifications, the students should understand th
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
at this aspect of care delivery is an example of which ethical principle
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
,C. Justice
D. Nonmaleficence Answer -C tx
A nurse questions a med prescription as too extreme and light of the clients advanced a
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
ge and unstable status. The nurse understands that this action is an example of which et
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
hical principle tx
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmalificence Answer -D tx
Which of the following situations can be identified as an ethical dilemma?
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
A. A nurse on a med surge unit demonstrates signs of chemical impairment
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
B. A nurse over hears another nurse telling an older adult client that if he doesnt stay in
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
bed she will restrain him
tx tx tx tx
C. A family has conflicting feelings about the initiation of enteral tube feedings of their f
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
ather who is terminally ill
tx tx tx tx
D. A client who is terminally ill hesitates to name her spouse on her durable power of
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
attorney form Answer -C tx tx
Most managers can be categorized as
tx Answer - tx tx tx tx tx
authoritative, democratic, and laissez faire tx tx tx tx
makes decisions of the group tx tx tx tx tx
motivates by coercion tx tx
communication occurs down the chain of command tx tx tx tx tx tx
Work output by the staff is usually high-
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
good for crisis situations and bureaucratic settings
tx tx tx tx tx tx Answer -Authoritative tx
includes the group when decisions are made Motivate
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
s by supporting star achievements
tx tx tx tx
Communication occurs up and down the chain of command tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
Work output by staff is usually of good quality-
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
good when cooperation and collaboration is necessary
tx tx tx tx tx tx Answer -Democratic tx
makes very few decisions and does little planning
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
motivation is largely the responsibility of individuals staff members Communicatio
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
n occurs up and down the chain of command and between group members
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
Work output is low unless an informal leader evolves from the group
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
*the use of any of these styles may be appropriate depending on the situation Ans
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
wer -Laissez faire
tx tx
The nurse should consider the hierarchy of human needs when prioritizing interventions
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
, which are?
tx Answer -- Physiological needs first (oxygen, shelter, food)
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
- Safety & security needs (physical safety)
tx tx tx tx tx
, - Love and belonging tx tx
- Self esteem tx
- Self actualization tx
The ABC framework identifies, in order, the three basic needs for sustaining life Answe
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
r -Airway
tx
Breathing Circulatio tx
n
Nurses must follow what code of standards in delegating and assigning tasks Ans
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
wer -ANA codes of standards
tx tx tx tx
What values would a nurse possess to be a client advocate?
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx Answer -- caring tx tx
- autonomy
- respect
- empowerment
What do the nurse need to keep in mind about the client when being their advocate? Ans
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
wer -Client's religion & culture
tx tx tx tx
When should planning discharge process begin?
tx tx tx tx tx
a. at time of admission tx tx tx
b. 2 days after client is admitted
tx tx tx tx tx
c. whenever the nurse has the time to do planning tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
d. when the physician has the discharge order tx Answer -A tx tx tx tx tx tx
What is an interdisciplinary team?
tx Answer -
tx tx tx tx
A group of health care professionals from different disciplines
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
Fill in the blank:
tx tx tx
1.
is used by interdisciplinary team to make health care decisions about clients
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
with multiple problems. 2.
tx tx tx
, which may take place at team meetings, allows the achievement of results
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
that the participants would be incapable of accomplishing if working alone. Answer -
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
1 & 2 = collaboration
tx tx tx tx
What is the nurse's contribution to an interdisciplinary team?
tx tx Answer --
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
knowledge of nursing care & its management
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
- a holistic understanding of the client, her/his healthcare needs & healthcare systems.
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
A four-month-old infant is admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
with a temperature of 105°F (40.5 °C). The infant is irritable, and the nurse o
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
bserves nuchal rigidity. Which assessment finding would indicate an increa
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
se in intracranial pressure?
tx tx tx
1. Positive Babinski. tx
2. High-pitched cry. tx
STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What can be delegated to Assistive personnel (AP)?
tx Answer -- ADLs - bathing -
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
grooming - dressing - ambulating - feeding (w/o swallow precautions) - positioning -
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
bed making - specimen collection - I&O - VS (stable clients
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
A nurse on a med surge unit has recieved change of shift report and will care for 4 clients
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
. Which of the following clients needs will the nurse assign to an AP?
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hours ago with aspiration pneumonia
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
B. Reinforcing teaching with a client who is learning to walk with a quad cane
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
C. Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary incontinence
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
D. Applying a sterile dressing to a pressure ulcer
tx Answer -C tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
A nurse is delegating the ambulation of a client who had knee arthroplasty 5 days ago t
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
o an AP. Which of the following info should the nurse share with the AP?
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
Select all: tx
A. the roommate is up independently tx tx tx tx
B. The client ambulates with his slippers on over his antiembolic stockings
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
C. The client uses a front wheeled walker when ambulating
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
D. The client had pain meds 30 minutes ago tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
E. The client is allergic to codeine tx tx tx tx tx
F. the client ate 50 % of his breakfast this morning
tx Answer - tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
BC tx
D
An RN is making assignments for client care to an LPN at the beginning of the shift. Whic
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
h of the following assignments should the LPN question?
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
A. Assisting a client who is 24 hr postop to use an incentive spirometer tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
B. Collecting a clean catch urine specimen from a client who was admitted on the tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
previous shift tx
C. providing nasopharyngeal suctioning for a client who has pneumonia tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
D. Replacing the cartridge and tubing on a PCA pump Answer -D tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
A nurse is preparing an inservice program about delegation. Which of the following elem
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
ents should she identify when presenting the 5 rights of delegation. Select all:
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
A. Right client tx
B. Right supervision/evaluation tx
C. Right direction/communication tx
D. Right time tx
E. Right circumstances Answer - tx tx
BC tx
E
,A nurse manager of a med surge unit is assigning care responsibilities for the oncoming
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
shift. A client is waiting transfer back to the unit from the PACU following thoracic surger
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
y. To which staff member should the nurse assign the client?
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
A. Charge nurse tx
B. RN
C. LVN
D. AP Answer -B tx
What is the study of conduct and character?
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx Answer -Ethics tx
What are the values and beliefs that guide behavior and decision making?
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx Answer - tx
Morals
tx
What is the right to make ones own personal decisions, even tho those decisions might
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
not be in the persons best interest
tx tx Answer -Autonomy
tx tx tx tx tx
What are positive actions to help others
tx tx tx tx tx tx Answer -Beneficience tx
What is an agreement to keep promises
tx tx tx tx tx tx Answer -Fidelity tx
What is fairness in care delivery and use of resources
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx Answer -Justice tx
What is avoidance of harm or injury
tx tx tx tx tx tx Answer -Non-maleficence tx
A nurse is caring for a client who decides not to have surgery despite significant blockag
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
es in his coronary arteries. The nurse understands that this clients choice is an example
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
of what principles?
tx tx
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmalificience Answer -A tx
A nurse offers pain meds to a client who is postop prior to ambulation. The nurse under
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
stands that this aspect of care delivery is an example of which of the following ethical pri
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
nciples?
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Beneficience Answer -D tx
A nurse is instructing a group of nursing students about the responsibilities involved with
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
organ donation and procurement. When the nurse explains that all clients waiting for a ki
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
dney transplant have to meet the same qualifications, the students should understand th
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
at this aspect of care delivery is an example of which ethical principle
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
,C. Justice
D. Nonmaleficence Answer -C tx
A nurse questions a med prescription as too extreme and light of the clients advanced a
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
ge and unstable status. The nurse understands that this action is an example of which et
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
hical principle tx
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmalificence Answer -D tx
Which of the following situations can be identified as an ethical dilemma?
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
A. A nurse on a med surge unit demonstrates signs of chemical impairment
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
B. A nurse over hears another nurse telling an older adult client that if he doesnt stay in
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
bed she will restrain him
tx tx tx tx
C. A family has conflicting feelings about the initiation of enteral tube feedings of their f
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
ather who is terminally ill
tx tx tx tx
D. A client who is terminally ill hesitates to name her spouse on her durable power of
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
attorney form Answer -C tx tx
Most managers can be categorized as
tx Answer - tx tx tx tx tx
authoritative, democratic, and laissez faire tx tx tx tx
makes decisions of the group tx tx tx tx tx
motivates by coercion tx tx
communication occurs down the chain of command tx tx tx tx tx tx
Work output by the staff is usually high-
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
good for crisis situations and bureaucratic settings
tx tx tx tx tx tx Answer -Authoritative tx
includes the group when decisions are made Motivate
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
s by supporting star achievements
tx tx tx tx
Communication occurs up and down the chain of command tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
Work output by staff is usually of good quality-
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
good when cooperation and collaboration is necessary
tx tx tx tx tx tx Answer -Democratic tx
makes very few decisions and does little planning
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
motivation is largely the responsibility of individuals staff members Communicatio
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
n occurs up and down the chain of command and between group members
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
Work output is low unless an informal leader evolves from the group
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
*the use of any of these styles may be appropriate depending on the situation Ans
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
wer -Laissez faire
tx tx
The nurse should consider the hierarchy of human needs when prioritizing interventions
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
, which are?
tx Answer -- Physiological needs first (oxygen, shelter, food)
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
- Safety & security needs (physical safety)
tx tx tx tx tx
, - Love and belonging tx tx
- Self esteem tx
- Self actualization tx
The ABC framework identifies, in order, the three basic needs for sustaining life Answe
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
r -Airway
tx
Breathing Circulatio tx
n
Nurses must follow what code of standards in delegating and assigning tasks Ans
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
wer -ANA codes of standards
tx tx tx tx
What values would a nurse possess to be a client advocate?
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx Answer -- caring tx tx
- autonomy
- respect
- empowerment
What do the nurse need to keep in mind about the client when being their advocate? Ans
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
wer -Client's religion & culture
tx tx tx tx
When should planning discharge process begin?
tx tx tx tx tx
a. at time of admission tx tx tx
b. 2 days after client is admitted
tx tx tx tx tx
c. whenever the nurse has the time to do planning tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
d. when the physician has the discharge order tx Answer -A tx tx tx tx tx tx
What is an interdisciplinary team?
tx Answer -
tx tx tx tx
A group of health care professionals from different disciplines
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
Fill in the blank:
tx tx tx
1.
is used by interdisciplinary team to make health care decisions about clients
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
with multiple problems. 2.
tx tx tx
, which may take place at team meetings, allows the achievement of results
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
that the participants would be incapable of accomplishing if working alone. Answer -
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
1 & 2 = collaboration
tx tx tx tx
What is the nurse's contribution to an interdisciplinary team?
tx tx Answer --
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
knowledge of nursing care & its management
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
- a holistic understanding of the client, her/his healthcare needs & healthcare systems.
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
A four-month-old infant is admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
with a temperature of 105°F (40.5 °C). The infant is irritable, and the nurse o
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
bserves nuchal rigidity. Which assessment finding would indicate an increa
tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx tx
se in intracranial pressure?
tx tx tx
1. Positive Babinski. tx
2. High-pitched cry. tx
