[STUDY GUIDE] • HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE & REVIEW EDITION
ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam
Questions & Verified Answers
Updated 2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS ANSWERS
364 Questions 12 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 364 verified questions with correct answers focused on nursing and healthcare
practices. Each question is designed to reinforce knowledge and understanding of critical concepts, making it
suitable for NCLEX preparation, course review, and certification exams.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus
Diabetes Management Explores the principles of diabetes care, including monitoring and education.
Substance Use Assessment Covers methods for identifying and addressing suspected alcohol and substance use.
Focuses on the importance of advocating for patients' rights and needs in healthcare
Patient Advocacy settings.
Discusses the steps involved in developing effective care plans for diverse patient
Care Planning populations.
Postoperative Care Covers essential considerations and interventions for patients recovering from surgery.
Maternal and Newborn Health Examines key aspects of care for mothers and newborns throughout the perinatal period.
Focuses on strategies for managing long-term health conditions in various patient
Chronic Illness Management demographics.
Mental Health Nursing Covers the assessment and management of mental health disorders in patients.
Emergency Care Protocols Discusses guidelines and procedures for providing urgent care in critical situations.
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Pediatric Nursing Explores unique considerations and interventions in nursing children.
Infection Control Covers practices and protocols to prevent and manage infections in healthcare settings.
Examines approaches to caring for the elderly population and addressing age-related health
Geriatric Care issues.
Total Exam Coverage 12 Integrated Topic Modules • 364 Examination Questions
HIGH-YIELD: QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS
Complete Examination Questions • 364 Questions • Sequential Exam Layout
QUESTION 1
A nurse in a pediatric unit is preparing to insert an IV catheter for 7-yearold. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A.
B. Tell the child they will feel discomfort during the catheter insertion.
C. Use a mummy restraint to hold the child during the catheter insertion.
D. Require the parents to leave the room during the procedure.
Answer: B. Tell the child they will feel discomfort during the catheter insertion.
QUESTION 2
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.
Answer: B. Absence of a bruit.
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QUESTION 3
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 and 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"
Answer: B. "I will wear loose clothing around my ICD".
QUESTION 4
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 14 weeks gestation and reports feelings of
ambivalence about being pregnant. Which of the following responses should the nurse
make?
A. "Describe your feelings to me about being pregnant"
B. "You should discuss your feelings about being pregnant with your provider"
C. "Have you discussed these feelings with your partner?"
D. "When did you start having these feelings?"
Answer: A. "Describe your feelings to me about being pregnant".
QUESTION 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for a boweltraining program
following a spinal cord injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse include
in the plan of care?
A. Encourage a maximum fluid intake of 1,500 ml per day.
B. Increase the amount of refined grains in the client's diet.
C. Provide the client with a cold drink prior to defecation.
D. Administer a rectal suppository 30 minutes prior to scheduled defecation times.
Answer: D. Administer a rectal suppository 30 minutes prior to scheduled defecation times.
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QUESTION 6
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and requests pain
management. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Administer ondansetron.
B. Place the client in a warm shower.
C. Apply fundal pressure during contractions.
D. Assist the client to a supine position.
Answer: B. Place the client in a warm shower.
QUESTION 7
A nurse in an emergency department is performing triage for multiple clients following
a disaster in the community. To which of the following types of injuries should the
nurse assign the highest priority?
A. Below-the knee amputation
B. Fractured tibia
C. 95% full-thickness body burn
D. 10cm (4in) laceration to the forearm
Answer: A. Below-the knee amputation.
QUESTION 8
A nurse manager is updating protocols for the use of belt restraints. Which of the
following guidelines should the nurse include?
A. Remove the client's restraint every 4hr
B. Document the client's condition every 15 min
C. Attach the restrain to the bed's side rails
D. Request a PRN restrain prescription for clients who are aggressive
Answer: B. Document the client's condition every 15 min.
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ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam
Questions & Verified Answers
Updated 2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS ANSWERS
364 Questions 12 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 364 verified questions with correct answers focused on nursing and healthcare
practices. Each question is designed to reinforce knowledge and understanding of critical concepts, making it
suitable for NCLEX preparation, course review, and certification exams.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus
Diabetes Management Explores the principles of diabetes care, including monitoring and education.
Substance Use Assessment Covers methods for identifying and addressing suspected alcohol and substance use.
Focuses on the importance of advocating for patients' rights and needs in healthcare
Patient Advocacy settings.
Discusses the steps involved in developing effective care plans for diverse patient
Care Planning populations.
Postoperative Care Covers essential considerations and interventions for patients recovering from surgery.
Maternal and Newborn Health Examines key aspects of care for mothers and newborns throughout the perinatal period.
Focuses on strategies for managing long-term health conditions in various patient
Chronic Illness Management demographics.
Mental Health Nursing Covers the assessment and management of mental health disorders in patients.
Emergency Care Protocols Discusses guidelines and procedures for providing urgent care in critical situations.
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Pediatric Nursing Explores unique considerations and interventions in nursing children.
Infection Control Covers practices and protocols to prevent and manage infections in healthcare settings.
Examines approaches to caring for the elderly population and addressing age-related health
Geriatric Care issues.
Total Exam Coverage 12 Integrated Topic Modules • 364 Examination Questions
HIGH-YIELD: QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS
Complete Examination Questions • 364 Questions • Sequential Exam Layout
QUESTION 1
A nurse in a pediatric unit is preparing to insert an IV catheter for 7-yearold. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A.
B. Tell the child they will feel discomfort during the catheter insertion.
C. Use a mummy restraint to hold the child during the catheter insertion.
D. Require the parents to leave the room during the procedure.
Answer: B. Tell the child they will feel discomfort during the catheter insertion.
QUESTION 2
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.
Answer: B. Absence of a bruit.
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QUESTION 3
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 and 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"
Answer: B. "I will wear loose clothing around my ICD".
QUESTION 4
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 14 weeks gestation and reports feelings of
ambivalence about being pregnant. Which of the following responses should the nurse
make?
A. "Describe your feelings to me about being pregnant"
B. "You should discuss your feelings about being pregnant with your provider"
C. "Have you discussed these feelings with your partner?"
D. "When did you start having these feelings?"
Answer: A. "Describe your feelings to me about being pregnant".
QUESTION 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for a boweltraining program
following a spinal cord injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse include
in the plan of care?
A. Encourage a maximum fluid intake of 1,500 ml per day.
B. Increase the amount of refined grains in the client's diet.
C. Provide the client with a cold drink prior to defecation.
D. Administer a rectal suppository 30 minutes prior to scheduled defecation times.
Answer: D. Administer a rectal suppository 30 minutes prior to scheduled defecation times.
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QUESTION 6
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and requests pain
management. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Administer ondansetron.
B. Place the client in a warm shower.
C. Apply fundal pressure during contractions.
D. Assist the client to a supine position.
Answer: B. Place the client in a warm shower.
QUESTION 7
A nurse in an emergency department is performing triage for multiple clients following
a disaster in the community. To which of the following types of injuries should the
nurse assign the highest priority?
A. Below-the knee amputation
B. Fractured tibia
C. 95% full-thickness body burn
D. 10cm (4in) laceration to the forearm
Answer: A. Below-the knee amputation.
QUESTION 8
A nurse manager is updating protocols for the use of belt restraints. Which of the
following guidelines should the nurse include?
A. Remove the client's restraint every 4hr
B. Document the client's condition every 15 min
C. Attach the restrain to the bed's side rails
D. Request a PRN restrain prescription for clients who are aggressive
Answer: B. Document the client's condition every 15 min.
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