ATI RN
COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR 2019
FORM A B &C
UPDATED VERSION
TEST BANK
1. A nurse in a pediatric unit is preparing to insert an IV catheter
for 7-year- old. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. (Unable to read)
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.
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.
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”
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?”
5. A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for a
bowel- training 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.
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.
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
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
9. A nurse is teaching an in-service about nursing leadership.
Which of the following information should the nurse include about
an effective leader?
A. Acts as an advocate for the nursing unit.
B. (Unable to read) for the unit
C. Priorities staff request over client needs.
COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR 2019
FORM A B &C
UPDATED VERSION
TEST BANK
1. A nurse in a pediatric unit is preparing to insert an IV catheter
for 7-year- old. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. (Unable to read)
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.
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.
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”
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?”
5. A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for a
bowel- training 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.
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.
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
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
9. A nurse is teaching an in-service about nursing leadership.
Which of the following information should the nurse include about
an effective leader?
A. Acts as an advocate for the nursing unit.
B. (Unable to read) for the unit
C. Priorities staff request over client needs.
