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ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR EXAM LATEST
UPDATE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS 2025 (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |GRADED A+
After a client develops left-sided hemiparesis from a cerebral vascular
accident (CVA), there is a decrease in muscle tone. Which of the following
nursing diagnoses would be a priority to include in his care plan?
1. Alteration in mobility related to paralysis.
2. Alteration in skin integrity related to decrease in tissue oxygenation.
3. Alteration in skin integrity related to immobility.
4. Alteration in communication related to decrease in thought processes -
ANSWER: 2
A client has a history of oliguria, hypertension, and peripheral edema.
Current lab values are: BUN -25, K+ -4.0 mEq/L. Which nutrient should be
restricted in the client's diet?
1. Protein.
2. Fats.
3. Carbohydrates.
4. Magnesium. - ANSWER: 1
An extremely agitated client is receiving haloperidol (Haldol) IM every
30 minutes while in the psychiatric emergency room. The MOST important
nursing intervention is to
1. monitor vital signs, especially blood pressure, every 30 minutes.
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2. remain at the client's side to provide reassurance.
3. tell the client the name of the medication and its effects.
4. monitor the anticholinergic effects of the medication. - ANSWER: 1
The nurse is caring for clients in the skilled nursing facility. Which of the
following clients require the nurse's IMMEDIATE attention?
1. A client admitted for a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) whose prescription for
warfarin (Coumadin) expired two days ago.
2. A client in pain who was receiving morphine in an acute care institution and was
transferred with a prescription for acetaminophen with codeine.
3. A client who has dysuria and foul-smelling, cloudy, dark amber urine.
4. An immunosuppressed client who has not received an influenza immunization. -
ANSWER: 1
The nurse is observing care given to a client experiencing severe to
panic levels of anxiety. The nurse would intervene in which of the following
situations?
1. The staff maintains a calm manner when interacting with the client.
2. The staff attends to client's physical needs as necessary.
3. The staff helps the client identify thoughts or feelings that occurred prior to the
onset of the anxiety.
4. The staff assesses the client's need for medication or seclusion if other
interventions have failed to reduce anxiety. - ANSWER: 3
A 69-year-old client is undergoing his second exchange of intermittent
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peritoneal dialysis (IPD). Which of the following would require an
intervention by the nurse?
1. The client complains of pain during the inflow of the dialysate.
2. The client complains of constipation.
3. The dialysate outflow is cloudy.
4. There is blood-tinged fluid around the intra-abdominal catheter. - ANSWER: 3
The clinic nurse is performing diet teaching with a 67-year-old client
with acute gout. The nurse should teach the client to limit his intake of
1. red meat and shellfish.
2. cottage cheese and ice cream.
3. fruit juices and milk.
4. fresh fruits and uncooked vegetables. - ANSWER: 1
A client is scheduled for a left lower lobectomy. The physician has
ordered diazepam (Valium) 2 mg IM for anxiety. The nurse would determine
that the medication is appropriate if the client displays which of the
following symptoms?
1. Agitation and decreased level of consciousness.
2. Lethargy and decreased respiratory rate.
3. Restlessness and increased heart rate.
4. Hostility and increased blood pressure. - ANSWER: 3
A 59-year-old woman with bipolar disorder is receiving haloperidol
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(Haldol) 2 mg PO tid. She tells the nurse, "Milk is coming out of my
breasts." Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
1. "You are seeing things that aren't real."
2. "Why don't we go make some fudge."
3. "You are experiencing a side effect of Haldol."
4. "I'll contact your physician to change your medication." - ANSWER: 3
The physician orders ranitidine hydrochloride (Zantac) 150 mg PO qd for
a client. The nurse should advise the client the BEST time to take this
medication is
1. before breakfast.
2. with dinner.
3. with food.
4. at hs. - ANSWER: 4
. If a client develops cor pulmonale (right-sided heart failure), the nurse
would expect to observe
1. increasing respiratory difficulty seen with exertion.
2. cough productive of a large amount of thick, yellow mucus.
3. peripheral edema and anorexia.
4. twitching of extremities. - ANSWER: 3
The nurse is performing triage on a group of clients in the emergency
department. Which of the following clients should the nurse see FIRST?
ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR EXAM LATEST
UPDATE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS 2025 (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |GRADED A+
After a client develops left-sided hemiparesis from a cerebral vascular
accident (CVA), there is a decrease in muscle tone. Which of the following
nursing diagnoses would be a priority to include in his care plan?
1. Alteration in mobility related to paralysis.
2. Alteration in skin integrity related to decrease in tissue oxygenation.
3. Alteration in skin integrity related to immobility.
4. Alteration in communication related to decrease in thought processes -
ANSWER: 2
A client has a history of oliguria, hypertension, and peripheral edema.
Current lab values are: BUN -25, K+ -4.0 mEq/L. Which nutrient should be
restricted in the client's diet?
1. Protein.
2. Fats.
3. Carbohydrates.
4. Magnesium. - ANSWER: 1
An extremely agitated client is receiving haloperidol (Haldol) IM every
30 minutes while in the psychiatric emergency room. The MOST important
nursing intervention is to
1. monitor vital signs, especially blood pressure, every 30 minutes.
,2|Page
2. remain at the client's side to provide reassurance.
3. tell the client the name of the medication and its effects.
4. monitor the anticholinergic effects of the medication. - ANSWER: 1
The nurse is caring for clients in the skilled nursing facility. Which of the
following clients require the nurse's IMMEDIATE attention?
1. A client admitted for a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) whose prescription for
warfarin (Coumadin) expired two days ago.
2. A client in pain who was receiving morphine in an acute care institution and was
transferred with a prescription for acetaminophen with codeine.
3. A client who has dysuria and foul-smelling, cloudy, dark amber urine.
4. An immunosuppressed client who has not received an influenza immunization. -
ANSWER: 1
The nurse is observing care given to a client experiencing severe to
panic levels of anxiety. The nurse would intervene in which of the following
situations?
1. The staff maintains a calm manner when interacting with the client.
2. The staff attends to client's physical needs as necessary.
3. The staff helps the client identify thoughts or feelings that occurred prior to the
onset of the anxiety.
4. The staff assesses the client's need for medication or seclusion if other
interventions have failed to reduce anxiety. - ANSWER: 3
A 69-year-old client is undergoing his second exchange of intermittent
,3|Page
peritoneal dialysis (IPD). Which of the following would require an
intervention by the nurse?
1. The client complains of pain during the inflow of the dialysate.
2. The client complains of constipation.
3. The dialysate outflow is cloudy.
4. There is blood-tinged fluid around the intra-abdominal catheter. - ANSWER: 3
The clinic nurse is performing diet teaching with a 67-year-old client
with acute gout. The nurse should teach the client to limit his intake of
1. red meat and shellfish.
2. cottage cheese and ice cream.
3. fruit juices and milk.
4. fresh fruits and uncooked vegetables. - ANSWER: 1
A client is scheduled for a left lower lobectomy. The physician has
ordered diazepam (Valium) 2 mg IM for anxiety. The nurse would determine
that the medication is appropriate if the client displays which of the
following symptoms?
1. Agitation and decreased level of consciousness.
2. Lethargy and decreased respiratory rate.
3. Restlessness and increased heart rate.
4. Hostility and increased blood pressure. - ANSWER: 3
A 59-year-old woman with bipolar disorder is receiving haloperidol
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(Haldol) 2 mg PO tid. She tells the nurse, "Milk is coming out of my
breasts." Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
1. "You are seeing things that aren't real."
2. "Why don't we go make some fudge."
3. "You are experiencing a side effect of Haldol."
4. "I'll contact your physician to change your medication." - ANSWER: 3
The physician orders ranitidine hydrochloride (Zantac) 150 mg PO qd for
a client. The nurse should advise the client the BEST time to take this
medication is
1. before breakfast.
2. with dinner.
3. with food.
4. at hs. - ANSWER: 4
. If a client develops cor pulmonale (right-sided heart failure), the nurse
would expect to observe
1. increasing respiratory difficulty seen with exertion.
2. cough productive of a large amount of thick, yellow mucus.
3. peripheral edema and anorexia.
4. twitching of extremities. - ANSWER: 3
The nurse is performing triage on a group of clients in the emergency
department. Which of the following clients should the nurse see FIRST?
