2019 ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
2019 ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR TEST BANK.
FORM A, B, C. EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH QUESTIONS AND
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS. 2025/2026 NEWEST UPDATE.
FORM A.
1. A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr
postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the
following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Offer small amounts of clear liquids 6 hr following surgery
(assess for gag reflex first)
b. Give cromolyn nebulizer solution every 6 hr (for asthma)
c. Apply a warm compress to the operative site every 4 hr
d. Administer analgesics on a scheduled basis for the first 24 hr
2. A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report for a group of
clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan
to assess first?
a. A client who has sinus arrhythmia and is receiving cardiac monitoring
b. A client who has diabetes mellitus and a hemoglobin A1C of 6.8%
c. A client who has epidural analgesia and weakness in the
lower extremities
d. A client who has a hip fracture and a new onset of tachypnea
3. A nurse is preparing to apply a transdermal nicotine
patch for a client. Which of the following actions should the
nurse tak e?
a. Shave hairy areas of skin prior to application (apply to hairless,
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clean & dry areas to promote absorption; avoid oily or broken
skin)
b. Wear gloves to apply the patch to the client’s skin
c. Apply the patch within 1 hr of removing it from the protective
pouch (apply immediately)
d. Remove the previous patch and place it in a tissue (fold
patch in half with sticky sides pressed together)
4. A nurse has just received change-of-shift report for four
clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse
assess first?
a. A client who was just given a glass of orange juice for a low
blood glucose level
b. A client who is schedule for a procedure in 1 hr (can wait)
c. A client who has 100 mL fluid remaining in his IV bag (can wait)
d. A client who received a pain medication 30 min ago for
postoperative pain
5. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent
enteral tube feedings. Which of the following places the client
at risk for aspiration?
a. A history of gastroesophageal reflux disease
b. Receiving a high osmolarity formula
c. Sitting in a high-Fowler’s position during the feeding
d. A residual of 65 mL 1hr postprandial
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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.
D. Provides routine client care and documentation.
10. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has diabetes
mellitus and reports that she has been following her (unable to read) care. The
nurse should identify which of the following findings indicates a need to revise
the client’s plan of care.
A. Serum sodium 144 mEq/
B. (Unable to read)
C. Hba1c 10 %
2019 ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR TEST BANK.
FORM A, B, C. EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH QUESTIONS AND
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS. 2025/2026 NEWEST UPDATE.
FORM A.
1. A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr
postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the
following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Offer small amounts of clear liquids 6 hr following surgery
(assess for gag reflex first)
b. Give cromolyn nebulizer solution every 6 hr (for asthma)
c. Apply a warm compress to the operative site every 4 hr
d. Administer analgesics on a scheduled basis for the first 24 hr
2. A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report for a group of
clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan
to assess first?
a. A client who has sinus arrhythmia and is receiving cardiac monitoring
b. A client who has diabetes mellitus and a hemoglobin A1C of 6.8%
c. A client who has epidural analgesia and weakness in the
lower extremities
d. A client who has a hip fracture and a new onset of tachypnea
3. A nurse is preparing to apply a transdermal nicotine
patch for a client. Which of the following actions should the
nurse tak e?
a. Shave hairy areas of skin prior to application (apply to hairless,
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clean & dry areas to promote absorption; avoid oily or broken
skin)
b. Wear gloves to apply the patch to the client’s skin
c. Apply the patch within 1 hr of removing it from the protective
pouch (apply immediately)
d. Remove the previous patch and place it in a tissue (fold
patch in half with sticky sides pressed together)
4. A nurse has just received change-of-shift report for four
clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse
assess first?
a. A client who was just given a glass of orange juice for a low
blood glucose level
b. A client who is schedule for a procedure in 1 hr (can wait)
c. A client who has 100 mL fluid remaining in his IV bag (can wait)
d. A client who received a pain medication 30 min ago for
postoperative pain
5. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent
enteral tube feedings. Which of the following places the client
at risk for aspiration?
a. A history of gastroesophageal reflux disease
b. Receiving a high osmolarity formula
c. Sitting in a high-Fowler’s position during the feeding
d. A residual of 65 mL 1hr postprandial
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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.
D. Provides routine client care and documentation.
10. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has diabetes
mellitus and reports that she has been following her (unable to read) care. The
nurse should identify which of the following findings indicates a need to revise
the client’s plan of care.
A. Serum sodium 144 mEq/
B. (Unable to read)
C. Hba1c 10 %
