ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR EXAM
2025 – 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the assessment? a) Tell me about your
siblings b) Tell me what kind of music you like c) Tell me how often do you drink alcohol d) Tell me about
your school schedule ANSWER : -Assessment for adolescent with conduct disorder
Which of the following actions by the client requires the nurse to intervene? a) Holding the newborn in
face position b) Asking the father to change the newborn's diaper c) Requesting the nurse take the
newborn nursery so she can rest d) Viewing the newborn's actions to be uncooperative ANSWER : -
Nurse observing bonding with newborn
Which of the following findings should indicate that the medication is effective? a) Weight loss b)
Decreased blood pressure c) Absence of seizures d) Decrease inflammation ANSWER : -Effectiveness of
levothyroxin
Which instructions would you include in the teaching? a) Contact provider if the cord still turns black b)
Clean the base of the cord with hydrogen peroxide daily c) Keep the cord dry until it falls off d) The cord
stump will fall off in five days ANSWER : -Discharge teaching for cord care
Which of the following findings indicates decreased cardiac output? a) Shivering b) Oliguria c) Bradypnea
d) Constricted pupils ANSWER : -Indication of decreased cardiac output
Which of the following client should the nurse identify as the priority? a) A client that has massive head
trauma b) A client has full thickness burns to face and trunk c) A client with indications of hypovolemic
shock d) A client with open fracture of the lower extremity ANSWER : -Priority client in mass casualty
triage
Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first? c) A client whose chronic kidney disease
with cloudy diasylate outflow ANSWER : -Client with chronic kidney disease
A client who has ileal conduit and mucus in the pouch. ANSWER : -Client with ileal conduit
,Client pleasant arteriovenous additional vibration palpated. ANSWER : -Pleasant arteriovenous vibration
A client whose chronic kidney disease with cloudy diasylate outflow. ANSWER : -Chronic kidney disease
A client was transurethral resection of the prostate with a red tinged urine in the bag. ANSWER : -
Transurethral resection of the prostate
The following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a client just received the first dose of lisinopril:
Provide standby assist with the client from bed. ANSWER : -Lisinopril nursing intervention
The nurse should expect head compression when reviewing the monitor tracing and notes early
decelerations. ANSWER : -Early decelerations in labor
The following laboratory value is an indication for hemodialysis: glomerular filtration rate of 14
mL/minute. ANSWER : -Indication for hemodialysis
An appropriate action for the nurse to take is to heat the skin one minute prior to placing the program.
ANSWER : -Continuous pulse oximetry for infants
The nurse should plan to assess the client placed in restraints due to aggressive behavior first. ANSWER
: -Client in restraints
A new limited client has a history of 4.5 kg weight loss in the past two months. ANSWER : -Weight loss
in mental health client
Client is receiving a PRN dose of health heard all two hours ago for increased anxiety. ANSWER : -PRN
dose for anxiety
Applied he'll be receiving his first ECT treatment today. ANSWER : -First ECT treatment
Hypnosis promotes increased control of her pain perception during contractions. ANSWER : -Hypnosis
in labor
, Focuses on the biofeedback as a relaxation technique. ANSWER : -Hypnosis
Promotes increased control of pain perception during contractions. ANSWER : -Hypnosis
Uses therapeutic touch to reduce anxiety during labor. ANSWER : -Hypnosis
Provides instruction to minimize pain. ANSWER : -Hypnosis
An example is saying 'I steal things because it's the only way I can keep my mind off my bad marriage'.
ANSWER : -Reaction Formation
Glaucoma is identified as a contraindication. ANSWER : -Contraindication for Isosorbide Mononitrate
Obtain a cardiac rehabilitation consult. ANSWER : -Acute Myocardial Infarction Intervention
WBC 3,000/mm3 should be reported to the provider. ANSWER : -Laboratory Value Reporting
Place a daily calendar in the kitchen. ANSWER : -Alzheimer's Care Plan
Client who has gastroenteritis and is lethargic and confused should be reported first. ANSWER : -
Gastroenteritis Assessment
A genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system, characterized by thick, sticky mucus
production. ANSWER : -Cystic Fibrosis
An inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often resulting in vomiting and diarrhea. ANSWER : -
Gastroenteritis
2025 – 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the assessment? a) Tell me about your
siblings b) Tell me what kind of music you like c) Tell me how often do you drink alcohol d) Tell me about
your school schedule ANSWER : -Assessment for adolescent with conduct disorder
Which of the following actions by the client requires the nurse to intervene? a) Holding the newborn in
face position b) Asking the father to change the newborn's diaper c) Requesting the nurse take the
newborn nursery so she can rest d) Viewing the newborn's actions to be uncooperative ANSWER : -
Nurse observing bonding with newborn
Which of the following findings should indicate that the medication is effective? a) Weight loss b)
Decreased blood pressure c) Absence of seizures d) Decrease inflammation ANSWER : -Effectiveness of
levothyroxin
Which instructions would you include in the teaching? a) Contact provider if the cord still turns black b)
Clean the base of the cord with hydrogen peroxide daily c) Keep the cord dry until it falls off d) The cord
stump will fall off in five days ANSWER : -Discharge teaching for cord care
Which of the following findings indicates decreased cardiac output? a) Shivering b) Oliguria c) Bradypnea
d) Constricted pupils ANSWER : -Indication of decreased cardiac output
Which of the following client should the nurse identify as the priority? a) A client that has massive head
trauma b) A client has full thickness burns to face and trunk c) A client with indications of hypovolemic
shock d) A client with open fracture of the lower extremity ANSWER : -Priority client in mass casualty
triage
Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first? c) A client whose chronic kidney disease
with cloudy diasylate outflow ANSWER : -Client with chronic kidney disease
A client who has ileal conduit and mucus in the pouch. ANSWER : -Client with ileal conduit
,Client pleasant arteriovenous additional vibration palpated. ANSWER : -Pleasant arteriovenous vibration
A client whose chronic kidney disease with cloudy diasylate outflow. ANSWER : -Chronic kidney disease
A client was transurethral resection of the prostate with a red tinged urine in the bag. ANSWER : -
Transurethral resection of the prostate
The following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a client just received the first dose of lisinopril:
Provide standby assist with the client from bed. ANSWER : -Lisinopril nursing intervention
The nurse should expect head compression when reviewing the monitor tracing and notes early
decelerations. ANSWER : -Early decelerations in labor
The following laboratory value is an indication for hemodialysis: glomerular filtration rate of 14
mL/minute. ANSWER : -Indication for hemodialysis
An appropriate action for the nurse to take is to heat the skin one minute prior to placing the program.
ANSWER : -Continuous pulse oximetry for infants
The nurse should plan to assess the client placed in restraints due to aggressive behavior first. ANSWER
: -Client in restraints
A new limited client has a history of 4.5 kg weight loss in the past two months. ANSWER : -Weight loss
in mental health client
Client is receiving a PRN dose of health heard all two hours ago for increased anxiety. ANSWER : -PRN
dose for anxiety
Applied he'll be receiving his first ECT treatment today. ANSWER : -First ECT treatment
Hypnosis promotes increased control of her pain perception during contractions. ANSWER : -Hypnosis
in labor
, Focuses on the biofeedback as a relaxation technique. ANSWER : -Hypnosis
Promotes increased control of pain perception during contractions. ANSWER : -Hypnosis
Uses therapeutic touch to reduce anxiety during labor. ANSWER : -Hypnosis
Provides instruction to minimize pain. ANSWER : -Hypnosis
An example is saying 'I steal things because it's the only way I can keep my mind off my bad marriage'.
ANSWER : -Reaction Formation
Glaucoma is identified as a contraindication. ANSWER : -Contraindication for Isosorbide Mononitrate
Obtain a cardiac rehabilitation consult. ANSWER : -Acute Myocardial Infarction Intervention
WBC 3,000/mm3 should be reported to the provider. ANSWER : -Laboratory Value Reporting
Place a daily calendar in the kitchen. ANSWER : -Alzheimer's Care Plan
Client who has gastroenteritis and is lethargic and confused should be reported first. ANSWER : -
Gastroenteritis Assessment
A genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system, characterized by thick, sticky mucus
production. ANSWER : -Cystic Fibrosis
An inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often resulting in vomiting and diarrhea. ANSWER : -
Gastroenteritis
