ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
EXAM LATEST UPDATED WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
1. A nurse is assessing a client who has received an
antibiotic. The nurse should identify which of the
following findings as an indication of a possible
allergic reaction to the medication?
A. Bradycardia
B. Headache
C. Joint pain
D. Hypotension
2. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a
client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing
auditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others.
The client is refusing to take anti-psychotic
,medication. Which of the following responses
should the nurse make?
A. “You should plan to take this medication for a few
weeks.”
B. “You will regret it if you do not take this
medication.”
C. “This medication will help you respond to the
voices.
D. “This medication will help you stop the voices
you are hearing.”
3. A nurse is providing care for a patient who has
depression and is to have electroconvulsive therapy.
Which of the following conditions should the nurse
identify as increasing the client’s risk for
complications?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Renal calculi
C. Diabetes mellitus
,D. Cardiac dysrhythmias
4. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a
client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the
provider?
A. WBC count 8,000/mm
B. Platelets 150,000/mm
C. Aspartate aminotransferase 10 units/L
D. Erythrocyte sedimentation 75 mm/hr.
5. A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is
receiving mechanical ventilation via an
endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings
should the nurse identify as an indication that
suctioning has been effective?
A. Presence of a productive cough
B. Decreased peak inspiratory pressure
C. Thinning of mucous secretions
, D. Flattening of the artificial airway cuff
6. A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion
room following violent behavior. The client
continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Stand within 30cm (1 ft) of the client when
speaking with them.
B. Express sympathy for the client’s situation.
C. Confront the client about his behavior.
D. Speak assertively to the client.
7. A nurse is caring for a client who is immediately
postoperative following an adrenalectomy to treat
Cushing’s disease. Which of the following actions is
the nurse’s priority?
A. Reposition the client for comfort every 2 hours
B. Observe for any indications of infection
C. Document amount and color of the incisional
drainage.
EXAM LATEST UPDATED WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
1. A nurse is assessing a client who has received an
antibiotic. The nurse should identify which of the
following findings as an indication of a possible
allergic reaction to the medication?
A. Bradycardia
B. Headache
C. Joint pain
D. Hypotension
2. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a
client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing
auditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others.
The client is refusing to take anti-psychotic
,medication. Which of the following responses
should the nurse make?
A. “You should plan to take this medication for a few
weeks.”
B. “You will regret it if you do not take this
medication.”
C. “This medication will help you respond to the
voices.
D. “This medication will help you stop the voices
you are hearing.”
3. A nurse is providing care for a patient who has
depression and is to have electroconvulsive therapy.
Which of the following conditions should the nurse
identify as increasing the client’s risk for
complications?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Renal calculi
C. Diabetes mellitus
,D. Cardiac dysrhythmias
4. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a
client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the
provider?
A. WBC count 8,000/mm
B. Platelets 150,000/mm
C. Aspartate aminotransferase 10 units/L
D. Erythrocyte sedimentation 75 mm/hr.
5. A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is
receiving mechanical ventilation via an
endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings
should the nurse identify as an indication that
suctioning has been effective?
A. Presence of a productive cough
B. Decreased peak inspiratory pressure
C. Thinning of mucous secretions
, D. Flattening of the artificial airway cuff
6. A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion
room following violent behavior. The client
continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Stand within 30cm (1 ft) of the client when
speaking with them.
B. Express sympathy for the client’s situation.
C. Confront the client about his behavior.
D. Speak assertively to the client.
7. A nurse is caring for a client who is immediately
postoperative following an adrenalectomy to treat
Cushing’s disease. Which of the following actions is
the nurse’s priority?
A. Reposition the client for comfort every 2 hours
B. Observe for any indications of infection
C. Document amount and color of the incisional
drainage.
