RN Comprehensive Predictor 2019
Form A, B, C, 2016 Test C, ATI
Compr.Exit Final, and RN Exit New
Exam - Practice Questions
INSTRUCTIONS
● This comprehensive test bank contains 150 practice
questions covering the ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor
2019 Forms A, B, C, 2016 Test C, and RN Exit Exam
● Questions are formatted as multiple choice and
select-all-that-apply
● Each question includes the correct answer and a detailed
rationale
● Topics include: fundamentals, medical-surgical, pediatrics,
maternal-newborn, psychiatric nursing, leadership,
pharmacology, and priority-setting
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2019 Form A
Question 1
,A nurse in a pediatric unit is preparing to insert an IV catheter for
a 7-year-old child. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A) Tell the child they will feel no pain during the procedure
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
Answer: B) Tell the child they will feel discomfort during the
catheter insertion
Rationale: Honest preparation is developmentally appropriate for
a 7-year-old. Telling the child they will feel discomfort provides
realistic expectations. Pain should not be minimized or denied.
Parents should be allowed to stay to provide support.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a client who has an 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
Answer: B) Absence of a bruit
,Rationale: A bruit (swishing sound) and thrill (palpable vibration)
are expected findings in a functioning AV fistula. Absence of a
bruit indicates possible thrombosis or occlusion, requiring
immediate intervention.
Question 3
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has an
implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Which of the following
statements demonstrates understanding of the teaching?
A) "I will soak in the tub rather than 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"
Answer: B) "I will wear loose clothing around my ICD"
Rationale: Loose clothing prevents irritation over the ICD site.
Showers are preferred over tub baths to keep the site dry.
Microwave ovens are safe with ICDs. Cell phones should be kept
on the opposite side of the body from the ICD.
Question 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?"
Answer: A) "Describe your feelings to me about being pregnant"
Rationale: This open-ended question allows the client to express
her feelings and explore the ambivalence. Therapeutic
communication involves encouraging expression of feelings.
Ambivalence in early pregnancy is common and normal.
Question 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
Form A, B, C, 2016 Test C, ATI
Compr.Exit Final, and RN Exit New
Exam - Practice Questions
INSTRUCTIONS
● This comprehensive test bank contains 150 practice
questions covering the ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor
2019 Forms A, B, C, 2016 Test C, and RN Exit Exam
● Questions are formatted as multiple choice and
select-all-that-apply
● Each question includes the correct answer and a detailed
rationale
● Topics include: fundamentals, medical-surgical, pediatrics,
maternal-newborn, psychiatric nursing, leadership,
pharmacology, and priority-setting
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2019 Form A
Question 1
,A nurse in a pediatric unit is preparing to insert an IV catheter for
a 7-year-old child. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A) Tell the child they will feel no pain during the procedure
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
Answer: B) Tell the child they will feel discomfort during the
catheter insertion
Rationale: Honest preparation is developmentally appropriate for
a 7-year-old. Telling the child they will feel discomfort provides
realistic expectations. Pain should not be minimized or denied.
Parents should be allowed to stay to provide support.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a client who has an 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
Answer: B) Absence of a bruit
,Rationale: A bruit (swishing sound) and thrill (palpable vibration)
are expected findings in a functioning AV fistula. Absence of a
bruit indicates possible thrombosis or occlusion, requiring
immediate intervention.
Question 3
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has an
implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Which of the following
statements demonstrates understanding of the teaching?
A) "I will soak in the tub rather than 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"
Answer: B) "I will wear loose clothing around my ICD"
Rationale: Loose clothing prevents irritation over the ICD site.
Showers are preferred over tub baths to keep the site dry.
Microwave ovens are safe with ICDs. Cell phones should be kept
on the opposite side of the body from the ICD.
Question 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?"
Answer: A) "Describe your feelings to me about being pregnant"
Rationale: This open-ended question allows the client to express
her feelings and explore the ambivalence. Therapeutic
communication involves encouraging expression of feelings.
Ambivalence in early pregnancy is common and normal.
Question 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
