ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025/2026
MMR Vaccine Instructions - ANS Your partner should also receive the MMR vaccine.
MMR Vaccine Allergy Warning - ANS If you are allergic to gluten you should not receive this
vaccine.
MMR Vaccine Breastfeeding Advice - ANS Avoid breastfeeding for 3 days after receiving the
vaccine.
MMR Vaccine Pregnancy Advice - ANS Avoid pregnancy for at least 28 days after receiving the
vaccine.
Client Condition at 31 Weeks - ANS Client is at 31 weeks of gestation and presents with a
severe headache unrelieved by acetaminophen.
Client Vital Signs - ANS Temperature (oral) 36.9° C (98.4° F). Heart rate 72/min. Respiratory
rate 16/min. BP 162/112 mm Hg. Oxygen saturation 979% on room air.
Urine Diagnostic Results - ANS Appearance cloudy, Color yellow, pH 5.9, Protein 3+, Specific
gravity 1.013, Leukocyte esterase negative, Nitrites negative, Ketones negative, Crystals
negative, Casts negative, Glucose trace, WBC 5, RBC 1.
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,Prenatal Complication Indicators - ANS Urine protein, Blood pressure, Report of headache,
Fetal Activity.
Grief Counseling for Parents - ANS Bring the child to the funeral service before visitors arrive.
Child's Perception of Death - ANS School-age children tend to view death as a temporary
form of sleep.
Gastrostomy Tube Care - ANS Apply water-soluble lubricant to the site, attach an extension
tube to the site's opening before use, and secure the tubing to the child's abdomen.
Angina Pectoris Response - ANS I will stop what I am doing and lie down.
Aspirin Dosage for Angina - ANS I will take two 325 milligram aspirin tablets at the same time.
Nitroglycerin Protocol - ANS I will call the provider after taking one dose of nitroglycerin.
Incorrect Angina Response - ANS I will hold my breath and bear down.
Digoxin Administration Preparation - ANS A nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed
dose of digoxin to a client.
Urine output - ANS The amount of urine produced by the kidneys, which can indicate fluid
balance and kidney function.
Apical pulse - ANS The heartbeat as heard over the apex of the heart, typically measured at
the fifth intercostal space.
Blood pressure - ANS The force of blood against the walls of the arteries, measured in
millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
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,Respiratory rate - ANS The number of breaths taken per minute, an important vital sign
indicating respiratory function.
Digoxin toxicity - ANS A condition resulting from excessive levels of digoxin, characterized by
symptoms such as bradycardia.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus management - ANS Involves checking blood sugar levels before
meals and at bedtime, and rotating insulin injection sites.
Lipodystrophy - ANS A condition caused by repeated insulin injections at the same site,
leading to changes in fat distribution and insulin absorption.
Acute kidney injury findings - ANS Expected laboratory results include increased serum blood
urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels.
Cataract surgery discharge instructions - ANS Clients should avoid bending over at the waist
for several weeks and heavy lifting post-surgery.
Fluid volume excess - ANS A condition characterized by pulmonary congestion, increased
blood pressure, and potential crackles in the lungs.
Uterine tachysystole - ANS A condition where contractions occur too frequently, potentially
compromising fetal oxygenation.
Chest tube management - ANS The collection device should be kept below the level of the
client's chest to prevent backflow.
Acute pancreatitis care - ANS The plan of care should include maintaining the client on NPO
status and administering NSAIDs for pain management.
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, Increased urine output - ANS A potential finding in fluid volume excess, indicating the kidneys
are still functioning adequately.
Crackles in the lungs - ANS A sign of pulmonary congestion often associated with fluid
volume excess.
Decreased blood pressure - ANS Not typically expected in fluid volume excess; usually, blood
pressure increases.
Weight loss - ANS Not a finding associated with fluid volume excess; typically, weight gain
occurs.
Oxytocin infusion - ANS Used to induce or augment labor, requiring careful monitoring of
contraction patterns.
Supine position - ANS A position where the client lies flat on their back, which may not be
appropriate for all patients.
NPO status - ANS A medical instruction meaning 'nothing by mouth,' often used before
surgery or certain medical procedures.
NSAIDs for pain management - ANS Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to alleviate
pain, particularly in conditions like pancreatitis.
NPO - ANS Nothing by mouth; a status to rest the pancreas and reduce enzyme production.
Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) - ANS A measure of neutrophils in the blood; an ANC of
500/mm³ indicates neutropenia.
Neutropenic Precautions - ANS Precautions taken to protect clients with low ANC from
infections.
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025/2026
MMR Vaccine Instructions - ANS Your partner should also receive the MMR vaccine.
MMR Vaccine Allergy Warning - ANS If you are allergic to gluten you should not receive this
vaccine.
MMR Vaccine Breastfeeding Advice - ANS Avoid breastfeeding for 3 days after receiving the
vaccine.
MMR Vaccine Pregnancy Advice - ANS Avoid pregnancy for at least 28 days after receiving the
vaccine.
Client Condition at 31 Weeks - ANS Client is at 31 weeks of gestation and presents with a
severe headache unrelieved by acetaminophen.
Client Vital Signs - ANS Temperature (oral) 36.9° C (98.4° F). Heart rate 72/min. Respiratory
rate 16/min. BP 162/112 mm Hg. Oxygen saturation 979% on room air.
Urine Diagnostic Results - ANS Appearance cloudy, Color yellow, pH 5.9, Protein 3+, Specific
gravity 1.013, Leukocyte esterase negative, Nitrites negative, Ketones negative, Crystals
negative, Casts negative, Glucose trace, WBC 5, RBC 1.
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,Prenatal Complication Indicators - ANS Urine protein, Blood pressure, Report of headache,
Fetal Activity.
Grief Counseling for Parents - ANS Bring the child to the funeral service before visitors arrive.
Child's Perception of Death - ANS School-age children tend to view death as a temporary
form of sleep.
Gastrostomy Tube Care - ANS Apply water-soluble lubricant to the site, attach an extension
tube to the site's opening before use, and secure the tubing to the child's abdomen.
Angina Pectoris Response - ANS I will stop what I am doing and lie down.
Aspirin Dosage for Angina - ANS I will take two 325 milligram aspirin tablets at the same time.
Nitroglycerin Protocol - ANS I will call the provider after taking one dose of nitroglycerin.
Incorrect Angina Response - ANS I will hold my breath and bear down.
Digoxin Administration Preparation - ANS A nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed
dose of digoxin to a client.
Urine output - ANS The amount of urine produced by the kidneys, which can indicate fluid
balance and kidney function.
Apical pulse - ANS The heartbeat as heard over the apex of the heart, typically measured at
the fifth intercostal space.
Blood pressure - ANS The force of blood against the walls of the arteries, measured in
millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
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,Respiratory rate - ANS The number of breaths taken per minute, an important vital sign
indicating respiratory function.
Digoxin toxicity - ANS A condition resulting from excessive levels of digoxin, characterized by
symptoms such as bradycardia.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus management - ANS Involves checking blood sugar levels before
meals and at bedtime, and rotating insulin injection sites.
Lipodystrophy - ANS A condition caused by repeated insulin injections at the same site,
leading to changes in fat distribution and insulin absorption.
Acute kidney injury findings - ANS Expected laboratory results include increased serum blood
urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels.
Cataract surgery discharge instructions - ANS Clients should avoid bending over at the waist
for several weeks and heavy lifting post-surgery.
Fluid volume excess - ANS A condition characterized by pulmonary congestion, increased
blood pressure, and potential crackles in the lungs.
Uterine tachysystole - ANS A condition where contractions occur too frequently, potentially
compromising fetal oxygenation.
Chest tube management - ANS The collection device should be kept below the level of the
client's chest to prevent backflow.
Acute pancreatitis care - ANS The plan of care should include maintaining the client on NPO
status and administering NSAIDs for pain management.
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, Increased urine output - ANS A potential finding in fluid volume excess, indicating the kidneys
are still functioning adequately.
Crackles in the lungs - ANS A sign of pulmonary congestion often associated with fluid
volume excess.
Decreased blood pressure - ANS Not typically expected in fluid volume excess; usually, blood
pressure increases.
Weight loss - ANS Not a finding associated with fluid volume excess; typically, weight gain
occurs.
Oxytocin infusion - ANS Used to induce or augment labor, requiring careful monitoring of
contraction patterns.
Supine position - ANS A position where the client lies flat on their back, which may not be
appropriate for all patients.
NPO status - ANS A medical instruction meaning 'nothing by mouth,' often used before
surgery or certain medical procedures.
NSAIDs for pain management - ANS Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to alleviate
pain, particularly in conditions like pancreatitis.
NPO - ANS Nothing by mouth; a status to rest the pancreas and reduce enzyme production.
Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) - ANS A measure of neutrophils in the blood; an ANC of
500/mm³ indicates neutropenia.
Neutropenic Precautions - ANS Precautions taken to protect clients with low ANC from
infections.
4 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
