ATI-PN-(PRACTICAL-NURSING)-A+-comprehensive-
predictor
1. What-can-be-delegated-to-Assistive-personnel-(AP)?---CORRECT-ANSWER---
ADLs---bathing---grooming---dressing---ambulating---feeding-(w/o-swallow-
precautions)---positioning---bed-making---specimen-collection---I&O---VS-(stable-
clients
2. A-nurse-on-a-med-surge-unit-has-recieved-change-of-shift-report-and-will-care-for-
4-clients.-Which-of-the-following-clients-needs-will-the-nurse-assign-to-an-AP?
A. Feeding-a-client-who-was-admitted-24-hours-ago-with-aspiration-pneumonia
B. Reinforcing-teaching-with-a-client-who-is-learning-to-walk-with-a-quad-cane
C. Reapplying-a-condom-catheter-for-a-client-who-has-urinary-incontinence
D. Applying-a-sterile-dressing-to-a-pressure-ulcer---CORRECT-ANSWER-C.-
Reapplying-a-condom-catheter-for-a-client-who-has-urinary-incontinence
3. A-nurse-is-delegating-the-ambulation-of-a-client-who-had-knee-arthroplasty-5-
days-ago-to-an-AP.-Which-of-the-following-info-should-the-nurse-share-with-the-
AP?
Select-all:
A. the-roommate-is-up-independently
B. The-client-ambulates-with-his-slippers-on-over-his-antiembolic-stockings
C. The-client-uses-a-front-wheeled-walker-when-ambulating
D. The-client-had-pain-meds-30-minutes-ago
E. The-client-is-allergic-to-codeine
F. the-client-ate-50-%-of-his-breakfast-this-morning---CORRECT-ANSWER-B.-The-
client-ambulates-with-his-slippers-on-over-his-antiembolic-stockings
C.-The-client-uses-a-front-wheeled-walker-when-ambulating
D.-The-client-had-pain-meds-30-minutes-ago
4. An-RN-is-making-assignments-for-client-care-to-an-LPN-at-the-beginning-of-the-
shift.-Which-of-the-following-assignments-should-the-LPN-question?
A. Assisting-a-client-who-is-24-hr-postop-to-use-an-incentive-spirometer
B. Collecting-a-clean-catch-urine-specimen-from-a-client-who-was-admitted-on-the-
previous-shift
C. providing-nasopharyngeal-suctioning-for-a-client-who-has-pneumonia
D. Replacing-the-cartridge-and-tubing-on-a-PCA-pump---CORRECT-ANSWER-D.-
Replacing-the-cartridge-and-tubing-on-a-PCA-pump
5. A-nurse-is-preparing-an-inservice-program-about-delegation.-Which-of-the-
following-elements-should-she-identify-when-presenting-the-5-rights-of-
delegation.-Select-all:
A. Right-client
B. Right-supervision/evaluation
C. Right-direction/communication
,ATI-PN-(PRACTICAL-NURSING)-A+-comprehensive-
predictor
D. Right-time
E. Right-circumstances---CORRECT-ANSWER-B.-Right-supervision/evaluation
6. C.-Right-direction/communication
E.-Right-circumstances
7. A-nurse-manager-of-a-med-surge-unit-is-assigning-care-responsibilities-for-the-
oncoming-shift.-A-client-is-waiting-transfer-back-to-the-unit-from-the-PACU-
following-thoracic-surgery.-To-which-staff-member-should-the-nurse-assign-the-
client?
A. Charge-nurse
B. RN
C. LVN
D. AP---CORRECT-ANSWER-B.-RN
8. What-is-the-study-of-conduct-and-character?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Ethics
9. What-are-the-values-and-beliefs-that-guide-behavior-and-decision-making?---
CORRECT-ANSWER-Morals
10. What-is-the-right-to-make-ones-own-personal-decisions,-even-tho-those-decisions-
might-not-be-in-the-persons-best-interest---CORRECT-ANSWER-Autonomy
11. What-are-positive-actions-to-help-others---CORRECT-ANSWER-Beneficience
12. What-is-an-agreement-to-keep-promises---CORRECT-ANSWER-Fidelity
13. What-is-fairness-in-care-delivery-and-use-of-resources---CORRECT-ANSWER-
Justice
14. What-is-avoidance-of-harm-or-injury---CORRECT-ANSWER-Non-maleficence
15. A-nurse-is-caring-for-a-client-who-decides-not-to-have-surgery-despite-significant-
blockages-in-his-coronary-arteries.-The-nurse-understands-that-this-clients-choice-
is-an-example-of-what-principles?
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmalificience---CORRECT-ANSWER-A.-Fidelity
16. A-nurse-offers-pain-meds-to-a-client-who-is-postop-prior-to-ambulation.-The-
nurse-understands-that-this-aspect-of-care-delivery-is-an-example-of-which-of-the-
following-ethical-principles?
,ATI-PN-(PRACTICAL-NURSING)-A+-comprehensive-
predictor
A. Fidelity-
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Beneficence---CORRECT-ANSWER-D.-Beneficence
17. A-nurse-is-instructing-a-group-of-nursing-students-about-the-responsibilities-
involved-with-organ-donation-and-procurement.-When-the-nurse-explains-that-all-
clients-waiting-for-a-kidney-transplant-have-to-meet-the-same-qualifications,-the-
students-should-understand-that-this-aspect-of-care-delivery-is-an-example-of-
which-ethical-principle
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmaleficence---CORRECT-ANSWER-C.-Justice
18. A-nurse-questions-a-med-prescription-as-too-extreme-and-light-of-the-clients-
advanced-age-and-unstable-status.-The-nurse-understands-that-this-action-is-an-
example-of-which-ethical-principle
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmalificence---CORRECT-ANSWER-D.-Nonmalificence
19. Which-of-the-following-situations-can-be-identified-as-an-ethical-dilemma?
A. A-nurse-on-a-med-surge-unit-demonstrates-signs-of-chemical-impairment
B. A-nurse-over-hears-another-nurse-telling-an-older-adult-client-that-if-he-doesn't-
stay-in-bed-she-will-restrain-him
C. A-family-has-conflicting-feelings-about-the-initiation-of-enteral-tube-feedings-of-
their-father-who-is-terminally-ill
D. A-client-who-is-terminally-ill-hesitates-to-name-her-spouse-on-her-durable-power-
of-attorney-form---CORRECT-ANSWER-C.-A-family-has-conflicting-feelings-
about-the-initiation-of-enteral-tube-feedings-of-their-father-who-is-terminally-ill
20. Most-managers-can-be-categorized-as---CORRECT-ANSWER-authoritative,-
democratic,-and-laissez-faire
makes-decisions-of-the-group
motivates-by-coercion-
communication-occurs-down-the-chain-of-command-
21. Work-output-by-the-staff-is-usually-high-good-for-crisis-situations-and-
bureaucratic-settings---CORRECT-ANSWER-Authoritative
includes-the-group-when-decisions-are-made
Motivates-by-supporting-star-achievements
, ATI-PN-(PRACTICAL-NURSING)-A+-comprehensive-
predictor
Communication-occurs-up-and-down-the-chain-of-command-
22. Work-output-by-staff-is-usually-of-good-quality-good-when-cooperation-and-
collaboration-is-necessary---CORRECT-ANSWER-Democratic
makes-very-few-decisions-and-does-little-planning-
motivation-is-largely-the-responsibility-of-individuals-staff-members-
Communication-occurs-up-and-down-the-chain-of-command-and-between-group-
members
23. Work-output-is-low-unless-an-informal-leader-evolves-from-the-group-
*the-use-of-any-of-these-styles-may-be-appropriate-depending-on-the-situation---
CORRECT-ANSWER-Laissez-faire
24. The-nurse-should-consider-the-hierarchy-of-human-needs-when-prioritizing-
interventions,-which-are?---CORRECT-ANSWER---Physiological-needs-first-
(oxygen,-shelter,-food)-
- Safety-&-security-needs-(physical-safety)-
- Love-and-belonging-
- Self-esteem-
- Self-actualization
25. The-ABC-framework-identifies,-in-order,-the-three-basic-needs-for-sustaining-life---
CORRECT-ANSWER-Airway-
Breathing-
Circulation
26. Nurses-must-follow-what-code-of-standards-in-delegating-and-assigning-tasks---
CORRECT-ANSWER-ANA-codes-of-standards
27. What-values-would-a-nurse-possess-to-be-a-client-advocate?---CORRECT-
ANSWER---caring
- autonomy
- respect
- empowerment
28. What-do-the-nurse-need-to-keep-in-mind-about-the-client-when-being-their-
advocate?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Client's-religion-&-culture
29. When-should-planning-discharge-process-begin?
A. at-time-of-admission
B. 2-days-after-client-is-admitted
C. whenever-the-nurse-has-the-time-to-do-planning
D. when-the-physician-has-the-discharge-order---CORRECT-ANSWER-A.-at-time-of-
admission
predictor
1. What-can-be-delegated-to-Assistive-personnel-(AP)?---CORRECT-ANSWER---
ADLs---bathing---grooming---dressing---ambulating---feeding-(w/o-swallow-
precautions)---positioning---bed-making---specimen-collection---I&O---VS-(stable-
clients
2. A-nurse-on-a-med-surge-unit-has-recieved-change-of-shift-report-and-will-care-for-
4-clients.-Which-of-the-following-clients-needs-will-the-nurse-assign-to-an-AP?
A. Feeding-a-client-who-was-admitted-24-hours-ago-with-aspiration-pneumonia
B. Reinforcing-teaching-with-a-client-who-is-learning-to-walk-with-a-quad-cane
C. Reapplying-a-condom-catheter-for-a-client-who-has-urinary-incontinence
D. Applying-a-sterile-dressing-to-a-pressure-ulcer---CORRECT-ANSWER-C.-
Reapplying-a-condom-catheter-for-a-client-who-has-urinary-incontinence
3. A-nurse-is-delegating-the-ambulation-of-a-client-who-had-knee-arthroplasty-5-
days-ago-to-an-AP.-Which-of-the-following-info-should-the-nurse-share-with-the-
AP?
Select-all:
A. the-roommate-is-up-independently
B. The-client-ambulates-with-his-slippers-on-over-his-antiembolic-stockings
C. The-client-uses-a-front-wheeled-walker-when-ambulating
D. The-client-had-pain-meds-30-minutes-ago
E. The-client-is-allergic-to-codeine
F. the-client-ate-50-%-of-his-breakfast-this-morning---CORRECT-ANSWER-B.-The-
client-ambulates-with-his-slippers-on-over-his-antiembolic-stockings
C.-The-client-uses-a-front-wheeled-walker-when-ambulating
D.-The-client-had-pain-meds-30-minutes-ago
4. An-RN-is-making-assignments-for-client-care-to-an-LPN-at-the-beginning-of-the-
shift.-Which-of-the-following-assignments-should-the-LPN-question?
A. Assisting-a-client-who-is-24-hr-postop-to-use-an-incentive-spirometer
B. Collecting-a-clean-catch-urine-specimen-from-a-client-who-was-admitted-on-the-
previous-shift
C. providing-nasopharyngeal-suctioning-for-a-client-who-has-pneumonia
D. Replacing-the-cartridge-and-tubing-on-a-PCA-pump---CORRECT-ANSWER-D.-
Replacing-the-cartridge-and-tubing-on-a-PCA-pump
5. A-nurse-is-preparing-an-inservice-program-about-delegation.-Which-of-the-
following-elements-should-she-identify-when-presenting-the-5-rights-of-
delegation.-Select-all:
A. Right-client
B. Right-supervision/evaluation
C. Right-direction/communication
,ATI-PN-(PRACTICAL-NURSING)-A+-comprehensive-
predictor
D. Right-time
E. Right-circumstances---CORRECT-ANSWER-B.-Right-supervision/evaluation
6. C.-Right-direction/communication
E.-Right-circumstances
7. A-nurse-manager-of-a-med-surge-unit-is-assigning-care-responsibilities-for-the-
oncoming-shift.-A-client-is-waiting-transfer-back-to-the-unit-from-the-PACU-
following-thoracic-surgery.-To-which-staff-member-should-the-nurse-assign-the-
client?
A. Charge-nurse
B. RN
C. LVN
D. AP---CORRECT-ANSWER-B.-RN
8. What-is-the-study-of-conduct-and-character?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Ethics
9. What-are-the-values-and-beliefs-that-guide-behavior-and-decision-making?---
CORRECT-ANSWER-Morals
10. What-is-the-right-to-make-ones-own-personal-decisions,-even-tho-those-decisions-
might-not-be-in-the-persons-best-interest---CORRECT-ANSWER-Autonomy
11. What-are-positive-actions-to-help-others---CORRECT-ANSWER-Beneficience
12. What-is-an-agreement-to-keep-promises---CORRECT-ANSWER-Fidelity
13. What-is-fairness-in-care-delivery-and-use-of-resources---CORRECT-ANSWER-
Justice
14. What-is-avoidance-of-harm-or-injury---CORRECT-ANSWER-Non-maleficence
15. A-nurse-is-caring-for-a-client-who-decides-not-to-have-surgery-despite-significant-
blockages-in-his-coronary-arteries.-The-nurse-understands-that-this-clients-choice-
is-an-example-of-what-principles?
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmalificience---CORRECT-ANSWER-A.-Fidelity
16. A-nurse-offers-pain-meds-to-a-client-who-is-postop-prior-to-ambulation.-The-
nurse-understands-that-this-aspect-of-care-delivery-is-an-example-of-which-of-the-
following-ethical-principles?
,ATI-PN-(PRACTICAL-NURSING)-A+-comprehensive-
predictor
A. Fidelity-
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Beneficence---CORRECT-ANSWER-D.-Beneficence
17. A-nurse-is-instructing-a-group-of-nursing-students-about-the-responsibilities-
involved-with-organ-donation-and-procurement.-When-the-nurse-explains-that-all-
clients-waiting-for-a-kidney-transplant-have-to-meet-the-same-qualifications,-the-
students-should-understand-that-this-aspect-of-care-delivery-is-an-example-of-
which-ethical-principle
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmaleficence---CORRECT-ANSWER-C.-Justice
18. A-nurse-questions-a-med-prescription-as-too-extreme-and-light-of-the-clients-
advanced-age-and-unstable-status.-The-nurse-understands-that-this-action-is-an-
example-of-which-ethical-principle
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmalificence---CORRECT-ANSWER-D.-Nonmalificence
19. Which-of-the-following-situations-can-be-identified-as-an-ethical-dilemma?
A. A-nurse-on-a-med-surge-unit-demonstrates-signs-of-chemical-impairment
B. A-nurse-over-hears-another-nurse-telling-an-older-adult-client-that-if-he-doesn't-
stay-in-bed-she-will-restrain-him
C. A-family-has-conflicting-feelings-about-the-initiation-of-enteral-tube-feedings-of-
their-father-who-is-terminally-ill
D. A-client-who-is-terminally-ill-hesitates-to-name-her-spouse-on-her-durable-power-
of-attorney-form---CORRECT-ANSWER-C.-A-family-has-conflicting-feelings-
about-the-initiation-of-enteral-tube-feedings-of-their-father-who-is-terminally-ill
20. Most-managers-can-be-categorized-as---CORRECT-ANSWER-authoritative,-
democratic,-and-laissez-faire
makes-decisions-of-the-group
motivates-by-coercion-
communication-occurs-down-the-chain-of-command-
21. Work-output-by-the-staff-is-usually-high-good-for-crisis-situations-and-
bureaucratic-settings---CORRECT-ANSWER-Authoritative
includes-the-group-when-decisions-are-made
Motivates-by-supporting-star-achievements
, ATI-PN-(PRACTICAL-NURSING)-A+-comprehensive-
predictor
Communication-occurs-up-and-down-the-chain-of-command-
22. Work-output-by-staff-is-usually-of-good-quality-good-when-cooperation-and-
collaboration-is-necessary---CORRECT-ANSWER-Democratic
makes-very-few-decisions-and-does-little-planning-
motivation-is-largely-the-responsibility-of-individuals-staff-members-
Communication-occurs-up-and-down-the-chain-of-command-and-between-group-
members
23. Work-output-is-low-unless-an-informal-leader-evolves-from-the-group-
*the-use-of-any-of-these-styles-may-be-appropriate-depending-on-the-situation---
CORRECT-ANSWER-Laissez-faire
24. The-nurse-should-consider-the-hierarchy-of-human-needs-when-prioritizing-
interventions,-which-are?---CORRECT-ANSWER---Physiological-needs-first-
(oxygen,-shelter,-food)-
- Safety-&-security-needs-(physical-safety)-
- Love-and-belonging-
- Self-esteem-
- Self-actualization
25. The-ABC-framework-identifies,-in-order,-the-three-basic-needs-for-sustaining-life---
CORRECT-ANSWER-Airway-
Breathing-
Circulation
26. Nurses-must-follow-what-code-of-standards-in-delegating-and-assigning-tasks---
CORRECT-ANSWER-ANA-codes-of-standards
27. What-values-would-a-nurse-possess-to-be-a-client-advocate?---CORRECT-
ANSWER---caring
- autonomy
- respect
- empowerment
28. What-do-the-nurse-need-to-keep-in-mind-about-the-client-when-being-their-
advocate?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Client's-religion-&-culture
29. When-should-planning-discharge-process-begin?
A. at-time-of-admission
B. 2-days-after-client-is-admitted
C. whenever-the-nurse-has-the-time-to-do-planning
D. when-the-physician-has-the-discharge-order---CORRECT-ANSWER-A.-at-time-of-
admission
