ATI ComprehensIve predICTor exAm
versIons 1-3 | 2026/2027 CompleTe
sTudy GuIde
Blood glucose level - Answer-Normal range is 70-100 mg/dl.
Jitteriness - Answer-Common sign of hypoglycemia in newborns.
Hip arthroplasty - Answer-Surgical procedure to replace hip joint.
Abducted position - Answer-Hips positioned away from midline post-surgery.
Subtotal thyroidectomy - Answer-Partial removal of the thyroid gland.
Calcium gluconate - Answer-Administered to prevent hypocalcemia post-
thyroidectomy.
Medication half-life - Answer-Time taken for drug concentration to halve.
Adverse effects - Answer-Unintended harmful reactions to medications.
,Client advocacy - Answer-Supporting clients' rights and informed choices.
Informed consent - Answer-Client's agreement after understanding procedure
details.
Gastrostomy tube feedings - Answer-Nutritional support via tube inserted in
stomach.
Feeding administration time - Answer-Recommended duration is 30 minutes for
safety.
Supine position - Answer-Lying flat on back, often post-feeding.
Digoxin - Answer-Medication used to treat heart conditions.
Apical pulse - Answer-Heart rate measured at the apex of the heart.
Sickle-cell anemia - Answer-Genetic disorder affecting red blood cell shape.
Acute chest syndrome - Answer-Serious complication in sickle-cell anemia
patients.
Substernal retractions - Answer-Indicates respiratory distress, requires immediate
attention.
,Fibromyalgia pain management - Answer-Pregabalin is effective for fibromyalgia
pain.
Lorazepam - Answer-Lorazepam is not typically used for fibromyalgia.
Colchicine - Answer-Colchicine is used for gout, not fibromyalgia.
Medication adherence - Answer-Discuss importance of adherence to prescribed
medications.
Medication side effects - Answer-Educate clients on potential side effects of
medications.
Packed RBC transfusion - Answer-Use 0.9% sodium chloride to prime IV tubing.
Toddler leukemia activities - Answer-Engage in age-appropriate play like
flashcards.
Chronic pancreatitis diet - Answer-Recommend broiled chicken breast with brown
rice.
Newborn assessment - Answer-Measure head circumference over eyebrows and
occipital.
Active labor care - Answer-Apply fetal heart rate monitor after membrane rupture.
, Postoperative assessment - Answer-Report chest pain after arterial
thrombectomy.
Incident report competency - Answer-Demonstrates quality improvement in
nursing.
Alcohol on breath - Answer-Notify nursing manager about suspected alcohol use.
Diaper dermatitis treatment - Answer-Apply zinc oxide ointment to irritated area.
Newborn abduction safety - Answer-Identification bands applied after first bath.
IV catheter size - Answer-Use a 24-gauge IV catheter for transfusions.
Pain assessment tool - Answer-Utilize FACES pain scale for children.
Urinary catheterization - Answer-Insert indwelling catheter for laboring clients.
Fundal massage - Answer-Initiate after assessing fetal heart rate.
Postoperative findings - Answer-Cool, moist skin indicates potential complications.
Medication administration - Answer-Do not allow nurse with alcohol to medicate.
versIons 1-3 | 2026/2027 CompleTe
sTudy GuIde
Blood glucose level - Answer-Normal range is 70-100 mg/dl.
Jitteriness - Answer-Common sign of hypoglycemia in newborns.
Hip arthroplasty - Answer-Surgical procedure to replace hip joint.
Abducted position - Answer-Hips positioned away from midline post-surgery.
Subtotal thyroidectomy - Answer-Partial removal of the thyroid gland.
Calcium gluconate - Answer-Administered to prevent hypocalcemia post-
thyroidectomy.
Medication half-life - Answer-Time taken for drug concentration to halve.
Adverse effects - Answer-Unintended harmful reactions to medications.
,Client advocacy - Answer-Supporting clients' rights and informed choices.
Informed consent - Answer-Client's agreement after understanding procedure
details.
Gastrostomy tube feedings - Answer-Nutritional support via tube inserted in
stomach.
Feeding administration time - Answer-Recommended duration is 30 minutes for
safety.
Supine position - Answer-Lying flat on back, often post-feeding.
Digoxin - Answer-Medication used to treat heart conditions.
Apical pulse - Answer-Heart rate measured at the apex of the heart.
Sickle-cell anemia - Answer-Genetic disorder affecting red blood cell shape.
Acute chest syndrome - Answer-Serious complication in sickle-cell anemia
patients.
Substernal retractions - Answer-Indicates respiratory distress, requires immediate
attention.
,Fibromyalgia pain management - Answer-Pregabalin is effective for fibromyalgia
pain.
Lorazepam - Answer-Lorazepam is not typically used for fibromyalgia.
Colchicine - Answer-Colchicine is used for gout, not fibromyalgia.
Medication adherence - Answer-Discuss importance of adherence to prescribed
medications.
Medication side effects - Answer-Educate clients on potential side effects of
medications.
Packed RBC transfusion - Answer-Use 0.9% sodium chloride to prime IV tubing.
Toddler leukemia activities - Answer-Engage in age-appropriate play like
flashcards.
Chronic pancreatitis diet - Answer-Recommend broiled chicken breast with brown
rice.
Newborn assessment - Answer-Measure head circumference over eyebrows and
occipital.
Active labor care - Answer-Apply fetal heart rate monitor after membrane rupture.
, Postoperative assessment - Answer-Report chest pain after arterial
thrombectomy.
Incident report competency - Answer-Demonstrates quality improvement in
nursing.
Alcohol on breath - Answer-Notify nursing manager about suspected alcohol use.
Diaper dermatitis treatment - Answer-Apply zinc oxide ointment to irritated area.
Newborn abduction safety - Answer-Identification bands applied after first bath.
IV catheter size - Answer-Use a 24-gauge IV catheter for transfusions.
Pain assessment tool - Answer-Utilize FACES pain scale for children.
Urinary catheterization - Answer-Insert indwelling catheter for laboring clients.
Fundal massage - Answer-Initiate after assessing fetal heart rate.
Postoperative findings - Answer-Cool, moist skin indicates potential complications.
Medication administration - Answer-Do not allow nurse with alcohol to medicate.
