ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
2026 FORM B 180 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS New UPDATE 2026-2027
A nurse is caring for a client who states he recently purchased lavender oil
to use when he gets the flu. The nurse should recognize which of the
following findings as a potential contraindication for using lavender?
A. The client takes vitamin C daily
B. The client has a history of alcohol use disorder
C. The client has a history of asthma
D. The client takes furosemide twice daily -CORRECT ANSWER C. The
client has a history of asthma
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder
and a new prescription for amitriptyline. The nurse should monitor
for which of the following adverse effects?
A. Increased salivation
B. Urinary retention
C. Weight loss -CORRECT ANSWER B. Urinary retention
A nurse is conducting a health promotion class about the use of oral
contraceptives.
,Which of the following disorders is a contraindication for oral contraceptive
use?
A. Asthma
B. Hypertension
C. Fibromyalgia
D. Fibrocystic breast condition -CORRECT ANSWER B. Hypertension
A nurse is preparing to witness a client's signature on a consent form for
a colon resection. The nurse should recognize that which of the following
information should be provided to the client by the provider before
signing the form? (SATA)
A. Explain the procedure
B. Expected outcome of the procedure
C. Potential complications
D. Possible alternative treatments
E. Cost of the procedure -CORRECT ANSWER A. Explain the
procedure
B. Expected outcome of the procedure
C. Potential complications
D. Possible alternative treatments
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who will undergo a magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Which of the following statements is
appropriate to include in the teaching?
,A. You should not have this procedure if you are allergic to iodine."
B. You should not have this procedure if you have a tattoo."
C. "The nurse will ask you to wear protective eyewear during this
procedure."
D. "The nurse will ask you to remove any transdermal patches prior to
the procedure." -CORRECT ANSWER A.
You should not have this procedure if you are allergic to iodine."
A nurse is caring for a child who has sickle cell anemia and experiencing
vasoconstrictive crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse
include in the plan of care?
A. Initiate IV fluid replacement
B. Start a 24 hour urine collection
C. Give aspirin encourage ambulation -CORRECT ANSWER A.
D. Initiate IV fluid replacement
A nurse is caring for a client who is dissatisfied with the care from the
provider and decides to leave the facility against medical advice. After
notifying the provider, which of the following actions is appropriate for the
nurse to take?
A. Summon a security guard
B. Explain the risks of leaving
C. Complete an incident report -CORRECT ANSWER B. Explain the
risks of leaving
A nurse is making an initial postpartum home visit. Which of the following
client statements should the nurse identify as a manifestation of increased
risk for child abuse?
A. "I try to respond to the baby quickly ."
, B. I think the baby should be sleeping through the night by now
C. "I have several friends who come by to help out with the baby."
CORRECT ANSWER B. I think the baby should be sleeping through
the night by now
A nurse is caring for an infant who has gastroenteritis. Which of the
following assessments should the nurse report to the provider? A.
Temperature 38 C(100.4 F) and pulse rate 124/min p
B. Decreased appetite and irritability
C. Pale and 24-hour fluid deficit of 30 mL
D. Sunken fontanels and dry mucous membranes -CORRECT
ANSWER D. Sunken fontanels and dry mucous membranes
A nurse is admitting a client who is 1 week postpartum and reports
excessive vaginal bleeding. The nurse does not speak the same language
as the client . The client partner and a 10 year old child are accompanying
her. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to gather the
clients information?
A. Request a female translator
B. Ask a student nurse who speaks the same language to translate C.
Have the child translate
D. Allow the clients partner to translate -CORRECT ANSWER A.
Request a female translator
A nurse is caring for a client who has pernicious anemia, Which
of the following laboratory values should the nurse evaluate
effectiveness of the treatment ? A. Folate levelB.
B. INR level
2026 FORM B 180 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS New UPDATE 2026-2027
A nurse is caring for a client who states he recently purchased lavender oil
to use when he gets the flu. The nurse should recognize which of the
following findings as a potential contraindication for using lavender?
A. The client takes vitamin C daily
B. The client has a history of alcohol use disorder
C. The client has a history of asthma
D. The client takes furosemide twice daily -CORRECT ANSWER C. The
client has a history of asthma
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder
and a new prescription for amitriptyline. The nurse should monitor
for which of the following adverse effects?
A. Increased salivation
B. Urinary retention
C. Weight loss -CORRECT ANSWER B. Urinary retention
A nurse is conducting a health promotion class about the use of oral
contraceptives.
,Which of the following disorders is a contraindication for oral contraceptive
use?
A. Asthma
B. Hypertension
C. Fibromyalgia
D. Fibrocystic breast condition -CORRECT ANSWER B. Hypertension
A nurse is preparing to witness a client's signature on a consent form for
a colon resection. The nurse should recognize that which of the following
information should be provided to the client by the provider before
signing the form? (SATA)
A. Explain the procedure
B. Expected outcome of the procedure
C. Potential complications
D. Possible alternative treatments
E. Cost of the procedure -CORRECT ANSWER A. Explain the
procedure
B. Expected outcome of the procedure
C. Potential complications
D. Possible alternative treatments
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who will undergo a magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Which of the following statements is
appropriate to include in the teaching?
,A. You should not have this procedure if you are allergic to iodine."
B. You should not have this procedure if you have a tattoo."
C. "The nurse will ask you to wear protective eyewear during this
procedure."
D. "The nurse will ask you to remove any transdermal patches prior to
the procedure." -CORRECT ANSWER A.
You should not have this procedure if you are allergic to iodine."
A nurse is caring for a child who has sickle cell anemia and experiencing
vasoconstrictive crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse
include in the plan of care?
A. Initiate IV fluid replacement
B. Start a 24 hour urine collection
C. Give aspirin encourage ambulation -CORRECT ANSWER A.
D. Initiate IV fluid replacement
A nurse is caring for a client who is dissatisfied with the care from the
provider and decides to leave the facility against medical advice. After
notifying the provider, which of the following actions is appropriate for the
nurse to take?
A. Summon a security guard
B. Explain the risks of leaving
C. Complete an incident report -CORRECT ANSWER B. Explain the
risks of leaving
A nurse is making an initial postpartum home visit. Which of the following
client statements should the nurse identify as a manifestation of increased
risk for child abuse?
A. "I try to respond to the baby quickly ."
, B. I think the baby should be sleeping through the night by now
C. "I have several friends who come by to help out with the baby."
CORRECT ANSWER B. I think the baby should be sleeping through
the night by now
A nurse is caring for an infant who has gastroenteritis. Which of the
following assessments should the nurse report to the provider? A.
Temperature 38 C(100.4 F) and pulse rate 124/min p
B. Decreased appetite and irritability
C. Pale and 24-hour fluid deficit of 30 mL
D. Sunken fontanels and dry mucous membranes -CORRECT
ANSWER D. Sunken fontanels and dry mucous membranes
A nurse is admitting a client who is 1 week postpartum and reports
excessive vaginal bleeding. The nurse does not speak the same language
as the client . The client partner and a 10 year old child are accompanying
her. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to gather the
clients information?
A. Request a female translator
B. Ask a student nurse who speaks the same language to translate C.
Have the child translate
D. Allow the clients partner to translate -CORRECT ANSWER A.
Request a female translator
A nurse is caring for a client who has pernicious anemia, Which
of the following laboratory values should the nurse evaluate
effectiveness of the treatment ? A. Folate levelB.
B. INR level
