ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2026 Test Bank – NCLEX-RN
Practice Questions, Answer Rationales & High-Yield Exam Review
Study Guide
A nurse at a long-term care facility is caring for a client who requires oral
suctioning. Which of the following supplies should the nurse plan to use for this
task? - CORRECT ANSWER -yankeurs catheter
rationale: A Yankauer catheter is a clean suction catheter used when performing
oral and oropharyngeal suctioning to remove secretions from the client's mouth
to facilitate breathing or obtain a sample for diagnostic evaluation.
A nurse in a long-term care facility is serving on the ethics committee, which is
addressing a client care dilemma. Which of the following strategies will facilitate
resolving the dilemma? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWER -[1] determine
the facts related to the dilemma.
[2] identify possible solution
[3]consider the client wishes
A nurse is talking with a client whose son died in a motor-vehicle crash 2 weeks
ago. The client states, "l really thought I'd be back to my usual routines by now,
but I can't think of anything else except that my son is gone." Which Of the
following responses should the nurse make? - CORRECT ANSWER -Grieving for
your son is hard work. it will take as much time as you need to come to terms with
your loss.
,A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about cancer prevention. The nurse
should include that frequent consumption of which of the following foods
increases the risk for developing cancer? - CORRECT ANSWER -Lamb
rationale: including tuna fish reduces risk of developing cancer.
including poultry reduces risk,
A nurse notices an assistive personnel (AP) taking a nap in the break room during
meal time. The nurse also notes that the AP is drowsy while performing routine
tasks. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Report the observation about the AP to the Unit nurse manager
A nurse on a pediatric unit is collecting data from four newly admitted clients.
Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at risk for urinary
retention? - CORRECT ANSWER -A school age child who has allergic rhinitis and is
taking diphenhydramine.
A nurse is caring for a client following a bronchoscopy. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first? - CORRECT ANSWER -check for gag reflex
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has a latex allergy. The
nurse should identify that which of the following supplies has the potential to
contain latex? - CORRECT ANSWER -Indwelling urinary catheter
, A nurse is performing postmortem care for a client prior to the arrival Of the
client's family for viewing Of the body. Which Of the following actions should the
nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER -Gently close the client's eyelids
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has dumping syndrome about
measures to reduce manifestations. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER -avoid foods high in sugar
content.
rationale: The nurse should instruct the client to avoid sweet foods, which often
increase the manifestations of dumping syndrome. These manifestations include
nausea, sweating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weakness.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing a situational crisis
following the loss of a job. The client states, "l don't think I can go through this
again." Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? - CORRECT ANSWER
-Determine if the client is experiencing psychotic thinking.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client following a transurethral
resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include? - CORRECT ANSWER -Irrigate the bladder using sterile technique
A nurse is caring for an infant who is receiving IV fluids for dehydration. Which of
the following should the nurse recognize as a positive response to the therapy? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Moist mucus membranes.
Practice Questions, Answer Rationales & High-Yield Exam Review
Study Guide
A nurse at a long-term care facility is caring for a client who requires oral
suctioning. Which of the following supplies should the nurse plan to use for this
task? - CORRECT ANSWER -yankeurs catheter
rationale: A Yankauer catheter is a clean suction catheter used when performing
oral and oropharyngeal suctioning to remove secretions from the client's mouth
to facilitate breathing or obtain a sample for diagnostic evaluation.
A nurse in a long-term care facility is serving on the ethics committee, which is
addressing a client care dilemma. Which of the following strategies will facilitate
resolving the dilemma? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWER -[1] determine
the facts related to the dilemma.
[2] identify possible solution
[3]consider the client wishes
A nurse is talking with a client whose son died in a motor-vehicle crash 2 weeks
ago. The client states, "l really thought I'd be back to my usual routines by now,
but I can't think of anything else except that my son is gone." Which Of the
following responses should the nurse make? - CORRECT ANSWER -Grieving for
your son is hard work. it will take as much time as you need to come to terms with
your loss.
,A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about cancer prevention. The nurse
should include that frequent consumption of which of the following foods
increases the risk for developing cancer? - CORRECT ANSWER -Lamb
rationale: including tuna fish reduces risk of developing cancer.
including poultry reduces risk,
A nurse notices an assistive personnel (AP) taking a nap in the break room during
meal time. The nurse also notes that the AP is drowsy while performing routine
tasks. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Report the observation about the AP to the Unit nurse manager
A nurse on a pediatric unit is collecting data from four newly admitted clients.
Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at risk for urinary
retention? - CORRECT ANSWER -A school age child who has allergic rhinitis and is
taking diphenhydramine.
A nurse is caring for a client following a bronchoscopy. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first? - CORRECT ANSWER -check for gag reflex
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has a latex allergy. The
nurse should identify that which of the following supplies has the potential to
contain latex? - CORRECT ANSWER -Indwelling urinary catheter
, A nurse is performing postmortem care for a client prior to the arrival Of the
client's family for viewing Of the body. Which Of the following actions should the
nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER -Gently close the client's eyelids
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has dumping syndrome about
measures to reduce manifestations. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER -avoid foods high in sugar
content.
rationale: The nurse should instruct the client to avoid sweet foods, which often
increase the manifestations of dumping syndrome. These manifestations include
nausea, sweating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weakness.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing a situational crisis
following the loss of a job. The client states, "l don't think I can go through this
again." Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? - CORRECT ANSWER
-Determine if the client is experiencing psychotic thinking.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client following a transurethral
resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include? - CORRECT ANSWER -Irrigate the bladder using sterile technique
A nurse is caring for an infant who is receiving IV fluids for dehydration. Which of
the following should the nurse recognize as a positive response to the therapy? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Moist mucus membranes.
