ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2027 EXAM
REVIEW
Blood glucose level - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Normal range is 70-100 mg/dl.
Jitteriness - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Common sign of hypoglycemia in newborns.
Hip arthroplasty - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Surgical procedure to replace hip joint.
Abducted position - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Hips positioned away from midline post-surgery.
Subtotal thyroidectomy - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Partial removal of the thyroid gland.
Calcium gluconate - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Administered to prevent hypocalcemia post-
thyroidectomy.
Medication half-life - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Time taken for drug concentration to halve.
Adverse effects - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Unintended harmful reactions to medications.
Client advocacy - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Supporting clients' rights and informed choices.
Informed consent - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Client's agreement after understanding procedure
details.
Gastrostomy tube feedings - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Nutritional support via tube inserted in
stomach.
,Feeding administration time - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Recommended duration is 30 minutes for
safety.
Supine position - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Lying flat on back, often post-feeding.
Digoxin - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Medication used to treat heart conditions.
Apical pulse - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Heart rate measured at the apex of the heart.
Sickle-cell anemia - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Genetic disorder affecting red blood cell shape.
Acute chest syndrome - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Serious complication in sickle-cell anemia patients.
Substernal retractions - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Indicates respiratory distress, requires immediate
attention.
Temperature 37.9 C - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Slight fever, may indicate infection.
Potassium level - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Normal range is 3.5-5.0 mEq/L.
Constipation - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Infrequent bowel movements, can indicate medication side
effect.
Feeding bag change - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Recommended every 3 days for hygiene.
Gastric Lavage - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Procedure to cleanse stomach contents.
NG Tube - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Nasogastric tube for feeding or medication.
,Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Progressive neurodegenerative disease
affecting motor neurons.
Speech-Language Pathologist - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Professional aiding communication and
swallowing disorders.
Rheumatoid Arthritis - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Autoimmune disorder causing joint inflammation.
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Blood test measuring inflammation level.
Petechiae - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Small red or purple spots from bleeding.
Platelet Count - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Test measuring number of platelets in blood.
Life-Sustaining Measures - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Medical procedures to prolong life.
Ethics Committee - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Group addressing ethical issues in healthcare.
Contact Precautions - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Infection control practices to prevent transmission.
Cardiac Rehabilitation - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Program to improve heart health post-infarction.
Combination Oral Contraceptives - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Hormonal pills preventing pregnancy.
Thrombophlebitis - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Inflammation of a vein with clot formation.
Living Will - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Document stating medical treatment preferences.
Troponin Level - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Test indicating heart muscle damage.
, Advance Directives - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Legal documents outlining healthcare preferences.
Comatose Patient - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Unresponsive state with no awareness.
Negative Pressure Room - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Room designed to contain airborne pathogens.
Glasses Care - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Proper maintenance for vision correction devices.
Incident Report - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Document detailing an unusual healthcare event.
Psychologist - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Mental health professional providing therapy.
Social Worker - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Professional assisting with social services and support.
Conference Request - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Initiate a meeting with the client's family.
Cast Care Priority - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Palpate pulse distal to the cast first.
Vision Loss Care - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Keep room objects in consistent locations.
Lighting for Vision Loss - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Use high-wattage lighting in the client's room.
Approaching Visually Impaired Clients - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Approach the client from the side for
safety.
Allowing Extra Time - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Give additional time for task completion.
Touching Clients - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Gently touch to announce presence.
REVIEW
Blood glucose level - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Normal range is 70-100 mg/dl.
Jitteriness - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Common sign of hypoglycemia in newborns.
Hip arthroplasty - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Surgical procedure to replace hip joint.
Abducted position - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Hips positioned away from midline post-surgery.
Subtotal thyroidectomy - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Partial removal of the thyroid gland.
Calcium gluconate - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Administered to prevent hypocalcemia post-
thyroidectomy.
Medication half-life - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Time taken for drug concentration to halve.
Adverse effects - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Unintended harmful reactions to medications.
Client advocacy - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Supporting clients' rights and informed choices.
Informed consent - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Client's agreement after understanding procedure
details.
Gastrostomy tube feedings - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Nutritional support via tube inserted in
stomach.
,Feeding administration time - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Recommended duration is 30 minutes for
safety.
Supine position - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Lying flat on back, often post-feeding.
Digoxin - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Medication used to treat heart conditions.
Apical pulse - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Heart rate measured at the apex of the heart.
Sickle-cell anemia - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Genetic disorder affecting red blood cell shape.
Acute chest syndrome - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Serious complication in sickle-cell anemia patients.
Substernal retractions - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Indicates respiratory distress, requires immediate
attention.
Temperature 37.9 C - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Slight fever, may indicate infection.
Potassium level - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Normal range is 3.5-5.0 mEq/L.
Constipation - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Infrequent bowel movements, can indicate medication side
effect.
Feeding bag change - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Recommended every 3 days for hygiene.
Gastric Lavage - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Procedure to cleanse stomach contents.
NG Tube - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Nasogastric tube for feeding or medication.
,Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Progressive neurodegenerative disease
affecting motor neurons.
Speech-Language Pathologist - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Professional aiding communication and
swallowing disorders.
Rheumatoid Arthritis - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Autoimmune disorder causing joint inflammation.
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Blood test measuring inflammation level.
Petechiae - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Small red or purple spots from bleeding.
Platelet Count - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Test measuring number of platelets in blood.
Life-Sustaining Measures - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Medical procedures to prolong life.
Ethics Committee - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Group addressing ethical issues in healthcare.
Contact Precautions - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Infection control practices to prevent transmission.
Cardiac Rehabilitation - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Program to improve heart health post-infarction.
Combination Oral Contraceptives - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Hormonal pills preventing pregnancy.
Thrombophlebitis - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Inflammation of a vein with clot formation.
Living Will - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Document stating medical treatment preferences.
Troponin Level - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Test indicating heart muscle damage.
, Advance Directives - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Legal documents outlining healthcare preferences.
Comatose Patient - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Unresponsive state with no awareness.
Negative Pressure Room - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Room designed to contain airborne pathogens.
Glasses Care - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Proper maintenance for vision correction devices.
Incident Report - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Document detailing an unusual healthcare event.
Psychologist - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Mental health professional providing therapy.
Social Worker - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Professional assisting with social services and support.
Conference Request - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Initiate a meeting with the client's family.
Cast Care Priority - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Palpate pulse distal to the cast first.
Vision Loss Care - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Keep room objects in consistent locations.
Lighting for Vision Loss - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Use high-wattage lighting in the client's room.
Approaching Visually Impaired Clients - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Approach the client from the side for
safety.
Allowing Extra Time - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Give additional time for task completion.
Touching Clients - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Gently touch to announce presence.
