ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor
Exam Study Guide – Practice
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Subtotal thyroidectomy - answer✔✔- Partial removal of the thyroid gland.
Calcium gluconate - answer✔✔- Administered to prevent hypocalcemia
postthyroidectomy.
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.
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.
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.
Temperature 37.9 C - answer✔✔- Slight fever, may indicate infection.
Potassium level - answer✔✔- Normal range is 3.5-5.0 mEq/L.
Constipation - answer✔✔- Infrequent bowel movements, can indicate
medication side effect.
Feeding bag change - answer✔✔- Recommended every 3 days for hygiene.
Gastric Lavage - answer✔✔- Procedure to cleanse stomach contents.
, NG Tube - answer✔✔- Nasogastric tube for feeding or medication.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - answer✔✔- Progressive neurodegenerative
disease affecting motor neurons.
Speech-Language Pathologist - answer✔✔- Professional aiding communication
and swallowing disorders.
Rheumatoid Arthritis - answer✔✔- Autoimmune disorder causing joint
inflammation.
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate - answer✔✔- Blood test measuring
inflammation level.
Petechiae - answer✔✔- Small red or purple spots from bleeding.
Platelet Count - answer✔✔- Test measuring number of platelets in blood.
Life-Sustaining Measures - answer✔✔- Medical procedures to prolong life.
Exam Study Guide – Practice
Questions with Verified
Answers. GRADED A+. Latest
2026/2027 Update
Subtotal thyroidectomy - answer✔✔- Partial removal of the thyroid gland.
Calcium gluconate - answer✔✔- Administered to prevent hypocalcemia
postthyroidectomy.
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.
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.
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.
Temperature 37.9 C - answer✔✔- Slight fever, may indicate infection.
Potassium level - answer✔✔- Normal range is 3.5-5.0 mEq/L.
Constipation - answer✔✔- Infrequent bowel movements, can indicate
medication side effect.
Feeding bag change - answer✔✔- Recommended every 3 days for hygiene.
Gastric Lavage - answer✔✔- Procedure to cleanse stomach contents.
, NG Tube - answer✔✔- Nasogastric tube for feeding or medication.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - answer✔✔- Progressive neurodegenerative
disease affecting motor neurons.
Speech-Language Pathologist - answer✔✔- Professional aiding communication
and swallowing disorders.
Rheumatoid Arthritis - answer✔✔- Autoimmune disorder causing joint
inflammation.
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate - answer✔✔- Blood test measuring
inflammation level.
Petechiae - answer✔✔- Small red or purple spots from bleeding.
Platelet Count - answer✔✔- Test measuring number of platelets in blood.
Life-Sustaining Measures - answer✔✔- Medical procedures to prolong life.
