ATI RN VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
WITH 260+ HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS, DETAILED ANSWER
EXPLANATIONS AND RATIONALES, NEXT GENERATION NCLEX (NGN)
CLINICAL JUDGMENT CONCEPTS, PRIORITIZATION AND DELEGATION
STRATEGIES, TEST-TAKING TIPS, AND COMPLETE NURSING EXAM SUCCESS
TOOLKIT | UPDATED FOR 2026/2027 | LATEST EDITION
A nurse manager is reviewing documentation standards with a group of newly licensed nurses.
Which of the following statements should the nurse manager include in the teaching? -
ANSWER-Include the complete name of the medication morphine sulfate
A nurse is performing triage following a natural disaster. Which of the following clients should
the nurse identify as the highest priority to receive care? - ANSWER-A client who has a
traumatic arm amputation
A nurse is caring for a client who is manic. Which of the following activities is appropriate for
the nurse to suggest? - ANSWER-take a daily walk on the hospital grounds
A nurse is teaching a group of farmworkers who work with pesticide about minimizing
exposure. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? -
ANSWER-Change clothes after working in the field
A nurse is admitting a client to a med-surg unit. What action should the nurse take first -
ANSWER-Assess the clients level of mobility
A nurse is reviewing the medical records of four clients. Which of the following prescriptions
correct documentation? - ANSWER-Enoxaparin 30 mg SC every 12 hr
Adolescent who has anorexia nervosa - ANSWER-hypokalemia
a nurse is preparing to discharge a newborn who has atrial septal defect. Who should the nurse
expect the provider to recommend - ANSWER-occupational manager
,gentamicin toxicity - ANSWER-tinnitus
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - ANSWER-Monitor the client for 1 hr after
meals
A nurse is caring for a client following a possible exposure to anthrax. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Begin prophylactic treatment with ciprofloxacin
Report to the CDC - ANSWER-Hepatitis A
levels a depression in the skin 8mm deep - ANSWER-4+edema
A nurse is teaching a client who is at 35 week of gestation about amniocentesis. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER-you should monitor
for the onset of contractions after the test
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a potassium level of 3 mEq/L. The nurse
should obtain verification of which of the following prescriptions from the provider - ANSWER-
digoxin 0.125mg po daily
A home health nurse is admitting a clinet who is prescribed peritoneal dialysis. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first - ANSWER-Clarify the client's actual and perceived
health needs.
A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium due to a febrile illness.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWERHallucinations
diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder - ANSWER-poor impulse control
A nurse is caring for a client who is post right-modified radial mastectomy. Which of the
following should the nurse recognize as a priority finding. - ANSWER-emesis of 110ml of thick
yellow fluid
,dysphagia, what should the client recommend - ANSWER-oatmeal
A nurse is assessing a client who was brought to the emergency department by his adult child.
The client has visible contusions on all four extremities. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take? - ANSWER-Report the incident to Adult Protective Services
Run cats spin the rain throwing procedures mechanical paper lake - ANSWER-word salad
eye drops - ANSWER-maintain the child in a sitting position 3 mins after
report to the CDC - ANSWER-syphilis
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER-notify your provider if you
experience muscle weakness
A nurse is assessing a client who has preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium sulfate via
continuous IV fusion. Which of the following should be reported to the provider - ANSWER-Mag
levels 9mEq/L
meningitis. What assessment to perform? - ANSWER-Brudzinski sign
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has an increased
cholesterol level. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? - ANSWER-egg
whites
A nurse is planning care for a child who is unresponsive and has increased ICP. Which of the the
following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-place the child in trenedelenburg position
A nurse is caring for a child who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine by IM injection.
Which of the following is an appropriate action? - ANSWER-Check orthostatic blood pressure
1hr after administration
, A nurse manager is reviewing documentation standards with a group of newly licensed
nurses. Which of the following statements should the nurse manager include in the
teaching?
Include the complete name of the medication morphine sulfate
A nurse is performing triage following a natural disaster. Which of the following clients
should the nurse identify as the highest priority to receive care?
A client who has a traumatic arm amputation
A nurse is caring for a client who is manic. Which of the following activities is appropriate
for the nurse to suggest?
Take a daily walk on the hospital grounds
A nurse is teaching a group of farmworkers who work with pesticide about minimizing
exposure. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Change clothes after working in the field
A nurse is admitting a client to a med-surg unit. What action should the nurse take first?
Assess the client’s level of mobility
A nurse is reviewing the medical records of four clients. Which of the following
prescriptions is correct documentation?
Enoxaparin 30 mg SC every 12 hr
Adolescent who has anorexia nervosa is at risk for which electrolyte imbalance?
Hypokalemia
A nurse is preparing to discharge a newborn who has atrial septal defect. What referral
should the nurse expect?
Occupational therapist
Gentamicin toxicity is commonly associated with which symptom?
Tinnitus
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which
intervention should be included?
Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
A nurse is caring for a client following a possible exposure to anthrax. Which action should
the nurse take?
Begin prophylactic treatment with ciprofloxacin
Which condition must be reported to the CDC?
Hepatitis A
WITH 260+ HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS, DETAILED ANSWER
EXPLANATIONS AND RATIONALES, NEXT GENERATION NCLEX (NGN)
CLINICAL JUDGMENT CONCEPTS, PRIORITIZATION AND DELEGATION
STRATEGIES, TEST-TAKING TIPS, AND COMPLETE NURSING EXAM SUCCESS
TOOLKIT | UPDATED FOR 2026/2027 | LATEST EDITION
A nurse manager is reviewing documentation standards with a group of newly licensed nurses.
Which of the following statements should the nurse manager include in the teaching? -
ANSWER-Include the complete name of the medication morphine sulfate
A nurse is performing triage following a natural disaster. Which of the following clients should
the nurse identify as the highest priority to receive care? - ANSWER-A client who has a
traumatic arm amputation
A nurse is caring for a client who is manic. Which of the following activities is appropriate for
the nurse to suggest? - ANSWER-take a daily walk on the hospital grounds
A nurse is teaching a group of farmworkers who work with pesticide about minimizing
exposure. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? -
ANSWER-Change clothes after working in the field
A nurse is admitting a client to a med-surg unit. What action should the nurse take first -
ANSWER-Assess the clients level of mobility
A nurse is reviewing the medical records of four clients. Which of the following prescriptions
correct documentation? - ANSWER-Enoxaparin 30 mg SC every 12 hr
Adolescent who has anorexia nervosa - ANSWER-hypokalemia
a nurse is preparing to discharge a newborn who has atrial septal defect. Who should the nurse
expect the provider to recommend - ANSWER-occupational manager
,gentamicin toxicity - ANSWER-tinnitus
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - ANSWER-Monitor the client for 1 hr after
meals
A nurse is caring for a client following a possible exposure to anthrax. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Begin prophylactic treatment with ciprofloxacin
Report to the CDC - ANSWER-Hepatitis A
levels a depression in the skin 8mm deep - ANSWER-4+edema
A nurse is teaching a client who is at 35 week of gestation about amniocentesis. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER-you should monitor
for the onset of contractions after the test
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a potassium level of 3 mEq/L. The nurse
should obtain verification of which of the following prescriptions from the provider - ANSWER-
digoxin 0.125mg po daily
A home health nurse is admitting a clinet who is prescribed peritoneal dialysis. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first - ANSWER-Clarify the client's actual and perceived
health needs.
A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium due to a febrile illness.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWERHallucinations
diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder - ANSWER-poor impulse control
A nurse is caring for a client who is post right-modified radial mastectomy. Which of the
following should the nurse recognize as a priority finding. - ANSWER-emesis of 110ml of thick
yellow fluid
,dysphagia, what should the client recommend - ANSWER-oatmeal
A nurse is assessing a client who was brought to the emergency department by his adult child.
The client has visible contusions on all four extremities. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take? - ANSWER-Report the incident to Adult Protective Services
Run cats spin the rain throwing procedures mechanical paper lake - ANSWER-word salad
eye drops - ANSWER-maintain the child in a sitting position 3 mins after
report to the CDC - ANSWER-syphilis
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER-notify your provider if you
experience muscle weakness
A nurse is assessing a client who has preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium sulfate via
continuous IV fusion. Which of the following should be reported to the provider - ANSWER-Mag
levels 9mEq/L
meningitis. What assessment to perform? - ANSWER-Brudzinski sign
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has an increased
cholesterol level. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? - ANSWER-egg
whites
A nurse is planning care for a child who is unresponsive and has increased ICP. Which of the the
following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-place the child in trenedelenburg position
A nurse is caring for a child who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine by IM injection.
Which of the following is an appropriate action? - ANSWER-Check orthostatic blood pressure
1hr after administration
, A nurse manager is reviewing documentation standards with a group of newly licensed
nurses. Which of the following statements should the nurse manager include in the
teaching?
Include the complete name of the medication morphine sulfate
A nurse is performing triage following a natural disaster. Which of the following clients
should the nurse identify as the highest priority to receive care?
A client who has a traumatic arm amputation
A nurse is caring for a client who is manic. Which of the following activities is appropriate
for the nurse to suggest?
Take a daily walk on the hospital grounds
A nurse is teaching a group of farmworkers who work with pesticide about minimizing
exposure. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Change clothes after working in the field
A nurse is admitting a client to a med-surg unit. What action should the nurse take first?
Assess the client’s level of mobility
A nurse is reviewing the medical records of four clients. Which of the following
prescriptions is correct documentation?
Enoxaparin 30 mg SC every 12 hr
Adolescent who has anorexia nervosa is at risk for which electrolyte imbalance?
Hypokalemia
A nurse is preparing to discharge a newborn who has atrial septal defect. What referral
should the nurse expect?
Occupational therapist
Gentamicin toxicity is commonly associated with which symptom?
Tinnitus
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which
intervention should be included?
Monitor the client for 1 hr after meals
A nurse is caring for a client following a possible exposure to anthrax. Which action should
the nurse take?
Begin prophylactic treatment with ciprofloxacin
Which condition must be reported to the CDC?
Hepatitis A
