ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2026 (NGN) | Practice
Questions with Verified Answers & Rationales
1. A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure. Which finding requires immediate
intervention? A. Bilateral ankle edema B. Weight gain of 1 kg in one week C. Oxygen
saturation of 88% on room air D. Fatigue after walking
Answer: C
2. A client receiving insulin becomes diaphoretic and confused. What is the nurse’s
priority action? A. Administer glucagon B. Check the client’s blood glucose C. Notify
the provider D. Give long-acting insulin
Answer: B
3. Which laboratory value should the nurse report immediately? A. Sodium 138 mEq/L
B. Potassium 6.2 mEq/L C. Calcium 9.2 mg/dL D. Hemoglobin 13.5 g/dL
Answer: B
4. Which client should the emergency department nurse assess first? A. Fever and
sore throat B. Chest pain with diaphoresis C. Sprained ankle D. Chronic back pain
,Answer: B
5. A nurse is teaching a client taking warfarin. Which statement indicates
understanding? A. “I will take ibuprofen for headaches.” B. “I will report black, tarry
stools.” C. “I will double my dose if I miss one.” D. “I don’t need INR testing.”
Answer: B
6. Which finding suggests a wound infection? A. Pink granulation tissue B. Purulent
drainage C. Approximated edges D. Mild itching
Answer: B
7. A postoperative client has absent bowel sounds. What should the nurse do first? A.
Encourage ambulation B. Administer a laxative C. Insert a rectal tube D. Offer a high-
fiber meal
Answer: A
, 8. Which action best prevents catheter-associated urinary tract infections? A. Irrigate
the catheter daily B. Keep the drainage bag below bladder level C. Disconnect
tubing frequently D. Empty the bag once daily
Answer: B
9. A client with COPD is receiving oxygen. Which prescription requires clarification? A.
Nasal cannula at 2 L/min B. Venturi mask at 28% C. Non-rebreather mask at 15
L/min D. Pulse oximetry monitoring
Answer: C
10. Which client is at greatest risk for developing pressure injuries? A. Ambulates
independently B. Bedridden with poor nutrition C. Walks with a cane D. Has
seasonal allergies
Answer: B
11. A nurse should place a client with active tuberculosis in which type of isolation? A.
Contact B. Droplet C. Airborne D. Protective
, Answer: C
12. Which assessment finding indicates dehydration? A. Bounding pulse B. Moist
mucous membranes C. Poor skin turgor D. Bradycardia
Answer: C
13. A client reports sudden shortness of breath after surgery. Which complication
should the nurse suspect first? A. Pneumonia B. Pulmonary embolism C. Influenza
D. Asthma
Answer: B
14. Which medication should the nurse question for a client with severe bradycardia? A.
Metoprolol B. Acetaminophen C. Omeprazole D. Docusate
Answer: A
Questions with Verified Answers & Rationales
1. A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure. Which finding requires immediate
intervention? A. Bilateral ankle edema B. Weight gain of 1 kg in one week C. Oxygen
saturation of 88% on room air D. Fatigue after walking
Answer: C
2. A client receiving insulin becomes diaphoretic and confused. What is the nurse’s
priority action? A. Administer glucagon B. Check the client’s blood glucose C. Notify
the provider D. Give long-acting insulin
Answer: B
3. Which laboratory value should the nurse report immediately? A. Sodium 138 mEq/L
B. Potassium 6.2 mEq/L C. Calcium 9.2 mg/dL D. Hemoglobin 13.5 g/dL
Answer: B
4. Which client should the emergency department nurse assess first? A. Fever and
sore throat B. Chest pain with diaphoresis C. Sprained ankle D. Chronic back pain
,Answer: B
5. A nurse is teaching a client taking warfarin. Which statement indicates
understanding? A. “I will take ibuprofen for headaches.” B. “I will report black, tarry
stools.” C. “I will double my dose if I miss one.” D. “I don’t need INR testing.”
Answer: B
6. Which finding suggests a wound infection? A. Pink granulation tissue B. Purulent
drainage C. Approximated edges D. Mild itching
Answer: B
7. A postoperative client has absent bowel sounds. What should the nurse do first? A.
Encourage ambulation B. Administer a laxative C. Insert a rectal tube D. Offer a high-
fiber meal
Answer: A
, 8. Which action best prevents catheter-associated urinary tract infections? A. Irrigate
the catheter daily B. Keep the drainage bag below bladder level C. Disconnect
tubing frequently D. Empty the bag once daily
Answer: B
9. A client with COPD is receiving oxygen. Which prescription requires clarification? A.
Nasal cannula at 2 L/min B. Venturi mask at 28% C. Non-rebreather mask at 15
L/min D. Pulse oximetry monitoring
Answer: C
10. Which client is at greatest risk for developing pressure injuries? A. Ambulates
independently B. Bedridden with poor nutrition C. Walks with a cane D. Has
seasonal allergies
Answer: B
11. A nurse should place a client with active tuberculosis in which type of isolation? A.
Contact B. Droplet C. Airborne D. Protective
, Answer: C
12. Which assessment finding indicates dehydration? A. Bounding pulse B. Moist
mucous membranes C. Poor skin turgor D. Bradycardia
Answer: C
13. A client reports sudden shortness of breath after surgery. Which complication
should the nurse suspect first? A. Pneumonia B. Pulmonary embolism C. Influenza
D. Asthma
Answer: B
14. Which medication should the nurse question for a client with severe bradycardia? A.
Metoprolol B. Acetaminophen C. Omeprazole D. Docusate
Answer: A
