ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FORMS A ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 |
MOST TESTED | 100 VERIFIED Q&A | NGN-ALIGNED | MULTIPLE-CHOICE |
DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED - A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING – FORM A
Questions 1-30 (Selected Sample)
Question 1
A nurse is planning care for a patient who is post
-operative. Which of the following is the priority action?
A) Administer pain medication
B) Turn the patient every 2 hours
C) Assess the patient's airway
D) Monitor vital signs
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs) are always the priority in patient care. Airway
assessment is the first priority. Pain management and turning are important but are secondary to airway
assessment. Vital signs should be monitored butnot
arethe priority action .
Question 2
A patient is on a clear liquid diet. Which of the following is an appropriate food choice?
A) Apple juice
B) Milk
C) Mashed potatoes
D) Cream of wheat
Correct Answer: A
, ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FORMS A ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 |
MOST TESTED | 100 VERIFIED Q&A | NGN-ALIGNED | MULTIPLE-CHOICE |
DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED - A+ GRADED
Rationale: A clear liquid diet includes clear liquids that are transparent at room temperature, such as apple
juice, broth, gelatin, clear sodas, and tea. Milk is not a clear liquid, and mashed potatoes and cream of wheat
are soft foods .
Question 3
A nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. Which action is essential?
A) Use sterile technique
B) Use clean technique
C) Wear sterile gloves only
D) Use sterile technique and sterile equipment
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinary catheter insertion requires sterile technique and sterile equipment to prevent introduction
of organisms into the sterile urinary tract. Using sterile technique and equipment is essential .
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a patient with a pressure ulcer. The wound bed is pink and moist. Which dressing is most
appropriate?
A) Hydrocolloid
B) Alginate
C) Transparent film
D) Wet-to-dry
Correct Answer: A
, ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FORMS A ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 |
MOST TESTED | 100 VERIFIED Q&A | NGN-ALIGNED | MULTIPLE-CHOICE |
DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED - A+ GRADED
Rationale: Hydrocolloid dressings are appropriate for wounds that are clean, moist, and healing. They provide
a moist environment that promotes wound healing. Alginate is for heavily draining wounds, transparent film
is for shallow wounds, and wet
-to-dry is for wounds requiring debridement .
Question 5
A nurse is calculating the intake and output for a patient. Which of the following is considered intake?
A) IV fluids
B) Urine output
C) Emesis
D) Drainage
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intake includes all fluids that enter the body, including IV fluids, oral fluids, tube feedings, and
blood products. Output includes urine, emesis, drainage, and insensible losses .
Question 6
A patient is experiencing constipation. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A) Administer a laxative
B) Encourage fluids and fiber
C) Perform a digital rectal examination
D) Administer an enema
Correct Answer: B
, ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FORMS A ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 |
MOST TESTED | 100 VERIFIED Q&A | NGN-ALIGNED | MULTIPLE-CHOICE |
DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED - A+ GRADED
Rationale: Encouraging fluids and fiber is the first
-line intervention for constipation. If this is not effective,
laxatives or enemas may be needed per provider order. Digital stimulation and enemas are invasive
procedures that should only be performed
thwi
a provider's order .
Question 7
A nurse is caring for a patient who is at risk for falls. Which intervention is most important?
A) Keep the bed in the lowest position
B) Keep the bed rails up at all times
C) Use restraints
D) Place the patient in a room far from the nurse's station
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the bed in the lowest position is the most important intervention to prevent falls. Bed rails
and restraints should be used only when necessary and with a provider's order .
Question 8
A nurse is administering a subcutaneous injection of heparin. Which needle length is appropriate?
A) 1 to 1.5 inches
B) 5/8 inch
C) 1.5 to 2 inches
D) 3 inches
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 5/8 inch needle is appropriate for subcutaneous injections, especially when the patient is thin.
The needle length for subcutaneous injections is typically 3/8 to 5/8 inch .
MOST TESTED | 100 VERIFIED Q&A | NGN-ALIGNED | MULTIPLE-CHOICE |
DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED - A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING – FORM A
Questions 1-30 (Selected Sample)
Question 1
A nurse is planning care for a patient who is post
-operative. Which of the following is the priority action?
A) Administer pain medication
B) Turn the patient every 2 hours
C) Assess the patient's airway
D) Monitor vital signs
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs) are always the priority in patient care. Airway
assessment is the first priority. Pain management and turning are important but are secondary to airway
assessment. Vital signs should be monitored butnot
arethe priority action .
Question 2
A patient is on a clear liquid diet. Which of the following is an appropriate food choice?
A) Apple juice
B) Milk
C) Mashed potatoes
D) Cream of wheat
Correct Answer: A
, ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FORMS A ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 |
MOST TESTED | 100 VERIFIED Q&A | NGN-ALIGNED | MULTIPLE-CHOICE |
DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED - A+ GRADED
Rationale: A clear liquid diet includes clear liquids that are transparent at room temperature, such as apple
juice, broth, gelatin, clear sodas, and tea. Milk is not a clear liquid, and mashed potatoes and cream of wheat
are soft foods .
Question 3
A nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. Which action is essential?
A) Use sterile technique
B) Use clean technique
C) Wear sterile gloves only
D) Use sterile technique and sterile equipment
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinary catheter insertion requires sterile technique and sterile equipment to prevent introduction
of organisms into the sterile urinary tract. Using sterile technique and equipment is essential .
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a patient with a pressure ulcer. The wound bed is pink and moist. Which dressing is most
appropriate?
A) Hydrocolloid
B) Alginate
C) Transparent film
D) Wet-to-dry
Correct Answer: A
, ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FORMS A ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 |
MOST TESTED | 100 VERIFIED Q&A | NGN-ALIGNED | MULTIPLE-CHOICE |
DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED - A+ GRADED
Rationale: Hydrocolloid dressings are appropriate for wounds that are clean, moist, and healing. They provide
a moist environment that promotes wound healing. Alginate is for heavily draining wounds, transparent film
is for shallow wounds, and wet
-to-dry is for wounds requiring debridement .
Question 5
A nurse is calculating the intake and output for a patient. Which of the following is considered intake?
A) IV fluids
B) Urine output
C) Emesis
D) Drainage
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intake includes all fluids that enter the body, including IV fluids, oral fluids, tube feedings, and
blood products. Output includes urine, emesis, drainage, and insensible losses .
Question 6
A patient is experiencing constipation. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A) Administer a laxative
B) Encourage fluids and fiber
C) Perform a digital rectal examination
D) Administer an enema
Correct Answer: B
, ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FORMS A ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 |
MOST TESTED | 100 VERIFIED Q&A | NGN-ALIGNED | MULTIPLE-CHOICE |
DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED - A+ GRADED
Rationale: Encouraging fluids and fiber is the first
-line intervention for constipation. If this is not effective,
laxatives or enemas may be needed per provider order. Digital stimulation and enemas are invasive
procedures that should only be performed
thwi
a provider's order .
Question 7
A nurse is caring for a patient who is at risk for falls. Which intervention is most important?
A) Keep the bed in the lowest position
B) Keep the bed rails up at all times
C) Use restraints
D) Place the patient in a room far from the nurse's station
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the bed in the lowest position is the most important intervention to prevent falls. Bed rails
and restraints should be used only when necessary and with a provider's order .
Question 8
A nurse is administering a subcutaneous injection of heparin. Which needle length is appropriate?
A) 1 to 1.5 inches
B) 5/8 inch
C) 1.5 to 2 inches
D) 3 inches
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 5/8 inch needle is appropriate for subcutaneous injections, especially when the patient is thin.
The needle length for subcutaneous injections is typically 3/8 to 5/8 inch .
