ATI RN
ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR EXAM
2026 Practice Test Bundle | NGN-
Style | Exit
Exam Prep PRACTICE TEST
Section 1: Management of Care (Questions 1-8)
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a
physical restraint. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Obtain a prescription from the provider
B. Explain the reason for restraint to the client and family
C. Assess the client for alternative interventions
D. Apply the restraint securely to the bed frame
Answer: C. Assess the client for alternative interventions
, ATI RN
Rationale: The nurse must first assess for least restrictive alternatives
(e.g., bedside alarm, sitter, reorientation) before considering restraint
use. Obtaining a prescription (A) and explaining to family (B) come
after attempting alternatives. Applying restraint (D) is last.
2. A nurse is delegating tasks to an unlicensed assistive personnel
(UAP). Which task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate?
A. Assess a client's pain level
B. Teach a client how to use an incentive spirometer
C. Measure a client's intake and output
D. Evaluate a client's response to a breathing treatment
Answer: C. Measure a client's intake and output
, ATI RN
Rationale: UAP can measure I&O, vital signs on stable clients, and assist
with ADLs. Assessment (A), teaching (B), and evaluation (D) require
licensed nursing judgment.
3. A nurse is caring for four clients. Which client should the nurse
assess first?
A. A client with COPD who has an SpO₂ of 89% on 2 L oxygen
B. A client with pneumonia who has a fever of 101.5°F (38.6°C)
C. A client with a new tracheostomy who has blood-tinged secretions
D. A client post-operative day 2 who reports pain of 7/10
Answer: C. A client with a new tracheostomy who has blood-tinged
secretions
, ATI RN
Rationale: While some blood-tinged secretions are expected immediately
post-op, a new tracheostomy requires priority assessment to ensure
airway patency and rule out active bleeding. SpO₂ 89% on oxygen (A)
in COPD may be acceptable. Fever (B) and pain (D) are stable
findings.
4. A nurse discovers a small fire in a client's trash can. Place the
following actions in the correct order.
A. Pull the fire alarm
B. Extinguish the fire
C. Evacuate the client
D. Close the door
Answer:
C. Evacuate the client (Rescue)
ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR EXAM
2026 Practice Test Bundle | NGN-
Style | Exit
Exam Prep PRACTICE TEST
Section 1: Management of Care (Questions 1-8)
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a
physical restraint. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Obtain a prescription from the provider
B. Explain the reason for restraint to the client and family
C. Assess the client for alternative interventions
D. Apply the restraint securely to the bed frame
Answer: C. Assess the client for alternative interventions
, ATI RN
Rationale: The nurse must first assess for least restrictive alternatives
(e.g., bedside alarm, sitter, reorientation) before considering restraint
use. Obtaining a prescription (A) and explaining to family (B) come
after attempting alternatives. Applying restraint (D) is last.
2. A nurse is delegating tasks to an unlicensed assistive personnel
(UAP). Which task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate?
A. Assess a client's pain level
B. Teach a client how to use an incentive spirometer
C. Measure a client's intake and output
D. Evaluate a client's response to a breathing treatment
Answer: C. Measure a client's intake and output
, ATI RN
Rationale: UAP can measure I&O, vital signs on stable clients, and assist
with ADLs. Assessment (A), teaching (B), and evaluation (D) require
licensed nursing judgment.
3. A nurse is caring for four clients. Which client should the nurse
assess first?
A. A client with COPD who has an SpO₂ of 89% on 2 L oxygen
B. A client with pneumonia who has a fever of 101.5°F (38.6°C)
C. A client with a new tracheostomy who has blood-tinged secretions
D. A client post-operative day 2 who reports pain of 7/10
Answer: C. A client with a new tracheostomy who has blood-tinged
secretions
, ATI RN
Rationale: While some blood-tinged secretions are expected immediately
post-op, a new tracheostomy requires priority assessment to ensure
airway patency and rule out active bleeding. SpO₂ 89% on oxygen (A)
in COPD may be acceptable. Fever (B) and pain (D) are stable
findings.
4. A nurse discovers a small fire in a client's trash can. Place the
following actions in the correct order.
A. Pull the fire alarm
B. Extinguish the fire
C. Evacuate the client
D. Close the door
Answer:
C. Evacuate the client (Rescue)
