Ati Pn Comprehensive Predictor Form D 2026
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Question 1 – Management of Care
A practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing teaching about advance directives to a client newly
admitted to a long-term care facility. Which statement by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
A. "Advance directives only apply if I am in the hospital."
B. "I can change my advance directives at any time as long as I am mentally competent."
C. "My family can override my advance directives if they all agree."
D. "Once signed, advance directives cannot be changed."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Advance directives are legal documents that allow a client to express
healthcare wishes. They can be updated or revoked at any time as long as the client is
,mentally competent. They apply across all healthcare settings, cannot be overridden by
family without legal challenge, and are not permanent documents.
Question 2 – Physiological Integrity
A PN is caring for a client with heart failure who reports a sudden weight gain of 3 lbs in
24 hours and increased shortness of breath. Which action should the PN take first?
A. Restrict oral fluids to 1 L per day.
B. Elevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees.
C. Notify the registered nurse (RN) or provider.
D. Check blood pressure and heart rate.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The priority is to address the client's immediate breathing difficulty. Elevating
the head of the bed improves ventilation and reduces preload. Notifying the provider
and checking vital signs are important but should follow the immediate intervention to
support airway and breathing.
Question 3 – Safety & Infection Control
A client is admitted with active tuberculosis (TB). Which precautions should the PN
implement?
A. Contact precautions
B. Droplet precautions
C. Airborne precautions
D. Standard precautions
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TB is an airborne pathogen spread via droplet nuclei. Airborne precautions
require a negative-pressure room and an N95 respirator. Contact and droplet
precautions are insufficient.
Question 4 – Pharmacological Therapies
Before administering digoxin, the nurse should check:
A. Blood pressure
B. Apical pulse for 1 full minute
C. Respiratory rate
D. Temperature
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Digoxin can cause bradycardia and arrhythmias. Hold if apical pulse is < 60
bpm (or per provider order) and notify the provider.
Question 5 – Reduction of Risk Potential
To prevent falls in an older adult, the nurse should:
A. Keep bed in high position
B. Ensure non-slip footwear and clear pathways
C. Restrict fluid intake
D. Use restraints at night
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Environmental modifications (lighting, grab bars, clutter removal) and proper
Actual Exam| Complete 200 Real Exam Questions
And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers)
Already Graded A+| Pn Comprehensive Predictor
Form D Exam (New!!)
Sample Questions (Style & Format of the ATI PN Comprehensive
Predictor)
Question 1 – Management of Care
A practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing teaching about advance directives to a client newly
admitted to a long-term care facility. Which statement by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
A. "Advance directives only apply if I am in the hospital."
B. "I can change my advance directives at any time as long as I am mentally competent."
C. "My family can override my advance directives if they all agree."
D. "Once signed, advance directives cannot be changed."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Advance directives are legal documents that allow a client to express
healthcare wishes. They can be updated or revoked at any time as long as the client is
,mentally competent. They apply across all healthcare settings, cannot be overridden by
family without legal challenge, and are not permanent documents.
Question 2 – Physiological Integrity
A PN is caring for a client with heart failure who reports a sudden weight gain of 3 lbs in
24 hours and increased shortness of breath. Which action should the PN take first?
A. Restrict oral fluids to 1 L per day.
B. Elevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees.
C. Notify the registered nurse (RN) or provider.
D. Check blood pressure and heart rate.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The priority is to address the client's immediate breathing difficulty. Elevating
the head of the bed improves ventilation and reduces preload. Notifying the provider
and checking vital signs are important but should follow the immediate intervention to
support airway and breathing.
Question 3 – Safety & Infection Control
A client is admitted with active tuberculosis (TB). Which precautions should the PN
implement?
A. Contact precautions
B. Droplet precautions
C. Airborne precautions
D. Standard precautions
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TB is an airborne pathogen spread via droplet nuclei. Airborne precautions
require a negative-pressure room and an N95 respirator. Contact and droplet
precautions are insufficient.
Question 4 – Pharmacological Therapies
Before administering digoxin, the nurse should check:
A. Blood pressure
B. Apical pulse for 1 full minute
C. Respiratory rate
D. Temperature
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Digoxin can cause bradycardia and arrhythmias. Hold if apical pulse is < 60
bpm (or per provider order) and notify the provider.
Question 5 – Reduction of Risk Potential
To prevent falls in an older adult, the nurse should:
A. Keep bed in high position
B. Ensure non-slip footwear and clear pathways
C. Restrict fluid intake
D. Use restraints at night
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Environmental modifications (lighting, grab bars, clutter removal) and proper
