[STUDY GUIDE] • HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE & REVIEW EDITION
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor
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Answers Updated 2026/2027
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS ANSWERS
176 Questions 12 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 176 verified questions with correct answers focused on nursing practices and patient
care. Each item is designed to reinforce understanding of critical nursing concepts, making it suitable for exam
preparation, course review, and certification study.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
This section covers nursing care and procedures specific to
Pediatric Nursing pediatric patients. 15 Qs 8.5%
This section addresses nursing interventions and
Cardiovascular Nursing assessments related to cardiovascular conditions. 15 Qs 8.5%
This section focuses on therapeutic techniques and care for
Mental Health Nursing individuals with mental health disorders. 15 Qs 8.5%
This section emphasizes nursing care for patients with
Endocrine Nursing endocrine disorders such as diabetes. 15 Qs 8.5%
This section includes critical actions and assessments in
Emergency Nursing emergency situations. 15 Qs 8.5%
This section details nursing responsibilities in the
Postoperative Care postoperative management of patients. 15 Qs 8.5%
This section covers principles of patient safety and the nurse's
Patient Safety and Advocacy role in advocacy. 15 Qs 8.5%
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Nutrition and Dietary This section addresses nutritional considerations and dietary
Management management in various health conditions. 15 Qs 8.5%
This section focuses on medication administration and
Pharmacological Nursing management in nursing practice. 14 Qs 8.0%
This section emphasizes nursing care during pregnancy,
Maternal and Newborn Nursing labor, and the newborn period. 14 Qs 8.0%
This section discusses nursing care related to chronic
Chronic Illness Management conditions and long-term patient management. 14 Qs 8.0%
This section focuses on infection prevention strategies and
Infection Control and Asepsis aseptic techniques. 14 Qs 8.0%
Total Exam Coverage 12 Integrated Topic Modules 176 Qs 100.0%
TOPIC 1: PEDIATRIC NURSING
15 Questions • 8.5% of Exam • This section covers nursing care and procedures specific to pediatric patients.
QUESTION 1
A nurse in a pediatric unit is preparing to insert an IV catheter for 7year-old. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. (Unable to read)
B. Tell the child they will feel discomfort during the catheter insertion.
C. Use a mummy restraint to hold the child during the catheter insertion.
D. Require the parents to leave the room during the procedure.
Answer: B. Tell the child they will feel discomfort during the catheter insertion.
QUESTION 2
A nurse in an emergency department is performing triage for multiple clients following
a disaster in the community. To which of the following types of injuries should the
nurse assign the highest priority?
A. Below-the knee amputation
B. Fractured tibia
C. 95% full-thickness body burn
D. 10cm (4in) laceration to the forearm
Answer: A. Below-the knee amputation.
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QUESTION 3
A nurse is planning for a client who practices Orthodox Judaism.
The client tells the nurse that (Unable to read) Passover holiday. Which of the following
action should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Provide chicken with cream sauce.
B. Avoid serving fish with fins and scales.
C. Provide unleavened bread.
D. Avoid serving foods containing lamb.
Answer: C. Provide unleavened bread.
QUESTION 4
A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about clients designating a health
care proxy in situations that require a durable power of attorney for heal care (DPSHC).
Which of the following information should the charge nurse include?
A. "The proxy should make health care decisions for the client regardless of the client's ability to do so."
B. "The proxy can make financial decisions if the need arises."
C. "The proxy can make treatment decisions if the client is under anesthesia."
D. "The proxy should manage legal issues for the client."
Answer: C. "The proxy can make treatment decisions if the client is under anesthesia.".
QUESTION 5
A nurse is assessing a child who is being treated for bacterial pneumonia.
The nurse notes an increase in the child's glucose. The nurse should identify this
finding as an adverse effect of which of the following medications
A. Methylprednisolone.
B. Ondansetron.
C. Guaifenesin.
D. Amoxicillin.
Answer: A. Methylprednisolone.
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QUESTION 6
A staff nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse suction a client's
tracheostomy. Which of the following requires intervention by the staff nurse?
A. Waits 2 minutes between suctions.
B. Encourages the client to cough during suctioning.
C. Apply suctioning for 15 seconds.
D. Inserts the catheter without applying suction.
Answer: A. Waits 2 minutes between suctions.
QUESTION 7
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of irritable
bowel syndrome. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include?
A. Consume food high in bran fiber
B. Increase intake of milk products
C. Sweeten foods with fructose corn syrup
D. Increase foods high in gluten
Answer: A. Consume food high in bran fiber.
QUESTION 8
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the adverse effects of
sertraline. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include?
A. Excessive sweating
B. Increased urinary frequency
C. Dry cough
D. Metallic taste in mouth
Answer: A. Excessive sweating.
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ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor
Exam Pack Questions and Verified
Answers Updated 2026/2027
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS ANSWERS
176 Questions 12 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 176 verified questions with correct answers focused on nursing practices and patient
care. Each item is designed to reinforce understanding of critical nursing concepts, making it suitable for exam
preparation, course review, and certification study.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
This section covers nursing care and procedures specific to
Pediatric Nursing pediatric patients. 15 Qs 8.5%
This section addresses nursing interventions and
Cardiovascular Nursing assessments related to cardiovascular conditions. 15 Qs 8.5%
This section focuses on therapeutic techniques and care for
Mental Health Nursing individuals with mental health disorders. 15 Qs 8.5%
This section emphasizes nursing care for patients with
Endocrine Nursing endocrine disorders such as diabetes. 15 Qs 8.5%
This section includes critical actions and assessments in
Emergency Nursing emergency situations. 15 Qs 8.5%
This section details nursing responsibilities in the
Postoperative Care postoperative management of patients. 15 Qs 8.5%
This section covers principles of patient safety and the nurse's
Patient Safety and Advocacy role in advocacy. 15 Qs 8.5%
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Nutrition and Dietary This section addresses nutritional considerations and dietary
Management management in various health conditions. 15 Qs 8.5%
This section focuses on medication administration and
Pharmacological Nursing management in nursing practice. 14 Qs 8.0%
This section emphasizes nursing care during pregnancy,
Maternal and Newborn Nursing labor, and the newborn period. 14 Qs 8.0%
This section discusses nursing care related to chronic
Chronic Illness Management conditions and long-term patient management. 14 Qs 8.0%
This section focuses on infection prevention strategies and
Infection Control and Asepsis aseptic techniques. 14 Qs 8.0%
Total Exam Coverage 12 Integrated Topic Modules 176 Qs 100.0%
TOPIC 1: PEDIATRIC NURSING
15 Questions • 8.5% of Exam • This section covers nursing care and procedures specific to pediatric patients.
QUESTION 1
A nurse in a pediatric unit is preparing to insert an IV catheter for 7year-old. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. (Unable to read)
B. Tell the child they will feel discomfort during the catheter insertion.
C. Use a mummy restraint to hold the child during the catheter insertion.
D. Require the parents to leave the room during the procedure.
Answer: B. Tell the child they will feel discomfort during the catheter insertion.
QUESTION 2
A nurse in an emergency department is performing triage for multiple clients following
a disaster in the community. To which of the following types of injuries should the
nurse assign the highest priority?
A. Below-the knee amputation
B. Fractured tibia
C. 95% full-thickness body burn
D. 10cm (4in) laceration to the forearm
Answer: A. Below-the knee amputation.
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QUESTION 3
A nurse is planning for a client who practices Orthodox Judaism.
The client tells the nurse that (Unable to read) Passover holiday. Which of the following
action should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Provide chicken with cream sauce.
B. Avoid serving fish with fins and scales.
C. Provide unleavened bread.
D. Avoid serving foods containing lamb.
Answer: C. Provide unleavened bread.
QUESTION 4
A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about clients designating a health
care proxy in situations that require a durable power of attorney for heal care (DPSHC).
Which of the following information should the charge nurse include?
A. "The proxy should make health care decisions for the client regardless of the client's ability to do so."
B. "The proxy can make financial decisions if the need arises."
C. "The proxy can make treatment decisions if the client is under anesthesia."
D. "The proxy should manage legal issues for the client."
Answer: C. "The proxy can make treatment decisions if the client is under anesthesia.".
QUESTION 5
A nurse is assessing a child who is being treated for bacterial pneumonia.
The nurse notes an increase in the child's glucose. The nurse should identify this
finding as an adverse effect of which of the following medications
A. Methylprednisolone.
B. Ondansetron.
C. Guaifenesin.
D. Amoxicillin.
Answer: A. Methylprednisolone.
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QUESTION 6
A staff nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse suction a client's
tracheostomy. Which of the following requires intervention by the staff nurse?
A. Waits 2 minutes between suctions.
B. Encourages the client to cough during suctioning.
C. Apply suctioning for 15 seconds.
D. Inserts the catheter without applying suction.
Answer: A. Waits 2 minutes between suctions.
QUESTION 7
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of irritable
bowel syndrome. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include?
A. Consume food high in bran fiber
B. Increase intake of milk products
C. Sweeten foods with fructose corn syrup
D. Increase foods high in gluten
Answer: A. Consume food high in bran fiber.
QUESTION 8
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the adverse effects of
sertraline. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include?
A. Excessive sweating
B. Increased urinary frequency
C. Dry cough
D. Metallic taste in mouth
Answer: A. Excessive sweating.
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