ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor Exam
2026-Practice Q&A | Predicted Questions
And Answers | Exam Prep Guide
A practical nurse (PN) is reviewing standard precautions with a newly licensed
nurse. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse indicates an
understanding of standard precautions? Answer: Wearing gloves when coming into
contact with blood, body fluids, or non-intact skin.
A PN is caring for a client who is scheduled for a routine blood draw. Which of the
following actions should the PN take first? Answer: Verify the client's identity using two
unique identifiers.
A client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus asks the PN why daily foot care is
necessary. Which of the following responses should the PN provide? Answer:
Decreased sensation in your feet makes it harder to notice injuries, which can lead to severe
infections.
A PN is assisting in the plan of care for a client who is placed on contact precautions
for Clostridioides difficile. Which of the following hand hygiene methods should the
PN use? Answer: Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
A PN is measuring a client's vital signs and notes an apical pulse rate of 110
beats/min. Which of the following terms should the PN use to document this finding?
Answer: Tachycardia.
A PN is reinforcing discharge instructions with a client who has a new prescription
for sublingual nitroglycerin. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? Answer: I should place one tablet under my
tongue at the onset of chest pain.
A PN is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to an adult client. Which
of the following sites is the safest location for the injection? Answer: Ventrogluteal site.
A client scheduled for surgery expresses anxiety and states that they do not fully
understand the procedure. Which of the following actions should the PN take?
Answer: Notify the charge nurse and the surgeon about the client's concerns.
,A PN is caring for a client who has a stage 2 pressure injury on the sacrum. Which of
the following characteristics should the PN expect to observe? Answer: Partial-
thickness skin loss involving the epidermis or dermis.
A PN is collecting data from a client who has asthma. Which of the following
adventitious breath sounds should the PN expect to hear during an asthma
exacerbation? Answer: High-pitched continuous wheezing.
A PN is caring for a client who is post-operative following abdominal surgery. Which
of the following actions should the PN take to prevent respiratory complications?
Answer: Encourage the client to use the incentive spirometer every hour while awake.
A PN is preparing to assist a client with passive range-of-motion exercises. Which of
the following principles should guide the PN during this intervention? Answer: Move
each joint to the point of slight resistance without causing pain.
A PN is monitoring a client who is receiving continuous enteral tube feedings. Which
of the following actions should the PN take to minimize the risk of aspiration?
Answer: Elevate the head of the bed to at least 30 to 45 degrees.
A client with chronic kidney disease has a potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L. Which of the
following electrocardiogram changes should the PN monitor for? Answer: Tall, peaked
T waves.
A PN is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the
following interventions reduces the risk of urinary tract infection? Answer: Keep the
drainage bag below the level of the bladder at all times.
A PN is collecting data from a client who is 1 hour post-operative following a
thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings is the priority to report to the
provider? Answer: Laryngeal stridor and restless movement.
A PN is reviewing the plan of care for a client receiving digoxin daily. Which of the
following vital signs requires holding the medication and notifying the primary
nurse? Answer: An apical heart rate of 52 beats/min.
A PN is caring for an older adult client who is confused and attempting to pull out an
intravenous catheter. Which of the following least restrictive measures should the
PN try first? Answer: Reorient the client and apply a soft protective mitt over the hand.
A PN is assisting in the care of a newborn immediately after birth. Which of the
following actions is the priority to prevent cold stress? Answer: Thoroughly dry the
infant and place them skin-to-skin on the mother's chest.
2026-Practice Q&A | Predicted Questions
And Answers | Exam Prep Guide
A practical nurse (PN) is reviewing standard precautions with a newly licensed
nurse. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse indicates an
understanding of standard precautions? Answer: Wearing gloves when coming into
contact with blood, body fluids, or non-intact skin.
A PN is caring for a client who is scheduled for a routine blood draw. Which of the
following actions should the PN take first? Answer: Verify the client's identity using two
unique identifiers.
A client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus asks the PN why daily foot care is
necessary. Which of the following responses should the PN provide? Answer:
Decreased sensation in your feet makes it harder to notice injuries, which can lead to severe
infections.
A PN is assisting in the plan of care for a client who is placed on contact precautions
for Clostridioides difficile. Which of the following hand hygiene methods should the
PN use? Answer: Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
A PN is measuring a client's vital signs and notes an apical pulse rate of 110
beats/min. Which of the following terms should the PN use to document this finding?
Answer: Tachycardia.
A PN is reinforcing discharge instructions with a client who has a new prescription
for sublingual nitroglycerin. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? Answer: I should place one tablet under my
tongue at the onset of chest pain.
A PN is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to an adult client. Which
of the following sites is the safest location for the injection? Answer: Ventrogluteal site.
A client scheduled for surgery expresses anxiety and states that they do not fully
understand the procedure. Which of the following actions should the PN take?
Answer: Notify the charge nurse and the surgeon about the client's concerns.
,A PN is caring for a client who has a stage 2 pressure injury on the sacrum. Which of
the following characteristics should the PN expect to observe? Answer: Partial-
thickness skin loss involving the epidermis or dermis.
A PN is collecting data from a client who has asthma. Which of the following
adventitious breath sounds should the PN expect to hear during an asthma
exacerbation? Answer: High-pitched continuous wheezing.
A PN is caring for a client who is post-operative following abdominal surgery. Which
of the following actions should the PN take to prevent respiratory complications?
Answer: Encourage the client to use the incentive spirometer every hour while awake.
A PN is preparing to assist a client with passive range-of-motion exercises. Which of
the following principles should guide the PN during this intervention? Answer: Move
each joint to the point of slight resistance without causing pain.
A PN is monitoring a client who is receiving continuous enteral tube feedings. Which
of the following actions should the PN take to minimize the risk of aspiration?
Answer: Elevate the head of the bed to at least 30 to 45 degrees.
A client with chronic kidney disease has a potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L. Which of the
following electrocardiogram changes should the PN monitor for? Answer: Tall, peaked
T waves.
A PN is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the
following interventions reduces the risk of urinary tract infection? Answer: Keep the
drainage bag below the level of the bladder at all times.
A PN is collecting data from a client who is 1 hour post-operative following a
thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings is the priority to report to the
provider? Answer: Laryngeal stridor and restless movement.
A PN is reviewing the plan of care for a client receiving digoxin daily. Which of the
following vital signs requires holding the medication and notifying the primary
nurse? Answer: An apical heart rate of 52 beats/min.
A PN is caring for an older adult client who is confused and attempting to pull out an
intravenous catheter. Which of the following least restrictive measures should the
PN try first? Answer: Reorient the client and apply a soft protective mitt over the hand.
A PN is assisting in the care of a newborn immediately after birth. Which of the
following actions is the priority to prevent cold stress? Answer: Thoroughly dry the
infant and place them skin-to-skin on the mother's chest.
