TEST BANK FOR ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR EXAM
(VERSIONS A & B 200 QUESTIONS EACH) NEWEST 2024 -2025/
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client yells at the
nurse whenever medication changes are prescribed by the client's provider. The
nurse should identify that the client is using which of the following defense
mechanisms?
a. Sublimation.
b. Conversion.
c. Displacement.
d. Spitting - ANSWER - c. Displacement
Rationale:
The client is using the defense mechanism of displacement. Displacement is a
psychological defense mechanism in which a person redirects a negative emotion from
its original source to a less threatening recipient. In this case, the client is redirecting
their frustration about medication changes towards the nurse. So, the correct answer is
c. Displacement.
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the mental health unit.
While reinforcing teaching about the clients prescribed medications the nurse
communicates truthfully about the adverse effects of the medications. Which of
the following ethical concepts is the nurse exhibiting?
A. Beneficence
B. Autonomy
C. Veracity
D. Justice - ANSWER - C. Veracity
pg. 1
,A nurse is caring for a client who is post-operative following a total knee
arthroplasty. The client reports a pain level of 6 on a scale from 0 to 10. Which of
the following medication should the nurse administer?
A. Ibuprofen
B. Celecoxib
C. Oxycodone
D. Acetaminophen - ANSWER - C. Oxycodone
A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease and is schedule to
undergo esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take prior to the procedure?
a. Administer an oral contrast solution
b. Ensure that the clients gave informed consent
c. Ensure that the client's bladder is full
d. Inform the client's the procedure will take 60 min - ANSWER - b. Ensure that the
clients gave informed consent
The nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling catheter with a urinary
drainage system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Instruct the client to hold the drainage bag at waist height when ambulating.
B. Secure the tubing with adhesive tape to the lower abdomen.
C. Collect a sterile specimen from the urinary drainage bag.
D. Coil the tubing on the Bed above the collection bag - ANSWER - B. Secure the tubing
with adhesive tape to the lower abdomen
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a potassium level
of 2.9 me/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
A. Apply a cardiac monitor.
B. Monitor for Chvostek's sign.
C. Administer furosemide.
pg. 2
,D. Give a dose of alendronate. - ANSWER - A. Apply a cardiac monitor
Rationale:
Hypokalemia can lead to muscle weakness, fatigue, muscle cramps, constipation, and
abnormal heart rhythms. Therefore, the nurse should plan to:
A. Apply a cardiac monitor - This is the correct action. Given the risk of abnormal
heart rhythms associated with hypokalemia, it's important to monitor the client's cardiac
status.
B. Monitor for Chvostek's sign - This is not necessary. Chvostek's sign is a clinical
finding associated with hypocalcemia, or low levels of calcium in the blood, not low
levels of potassium.
C. Administer furosemide - This would not be appropriate. Furosemide is a diuretic
that helps your body get rid of extra water by increasing the amount of urine you make.
However, it can cause a serious loss of body water and salt/minerals, including
potassium, which could further lower the potassium level.
A nurse is supervising an AP to obtain supplies for a client who is on seizure
precautions. Which of the following materials should the AP place in the client’s
room?
A. Oral suction equipment
B. Tongue depressor
C. Wrist restraints
D. Tracheostomy tray - ANSWER - A. Oral suction equipment
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a sodium level of 156 mEq/L
which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Hypothermia
B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Dysrhythmias
D. Altered mental status - ANSWER - D. Altered mental status
pg. 3
, Rationale:
A sodium level of 156 mEq/L is higher than the normal range and indicates a condition
known as hypernatremia. Hypernatremia is characterized by an increased sodium
concentration in the blood.
The nurse should expect the following symptoms in a client with hypernatremia:
• Excessive thirst: This is one of the main symptoms of hypernatremia.
• Extreme fatigue or lethargy: The client may feel very tired and lack energy.
• Confusion: This can be a symptom of severe hypernatremia.
• Muscle twitching or spasms: Sodium is important for how muscles and nerves
work, so high levels can cause muscle issues.
Therefore, among the options you provided, the nurse should expect D. Altered mental
status in a client with a sodium level of 156 mEq/L.
A nurse is assisting with the care of a group of clients, which of the following
action should the nurse take to manage her time effectively? SATA
A. Complete activities with one client before moving another client
B. Plan a time at the end of the shift to document nursing interventions
C. Make a priority to do list at the beginning of the shift
D. Delegate collection of vital signs to the AP on the team
E. Keep track of how long it takes to complete certain tasks - ANSWER - A. Complete
activities with one client before moving another client
C. Make a priority to do list at the beginning of the shift
D. Delegate collection of vital signs to the AP on the team
E. Keep track of how long it takes to complete certain tasks
Rationale:
Complete activities with one client before moving to another client: This approach helps
to minimize the time spent moving between different clients and allows the nurse to
focus on one client at a time.
pg. 4
(VERSIONS A & B 200 QUESTIONS EACH) NEWEST 2024 -2025/
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client yells at the
nurse whenever medication changes are prescribed by the client's provider. The
nurse should identify that the client is using which of the following defense
mechanisms?
a. Sublimation.
b. Conversion.
c. Displacement.
d. Spitting - ANSWER - c. Displacement
Rationale:
The client is using the defense mechanism of displacement. Displacement is a
psychological defense mechanism in which a person redirects a negative emotion from
its original source to a less threatening recipient. In this case, the client is redirecting
their frustration about medication changes towards the nurse. So, the correct answer is
c. Displacement.
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the mental health unit.
While reinforcing teaching about the clients prescribed medications the nurse
communicates truthfully about the adverse effects of the medications. Which of
the following ethical concepts is the nurse exhibiting?
A. Beneficence
B. Autonomy
C. Veracity
D. Justice - ANSWER - C. Veracity
pg. 1
,A nurse is caring for a client who is post-operative following a total knee
arthroplasty. The client reports a pain level of 6 on a scale from 0 to 10. Which of
the following medication should the nurse administer?
A. Ibuprofen
B. Celecoxib
C. Oxycodone
D. Acetaminophen - ANSWER - C. Oxycodone
A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease and is schedule to
undergo esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take prior to the procedure?
a. Administer an oral contrast solution
b. Ensure that the clients gave informed consent
c. Ensure that the client's bladder is full
d. Inform the client's the procedure will take 60 min - ANSWER - b. Ensure that the
clients gave informed consent
The nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling catheter with a urinary
drainage system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Instruct the client to hold the drainage bag at waist height when ambulating.
B. Secure the tubing with adhesive tape to the lower abdomen.
C. Collect a sterile specimen from the urinary drainage bag.
D. Coil the tubing on the Bed above the collection bag - ANSWER - B. Secure the tubing
with adhesive tape to the lower abdomen
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a potassium level
of 2.9 me/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
A. Apply a cardiac monitor.
B. Monitor for Chvostek's sign.
C. Administer furosemide.
pg. 2
,D. Give a dose of alendronate. - ANSWER - A. Apply a cardiac monitor
Rationale:
Hypokalemia can lead to muscle weakness, fatigue, muscle cramps, constipation, and
abnormal heart rhythms. Therefore, the nurse should plan to:
A. Apply a cardiac monitor - This is the correct action. Given the risk of abnormal
heart rhythms associated with hypokalemia, it's important to monitor the client's cardiac
status.
B. Monitor for Chvostek's sign - This is not necessary. Chvostek's sign is a clinical
finding associated with hypocalcemia, or low levels of calcium in the blood, not low
levels of potassium.
C. Administer furosemide - This would not be appropriate. Furosemide is a diuretic
that helps your body get rid of extra water by increasing the amount of urine you make.
However, it can cause a serious loss of body water and salt/minerals, including
potassium, which could further lower the potassium level.
A nurse is supervising an AP to obtain supplies for a client who is on seizure
precautions. Which of the following materials should the AP place in the client’s
room?
A. Oral suction equipment
B. Tongue depressor
C. Wrist restraints
D. Tracheostomy tray - ANSWER - A. Oral suction equipment
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a sodium level of 156 mEq/L
which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Hypothermia
B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Dysrhythmias
D. Altered mental status - ANSWER - D. Altered mental status
pg. 3
, Rationale:
A sodium level of 156 mEq/L is higher than the normal range and indicates a condition
known as hypernatremia. Hypernatremia is characterized by an increased sodium
concentration in the blood.
The nurse should expect the following symptoms in a client with hypernatremia:
• Excessive thirst: This is one of the main symptoms of hypernatremia.
• Extreme fatigue or lethargy: The client may feel very tired and lack energy.
• Confusion: This can be a symptom of severe hypernatremia.
• Muscle twitching or spasms: Sodium is important for how muscles and nerves
work, so high levels can cause muscle issues.
Therefore, among the options you provided, the nurse should expect D. Altered mental
status in a client with a sodium level of 156 mEq/L.
A nurse is assisting with the care of a group of clients, which of the following
action should the nurse take to manage her time effectively? SATA
A. Complete activities with one client before moving another client
B. Plan a time at the end of the shift to document nursing interventions
C. Make a priority to do list at the beginning of the shift
D. Delegate collection of vital signs to the AP on the team
E. Keep track of how long it takes to complete certain tasks - ANSWER - A. Complete
activities with one client before moving another client
C. Make a priority to do list at the beginning of the shift
D. Delegate collection of vital signs to the AP on the team
E. Keep track of how long it takes to complete certain tasks
Rationale:
Complete activities with one client before moving to another client: This approach helps
to minimize the time spent moving between different clients and allows the nurse to
focus on one client at a time.
pg. 4
