ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Exam 2025 – 180 Actual Questions
and Correct Answers
1. A nurse in a pediatric unit is preparing to insert an IV catheter
for 7-year-
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.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has arteriovenous fistula
Which of the
following findings should the nurse report?
A. Thrill upon palpation.
B. Absence of a bruit.
C. Distended blood vessels
D. Swishing sound upon auscultation. - ANSWER >>>>>B.
Absence of a bruit.
3. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has an
,implantable cardioverter defibrillator which of the following
statements
demonstrates understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will soak in the tub rather and showering"
B. "I will wear loose clothing around my ICD"
C. "I will stop using my microwave oven at home because of my
ICD"
D. "I can hold my cellphone on the same side of my body as the
ICD" - ANSWER >>>>>B. "I will wear loose clothing around my
ICD"
4. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 14 weeks gestation and
reports
feelings of ambivalence about being pregnant. Which of the
following
responses should the nurse make?
A. "Describe your feelings to me about being pregnant"
B. "You should discuss your feelings about being pregnant with
your
provider"
C. "Have you discussed these feelings with your partner?"
D. "When did you start having these feelings?" - ANSWER
>>>>>A. "Describe your feelings to me about being pregnant"
,5. A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for
a bowel-
training program following a spinal cord injury. Which of the
following actions
should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Encourage a maximum fluid intake of 1,500 ml per day.
B. Increase the amount of refined grains in the client's diet.
C. Provide the client with a cold drink prior to defecation.
D. Administer a rectal suppository 30 minutes prior to scheduled
defecation times. - ANSWER >>>>>D. Administer a rectal
suppository 30 minutes prior to scheduled
defecation times.
6. A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and requests
pain
management. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. Administer ondansetron.
B. Place the client in a warm shower.
C. Apply fundal pressure during contractions.
D. Assist the client to a supine position. - ANSWER >>>>>B.
Place the client in a warm shower.
7. 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
8. a nurse manager is updating protocols for the use of belt
restraints. Which
of the following guidelines should the nurse include?
A. Remove the client's restraint every 4hr
B. Document the client's condition every 15 min
C. Attach the restrain to the bed's side rails
D. Request a PRN restrain prescription for clients who are
aggressive - ANSWER >>>>>B. Document the client's condition
every 15 min
9. A nurse is teaching an in-service about nursing leadership.
Which of the
following information should the nurse include about an
effective leader?
A. Acts as an advocate for the nursing unit.
B. (Unable to read) for the unit
and Correct Answers
1. A nurse in a pediatric unit is preparing to insert an IV catheter
for 7-year-
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.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has arteriovenous fistula
Which of the
following findings should the nurse report?
A. Thrill upon palpation.
B. Absence of a bruit.
C. Distended blood vessels
D. Swishing sound upon auscultation. - ANSWER >>>>>B.
Absence of a bruit.
3. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has an
,implantable cardioverter defibrillator which of the following
statements
demonstrates understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will soak in the tub rather and showering"
B. "I will wear loose clothing around my ICD"
C. "I will stop using my microwave oven at home because of my
ICD"
D. "I can hold my cellphone on the same side of my body as the
ICD" - ANSWER >>>>>B. "I will wear loose clothing around my
ICD"
4. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 14 weeks gestation and
reports
feelings of ambivalence about being pregnant. Which of the
following
responses should the nurse make?
A. "Describe your feelings to me about being pregnant"
B. "You should discuss your feelings about being pregnant with
your
provider"
C. "Have you discussed these feelings with your partner?"
D. "When did you start having these feelings?" - ANSWER
>>>>>A. "Describe your feelings to me about being pregnant"
,5. A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for
a bowel-
training program following a spinal cord injury. Which of the
following actions
should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Encourage a maximum fluid intake of 1,500 ml per day.
B. Increase the amount of refined grains in the client's diet.
C. Provide the client with a cold drink prior to defecation.
D. Administer a rectal suppository 30 minutes prior to scheduled
defecation times. - ANSWER >>>>>D. Administer a rectal
suppository 30 minutes prior to scheduled
defecation times.
6. A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and requests
pain
management. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. Administer ondansetron.
B. Place the client in a warm shower.
C. Apply fundal pressure during contractions.
D. Assist the client to a supine position. - ANSWER >>>>>B.
Place the client in a warm shower.
7. 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
8. a nurse manager is updating protocols for the use of belt
restraints. Which
of the following guidelines should the nurse include?
A. Remove the client's restraint every 4hr
B. Document the client's condition every 15 min
C. Attach the restrain to the bed's side rails
D. Request a PRN restrain prescription for clients who are
aggressive - ANSWER >>>>>B. Document the client's condition
every 15 min
9. A nurse is teaching an in-service about nursing leadership.
Which of the
following information should the nurse include about an
effective leader?
A. Acts as an advocate for the nursing unit.
B. (Unable to read) for the unit
