7/6/25, 12:41 PM ATI RN Comprehensive 2023
ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2023
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DEATAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW 2025-2026
A nurse is preparing to B. Ask another nurse to witness the disposal of the new patch.
replace a pt's
transdermal fentanyl patch
after 72 hr of use. After
the nurse opens the
packet
containing the new pouch,
the pt declines to accept it.
Which of the following
actions should the nurse
take?
A. Withhold pain medications
for 24 hr after the old patch
is removed.
B. Ask another nurse to
witness the disposal of the
new patch.
C. Seal the patches in a
plastic bag and place in
the client's trash basket.
D. Stick the two patches to
each other and place them
in the sharps bin.
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,7/6/25, 12:57 PM B
A nurse is caring for a client B. Dry mouth
who has a new prescription
for clonidine. The nurse should
inform the pt that which of
the following findings is an
adverse effect of this med?
A. Diarrhea
B. Dry mouth
C. Photophobia
D. Bruising
A nurse is providing B. Use pictures to illustrate the procedure to the client.
teaching to a pt who
speaks a different language
than the nurse about an
upcoming diagnostic
procedure. Which of the
following actions should
the nurse take?
A. Speak in a loud voice
when explaining the
procedure to the client.
B. Use pictures to illustrate
the procedure to the
client.
C. Use medical terminology to
explain the procedure to the
client.
D. Validate the client's
understanding of the
procedure by watching for
the client to
smile and nod
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,7/6/25, 12:57 PM B
A nurse is caring for a client B. Instruct the client to elevate the affected extremity when
who has DVT. Which of the sitting.
following actions should the
nurse take?
A. Teach the client to
massage the affected
extremity.
B. Instruct the client to
elevate the affected
extremity when sitting.
C. Assess pulses proximal to
the affected area.
D. Apply a cold compress
to the affected extremity.
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, 7/6/25, 12:57 PM B
A nurse is developing a D. Blowing the nose
discharge plan for a
school-age child who has
thrombocytopenia. The
nurse should instruct the
child to avoid which of the
following?
A. Large groups of people
B. Quickly changing positions
C. Eating fresh fruits
D. Blowing the nose
A nurse is caring for a child C. Serum sodium 136 mEq/L
who has
hypotonic dehydration and A child who has hypotonic dehydration has a serum
is receiving an oral sodium level below 130 mEq/L. A serum sodium level
rehydration solution. of 136 mEq/L, which is within the expected reference
Which of the range,
following lab results indicates indicates that this child is responding well to the oral rehydration
solution.
that the treatment regimen
is effective?
A. Urine pH 6.0
B. Urine specific gravity 1.035
C. Serum sodium 136 mEq/L
D. Serum potassium 3.9 mEq/L
A nurse in an ED is assessing a D. Contact child protective services.
school-age child who was
brought in by her parents
and has scald burns to both
hands and wrists. The nurse
suspects physical abuse. Which
of the following actions should
the nurse take?
A. Discuss his suspicion of
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ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2023
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DEATAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW 2025-2026
A nurse is preparing to B. Ask another nurse to witness the disposal of the new patch.
replace a pt's
transdermal fentanyl patch
after 72 hr of use. After
the nurse opens the
packet
containing the new pouch,
the pt declines to accept it.
Which of the following
actions should the nurse
take?
A. Withhold pain medications
for 24 hr after the old patch
is removed.
B. Ask another nurse to
witness the disposal of the
new patch.
C. Seal the patches in a
plastic bag and place in
the client's trash basket.
D. Stick the two patches to
each other and place them
in the sharps bin.
/ 1/170
,7/6/25, 12:57 PM B
A nurse is caring for a client B. Dry mouth
who has a new prescription
for clonidine. The nurse should
inform the pt that which of
the following findings is an
adverse effect of this med?
A. Diarrhea
B. Dry mouth
C. Photophobia
D. Bruising
A nurse is providing B. Use pictures to illustrate the procedure to the client.
teaching to a pt who
speaks a different language
than the nurse about an
upcoming diagnostic
procedure. Which of the
following actions should
the nurse take?
A. Speak in a loud voice
when explaining the
procedure to the client.
B. Use pictures to illustrate
the procedure to the
client.
C. Use medical terminology to
explain the procedure to the
client.
D. Validate the client's
understanding of the
procedure by watching for
the client to
smile and nod
2/170
,7/6/25, 12:57 PM B
A nurse is caring for a client B. Instruct the client to elevate the affected extremity when
who has DVT. Which of the sitting.
following actions should the
nurse take?
A. Teach the client to
massage the affected
extremity.
B. Instruct the client to
elevate the affected
extremity when sitting.
C. Assess pulses proximal to
the affected area.
D. Apply a cold compress
to the affected extremity.
3/170
, 7/6/25, 12:57 PM B
A nurse is developing a D. Blowing the nose
discharge plan for a
school-age child who has
thrombocytopenia. The
nurse should instruct the
child to avoid which of the
following?
A. Large groups of people
B. Quickly changing positions
C. Eating fresh fruits
D. Blowing the nose
A nurse is caring for a child C. Serum sodium 136 mEq/L
who has
hypotonic dehydration and A child who has hypotonic dehydration has a serum
is receiving an oral sodium level below 130 mEq/L. A serum sodium level
rehydration solution. of 136 mEq/L, which is within the expected reference
Which of the range,
following lab results indicates indicates that this child is responding well to the oral rehydration
solution.
that the treatment regimen
is effective?
A. Urine pH 6.0
B. Urine specific gravity 1.035
C. Serum sodium 136 mEq/L
D. Serum potassium 3.9 mEq/L
A nurse in an ED is assessing a D. Contact child protective services.
school-age child who was
brought in by her parents
and has scald burns to both
hands and wrists. The nurse
suspects physical abuse. Which
of the following actions should
the nurse take?
A. Discuss his suspicion of
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