ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor
ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor Exit Exam 2026
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Section 1 Multiple Choice 180 questions 180 total marks
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How to use this exam
1 Set a timer. Practice under real exam conditions! No notes, no AI assistance.
2 When finished, scan the QR code on the last page to submit and see the correct answers
with detailed explanations.
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Section 1/1 180 total marks
Multiple Choice
Select the single best answer for each clinical scenario.
Question 1 2 total marks
A nurse in a long-term care facility is reviewing the medication administration records for a group of
residents. The nurse notes several complex prescriptions and needs to prioritize safety and accuracy.
A A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a resident. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take first?
A Administer the medication with a full glass of water.
B Check the resident's apical pulse for 60 seconds.
C Verify the resident's identity using two identifiers.
D Review the resident's most recent potassium level.
B The nurse is calculating a dose for a liquid medication. The prescription is for 250 mg, and the
concentration is 125 mg per 5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
A 5 mL
B 15 mL
C 10 mL
D 20 mL
Question 2 2 total marks
A 45-year-old patient is admitted to the surgical unit following an abdominal cholecystectomy. The
patient is currently in the immediate postoperative phase.
A Which of the following nursing interventions is the priority to prevent respiratory complications
in this postoperative patient?
A Monitor surgical dressing for signs of serosanguineous drainage.
B Maintain the patient in a supine position for the first 12 hours.
C Administer prescribed opioid analgesics on a fixed schedule.
D Encourage the use of an incentive spirometer every hour while awake.
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B The nurse observes that the patient's Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain has 50 mL of bright red blood 2
hours after surgery. Which action should the nurse take?
A Apply a pressure dressing over the surgical incision site.
B Notify the surgeon immediately about the amount and color.
C Empty the drain and record it as normal postoperative output.
D Strip the tubing to ensure continued patency of the drain.
Question 3 2 total marks
A nurse in a community health clinic is providing education to a group of parents about common
childhood illnesses and safety.
A A parent asks about the appropriate age to start introducing solid foods to an infant. What should
the nurse recommend?
A 12 months
B 8 to 10 months
C 4 to 6 months
D 2 to 3 months
B Which of the following activities represents secondary prevention in a community health setting?
A Teaching a nutrition class for patients with newly diagnosed diabetes.
B Providing influenza vaccinations at a local senior center.
C Performing blood pressure screenings at a health fair.
D Leading a support group for individuals recovering from substance abuse.
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Question 4 2 total marks
A nurse is working on a mental health unit caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with bipolar
disorder and is experiencing a manic episode.
A Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for a client in a manic phase?
A Engage the client in long, detailed discussions about their life history.
B Dim the lights and play loud music to provide sensory stimulation.
C Provide high-calorie finger foods that can be eaten while walking.
D Encourage the client to participate in group sports in the gymnasium.
B The client is prescribed lithium carbonate. The nurse should instruct the client to maintain a
consistent intake of which of the following?
A Vitamin K
B Potassium
C Calcium
D Sodium
Question 5 2 total marks
A nurse on a maternal-newborn unit is preparing to discharge a patient who delivered a healthy
newborn 48 hours ago.
A Which statement by the mother indicates a need for further teaching regarding newborn safety?
A "I will use a firm mattress in the crib."
B "I will keep a small pillow in the crib to support the baby's head."
C "I will place my baby on their back to sleep."
D "I will dress my baby in a sleep sack instead of using blankets."
ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor Exit Exam 2026
Pages Section Questions
180 180
Section 1 Multiple Choice 180 questions 180 total marks
Name Student ID
Date Signature
How to use this exam
1 Set a timer. Practice under real exam conditions! No notes, no AI assistance.
2 When finished, scan the QR code on the last page to submit and see the correct answers
with detailed explanations.
, ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor
Section 1/1 180 total marks
Multiple Choice
Select the single best answer for each clinical scenario.
Question 1 2 total marks
A nurse in a long-term care facility is reviewing the medication administration records for a group of
residents. The nurse notes several complex prescriptions and needs to prioritize safety and accuracy.
A A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a resident. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take first?
A Administer the medication with a full glass of water.
B Check the resident's apical pulse for 60 seconds.
C Verify the resident's identity using two identifiers.
D Review the resident's most recent potassium level.
B The nurse is calculating a dose for a liquid medication. The prescription is for 250 mg, and the
concentration is 125 mg per 5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
A 5 mL
B 15 mL
C 10 mL
D 20 mL
Question 2 2 total marks
A 45-year-old patient is admitted to the surgical unit following an abdominal cholecystectomy. The
patient is currently in the immediate postoperative phase.
A Which of the following nursing interventions is the priority to prevent respiratory complications
in this postoperative patient?
A Monitor surgical dressing for signs of serosanguineous drainage.
B Maintain the patient in a supine position for the first 12 hours.
C Administer prescribed opioid analgesics on a fixed schedule.
D Encourage the use of an incentive spirometer every hour while awake.
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B The nurse observes that the patient's Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain has 50 mL of bright red blood 2
hours after surgery. Which action should the nurse take?
A Apply a pressure dressing over the surgical incision site.
B Notify the surgeon immediately about the amount and color.
C Empty the drain and record it as normal postoperative output.
D Strip the tubing to ensure continued patency of the drain.
Question 3 2 total marks
A nurse in a community health clinic is providing education to a group of parents about common
childhood illnesses and safety.
A A parent asks about the appropriate age to start introducing solid foods to an infant. What should
the nurse recommend?
A 12 months
B 8 to 10 months
C 4 to 6 months
D 2 to 3 months
B Which of the following activities represents secondary prevention in a community health setting?
A Teaching a nutrition class for patients with newly diagnosed diabetes.
B Providing influenza vaccinations at a local senior center.
C Performing blood pressure screenings at a health fair.
D Leading a support group for individuals recovering from substance abuse.
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Question 4 2 total marks
A nurse is working on a mental health unit caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with bipolar
disorder and is experiencing a manic episode.
A Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for a client in a manic phase?
A Engage the client in long, detailed discussions about their life history.
B Dim the lights and play loud music to provide sensory stimulation.
C Provide high-calorie finger foods that can be eaten while walking.
D Encourage the client to participate in group sports in the gymnasium.
B The client is prescribed lithium carbonate. The nurse should instruct the client to maintain a
consistent intake of which of the following?
A Vitamin K
B Potassium
C Calcium
D Sodium
Question 5 2 total marks
A nurse on a maternal-newborn unit is preparing to discharge a patient who delivered a healthy
newborn 48 hours ago.
A Which statement by the mother indicates a need for further teaching regarding newborn safety?
A "I will use a firm mattress in the crib."
B "I will keep a small pillow in the crib to support the baby's head."
C "I will place my baby on their back to sleep."
D "I will dress my baby in a sleep sack instead of using blankets."
