ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor Practice Review Test
2026 | Verified Answers | Exam Prep
1. What is one reason tetracycline should not be administered at bedtime?
To reduce side effects.
To increase its effectiveness.
To enhance its absorption.
To prevent gastric reflux.
2. What is the primary dietary restriction for patients taking Aldactone?
Foods rich in vitamin C
Foods low in carbohydrates
Foods high in potassium and salt substitutes
Foods high in protein
3. What is the typical duration for intravenous (IV) peak levels to occur after
administration?
30 minutes
45 minutes
15 minutes
1 hour
4. What are two common identifiers used to accurately identify patients in
healthcare?
Social security number and address
Patient's name and date of birth
, Phone number and insurance ID
Medical history and allergies
5. A patient presents with peaked T waves on an ECG and reports abdominal
cramping. What condition might these symptoms indicate, and what
immediate nursing intervention should be considered?
Hypokalemia; increase potassium intake through diet.
Dehydration; initiate IV fluids immediately.
Hyperkalemia; administer calcium gluconate to stabilize the heart.
Acidosis; prepare for intubation.
6. If a patient presents with elevated creatinine levels and low magnesium
levels, what nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Schedule a follow-up appointment in one month.
Administer diuretics immediately.
Assess renal function and monitor fluid balance.
Increase dietary magnesium intake.
7. Describe the relationship between liters and milliliters in terms of volume
measurement.
Milliliters and liters are the same measurement unit.
One liter is larger than 1,000 milliliters.
One liter is equivalent to 1,000 milliliters, indicating that milliliters
are a smaller unit of volume than liters.
One liter is equal to 100 milliliters.
,8. Which of the following tasks is included in the scope of practice for a
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)?
Perform major surgeries
Prescribe medications
Diagnose medical conditions
Administer IVPB medications
9. In a scenario where a patient is unstable and requires immediate assessment,
what should a nurse do regarding delegation to AP?
The nurse should wait for the patient to stabilize before assessing.
The nurse should perform the assessment themselves.
The nurse should ask another nurse to do the assessment.
The nurse can delegate the assessment to AP.
10. You are assisting a new nurse administer potassium to a patient that has
hypokalemia. The new nurse has a 3mL syringe in her hand and states, "Can
you verify this is the correct amount of potassium before I administer it IVP?"
What is the most appropriate response?
"You should always draw up potassium in a 5mL syringe"
"Yes, that is the correct amount"
"What is the patient's potassium level"
"You should NEVER give potassium IVP"
11. What is one key nursing intervention for a patient experiencing fluid volume
deficit?
Administering antibiotics
, Monitoring vital signs
Performing wound care
Increasing dietary sodium
12. If a patient refuses a meal due to cultural dietary restrictions, how should a
nurse respond?
The nurse should report the refusal to the physician immediately.
The nurse should insist the patient eat the provided meal for
nutritional reasons.
The nurse should ignore the refusal and document it.
The nurse should discuss alternative meal options that align with
the patient's cultural beliefs.
13. Describe the importance of monitoring vital signs in nursing practice.
Monitoring vital signs is only necessary during emergencies.
Monitoring vital signs is crucial as it helps assess a patient's overall
health and detect any changes in their condition.
Monitoring vital signs is primarily for administrative purposes.
Monitoring vital signs is not relevant for chronic conditions.
14. From this figure, how is vitamin K involved in blood clotting?
Vitamin K prevents loss of the clotting factors in the blood.
Vitamin K promotes the absorption of the blood clotting factors in
the small intestine.
Vitamin K stimulates the kidneys to retain the blood clotting factors.
2026 | Verified Answers | Exam Prep
1. What is one reason tetracycline should not be administered at bedtime?
To reduce side effects.
To increase its effectiveness.
To enhance its absorption.
To prevent gastric reflux.
2. What is the primary dietary restriction for patients taking Aldactone?
Foods rich in vitamin C
Foods low in carbohydrates
Foods high in potassium and salt substitutes
Foods high in protein
3. What is the typical duration for intravenous (IV) peak levels to occur after
administration?
30 minutes
45 minutes
15 minutes
1 hour
4. What are two common identifiers used to accurately identify patients in
healthcare?
Social security number and address
Patient's name and date of birth
, Phone number and insurance ID
Medical history and allergies
5. A patient presents with peaked T waves on an ECG and reports abdominal
cramping. What condition might these symptoms indicate, and what
immediate nursing intervention should be considered?
Hypokalemia; increase potassium intake through diet.
Dehydration; initiate IV fluids immediately.
Hyperkalemia; administer calcium gluconate to stabilize the heart.
Acidosis; prepare for intubation.
6. If a patient presents with elevated creatinine levels and low magnesium
levels, what nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Schedule a follow-up appointment in one month.
Administer diuretics immediately.
Assess renal function and monitor fluid balance.
Increase dietary magnesium intake.
7. Describe the relationship between liters and milliliters in terms of volume
measurement.
Milliliters and liters are the same measurement unit.
One liter is larger than 1,000 milliliters.
One liter is equivalent to 1,000 milliliters, indicating that milliliters
are a smaller unit of volume than liters.
One liter is equal to 100 milliliters.
,8. Which of the following tasks is included in the scope of practice for a
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)?
Perform major surgeries
Prescribe medications
Diagnose medical conditions
Administer IVPB medications
9. In a scenario where a patient is unstable and requires immediate assessment,
what should a nurse do regarding delegation to AP?
The nurse should wait for the patient to stabilize before assessing.
The nurse should perform the assessment themselves.
The nurse should ask another nurse to do the assessment.
The nurse can delegate the assessment to AP.
10. You are assisting a new nurse administer potassium to a patient that has
hypokalemia. The new nurse has a 3mL syringe in her hand and states, "Can
you verify this is the correct amount of potassium before I administer it IVP?"
What is the most appropriate response?
"You should always draw up potassium in a 5mL syringe"
"Yes, that is the correct amount"
"What is the patient's potassium level"
"You should NEVER give potassium IVP"
11. What is one key nursing intervention for a patient experiencing fluid volume
deficit?
Administering antibiotics
, Monitoring vital signs
Performing wound care
Increasing dietary sodium
12. If a patient refuses a meal due to cultural dietary restrictions, how should a
nurse respond?
The nurse should report the refusal to the physician immediately.
The nurse should insist the patient eat the provided meal for
nutritional reasons.
The nurse should ignore the refusal and document it.
The nurse should discuss alternative meal options that align with
the patient's cultural beliefs.
13. Describe the importance of monitoring vital signs in nursing practice.
Monitoring vital signs is only necessary during emergencies.
Monitoring vital signs is crucial as it helps assess a patient's overall
health and detect any changes in their condition.
Monitoring vital signs is primarily for administrative purposes.
Monitoring vital signs is not relevant for chronic conditions.
14. From this figure, how is vitamin K involved in blood clotting?
Vitamin K prevents loss of the clotting factors in the blood.
Vitamin K promotes the absorption of the blood clotting factors in
the small intestine.
Vitamin K stimulates the kidneys to retain the blood clotting factors.
