ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
PROCTORED ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |
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Question 1
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin oral suspension. Refer to the
diagram.
+--------------------------------+
| AMOXICILLIN ORAL SUSPENSION |
| 250 mg / 5 mL |
+--------------------------------+
The order is 500 mg PO every 8 hours. How many mL should the nurse
administer per dose?
A. 5 mL
B. 10 mL
C. 15 mL
D. 20 mL
B. 10 mL
, RATIONALE: The available concentration is 250 mg per 5 mL. The
ordered dose is 500 mg. Using ratio and proportion: 250 mg / 5 mL = 500 mg
/ X mL. X = 10 mL.
Question 2
A nurse is reviewing a client’s intake and output record. Refer to the diagram.
+----------------+--------+
| Intake | Amount |
| IV fluids | 500 mL |
| Oral fluids | 200 mL |
| Urine output | 300 mL |
| Emesis | 100 mL |
+----------------+--------+
What is the client’s total output for the shift?
A. 300 mL
B. 500 mL
C. 400 mL
D. 700 mL
C. 400 mL
RATIONALE: Total output includes urine output and emesis. 300 mL
urine + 100 mL emesis = 400 mL total output.
Question 3
A nurse is reviewing a fetal heart tracing. Refer to the diagram.
,FHR baseline: 140 beats/min
Contractions: every 3 minutes
Decelerations: begin after the contraction starts and return to baseline after
the contraction ends
Which type of deceleration is shown?
A. Early deceleration
B. Variable deceleration
C. Prolonged deceleration
D. Late deceleration
D. Late deceleration
RATIONALE: Late decelerations begin after the contraction starts and
return to baseline after the contraction ends. They indicate uteroplacental
insufficiency and require immediate nursing intervention.
Question 4
A nurse is assessing a client with dehydration. Which finding is most
consistent with this condition?
A. Crackles in the lungs
B. Dry mucous membranes
C. Peripheral edema
D. Weight gain
B. Dry mucous membranes
RATIONALE: Dehydration causes dry mucous membranes, poor skin
turgor, thirst, and decreased urine output. Crackles and edema indicate fluid
overload.
, Question 5
A nurse is teaching a client about a low-sodium diet. Which food should the
client avoid?
A. Fresh apples
B. Canned soup
C. Grilled chicken
D. Steamed broccoli
B. Canned soup
RATIONALE: Canned soups are high in sodium due to added
preservatives and salt. Fresh fruits, grilled chicken, and steamed vegetables
are low in sodium.
Question 6
A nurse is caring for a client with a new colostomy. Which finding should the
nurse report immediately?
A. Pink, moist stoma
B. Dark, dusky stoma
C. Output of 200 mL in 4 hours
D. Intact skin around the stoma
B. Dark, dusky stoma
RATIONALE: A dark, dusky stoma indicates ischemia and requires
immediate intervention. A pink, moist stoma is normal.
Question 7
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin. Which assessment finding should
the nurse report before administering the medication?
A. Heart rate 88 beats/min
B. Heart rate 52 beats/min
C. Blood pressure 118/76 mm Hg
D. Respiratory rate 18 breaths/min
PROCTORED ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Question 1
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin oral suspension. Refer to the
diagram.
+--------------------------------+
| AMOXICILLIN ORAL SUSPENSION |
| 250 mg / 5 mL |
+--------------------------------+
The order is 500 mg PO every 8 hours. How many mL should the nurse
administer per dose?
A. 5 mL
B. 10 mL
C. 15 mL
D. 20 mL
B. 10 mL
, RATIONALE: The available concentration is 250 mg per 5 mL. The
ordered dose is 500 mg. Using ratio and proportion: 250 mg / 5 mL = 500 mg
/ X mL. X = 10 mL.
Question 2
A nurse is reviewing a client’s intake and output record. Refer to the diagram.
+----------------+--------+
| Intake | Amount |
| IV fluids | 500 mL |
| Oral fluids | 200 mL |
| Urine output | 300 mL |
| Emesis | 100 mL |
+----------------+--------+
What is the client’s total output for the shift?
A. 300 mL
B. 500 mL
C. 400 mL
D. 700 mL
C. 400 mL
RATIONALE: Total output includes urine output and emesis. 300 mL
urine + 100 mL emesis = 400 mL total output.
Question 3
A nurse is reviewing a fetal heart tracing. Refer to the diagram.
,FHR baseline: 140 beats/min
Contractions: every 3 minutes
Decelerations: begin after the contraction starts and return to baseline after
the contraction ends
Which type of deceleration is shown?
A. Early deceleration
B. Variable deceleration
C. Prolonged deceleration
D. Late deceleration
D. Late deceleration
RATIONALE: Late decelerations begin after the contraction starts and
return to baseline after the contraction ends. They indicate uteroplacental
insufficiency and require immediate nursing intervention.
Question 4
A nurse is assessing a client with dehydration. Which finding is most
consistent with this condition?
A. Crackles in the lungs
B. Dry mucous membranes
C. Peripheral edema
D. Weight gain
B. Dry mucous membranes
RATIONALE: Dehydration causes dry mucous membranes, poor skin
turgor, thirst, and decreased urine output. Crackles and edema indicate fluid
overload.
, Question 5
A nurse is teaching a client about a low-sodium diet. Which food should the
client avoid?
A. Fresh apples
B. Canned soup
C. Grilled chicken
D. Steamed broccoli
B. Canned soup
RATIONALE: Canned soups are high in sodium due to added
preservatives and salt. Fresh fruits, grilled chicken, and steamed vegetables
are low in sodium.
Question 6
A nurse is caring for a client with a new colostomy. Which finding should the
nurse report immediately?
A. Pink, moist stoma
B. Dark, dusky stoma
C. Output of 200 mL in 4 hours
D. Intact skin around the stoma
B. Dark, dusky stoma
RATIONALE: A dark, dusky stoma indicates ischemia and requires
immediate intervention. A pink, moist stoma is normal.
Question 7
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin. Which assessment finding should
the nurse report before administering the medication?
A. Heart rate 88 beats/min
B. Heart rate 52 beats/min
C. Blood pressure 118/76 mm Hg
D. Respiratory rate 18 breaths/min
