ATI RN VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2025
FORM A,B & C AND D VATI RN COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR 2025 UPDATE FORM A,B, & C EN D
EACH FORM CONTAINS 180+ QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS latest update (verified)
1. A nurse on a mental health unit is admitting a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder.
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Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
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A. Talks continuously about the event
X5 X5 X5 X5
B. Preoccupied with having a serious illness X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
C. Has difficulty concentrating on a task
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. Experiences frequent grandiose thoughts X5 X5 X5
2. A nurse is administering a scheduled medication to a client. The client reports that the
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medication appears different than what they take home. Which of the following responses
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
should the nurse make?
X5 X5 X5 X5
A. "Did the doctor discuss with you that there was a change in this medication? "
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
B. "Do you know why this medication is being prescribed for you?"
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C. "I will call the pharmacist now to check on this medication "
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. "I recommend that you take this medication as prescribed"
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
3. A nurse is assessing a client who is in skeletal traction for a fractured left tibia. The nurse
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
should Identify that which the following findings indicates altered tissue perfusion of the
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
affected extremity?
X5 X5
)
,A. Purulent drainage at the site X5 X5 X5 X5
B. Faint pedal pulse of left leg
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
C. Pain with movement of the left great toe
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. Warm skin temperature distal to pin site
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
4. A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has peptic ulcer disease. Which of the
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
A. "I will decrease my daily protein intake to 15 grams per day"
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
B. "I will use ibuprofen as needed to control abdominal pain"
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
C. "I will take sucralfate with meals three times per"
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. "I will avoid food and beverages that contain caffeine"
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
5. A nurse is caring for a client who is in the advanced stage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
(ALS). Which of the following referrals is the nurse's priority?
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A. Occupational therapist X5
B. Social worker X5
C. Speech-language pathologist X5
)
,D. Psychologist
6. A nurse administers digoxin 0.125 mg PO to an adult client. For which of the following
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
findings should the nurse notify the provider?
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
A. Constipation for 2 days X5 X5 X5
B. Potassium level 4.2 mEq/L X5 X5 X5
C. Digoxin level 1 ng/mL ** normal levels 0.5- 2.0 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. Apical pulse 58/ min X5 X5 X5
7. A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has an exacerbation of psoriasis. Whichof
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
A. Discontinue ultraviolet light therapy if lesions become itchy X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
B. Cover lesions with an occlusive dressing after applying a corticosteroid.
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
C. Scrub external lesions with a pumice stone
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. Instruct the client to add rubbing alcohol to bath water
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
8. A nurse is verifying a record of informed consent for a client who scheduled for surgery.
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Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
A. Provide Information on the informed consent form about the benefits of the surgery
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
B. Confirm the client's signature is authentic X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
C. Inform the client about the condition that requires treatment
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. Explain the procedure to the client before verifying informed consent.???
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
9. A nurse is caring for a client who requests the creation of a living will. Which of the
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following actions should the nurse take?
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A. Schedule a meeting between the hospital ethics committee and client
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
B. Determine the client's preferences about postmortem care X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
C. Evaluate the client's understanding of life sustaining measures
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. Request a conference with the client's family X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
10. A nurse in an emergency department caring for a toddler who has burns following a house
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
fire. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
A. Administer antibiotics prophylactically to prevent sepsis. X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
B. Determine the location and depth of the burns. X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
C. Calculate fluid replacement based on vital signs and urinary output.
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. Check the mouth for soot and smoky breath.
X5 ABC’S X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
11. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has prescriptions for multiple medications.
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as an age-related change that
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
increases the risk for adverse effects from medications?
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
A. Prolonged medication half-life X5 X5
B. Increased medication elimination X5 X5
C. Decreased medication sensitivity X5 X5
D. Rapid gastric emptying X5 X5
)
, 12. A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent behavior. The
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
client continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of the following actions should the
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
nurse take?
X5 X5
A. Express sympathy for the client's situation. X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
B. Confront the client about this behavior. X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
C. Speak assertively to the client. X5 X5 X5 X5
D. Stand within 30 cm (1 fu of the client when speaking with them.
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
13. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is requesting combination oral
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
contraceptives. Which of the following conditions in the client's history is a contraindicationto
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
the use of combination oral contraceptives?
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
A. Hypocalcemia
B. Diverticulosis
C. Hyperthyroidism
D. Thrombophlebitis
14. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a female client who has recurrent urinary tract
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
infections. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
A. Wear loose-fitting underwear.
X5 X5
B. Take a bubble bath after intercourse
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
C. Drink four 240 mL (8 oz) glasses of water each day
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. Void every to 6 hr during the day.
X5 NO X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
15. A nurse is consulting a pharmacological reference about medication compatibility prior to
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
administering warfarin to a client. Which of the following medications should the nurse identify
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
as being incompatible with warfarin?
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
A. Magnesium hydroxide X5
B. Naproxen NSAID’S
C. Lisinopril
D. Propranolol
16. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client following a motor-vehicle crash.
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
The client's Glasgow coma scale rating is 15. Which of the following findings should the nurse
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expect?
X5
A. The withdraws from pain.
X5 X5 X5
B. The client is oriented times three.
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
C. The dent is unable to obey commands non.
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. The client opens eyes to sound.
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
)
FORM A,B & C AND D VATI RN COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR 2025 UPDATE FORM A,B, & C EN D
EACH FORM CONTAINS 180+ QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS latest update (verified)
1. A nurse on a mental health unit is admitting a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder.
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
A. Talks continuously about the event
X5 X5 X5 X5
B. Preoccupied with having a serious illness X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
C. Has difficulty concentrating on a task
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. Experiences frequent grandiose thoughts X5 X5 X5
2. A nurse is administering a scheduled medication to a client. The client reports that the
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
medication appears different than what they take home. Which of the following responses
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
should the nurse make?
X5 X5 X5 X5
A. "Did the doctor discuss with you that there was a change in this medication? "
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
B. "Do you know why this medication is being prescribed for you?"
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
C. "I will call the pharmacist now to check on this medication "
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. "I recommend that you take this medication as prescribed"
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
3. A nurse is assessing a client who is in skeletal traction for a fractured left tibia. The nurse
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
should Identify that which the following findings indicates altered tissue perfusion of the
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
affected extremity?
X5 X5
)
,A. Purulent drainage at the site X5 X5 X5 X5
B. Faint pedal pulse of left leg
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
C. Pain with movement of the left great toe
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. Warm skin temperature distal to pin site
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
4. A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has peptic ulcer disease. Which of the
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
A. "I will decrease my daily protein intake to 15 grams per day"
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
B. "I will use ibuprofen as needed to control abdominal pain"
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
C. "I will take sucralfate with meals three times per"
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. "I will avoid food and beverages that contain caffeine"
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
5. A nurse is caring for a client who is in the advanced stage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
(ALS). Which of the following referrals is the nurse's priority?
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
A. Occupational therapist X5
B. Social worker X5
C. Speech-language pathologist X5
)
,D. Psychologist
6. A nurse administers digoxin 0.125 mg PO to an adult client. For which of the following
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
findings should the nurse notify the provider?
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
A. Constipation for 2 days X5 X5 X5
B. Potassium level 4.2 mEq/L X5 X5 X5
C. Digoxin level 1 ng/mL ** normal levels 0.5- 2.0 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. Apical pulse 58/ min X5 X5 X5
7. A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has an exacerbation of psoriasis. Whichof
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
A. Discontinue ultraviolet light therapy if lesions become itchy X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
B. Cover lesions with an occlusive dressing after applying a corticosteroid.
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
C. Scrub external lesions with a pumice stone
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. Instruct the client to add rubbing alcohol to bath water
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
8. A nurse is verifying a record of informed consent for a client who scheduled for surgery.
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
A. Provide Information on the informed consent form about the benefits of the surgery
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
B. Confirm the client's signature is authentic X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
C. Inform the client about the condition that requires treatment
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. Explain the procedure to the client before verifying informed consent.???
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
9. A nurse is caring for a client who requests the creation of a living will. Which of the
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
following actions should the nurse take?
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
A. Schedule a meeting between the hospital ethics committee and client
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
B. Determine the client's preferences about postmortem care X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
C. Evaluate the client's understanding of life sustaining measures
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. Request a conference with the client's family X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
10. A nurse in an emergency department caring for a toddler who has burns following a house
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
fire. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
A. Administer antibiotics prophylactically to prevent sepsis. X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
B. Determine the location and depth of the burns. X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
C. Calculate fluid replacement based on vital signs and urinary output.
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. Check the mouth for soot and smoky breath.
X5 ABC’S X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
11. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has prescriptions for multiple medications.
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as an age-related change that
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
increases the risk for adverse effects from medications?
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
A. Prolonged medication half-life X5 X5
B. Increased medication elimination X5 X5
C. Decreased medication sensitivity X5 X5
D. Rapid gastric emptying X5 X5
)
, 12. A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent behavior. The
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
client continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of the following actions should the
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
nurse take?
X5 X5
A. Express sympathy for the client's situation. X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
B. Confront the client about this behavior. X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
C. Speak assertively to the client. X5 X5 X5 X5
D. Stand within 30 cm (1 fu of the client when speaking with them.
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
13. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is requesting combination oral
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
contraceptives. Which of the following conditions in the client's history is a contraindicationto
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
the use of combination oral contraceptives?
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
A. Hypocalcemia
B. Diverticulosis
C. Hyperthyroidism
D. Thrombophlebitis
14. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a female client who has recurrent urinary tract
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
infections. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
A. Wear loose-fitting underwear.
X5 X5
B. Take a bubble bath after intercourse
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
C. Drink four 240 mL (8 oz) glasses of water each day
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. Void every to 6 hr during the day.
X5 NO X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
15. A nurse is consulting a pharmacological reference about medication compatibility prior to
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
administering warfarin to a client. Which of the following medications should the nurse identify
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
as being incompatible with warfarin?
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
A. Magnesium hydroxide X5
B. Naproxen NSAID’S
C. Lisinopril
D. Propranolol
16. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client following a motor-vehicle crash.
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
The client's Glasgow coma scale rating is 15. Which of the following findings should the nurse
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
expect?
X5
A. The withdraws from pain.
X5 X5 X5
B. The client is oriented times three.
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
C. The dent is unable to obey commands non.
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
D. The client opens eyes to sound.
X5 X5 X5 X5 X5
)
