ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam (180 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)

ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam (180 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) ( New 2020) | (Complete Solution Guides, Already Graded A)

1.    A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. The nurse obtained a verbal prescription for restraints. Which of the following should the actions the nurse take?

A.        Request a renewal of the prescription every 8 hr.

B.        Check the client’s peripheral pulse rate every 30 min

C.        Obtain a prescription for restraint within 4 hr.

D.        Document the client’s condition every 15 minutes

2.       A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

a.       Offer small amounts of clear liquids 6 hr following surgery (assess for gag reflex first)

b.      Give cromolyn nebulizer solution every 6 hr (for asthma)

c.       Apply a warm compress to the operative site every 4 hr

d. Administer analgesics on a scheduled basis for the first 24 hr

3.       A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to assess first?

a.       A client who has sinus arrhythmia and is receiving cardiac monitoring b.      A client who has diabetes mellitus and a hemoglobin A1C of 6.8%

c.       A client who has epidural analgesia and weakness in the lower extremities

d. A client who has a hip fracture and a new onset of tachypnea

4.       A nurse is preparing to apply a transdermal nicotine patch for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse tak e?

a.   Shave hairy areas of skin prior to application (apply to hairless, clean & dry areas to promote absorption; avoid oily or broken skin)

b. Wear gloves to apply the patch to the client’s skin

c.    Apply the patch within 1 hr of removing it from the protective pouch (apply immediately) d.   Remove the previous patch and place it in a tissue (fold patch in half with sticky sides pressed together)

5.       A nurse has just received change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?

a.  A client who was just given a glass of orange juice for a low blood glucose level

b.      A client who is schedule for a procedure in 1 hr (can wait)

c.       A client who has 100 mL fluid remaining in his IV bag (can wait)

d.      A client who received a pain medication 30 min ago for postoperative pain

6.       A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral tube feedings. Which of the following places the client at risk for aspiration?

a.    A history of gastroesophageal reflux disease

b.      Receiving a high osmolarity formula

c.       Sitting in a high-Fowler’s position during the feeding d.      A residual of 65 mL 1hr postprandial