2024 ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

2024 ATI COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Signs/Symptoms of Hypothyroidism -
ANSWER ✔✔Intolerance to cold,
constipation, weight gain, thick-brittle
fingernails, bradycardia, hypotension
Nursing care for hypothyroidism - ANSWER
✔✔Monitor for low BP, bradycardia, edema
and monitor weight.
A task an AP can do - ANSWER
✔✔Specimen collection
A task an AP can do - ANSWER ✔✔Obtain
clean urine specimen samples
What is something you would report if a
patient has hypothyrodism - ANSWER
✔✔Chest pain
Drug of choice for hypothyroidism -
ANSWER ✔✔levothyroxine
Levothyroxine can increase the effects
of? - ANSWER ✔✔Warfarin
What is the antidote for warfarin? -
ANSWER ✔✔Vitamin K
How many mg of minerals are required
through dietary sources each day? -
ANSWER ✔✔100mg
Nursing actions when a patient is taking
phosphorus? - ANSWER ✔✔Evaluate the
use of antacids and use of alcohol
because alcohol impairs absorption
Colostomies end in the - ANSWER
✔✔Colon
Ileostomies end in the - ANSWER ✔✔Ileum
Stool samples should come from where? -
ANSWER ✔✔Fresh stools, avoid
contaminating with water or urine.
How far do you insert a rectal tube during
an enema for an adult? - ANSWER ✔✔7.5
to 10 cm (3 to 4 inches)
How far do you insert a rectal tube during
an enema for a child? - ANSWER ✔✔5 to
7.5 cm (2 to 3 inches)
Ostomy care includes - ANSWER ✔✔Wash
hands. Don gloves. Remove pouch from
stoma. Stoma should be moist, shiny and
pink. Use mild soap and water to cleanse
it. Cut about 1/8 inch larger to fit over.
Arthroplasty refers to the surgical removal
of what? - ANSWER ✔✔A diseased joint
due to osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis,
rheumatoid arthritis, trauma or congenital
anomalies, and replaced with prosthetics
or artificial components made of metal or
plastic.
Post-op care of a patient recovering from
a knee arthroplasty? - ANSWER ✔✔Avoid
knee gatches and pillows, place one
pillow under the lower calf and foot to
cause a slight extension of the knee joint,
and to prevent flexion contracturas. The
knee can rest flat on the bed. Place a
small pillow/blanket above the ankle area
to keep heals off the bed.
Post-op care of a patient recovering from
a hip arthroplasty? - ANSWER ✔✔Monitor
HgB and HCT levels. They can continue to
drop for 48 hours after and neuromuscular
status every 2-4 hours. Apply ice following
ambulation to decrease pain.
How would you position a patient
recovering from a hip arthroplasty? -
ANSWER ✔✔Place head slightly elevated
with the affected leg in neutral position.
Place a pillow or abduction device
between the legs when turning to the
unaffected side. DO NOT TURN TO THE
OPERATIVE SIDE.