ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam 2025 Prep
Book: Complete Nursing Review with Practice
Tests, Answer Rationales, and Proven Strategies
to Pass the NCLEX Predictor Exam
Here are the multi-choice questions with rationales and indicated correct answers:
Question 1
A nurse in an emergency department completes an assessment on an adolescent client
that has conduct disorder. The client threatened suicide to a teacher at school. Which
of the following statements should the nurse include in the assessment?
a) Tell me about your siblings.
b) Tell me what kind of music you like.
c) Tell me how often do you drink alcohol.
d) Tell me about your school schedule.
Correct Answer: c) Tell me how often do you drink alcohol.
Rationale:
• a) Tell me about your siblings: While family dynamics can be relevant, it's not the
most immediate or direct question when assessing an adolescent who has
threatened suicide, especially in the context of conduct disorder where
substance use can be a significant contributing factor.
• b) Tell me what kind of music you like: This is a general question and not directly
pertinent to the immediate safety assessment following a suicide threat.
• c) Tell me how often do you drink alcohol: Adolescents with conduct disorder
often engage in high-risk behaviors, including substance abuse, which
significantly increases the risk of suicidal ideation and attempts. Assessing
substance use is crucial for safety planning and identifying precipitating factors.
• d) Tell me about your school schedule: While school can be a stressor, asking
about the schedule doesn't directly address the immediate risk factors or
