ATI FUNDAMENTAL PROCTORED EXAM STUDY
GUIDE 2026
1. A home health nurse is performing a home assessment for safety. Which
comment by the
patient will cause the nurse to follow up?
a. "Every December is the time to change batteries on the carbon monoxide
detector."
b. "I will schedule an appointment with a chimney inspector next week."
c. "If I feel dizzy when using the heater, I need to have it inspected."
d. "When it is cold outside in the winter, I will use a nonvented furnace.": ANS: D
Using a nonvented heater introduces carbon monoxide into the environment and decreases
the available oxygen for human consumption and the nurse should follow up to correct this
behavior. Checking the chimney and heater, changing the batteries on the detector, and
following up on symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and fatigue are all statements that are
safe and appropriate and need no follow-up
2. The nurse is caring for an older-adult patient admitted with nausea, vomiting,
and diarrhea
due to food poisoning. The nurse completes the health history. Which priority
concern will
require collaboration with social services to address the patient's health care
needs?
a. The electricity was turned off 3 days ago.
b. The water comes from the county water supply.
c. A son and family recently moved into the home.
d. This home is not furnished with a microwave oven.: ANS: A
Electricity is needed for refrigeration of food, and lack of electricity could have contributed to
the nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea due to food poisoning. This discussion about the patient's
electrical needs can be referred to social services. Foods that are inadequately prepared or
stored or subject to unsanitary conditions increase the patient's risk for infections and food
poisoning, and an assessment should include storage practices. The water supply, the
,increased number of individuals in the home, and not having a microwave may or may not be
concerns but do not pertain to the current health care needs of this patient.
3. The patient has been diagnosed with a respiratory illness and reports short-
ness of breath.
, The nurse adjusts the temperature to facilitate the comfort of the patient. At
which
temperature range will the nurse set the thermostat?
a. 60 ° to 64° F
b. 65 ° to 75° F
c. 15 ° to 17° C
d. 25 ° to 28° C: ANS: B
A person's comfort zone is usually between 18.3° and 23.9° C (65° and 75° F). The other
ranges are too low or too high and do not reflect the average person's comfort zone
4. A homeless adult patient presents to the emergency department. The nurse
obtains the
following vital signs: temperature 94.8° F, blood pressure 106/56, apical pulse
58, and
respiratory rate 12. Which vital sign should the nurse address immediately?
a. Respiratory rate
b. Temperature
c. Apical pulse
d. Blood pressure: ANS: B
The temperature indicates the patient is experiencing hypothermia. Homeless individuals are
more at risk for hypothermia. While all the vital signs are low, the most critical vital sign at
this time is the temperature
5. A nurse is teaching the patient and family about wound care. Which technique
will the
nurse teach to best prevent transmission of pathogens?
a. Wash hands
b. Wash wound
c. Wear gloves
d. Wear eye protection: ANS: A
One of the most ettective methods for limiting the transmission of pathogens is the medically
aseptic practice of hand hygiene. The most common means of transmission of pathogens is
by the hands. While washing the wound is needed, the best method to prevent transmission
GUIDE 2026
1. A home health nurse is performing a home assessment for safety. Which
comment by the
patient will cause the nurse to follow up?
a. "Every December is the time to change batteries on the carbon monoxide
detector."
b. "I will schedule an appointment with a chimney inspector next week."
c. "If I feel dizzy when using the heater, I need to have it inspected."
d. "When it is cold outside in the winter, I will use a nonvented furnace.": ANS: D
Using a nonvented heater introduces carbon monoxide into the environment and decreases
the available oxygen for human consumption and the nurse should follow up to correct this
behavior. Checking the chimney and heater, changing the batteries on the detector, and
following up on symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and fatigue are all statements that are
safe and appropriate and need no follow-up
2. The nurse is caring for an older-adult patient admitted with nausea, vomiting,
and diarrhea
due to food poisoning. The nurse completes the health history. Which priority
concern will
require collaboration with social services to address the patient's health care
needs?
a. The electricity was turned off 3 days ago.
b. The water comes from the county water supply.
c. A son and family recently moved into the home.
d. This home is not furnished with a microwave oven.: ANS: A
Electricity is needed for refrigeration of food, and lack of electricity could have contributed to
the nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea due to food poisoning. This discussion about the patient's
electrical needs can be referred to social services. Foods that are inadequately prepared or
stored or subject to unsanitary conditions increase the patient's risk for infections and food
poisoning, and an assessment should include storage practices. The water supply, the
,increased number of individuals in the home, and not having a microwave may or may not be
concerns but do not pertain to the current health care needs of this patient.
3. The patient has been diagnosed with a respiratory illness and reports short-
ness of breath.
, The nurse adjusts the temperature to facilitate the comfort of the patient. At
which
temperature range will the nurse set the thermostat?
a. 60 ° to 64° F
b. 65 ° to 75° F
c. 15 ° to 17° C
d. 25 ° to 28° C: ANS: B
A person's comfort zone is usually between 18.3° and 23.9° C (65° and 75° F). The other
ranges are too low or too high and do not reflect the average person's comfort zone
4. A homeless adult patient presents to the emergency department. The nurse
obtains the
following vital signs: temperature 94.8° F, blood pressure 106/56, apical pulse
58, and
respiratory rate 12. Which vital sign should the nurse address immediately?
a. Respiratory rate
b. Temperature
c. Apical pulse
d. Blood pressure: ANS: B
The temperature indicates the patient is experiencing hypothermia. Homeless individuals are
more at risk for hypothermia. While all the vital signs are low, the most critical vital sign at
this time is the temperature
5. A nurse is teaching the patient and family about wound care. Which technique
will the
nurse teach to best prevent transmission of pathogens?
a. Wash hands
b. Wash wound
c. Wear gloves
d. Wear eye protection: ANS: A
One of the most ettective methods for limiting the transmission of pathogens is the medically
aseptic practice of hand hygiene. The most common means of transmission of pathogens is
by the hands. While washing the wound is needed, the best method to prevent transmission
