ATI FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING 2026/2027
PRACTICE EXAM (ORIGINAL)
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for falls. Which intervention is the
priority?
A. Place the call light within reach.
B. Raise all four side rails.
C. Keep the bed in the highest position.
D. Encourage the client to ambulate independently.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ensuring the call light is within reach allows the client to request
assistance before attempting to get out of bed. Raising all four side rails is
considered a restraint, and the bed should be kept in the lowest position.
Question 2
A nurse is preparing to administer insulin. Which action should the nurse take
first?
A. Verify the provider's prescription.
B. Assess the client's blood glucose level.
C. Administer the medication.
D. Document the administration.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should first assess the current blood glucose level to
determine whether administration is appropriate and safe.
,Question 3
Which finding requires immediate intervention?
A. Blood pressure 120/78 mm Hg
B. . Heart rate 82/min
C. Oxygen saturation 88% on room air
D. . Temperature 37.1°C (98.8°F)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An oxygen saturation of 88% indicates hypoxemia and requires prompt
assessment and intervention.
Question 4
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A client requesting pain medication.
B. A client with a blood glucose of 180 mg/dL.
C. A client experiencing new-onset chest pain.
D. A client waiting for discharge instructions.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New-onset chest pain may indicate myocardial ischemia and requires
immediate assessment.
Question 5
Which infection-control precaution is appropriate for a client with pulmonary
tuberculosis?
A. Standard Precautions
B. . Droplet Precautions
, C. . Airborne Precautions
D. Contact Precautions
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tuberculosis is transmitted via airborne particles, requiring an airborne
infection isolation room and an N95 respirator.
Question 6
A nurse is caring for a client who suddenly becomes short of breath after surgery.
Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Apply oxygen.
B. Notify the provider.
C. . Assess the client's airway, breathing, and circulation.
D. Obtain a chest x-ray.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The priority is to assess the client's airway, breathing, and circulation
(ABC approach) before implementing further interventions.
Question 7
Which finding indicates that hand hygiene has been performed correctly?
A. Hands are washed for at least 20 seconds.
B. Gloves are worn after touching the client.
C. Alcohol-based sanitizer is used on visibly soiled hands.
D. . Jewelry is left on during handwashing.
Correct Answer: A
PRACTICE EXAM (ORIGINAL)
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for falls. Which intervention is the
priority?
A. Place the call light within reach.
B. Raise all four side rails.
C. Keep the bed in the highest position.
D. Encourage the client to ambulate independently.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ensuring the call light is within reach allows the client to request
assistance before attempting to get out of bed. Raising all four side rails is
considered a restraint, and the bed should be kept in the lowest position.
Question 2
A nurse is preparing to administer insulin. Which action should the nurse take
first?
A. Verify the provider's prescription.
B. Assess the client's blood glucose level.
C. Administer the medication.
D. Document the administration.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should first assess the current blood glucose level to
determine whether administration is appropriate and safe.
,Question 3
Which finding requires immediate intervention?
A. Blood pressure 120/78 mm Hg
B. . Heart rate 82/min
C. Oxygen saturation 88% on room air
D. . Temperature 37.1°C (98.8°F)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An oxygen saturation of 88% indicates hypoxemia and requires prompt
assessment and intervention.
Question 4
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A client requesting pain medication.
B. A client with a blood glucose of 180 mg/dL.
C. A client experiencing new-onset chest pain.
D. A client waiting for discharge instructions.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New-onset chest pain may indicate myocardial ischemia and requires
immediate assessment.
Question 5
Which infection-control precaution is appropriate for a client with pulmonary
tuberculosis?
A. Standard Precautions
B. . Droplet Precautions
, C. . Airborne Precautions
D. Contact Precautions
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tuberculosis is transmitted via airborne particles, requiring an airborne
infection isolation room and an N95 respirator.
Question 6
A nurse is caring for a client who suddenly becomes short of breath after surgery.
Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Apply oxygen.
B. Notify the provider.
C. . Assess the client's airway, breathing, and circulation.
D. Obtain a chest x-ray.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The priority is to assess the client's airway, breathing, and circulation
(ABC approach) before implementing further interventions.
Question 7
Which finding indicates that hand hygiene has been performed correctly?
A. Hands are washed for at least 20 seconds.
B. Gloves are worn after touching the client.
C. Alcohol-based sanitizer is used on visibly soiled hands.
D. . Jewelry is left on during handwashing.
Correct Answer: A
