ATI FUNDAMENTALS 1 QUIZ 2025-2026 ACTUAL
EXAM 131 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
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A 3 YR OLD CHILD has had MULTIPLE TOOTH EXTRACTIONS while
under general anesthesia. The client returns from the PACU
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crying, but awake, from the recovery room. Which APPROACH is
likely to be successful?
A. Do not examine the mouth
B. Examine the mouth first
,C. Examine the mouth last
D. Medicate the child for pain before examining the mouth -
CORRECT ANSWER-C. Examine the mouth last
RATIONALE: it is always appropriate to leave the most distressing
part of a physical exam of a toddler until the end. Since the mouth
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is the area of discomfort, examining it is likely to cause more
crying and uncooperative behavior for the remainder of the
assessment.
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The child just had oral surgery and is at risk for hemorrhage and
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swelling. It is imperative that the mouth be examined. The child
must be assessed for pain before pain medication can be
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administered.
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A nurse is performing an ABDOMINAL ASSESSMENT of an adult
client. Identify the correct sequence of steps used for this
assessment.
Auscultation
Inspection
Palpation
,Percussion - CORRECT ANSWER-Inspection
Auscultation
Percussion
Palpation
RATIONALE: this sequence prevents altering the bowel sounds
during an abdominal assessment. The appropriate sequence for
any other assessment of an adult client is inspection, palpation,
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percussion, and auscultation.
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A nurse is teaching a client who has cardiovascular disease how to
reduce his intake of sodium and cholesterol. The nurse
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understands that the MOST SIGNIFICANT factor in PLANNING
DIETARY CHANGES for this client is the
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A. Involvement of the client in planning the change
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B. Emphasis the provider places on the dietary changes
C. Financial ability of the client to make the dietary changes
D. Extent of the dietary changes planned for the client - CORRECT
, ANSWER-A. Involvement of the client in planning the change
RATIONALE: a client who is actively involved in planning dietary
changes is more receptive to the changes and is more likely to
adhere to them.
The provider's approach and the extent of change is important
when planning dietary changes but is not the highest priority in
this situation. If finances are an obstacle, the nurse can advocate
for the client by referring him to the appropriate social service
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agencies.
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While starting an IV for a client, the nurse notices that her
GLOVED HANDS get SPOTTED WITH BLOOD. The client has not
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been diagnosed with any infection transmitted via the
bloodstream. Which of the following should the nurse do as soon
as the task is completed?
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A. Wash the gloved hands and then throw the gloves away
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B. Prepare an incident report so that this occurrence will be
documented
C. Remove the gloves carefully and follow with hand hygiene
EXAM 131 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
Co
nfi
de
n
A 3 YR OLD CHILD has had MULTIPLE TOOTH EXTRACTIONS while
under general anesthesia. The client returns from the PACU
al
crying, but awake, from the recovery room. Which APPROACH is
likely to be successful?
A. Do not examine the mouth
B. Examine the mouth first
,C. Examine the mouth last
D. Medicate the child for pain before examining the mouth -
CORRECT ANSWER-C. Examine the mouth last
RATIONALE: it is always appropriate to leave the most distressing
part of a physical exam of a toddler until the end. Since the mouth
Co
is the area of discomfort, examining it is likely to cause more
crying and uncooperative behavior for the remainder of the
assessment.
nfi
The child just had oral surgery and is at risk for hemorrhage and
de
swelling. It is imperative that the mouth be examined. The child
must be assessed for pain before pain medication can be
n
administered.
al
A nurse is performing an ABDOMINAL ASSESSMENT of an adult
client. Identify the correct sequence of steps used for this
assessment.
Auscultation
Inspection
Palpation
,Percussion - CORRECT ANSWER-Inspection
Auscultation
Percussion
Palpation
RATIONALE: this sequence prevents altering the bowel sounds
during an abdominal assessment. The appropriate sequence for
any other assessment of an adult client is inspection, palpation,
Co
percussion, and auscultation.
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A nurse is teaching a client who has cardiovascular disease how to
reduce his intake of sodium and cholesterol. The nurse
de
understands that the MOST SIGNIFICANT factor in PLANNING
DIETARY CHANGES for this client is the
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A. Involvement of the client in planning the change
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B. Emphasis the provider places on the dietary changes
C. Financial ability of the client to make the dietary changes
D. Extent of the dietary changes planned for the client - CORRECT
, ANSWER-A. Involvement of the client in planning the change
RATIONALE: a client who is actively involved in planning dietary
changes is more receptive to the changes and is more likely to
adhere to them.
The provider's approach and the extent of change is important
when planning dietary changes but is not the highest priority in
this situation. If finances are an obstacle, the nurse can advocate
for the client by referring him to the appropriate social service
Co
agencies.
nfi
While starting an IV for a client, the nurse notices that her
GLOVED HANDS get SPOTTED WITH BLOOD. The client has not
de
been diagnosed with any infection transmitted via the
bloodstream. Which of the following should the nurse do as soon
as the task is completed?
n
A. Wash the gloved hands and then throw the gloves away
al
B. Prepare an incident report so that this occurrence will be
documented
C. Remove the gloves carefully and follow with hand hygiene
