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SECTION 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING – FORM B
Questions 1-30
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a patient who is post
-operative following abdominal surgery. Which finding should the
nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately?
A) Heart rate 88 bpm
B) Blood pressure 110/70 mmHg
C) Respiratory rate 24 breaths per minute
D) Temperature 101.2°F (38.4°C)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A temperature of 101.2°F (38.4°C) in a -operative
post patient may indicate infection. This finding
should be reported immediately. The other vital signs are within normal limits or acceptable ranges .
Question 2
A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change. Which action indicates the nurse is maintaining
sterile technique?
A) Opening the sterile package away from the body
B) Placing the sterile field at waist level
C) Reaching over the sterile field to obtain supplies
D) Using sterile gloves to touch the inside of the sterile package
Correct Answer: D
, ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FORM B ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 |
MOST TESTED | 100 VERIFIED Q&A | NGN-ALIGNED | MULTIPLE-CHOICES |
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Rationale: Maintaining sterile technique requires that only sterile items touch sterile areas. Using sterile gloves
to touch the inside of the sterile package is correct. The sterile field should be at waist level or above. Reaching
over the sterile field
contaminates it .
Question 3
A patient is on a 2000 mL fluid restriction per day. The patient has consumed 800 mL by 2 PM. How much
fluid can the patient have for the remainder of the day?
A) 800 mL
B) 1000 mL
C) 1200 mL
D) 1400 mL
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 2000 mL- 800 mL = 1200 mL remaining. The patient can have 1200 mL for the remainder of the
day .
Question 4
A nurse is assessing a patient's peripheral pulses. Which pulse site is used to assess circulation to the foot?
A) Radial
B) Femoral
C) Dorsalis pedis
D) Popliteal
Correct Answer: C
, ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FORM B ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 |
MOST TESTED | 100 VERIFIED Q&A | NGN-ALIGNED | MULTIPLE-CHOICES |
DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED - A+ GRADED
Rationale: The dorsalis pedis pulse is located on the top of the foot and is used to assess circulation to the foot.
The femoral pulse assesses circulation to the leg, and the popliteal pulse assesses circulation to the knee area .
Question 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication via NG tube. Which action is correct?
A) Crush all medications together and mix with water
B) Flush the tube with 30 mL of water before and after each medication
C) Administer medications using a syringe with a plunger
D) Crush all medications and administer them dry
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When administering medications via NG tube, the nurse should flush the tube with 30 mL of water
before and after each medication to prevent clogging and ensure medication delivery. Medications should be
crushed separately and mixed with water .
Question 6
A patient is experiencing difficulty voiding after surgery. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A) Insert a urinary catheter
B) Encourage the patient to drink fluids
C) Apply a heating pad to the abdomen
D) Administer a diuretic
Correct Answer: B
, ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FORM B ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 |
MOST TESTED | 100 VERIFIED Q&A | NGN-ALIGNED | MULTIPLE-CHOICES |
DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED - A+ GRADED
Rationale: Encouraging fluids may help stimulate voiding. If the patient continues to have difficulty, other
interventions such as catheterization may be needed. A heating pad may be applied to the lower abdomen to
promote relaxation of the bladder muscles
.
Question 7
A nurse is providing patient education about wound care. Which statement indicates the patient understands
the teaching?
A) "I should keep the wound dry at all times."
B) "I should change the dressing only when it becomes soiled."
C) "I should clean the wound from the center outward."
D) "I should apply antibiotic ointment to the wound daily."
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cleaning the wound from the center outward prevents contamination of the wound with
microorganisms from the surrounding skin. The wound should be kept moist (not dry) for optimal healing,
and dressings should be changed as prescribed .
Question 8
A nurse is caring for a patient who is on bed rest. Which complication is the patient at risk for?
A) Hypertension
B) Deep vein thrombosis
C) Hypercalcemia
D) Hypoglycemia
Correct Answer: B