ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM
LATEST 2026 TEST BANK 180 REAL EXAM
[QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS]
1. What is the primary way carbon monoxide affects the body?
It causes direct lung damage.
It has a distinct odor.
It binds with hemoglobin in the body.
It can be detected by smoke alarms.
2. A client seen at the health department has been diagnosed with a
communicable sexually transmitted disease. The nurse realizes the client will
need immediate education. What is the best rationale for the needed
education?
Communicable diseases cause death in those they infect and must be
treated early
Communicable diseases are contagious and easily spread from one
person to another
Communicable diseases are infections that are easily treated with
common antibiotics
Communicable diseases are infectious agents that spread through
direct contact with others
3. Why is it important for a nurse to refer a client with dysphagia to a speech-
language pathologist?
An occupational therapist focuses on improving daily living skills.
A social worker can provide emotional support for the client.
, A CNA assists with basic care tasks but does not address swallowing
issues.
A speech-language pathologist specializes in diagnosing and
treating swallowing disorders.
4. Which member of the interprofessional care team specializes in helping
clients with adaptive devices for daily living activities?
Social worker
Certified nursing assistant
Occupational therapist
Registered dietitian
5. A nurse is conducting a neurosensory examination on a client who has
experienced a recent fall. Which two tests should the nurse prioritize to
assess the client's balance effectively?
Rosenbaum test, Spinal accessory function
Snellen test, Rosenbaum test
Romberg test, Heel-to-toe walk
Spinal accessory function, Heel-to-toe walk
6. What is the correct way to document a client's verbal statement in a nursing
chart?
The client states he fell in the shower & was able to get himself back
into his chair
The nurse should not document this info because she did not witness
the fall
The client fell in the shower.
, The client fell in the shower & is now resting comfortably
7. A young adult client expresses reluctance to schedule routine health care
visits. As a nurse, how might you encourage this client to understand the
importance of these visits?
Tell the client that routine visits are not necessary for their age group.
Discuss the benefits of preventive care and early detection of
health issues.
Suggest that the client only go to the doctor when feeling unwell.
Advise the client to rely on online health resources instead.
8. Describe the key differences in clinical manifestations between localized and
systemic infections.
Localized infections are only identified through laboratory tests, while
systemic infections show clear clinical signs.
Both localized and systemic infections present with the same
symptoms.
Localized infections typically present with symptoms such as pain,
tenderness, and edema, while systemic infections often include
fever, malaise, and changes in vital signs.
Localized infections are characterized by fever and malaise, while
systemic infections show only localized pain.
9. You are making assignments for your staff. Today you have one RN, one
LPN/LVN, and two NAPs working with you. Which patient should be assigned
to the LPN/LVN?
Completing the admission assessment for a patient admitted with
pneumonia
Measuring vital signs and I&Os for all patients
Providing tracheostomy care for a client who has had a trach for
, several months
Applying soft restraints to a patient at risk for falls
10. Describe the role of an occupational therapist in the context of a client with
rheumatoid arthritis who has difficulty with self-feeding.
A registered dietitian plans meals to ensure nutritional needs are met.
A social worker coordinates community resources for the client.
A certified nursing assistant assists with daily hygiene tasks.
An occupational therapist assesses the client's needs and provides
adaptive devices to enhance their ability to perform self-feeding.
11. In a scenario where a client with pneumonia requires tracheostomy care,
what factors should the RN consider before delegating this task to an LPN?
The LPN's previous experience with other clients, the RN's personal
opinion, and the client's insurance status.
The LPN's availability, the RN's familiarity with the client, and the
hospital's policies.
The LPN's training and competency in tracheostomy care, the
client's stability, and the complexity of the task.
The LPN's preference for tasks, the RN's workload, and the time of
day.
12. A nurse is teaching a client about safety measures while using oxygen at
home. If the client lives with a smoker, which of the following strategies
should the nurse emphasize?
The client should only use oxygen at night.
Family members who smoke must be at least 10 ft from the client
when the oxygen is in use.
The client can use nail polish as usual.
LATEST 2026 TEST BANK 180 REAL EXAM
[QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS]
1. What is the primary way carbon monoxide affects the body?
It causes direct lung damage.
It has a distinct odor.
It binds with hemoglobin in the body.
It can be detected by smoke alarms.
2. A client seen at the health department has been diagnosed with a
communicable sexually transmitted disease. The nurse realizes the client will
need immediate education. What is the best rationale for the needed
education?
Communicable diseases cause death in those they infect and must be
treated early
Communicable diseases are contagious and easily spread from one
person to another
Communicable diseases are infections that are easily treated with
common antibiotics
Communicable diseases are infectious agents that spread through
direct contact with others
3. Why is it important for a nurse to refer a client with dysphagia to a speech-
language pathologist?
An occupational therapist focuses on improving daily living skills.
A social worker can provide emotional support for the client.
, A CNA assists with basic care tasks but does not address swallowing
issues.
A speech-language pathologist specializes in diagnosing and
treating swallowing disorders.
4. Which member of the interprofessional care team specializes in helping
clients with adaptive devices for daily living activities?
Social worker
Certified nursing assistant
Occupational therapist
Registered dietitian
5. A nurse is conducting a neurosensory examination on a client who has
experienced a recent fall. Which two tests should the nurse prioritize to
assess the client's balance effectively?
Rosenbaum test, Spinal accessory function
Snellen test, Rosenbaum test
Romberg test, Heel-to-toe walk
Spinal accessory function, Heel-to-toe walk
6. What is the correct way to document a client's verbal statement in a nursing
chart?
The client states he fell in the shower & was able to get himself back
into his chair
The nurse should not document this info because she did not witness
the fall
The client fell in the shower.
, The client fell in the shower & is now resting comfortably
7. A young adult client expresses reluctance to schedule routine health care
visits. As a nurse, how might you encourage this client to understand the
importance of these visits?
Tell the client that routine visits are not necessary for their age group.
Discuss the benefits of preventive care and early detection of
health issues.
Suggest that the client only go to the doctor when feeling unwell.
Advise the client to rely on online health resources instead.
8. Describe the key differences in clinical manifestations between localized and
systemic infections.
Localized infections are only identified through laboratory tests, while
systemic infections show clear clinical signs.
Both localized and systemic infections present with the same
symptoms.
Localized infections typically present with symptoms such as pain,
tenderness, and edema, while systemic infections often include
fever, malaise, and changes in vital signs.
Localized infections are characterized by fever and malaise, while
systemic infections show only localized pain.
9. You are making assignments for your staff. Today you have one RN, one
LPN/LVN, and two NAPs working with you. Which patient should be assigned
to the LPN/LVN?
Completing the admission assessment for a patient admitted with
pneumonia
Measuring vital signs and I&Os for all patients
Providing tracheostomy care for a client who has had a trach for
, several months
Applying soft restraints to a patient at risk for falls
10. Describe the role of an occupational therapist in the context of a client with
rheumatoid arthritis who has difficulty with self-feeding.
A registered dietitian plans meals to ensure nutritional needs are met.
A social worker coordinates community resources for the client.
A certified nursing assistant assists with daily hygiene tasks.
An occupational therapist assesses the client's needs and provides
adaptive devices to enhance their ability to perform self-feeding.
11. In a scenario where a client with pneumonia requires tracheostomy care,
what factors should the RN consider before delegating this task to an LPN?
The LPN's previous experience with other clients, the RN's personal
opinion, and the client's insurance status.
The LPN's availability, the RN's familiarity with the client, and the
hospital's policies.
The LPN's training and competency in tracheostomy care, the
client's stability, and the complexity of the task.
The LPN's preference for tasks, the RN's workload, and the time of
day.
12. A nurse is teaching a client about safety measures while using oxygen at
home. If the client lives with a smoker, which of the following strategies
should the nurse emphasize?
The client should only use oxygen at night.
Family members who smoke must be at least 10 ft from the client
when the oxygen is in use.
The client can use nail polish as usual.
