ATI FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
PROCTORED EXAM (LATEST UPDATE)
PRACTICE EXAM/TEST 100
QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
A+ GRADE.
1. A nurse is performing hand hygiene using soap and water. Which action is most
important to reduce the transmission of microorganisms?
A. Using warm water
B. Applying soap before wetting hands
C. Rubbing hands together for at least 5 seconds
D. Rubbing hands together for at least 20 seconds ✔
Rationale: Effective hand hygiene requires friction for a minimum of 20 seconds to remove
transient microorganisms.
2. A nurse is identifying a client prior to medication administration. Which identifiers
should the nurse use?
A. Room number and diagnosis
B. Name and physician
C. Name and date of birth ✔
D. Name and room number
Rationale: Two approved client identifiers such as name and date of birth are required to
ensure patient safety.
3. A nurse is assisting with client transfer from bed to wheelchair. Which action
demonstrates proper body mechanics?
A. Bending at the waist
B. Keeping feet together
, C. Using leg muscles to lift ✔
D. Twisting while lifting
Rationale: Using leg muscles and maintaining alignment reduces strain and injury.
4. A nurse is caring for a client with a urinary catheter. Which action helps prevent
infection?
A. Disconnecting tubing for irrigation
B. Placing the bag above bladder level
C. Performing perineal care daily ✔
D. Emptying the bag once per shift
Rationale: Routine perineal care reduces bacterial growth and infection risk.
5. A nurse is taking vital signs. Which factor can increase blood pressure?
A. Rest
B. Sleep
C. Pain ✔
D. Fasting
Rationale: Pain activates the sympathetic nervous system, raising blood pressure.
6. A nurse observes a client coughing during meals. Which action is the priority?
A. Document findings
B. Offer fluids
C. Place client on NPO status ✔
D. Notify dietary services
Rationale: Coughing during meals indicates aspiration risk; NPO prevents further harm.
7. A nurse is performing a sterile dressing change. Which action breaks sterile technique?
A. Holding sterile objects above waist
B. Turning back on sterile field ✔
, C. Using sterile gloves
D. Keeping field in sight
Rationale: Turning away contaminates the sterile field.
8. A nurse is teaching about fire safety. What does RACE stand for?
A. Remove, Alert, Confine, Extinguish
B. Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish ✔
C. Rescue, Activate, Contain, Escape
D. Remove, Alarm, Confine, Evacuate
Rationale: RACE is the standard fire response protocol.
9. A nurse is assisting a client with hygiene. Which action maintains client dignity?
A. Leaving door open
B. Performing care quickly
C. Covering exposed areas ✔
D. Completing care without explanation
Rationale: Covering exposed areas respects privacy and dignity.
10. A nurse is measuring intake and output. Which item counts as fluid intake?
A. Ice chips discarded
B. Gelatin ✔
C. Solid food
D. Emesis
Rationale: Gelatin liquefies at room temperature and counts as intake.
11. A nurse is caring for a client at risk for falls. Which intervention is most effective?
A. Keep bed in high position
B. Apply restraints
C. Use non-skid footwear ✔
D. Limit ambulation
Rationale: Non-skid footwear reduces slipping without restricting mobility.
PROCTORED EXAM (LATEST UPDATE)
PRACTICE EXAM/TEST 100
QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
A+ GRADE.
1. A nurse is performing hand hygiene using soap and water. Which action is most
important to reduce the transmission of microorganisms?
A. Using warm water
B. Applying soap before wetting hands
C. Rubbing hands together for at least 5 seconds
D. Rubbing hands together for at least 20 seconds ✔
Rationale: Effective hand hygiene requires friction for a minimum of 20 seconds to remove
transient microorganisms.
2. A nurse is identifying a client prior to medication administration. Which identifiers
should the nurse use?
A. Room number and diagnosis
B. Name and physician
C. Name and date of birth ✔
D. Name and room number
Rationale: Two approved client identifiers such as name and date of birth are required to
ensure patient safety.
3. A nurse is assisting with client transfer from bed to wheelchair. Which action
demonstrates proper body mechanics?
A. Bending at the waist
B. Keeping feet together
, C. Using leg muscles to lift ✔
D. Twisting while lifting
Rationale: Using leg muscles and maintaining alignment reduces strain and injury.
4. A nurse is caring for a client with a urinary catheter. Which action helps prevent
infection?
A. Disconnecting tubing for irrigation
B. Placing the bag above bladder level
C. Performing perineal care daily ✔
D. Emptying the bag once per shift
Rationale: Routine perineal care reduces bacterial growth and infection risk.
5. A nurse is taking vital signs. Which factor can increase blood pressure?
A. Rest
B. Sleep
C. Pain ✔
D. Fasting
Rationale: Pain activates the sympathetic nervous system, raising blood pressure.
6. A nurse observes a client coughing during meals. Which action is the priority?
A. Document findings
B. Offer fluids
C. Place client on NPO status ✔
D. Notify dietary services
Rationale: Coughing during meals indicates aspiration risk; NPO prevents further harm.
7. A nurse is performing a sterile dressing change. Which action breaks sterile technique?
A. Holding sterile objects above waist
B. Turning back on sterile field ✔
, C. Using sterile gloves
D. Keeping field in sight
Rationale: Turning away contaminates the sterile field.
8. A nurse is teaching about fire safety. What does RACE stand for?
A. Remove, Alert, Confine, Extinguish
B. Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish ✔
C. Rescue, Activate, Contain, Escape
D. Remove, Alarm, Confine, Evacuate
Rationale: RACE is the standard fire response protocol.
9. A nurse is assisting a client with hygiene. Which action maintains client dignity?
A. Leaving door open
B. Performing care quickly
C. Covering exposed areas ✔
D. Completing care without explanation
Rationale: Covering exposed areas respects privacy and dignity.
10. A nurse is measuring intake and output. Which item counts as fluid intake?
A. Ice chips discarded
B. Gelatin ✔
C. Solid food
D. Emesis
Rationale: Gelatin liquefies at room temperature and counts as intake.
11. A nurse is caring for a client at risk for falls. Which intervention is most effective?
A. Keep bed in high position
B. Apply restraints
C. Use non-skid footwear ✔
D. Limit ambulation
Rationale: Non-skid footwear reduces slipping without restricting mobility.
