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ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS RETAKE 2 WITH NGN FORMART
NEWEST ACTUAL2026/2027 EXAM COMPLETE 170 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ || FREE PASS!!!
Gastric aspirate from a client who has been fasting for several
hours should have a ph of 4.0 or less. Intestinal fluid or fluid
from the client's airway usually has a ph higher than 6.0.
Therefore, a ph of 7.0 does not indicate gastric placement of an
NG tube.
An x-ray shows the end of the tube above the pylorus. An
abdominal x-ray showing the end of the tube above the pylorus
indicates gastric placement.
Bowel sounds are present on auscultation.The presence of
bowel sounds on auscultation reflects gastric motility, not
gastric placement of the tube.
The client reports relief of nausea.Correct placement of an NG
tube can help relieve nausea, especially if the tube is intended
for gastric decompression. However, this finding alone is not
enough to confirm gastric placement.
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse prepare a
sterile field for a dressing change. Which of the following
actions by the newly licensed nurse requires intervention by the
charge nurse?
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A. The newly licensed nurse places the cap of a bottle of sterile
solution on the sterile field
B. The newly licensed nurse places sterile objects 2.5 cm (1 in)
within the border of the field
C. The newly licensed nurse holds the bottle of sterile saline
outside the edge of the field when pouring - ANSWER-a. The
newly licensed nurse places the cap of a bottle of sterile
solution on the sterile field
The newly licensed nurse should place the cap with the sterile
side up on a clean surface because the outer edges are unsterile
and will contaminate the sterile field.
The newly licensed nurse places sterile objects 2.5 cm (1 inch)
within the border of the field.The edges of the sterile field are
considered contaminated. Therefore, the nurse should place all
sterile items inside the 2.5 cm (1 inch) border of the field.
The newly licensed nurse holds the bottle of sterile saline
outside the edge of the field when pouring. The newly licensed
nurse should hold the bottle of sterile saline outside the edge of
the field when pouring to prevent contaminating the field.
The sterile field is positioned at the level of the newly licensed
nurse's waist.An object that is below waist level is considered
nonsterile. Positioning the table at waist level does not require
intervention.
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A nurse manager is overseeing the care activities on a unit. For
which of the following situations should the nurse manager
intervene due to a violation of HIPAA guidelines?
A. A nurse who is caring for a client reviews the client's medical
chart with a nursing student who is working with the nurse.
B. A nurse asks a nurse from another unit to assist with
documentation for a client
C. A nurse who is caring for a client returns a call to a person
appointed in the health care proxy to discuss t - ANSWER-b. A
nurse asks a nurse from another unit to assist with
documentation for a client
Any health care professional directly caring for a client should
have access to the client's medical information; therefore, this
is not a violation of HIPAA guidelines.
A nurse asks a nurse from another unit to assist with
documentation for a client.
Only health care professionals directly caring for a client should
have access to the client's medical information; therefore, this
is a violation of HIPAA guidelines.
A nurse who is caring for a client returns a call to the person
appointed in the health care proxy to discuss the client's care.
The person designated by the health care proxy document has a
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legal right to information about the client's care; therefore, this
is not a violation of HIPAA guidelines.
A nurse discusses a client's status with the physical therapist
who is caring for the client. Any health care professional who is
directly caring for a client may discuss medical information with
A middle adult client tells the nurse, "I feel so useless now that
my children do not need me anymore." Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
A. "most people are happy when their children grow up and
leave home"
B. "you should be proud that your children are becoming
independent"
C. "maybe you should consider why you are feeling useless"
D. "people in middle adulthood often find satisfaction in
nurturing and guiding young people" - ANSWER-d. "people in
middle adulthood often find satisfaction in nurturing and
guiding young people"
This is an automatic or stereotypical response that minimizes
the client's feelings by implying that the client should respond
like everyone else.
"You should be proud that your children are becoming
independent."This response conveys the nurse's approval of
ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS RETAKE 2 WITH NGN FORMART
NEWEST ACTUAL2026/2027 EXAM COMPLETE 170 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ || FREE PASS!!!
Gastric aspirate from a client who has been fasting for several
hours should have a ph of 4.0 or less. Intestinal fluid or fluid
from the client's airway usually has a ph higher than 6.0.
Therefore, a ph of 7.0 does not indicate gastric placement of an
NG tube.
An x-ray shows the end of the tube above the pylorus. An
abdominal x-ray showing the end of the tube above the pylorus
indicates gastric placement.
Bowel sounds are present on auscultation.The presence of
bowel sounds on auscultation reflects gastric motility, not
gastric placement of the tube.
The client reports relief of nausea.Correct placement of an NG
tube can help relieve nausea, especially if the tube is intended
for gastric decompression. However, this finding alone is not
enough to confirm gastric placement.
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse prepare a
sterile field for a dressing change. Which of the following
actions by the newly licensed nurse requires intervention by the
charge nurse?
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A. The newly licensed nurse places the cap of a bottle of sterile
solution on the sterile field
B. The newly licensed nurse places sterile objects 2.5 cm (1 in)
within the border of the field
C. The newly licensed nurse holds the bottle of sterile saline
outside the edge of the field when pouring - ANSWER-a. The
newly licensed nurse places the cap of a bottle of sterile
solution on the sterile field
The newly licensed nurse should place the cap with the sterile
side up on a clean surface because the outer edges are unsterile
and will contaminate the sterile field.
The newly licensed nurse places sterile objects 2.5 cm (1 inch)
within the border of the field.The edges of the sterile field are
considered contaminated. Therefore, the nurse should place all
sterile items inside the 2.5 cm (1 inch) border of the field.
The newly licensed nurse holds the bottle of sterile saline
outside the edge of the field when pouring. The newly licensed
nurse should hold the bottle of sterile saline outside the edge of
the field when pouring to prevent contaminating the field.
The sterile field is positioned at the level of the newly licensed
nurse's waist.An object that is below waist level is considered
nonsterile. Positioning the table at waist level does not require
intervention.
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A nurse manager is overseeing the care activities on a unit. For
which of the following situations should the nurse manager
intervene due to a violation of HIPAA guidelines?
A. A nurse who is caring for a client reviews the client's medical
chart with a nursing student who is working with the nurse.
B. A nurse asks a nurse from another unit to assist with
documentation for a client
C. A nurse who is caring for a client returns a call to a person
appointed in the health care proxy to discuss t - ANSWER-b. A
nurse asks a nurse from another unit to assist with
documentation for a client
Any health care professional directly caring for a client should
have access to the client's medical information; therefore, this
is not a violation of HIPAA guidelines.
A nurse asks a nurse from another unit to assist with
documentation for a client.
Only health care professionals directly caring for a client should
have access to the client's medical information; therefore, this
is a violation of HIPAA guidelines.
A nurse who is caring for a client returns a call to the person
appointed in the health care proxy to discuss the client's care.
The person designated by the health care proxy document has a
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legal right to information about the client's care; therefore, this
is not a violation of HIPAA guidelines.
A nurse discusses a client's status with the physical therapist
who is caring for the client. Any health care professional who is
directly caring for a client may discuss medical information with
A middle adult client tells the nurse, "I feel so useless now that
my children do not need me anymore." Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
A. "most people are happy when their children grow up and
leave home"
B. "you should be proud that your children are becoming
independent"
C. "maybe you should consider why you are feeling useless"
D. "people in middle adulthood often find satisfaction in
nurturing and guiding young people" - ANSWER-d. "people in
middle adulthood often find satisfaction in nurturing and
guiding young people"
This is an automatic or stereotypical response that minimizes
the client's feelings by implying that the client should respond
like everyone else.
"You should be proud that your children are becoming
independent."This response conveys the nurse's approval of
