ATI CMS FUNDAMENTALS ACTUAL EXAM - ASSESSMENT
TECHNOLOGIES INSTITUTE (ATI) - 2026/2027 ACADEMIC
YEAR - VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
170 Questions with Answers and Detailed Rationales
100 PERCENT GUARANTEED PASS
INSTANT DOWNLOAD ANSWERS INCLUDED
IMPORTANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT
This comprehensive examination preparation guide has been meticulously developed to help you succeed in the
ATI CMS FUNDAMENTALS ACTUAL EXAM - ASSESSMENT TECHNOLOGIES INSTITUTE (ATI) - 2026/2027
ACADEMIC YEAR - VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. It contains 170 carefully selected questions that
reflect the most current exam content and testing strategies. Each question is accompanied by a correct answer
and a detailed rationale that explains the underlying pathophysiology, pharmacology, or clinical reasoning.
Self-Assessment – Test your knowledge and Exam Preparation – Familiarize yourself with the
identify areas requiring further question format and content
study areas
Concept Reinforcement – Deepen your Confidence Building – Develop test-taking
understanding through strategies and reduce
evidence-based exam anxiety
rationales
Time Management – Practice answering
questions under simulated
exam conditions
Review Summary 170 Questions
Foundations - Application - ATI CMS Fundamentals Actual Assessment Technologies Institute ATI
2026/2027 Academic YEAR AND Nursing Fundamentals ATI CMS Undergraduate YEAR 3 Junior-level
Nursing Fundamentals
All answers with rationales
,Table of Contents
Content Area Questions Key Topics
ATI CMS Fundamentals 1-29 Preparing, Administer, Teaching, Continuous, Feeding
Actual Assessment
Technologies Institute ATI
2026/2027 Academic YEAR
AND Nursing Fundamentals
ATI CMS Undergraduate
YEAR 3 Junior-level Nursing
Fundamentals
Administer 30-58 Preparing, Transfusion, Finding, Indicates, Intake
Teaching 59-87 Preparing, Administer, Finding, Caring, Assessing
Indicates 88-116 Preparing, Administer, Injection, Teaching, Appropriate
Finding 117-145 Findings, Caring, Preparing, Administer, Indicates
Caring 146-170 Client S, Preparing, Indicates, Teaching, Pressure
TOTAL 170 All questions include answers and detailed rationales
,Section A - ATI CMS Fundamentals Actual Assessment
Technologies Institute ATI 2026/2027 Academic YEAR AND
Nursing Fundamentals ATI CMS Undergraduate YEAR 3
Junior-level Nursing Fundamentals
Q1.
A nurse is preparing to administer a continuous enteral feeding through a small-bore
nasogastric tube. Which action is essential to verify tube placement prior to initiating the
feeding?
A. Aspirate stomach contents and check pH B. Instill 30 mL of air and auscultate over the
5.5 epigastrium
C. Measure the external length of the tube D. Obtain an abdominal radiograph
and compare to the insertion mark
Correct: D - Obtain an abdominal radiograph
Rationale:An abdominal radiograph is the only reliable method to confirm placement of a
small-bore feeding tube before use. pH testing and auscultation are not definitive for
small-bore tubes, and external length measurement is not a placement verification method.
Q2.
A patient with a stage 3 pressure injury has a wound culture positive for
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The nurse is applying standard
precautions. Which additional precaution is most appropriate?
A. Contact precautions B. Droplet precautions
C. Airborne precautions D. Protective environment
Correct: A - Contact precautions
Rationale:MRSA in a wound requires contact precautions to prevent transmission via direct
or indirect contact. Droplet precautions are for respiratory droplets, airborne for small
particles, and protective environment is for immunocompromised patients.
Q3.
A nurse is calculating the intake for a patient on fluid restriction. The patient consumed
120 mL of coffee, 180 mL of broth, and 240 mL of water. The IV infused at 75 mL/hr for 8
hours. What is the total intake in milliliters?
A. 1140 mL B. 540 mL
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C. 600 mL D. 1140 mL
Correct: A - 1140 mL
Rationale:Oral intake: 120 + 180 + 240 = 540 mL. IV intake: 75 × 8 = 600 mL. Total = 540 +
600 = 1140 mL. The correct answer is 1140 mL.
Q4.
A nurse is assessing a patient who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which
finding indicates a potential complication that requires immediate intervention?
A. Pain rated 4 on a 0-10 scale at the B. Temperature of 37.8°C (100.0°F)
incision site
C. Serous drainage on the dressing D. Heart rate of 118/min with blood pressure
90/60 mm Hg
Correct: D - Heart rate of 118/min with blood pressure 90/60 mm Hg
Rationale:Tachycardia and hypotension may indicate hemorrhage or shock, requiring
immediate intervention. Low-grade fever, mild pain, and serous drainage are expected in the
immediate postoperative period.
Q5.
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who has a new prescription for a
sodium-restricted diet. Which food selection indicates the patient understands the
teaching?
A. Canned tomato soup B. Fresh grilled chicken breast
C. Processed cheese slice D. Salted pretzels
Correct: B - Fresh grilled chicken breast
Rationale:Fresh grilled chicken is naturally low in sodium. Canned soups, processed cheese,
and salted pretzels are high in sodium and should be avoided on a sodium-restricted diet.
Q6.
A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to a patient. Which action is correct to
prevent needlestick injury?
A. Recap the needle using a one-handed B. Dispose of the needle in a
scoop technique puncture-resistant sharps container
immediately after use
C. Bend the needle before disposal D. Remove the needle from the syringe and
place it in a biohazard bag
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TECHNOLOGIES INSTITUTE (ATI) - 2026/2027 ACADEMIC
YEAR - VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
170 Questions with Answers and Detailed Rationales
100 PERCENT GUARANTEED PASS
INSTANT DOWNLOAD ANSWERS INCLUDED
IMPORTANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT
This comprehensive examination preparation guide has been meticulously developed to help you succeed in the
ATI CMS FUNDAMENTALS ACTUAL EXAM - ASSESSMENT TECHNOLOGIES INSTITUTE (ATI) - 2026/2027
ACADEMIC YEAR - VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. It contains 170 carefully selected questions that
reflect the most current exam content and testing strategies. Each question is accompanied by a correct answer
and a detailed rationale that explains the underlying pathophysiology, pharmacology, or clinical reasoning.
Self-Assessment – Test your knowledge and Exam Preparation – Familiarize yourself with the
identify areas requiring further question format and content
study areas
Concept Reinforcement – Deepen your Confidence Building – Develop test-taking
understanding through strategies and reduce
evidence-based exam anxiety
rationales
Time Management – Practice answering
questions under simulated
exam conditions
Review Summary 170 Questions
Foundations - Application - ATI CMS Fundamentals Actual Assessment Technologies Institute ATI
2026/2027 Academic YEAR AND Nursing Fundamentals ATI CMS Undergraduate YEAR 3 Junior-level
Nursing Fundamentals
All answers with rationales
,Table of Contents
Content Area Questions Key Topics
ATI CMS Fundamentals 1-29 Preparing, Administer, Teaching, Continuous, Feeding
Actual Assessment
Technologies Institute ATI
2026/2027 Academic YEAR
AND Nursing Fundamentals
ATI CMS Undergraduate
YEAR 3 Junior-level Nursing
Fundamentals
Administer 30-58 Preparing, Transfusion, Finding, Indicates, Intake
Teaching 59-87 Preparing, Administer, Finding, Caring, Assessing
Indicates 88-116 Preparing, Administer, Injection, Teaching, Appropriate
Finding 117-145 Findings, Caring, Preparing, Administer, Indicates
Caring 146-170 Client S, Preparing, Indicates, Teaching, Pressure
TOTAL 170 All questions include answers and detailed rationales
,Section A - ATI CMS Fundamentals Actual Assessment
Technologies Institute ATI 2026/2027 Academic YEAR AND
Nursing Fundamentals ATI CMS Undergraduate YEAR 3
Junior-level Nursing Fundamentals
Q1.
A nurse is preparing to administer a continuous enteral feeding through a small-bore
nasogastric tube. Which action is essential to verify tube placement prior to initiating the
feeding?
A. Aspirate stomach contents and check pH B. Instill 30 mL of air and auscultate over the
5.5 epigastrium
C. Measure the external length of the tube D. Obtain an abdominal radiograph
and compare to the insertion mark
Correct: D - Obtain an abdominal radiograph
Rationale:An abdominal radiograph is the only reliable method to confirm placement of a
small-bore feeding tube before use. pH testing and auscultation are not definitive for
small-bore tubes, and external length measurement is not a placement verification method.
Q2.
A patient with a stage 3 pressure injury has a wound culture positive for
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The nurse is applying standard
precautions. Which additional precaution is most appropriate?
A. Contact precautions B. Droplet precautions
C. Airborne precautions D. Protective environment
Correct: A - Contact precautions
Rationale:MRSA in a wound requires contact precautions to prevent transmission via direct
or indirect contact. Droplet precautions are for respiratory droplets, airborne for small
particles, and protective environment is for immunocompromised patients.
Q3.
A nurse is calculating the intake for a patient on fluid restriction. The patient consumed
120 mL of coffee, 180 mL of broth, and 240 mL of water. The IV infused at 75 mL/hr for 8
hours. What is the total intake in milliliters?
A. 1140 mL B. 540 mL
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C. 600 mL D. 1140 mL
Correct: A - 1140 mL
Rationale:Oral intake: 120 + 180 + 240 = 540 mL. IV intake: 75 × 8 = 600 mL. Total = 540 +
600 = 1140 mL. The correct answer is 1140 mL.
Q4.
A nurse is assessing a patient who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which
finding indicates a potential complication that requires immediate intervention?
A. Pain rated 4 on a 0-10 scale at the B. Temperature of 37.8°C (100.0°F)
incision site
C. Serous drainage on the dressing D. Heart rate of 118/min with blood pressure
90/60 mm Hg
Correct: D - Heart rate of 118/min with blood pressure 90/60 mm Hg
Rationale:Tachycardia and hypotension may indicate hemorrhage or shock, requiring
immediate intervention. Low-grade fever, mild pain, and serous drainage are expected in the
immediate postoperative period.
Q5.
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who has a new prescription for a
sodium-restricted diet. Which food selection indicates the patient understands the
teaching?
A. Canned tomato soup B. Fresh grilled chicken breast
C. Processed cheese slice D. Salted pretzels
Correct: B - Fresh grilled chicken breast
Rationale:Fresh grilled chicken is naturally low in sodium. Canned soups, processed cheese,
and salted pretzels are high in sodium and should be avoided on a sodium-restricted diet.
Q6.
A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to a patient. Which action is correct to
prevent needlestick injury?
A. Recap the needle using a one-handed B. Dispose of the needle in a
scoop technique puncture-resistant sharps container
immediately after use
C. Bend the needle before disposal D. Remove the needle from the syringe and
place it in a biohazard bag
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