ATI Fundamentals Practice Questions 2026
1. A nurse is caring for a client with dyspnea. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Notify the provider
B. Place the client in high-Fowler's position
C. Administer pain medication
D. Obtain a dietary history
Answer: B
2. Which laboratory value should the nurse report immediately?
A. Sodium 138 mEq/L
B. Hemoglobin 13 g/dL
C. Potassium 6.2 mEq/L
D. Platelets 250,000/mm³
Answer: C
3.A nurse is preparing to administer insulin. Which action is appropriate?
A. Warm the insulin in hot water
B. Verify the dose with another nurse
C. Shake the vial vigorously
D. Administer without checking blood glucose
Answer: B
4.Which finding indicates dehydration?
A. Moist mucous membranes
B. Bounding pulse
C. Weight gain
D. Decreased urine output
Answer: D
5.A client reports chest pain. Which assessment is the priority?
A. Dietary history
B. Sleep pattern
C. Oxygen saturation
D. Pain scale rating
Answer: C
1. A nurse is caring for a client with dyspnea. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Notify the provider
B. Place the client in high-Fowler's position
C. Administer pain medication
D. Obtain a dietary history
Answer: B
2. Which laboratory value should the nurse report immediately?
A. Sodium 138 mEq/L
B. Hemoglobin 13 g/dL
C. Potassium 6.2 mEq/L
D. Platelets 250,000/mm³
Answer: C
3.A nurse is preparing to administer insulin. Which action is appropriate?
A. Warm the insulin in hot water
B. Verify the dose with another nurse
C. Shake the vial vigorously
D. Administer without checking blood glucose
Answer: B
4.Which finding indicates dehydration?
A. Moist mucous membranes
B. Bounding pulse
C. Weight gain
D. Decreased urine output
Answer: D
5.A client reports chest pain. Which assessment is the priority?
A. Dietary history
B. Sleep pattern
C. Oxygen saturation
D. Pain scale rating
Answer: C
