RN ATI FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING PROCTORED EXAM
2023 | FROM QUESTION TO PERFECTION| STUDY WITH
CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
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, What finding in an immobile client requires further intervention? Answer: Erythema on
pressure points requires prompt relief of pressure and additional measures to protect the skin
from further breakdown.
What statement indicates a client understands the instructions for a 24-hour urine collection?
Answer: "I flushed what I urinated at 7:00 a.m. and have saved all urine since."
Which complementary therapy is contraindicated for a client with herpes zoster? Answer:
Acupuncture is contraindicated to prevent an open portal on the skin's surface, which could
increase the risk of further infection.
What is the correct order of actions for transferring a client with right-sided weakness from bed
to chair? Answer: 1. Ask the client if he can bear weight. 2. Position the chair on the left side of
the bed. 3. Have the client sit and dangle his feet at the bedside. 4. Use the stand-pivot technique
to move the client to the chair.
What should a nurse do after drawing 1 mL of opioid medication from a vial? Answer: Ask
another nurse to observe the medication wastage, as a second nurse must witness the disposal of
any portion of a dose of a controlled substance.
How should a nurse set the infusion pump for a heparin infusion of 25,000 units in 250 mL at
800 units/hr? Answer: Set the infusion pump to 8 mL/hr.
What is the first step in mixing regular and NPH insulin? Answer: Inject 5 units of air into the
bottle of regular insulin.
What is the second step in mixing regular and NPH insulin? Answer: Withdraw the correct dose
of NPH insulin from the bottle.
What is the third step in mixing regular and NPH insulin? Answer: Inject 10 units of air into the
bottle of NPH insulin.
What is the fourth step in mixing regular and NPH insulin? Answer: Withdraw the correct dose
of regular insulin from the bottle.
What is the recommended fluid intake for a client who has been immobile? Answer: Fluid
intake of 3,000 mL per day is generally adequate unless contraindicated.
What is a normal finding for lower-extremity pulse strength? Answer: A lower-extremity pulse
strength of 2+ is considered normal.
How often should a client have a bowel movement? Answer: A bowel movement every other
day can be considered normal for some clients.
What should a nurse monitor for in a client with a history of immobility? Answer: Monitor for
signs of pressure ulcers, such as erythema on pressure points.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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2023 | FROM QUESTION TO PERFECTION| STUDY WITH
CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, What finding in an immobile client requires further intervention? Answer: Erythema on
pressure points requires prompt relief of pressure and additional measures to protect the skin
from further breakdown.
What statement indicates a client understands the instructions for a 24-hour urine collection?
Answer: "I flushed what I urinated at 7:00 a.m. and have saved all urine since."
Which complementary therapy is contraindicated for a client with herpes zoster? Answer:
Acupuncture is contraindicated to prevent an open portal on the skin's surface, which could
increase the risk of further infection.
What is the correct order of actions for transferring a client with right-sided weakness from bed
to chair? Answer: 1. Ask the client if he can bear weight. 2. Position the chair on the left side of
the bed. 3. Have the client sit and dangle his feet at the bedside. 4. Use the stand-pivot technique
to move the client to the chair.
What should a nurse do after drawing 1 mL of opioid medication from a vial? Answer: Ask
another nurse to observe the medication wastage, as a second nurse must witness the disposal of
any portion of a dose of a controlled substance.
How should a nurse set the infusion pump for a heparin infusion of 25,000 units in 250 mL at
800 units/hr? Answer: Set the infusion pump to 8 mL/hr.
What is the first step in mixing regular and NPH insulin? Answer: Inject 5 units of air into the
bottle of regular insulin.
What is the second step in mixing regular and NPH insulin? Answer: Withdraw the correct dose
of NPH insulin from the bottle.
What is the third step in mixing regular and NPH insulin? Answer: Inject 10 units of air into the
bottle of NPH insulin.
What is the fourth step in mixing regular and NPH insulin? Answer: Withdraw the correct dose
of regular insulin from the bottle.
What is the recommended fluid intake for a client who has been immobile? Answer: Fluid
intake of 3,000 mL per day is generally adequate unless contraindicated.
What is a normal finding for lower-extremity pulse strength? Answer: A lower-extremity pulse
strength of 2+ is considered normal.
How often should a client have a bowel movement? Answer: A bowel movement every other
day can be considered normal for some clients.
What should a nurse monitor for in a client with a history of immobility? Answer: Monitor for
signs of pressure ulcers, such as erythema on pressure points.
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