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ATI CMS Fundamentals Midterm — ATI — Midterm
Practice Exam Question Bank with Correct
Answers and Rationales
Introduction
This document contains a comprehensive ATI CMS Fundamentals
midterm practice question bank with correct answers and rationales.
It covers core nursing topics including pharmacological and parenteral
therapies, reduction of risk potential, physiological adaptation, safety
and infection control, basic care and comfort, health promotion and
maintenance, and psychosocial integrity. The material is structured as
practice questions with answer choices, verified correct answers, and
brief rationales.
Exam Questions and Answers
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QUESTION 1 | SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication. Which action best
reduces the risk of a medication error?
A. Compare the medication label with the MAR at the required
checkpoints
B. Ask another nurse to administer every medication
C. Document the medication before giving it
D. Prepare all medications for the entire shift at once
Correct Answer: A. Compare the medication label with the MAR at the
required checkpoints
Rationale: Using required medication checks verifies the medication,
dose, route, patient, and timing before administration and helps
prevent errors.
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QUESTION 2 | SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL
A client is on contact precautions for an infection spread by direct
contact. Which PPE should the nurse plan to use when entering the
room?
A. Gown and gloves
B. N95 respirator only
C. Surgical mask only
D. Sterile gown and sterile gloves
Correct Answer: A. Gown and gloves
Rationale: Contact precautions generally require gown and gloves on
room entry because clothing and hands can become contaminated.
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QUESTION 3 | SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL
Which action by a nurse demonstrates appropriate hand hygiene?
A. Using an alcohol-based hand rub when hands are not visibly
soiled
B. Wearing gloves instead of performing hand hygiene
C. Rinsing hands briefly with water after patient care
D. Performing hand hygiene only at the beginning of the shift
Correct Answer: A. Using an alcohol-based hand rub when hands are
not visibly soiled
Rationale: Alcohol-based hand rub is appropriate for routine hand
hygiene when hands are not visibly dirty; gloves do not replace hand
hygiene.
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ATI CMS Fundamentals Midterm — ATI — Midterm
Practice Exam Question Bank with Correct
Answers and Rationales
Introduction
This document contains a comprehensive ATI CMS Fundamentals
midterm practice question bank with correct answers and rationales.
It covers core nursing topics including pharmacological and parenteral
therapies, reduction of risk potential, physiological adaptation, safety
and infection control, basic care and comfort, health promotion and
maintenance, and psychosocial integrity. The material is structured as
practice questions with answer choices, verified correct answers, and
brief rationales.
Exam Questions and Answers
,Page 2 of 201
QUESTION 1 | SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication. Which action best
reduces the risk of a medication error?
A. Compare the medication label with the MAR at the required
checkpoints
B. Ask another nurse to administer every medication
C. Document the medication before giving it
D. Prepare all medications for the entire shift at once
Correct Answer: A. Compare the medication label with the MAR at the
required checkpoints
Rationale: Using required medication checks verifies the medication,
dose, route, patient, and timing before administration and helps
prevent errors.
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QUESTION 2 | SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL
A client is on contact precautions for an infection spread by direct
contact. Which PPE should the nurse plan to use when entering the
room?
A. Gown and gloves
B. N95 respirator only
C. Surgical mask only
D. Sterile gown and sterile gloves
Correct Answer: A. Gown and gloves
Rationale: Contact precautions generally require gown and gloves on
room entry because clothing and hands can become contaminated.
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QUESTION 3 | SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL
Which action by a nurse demonstrates appropriate hand hygiene?
A. Using an alcohol-based hand rub when hands are not visibly
soiled
B. Wearing gloves instead of performing hand hygiene
C. Rinsing hands briefly with water after patient care
D. Performing hand hygiene only at the beginning of the shift
Correct Answer: A. Using an alcohol-based hand rub when hands are
not visibly soiled
Rationale: Alcohol-based hand rub is appropriate for routine hand
hygiene when hands are not visibly dirty; gloves do not replace hand
hygiene.
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