[STUDY GUIDE] • HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE & REVIEW EDITION
ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam
Questions & Verified Answers
Updated 2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS ANSWERS
157 Questions 13 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 157 verified questions with correct answers covering fundamental nursing concepts.
Each question is designed to assess critical knowledge and skills necessary for nursing practice, making it
suitable for exam preparation, course review, and certification study.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
This topic tests knowledge related to administering
Medication Administration medications safely and effectively. 13 Qs 8.3%
This topic focuses on the skills necessary for conducting
Patient Assessment thorough patient assessments. 12 Qs 7.6%
This topic evaluates the ability to teach clients about their
Client Education health and care practices. 12 Qs 7.6%
This topic covers the nursing responsibilities related to
Surgical Care preoperative and postoperative care. 12 Qs 7.6%
This topic assesses knowledge related to infection prevention
Infection Control and control measures. 12 Qs 7.6%
This topic tests knowledge of dietary needs and enteral
Nutrition and Diet feeding administration. 12 Qs 7.6%
This topic evaluates concepts related to patient mobility and
Mobility and Safety safety measures. 12 Qs 7.6%
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This topic examines the nursing approach to providing
End-of-Life Care compassionate end-of-life care. 12 Qs 7.6%
This topic focuses on the principles and practices of effective
Wound Care wound care management. 12 Qs 7.6%
Communication and This topic tests the skills required for effective communication
Documentation and accurate documentation. 12 Qs 7.6%
This topic evaluates understanding of patient rights and
Patient Rights and Ethics ethical considerations in nursing. 12 Qs 7.6%
This topic examines the critical skills necessary for providing
Emergency Care emergency nursing care. 12 Qs 7.6%
This topic assesses knowledge related to managing chronic
Chronic Disease Management illnesses and their complications. 12 Qs 7.6%
Total Exam Coverage 13 Integrated Topic Modules 157 Qs 100.0%
TOPIC 1: MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
13 Questions • 8.3% of Exam • This topic tests knowledge related to administering medications safely and effectively.
QUESTION 1
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 20 mg orally to a 6-year-old child
who has difficulty swallowing pills.
Available is diphenhydramine 12.5mg/5ml oral syrup. Which of the following images
indicates the correct number of mL the nurse should administer? (round answer to the
nearest whole number.) DOSAGE CALCULATION
Answer: 8Ml.
QUESTION 2
A nurse is assessing the body temperature of an adult client using a temporal artery
thermometer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that
apply)
a. Slide the probe across the clients forehead
b. Pull the clients pinna up & back
c. Hold the client's hair aside while performing the procedure
d. Document the client's temperature with "AX" next to the value
e. Move the probe in a circular motion
Answer: A, c.
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QUESTION 3
A Nurse is preparing to administer several medications to a client. Which of the
following data should the nurse plan to use to confirm the client's identity?
a. The client's room number
b. The client's admitting diagnosis
c. The name of the client's next of kind.
d. The client's telephone number
Answer: D.
QUESTION 4
A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter for an older adult client who has fragile
skin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Stabilize the vein by applying traction above the insertion site
b. Engorge the vein by placing the arm in the dependent position
c. Use friction at the insertion site to increase venous distention d.Leave the tourniquet on for 30 to 60 seconds after initial
insertion
Answer: B.
QUESTION 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has influenza and isolation precautions in place.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the spread of infection?
a. Wear a mask when working within 3 feet of the client
Answer: A.
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QUESTION 6
A nurse is caring for a client who has a high fever. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
A cover the client with heavy blankets after shivering subsides B place ice packs on the
clients neck and behind the knees C apply a bath blanket between the client and a
cooling blanket D give the client a sponge bath using alcohol water solution
Answer: C.
QUESTION 7
A nurse is preparing to administer several medications via NG tube to a client who is
receiving a continuous tube feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. Dilute each crushed medication with sterile water
B. Mix the medication together in a single syringe
C. Flush the NG tube with 5mL of sterile water prior to administration
D. Combine the medication with the formula in the feeding bag
Answer: C.
QUESTION 8
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a 250 mL IV fluid bolus. The
nurse administers a 500 mL IV bolus. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first?
A. Complete an incident report
B. Obtain the client's vital signs
C. Document the fluid infusion in the client's chart
D. Report the incident in to the unit manager
Answer: B.
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ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam
Questions & Verified Answers
Updated 2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS ANSWERS
157 Questions 13 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 157 verified questions with correct answers covering fundamental nursing concepts.
Each question is designed to assess critical knowledge and skills necessary for nursing practice, making it
suitable for exam preparation, course review, and certification study.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
This topic tests knowledge related to administering
Medication Administration medications safely and effectively. 13 Qs 8.3%
This topic focuses on the skills necessary for conducting
Patient Assessment thorough patient assessments. 12 Qs 7.6%
This topic evaluates the ability to teach clients about their
Client Education health and care practices. 12 Qs 7.6%
This topic covers the nursing responsibilities related to
Surgical Care preoperative and postoperative care. 12 Qs 7.6%
This topic assesses knowledge related to infection prevention
Infection Control and control measures. 12 Qs 7.6%
This topic tests knowledge of dietary needs and enteral
Nutrition and Diet feeding administration. 12 Qs 7.6%
This topic evaluates concepts related to patient mobility and
Mobility and Safety safety measures. 12 Qs 7.6%
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This topic examines the nursing approach to providing
End-of-Life Care compassionate end-of-life care. 12 Qs 7.6%
This topic focuses on the principles and practices of effective
Wound Care wound care management. 12 Qs 7.6%
Communication and This topic tests the skills required for effective communication
Documentation and accurate documentation. 12 Qs 7.6%
This topic evaluates understanding of patient rights and
Patient Rights and Ethics ethical considerations in nursing. 12 Qs 7.6%
This topic examines the critical skills necessary for providing
Emergency Care emergency nursing care. 12 Qs 7.6%
This topic assesses knowledge related to managing chronic
Chronic Disease Management illnesses and their complications. 12 Qs 7.6%
Total Exam Coverage 13 Integrated Topic Modules 157 Qs 100.0%
TOPIC 1: MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
13 Questions • 8.3% of Exam • This topic tests knowledge related to administering medications safely and effectively.
QUESTION 1
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 20 mg orally to a 6-year-old child
who has difficulty swallowing pills.
Available is diphenhydramine 12.5mg/5ml oral syrup. Which of the following images
indicates the correct number of mL the nurse should administer? (round answer to the
nearest whole number.) DOSAGE CALCULATION
Answer: 8Ml.
QUESTION 2
A nurse is assessing the body temperature of an adult client using a temporal artery
thermometer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that
apply)
a. Slide the probe across the clients forehead
b. Pull the clients pinna up & back
c. Hold the client's hair aside while performing the procedure
d. Document the client's temperature with "AX" next to the value
e. Move the probe in a circular motion
Answer: A, c.
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QUESTION 3
A Nurse is preparing to administer several medications to a client. Which of the
following data should the nurse plan to use to confirm the client's identity?
a. The client's room number
b. The client's admitting diagnosis
c. The name of the client's next of kind.
d. The client's telephone number
Answer: D.
QUESTION 4
A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter for an older adult client who has fragile
skin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Stabilize the vein by applying traction above the insertion site
b. Engorge the vein by placing the arm in the dependent position
c. Use friction at the insertion site to increase venous distention d.Leave the tourniquet on for 30 to 60 seconds after initial
insertion
Answer: B.
QUESTION 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has influenza and isolation precautions in place.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the spread of infection?
a. Wear a mask when working within 3 feet of the client
Answer: A.
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QUESTION 6
A nurse is caring for a client who has a high fever. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
A cover the client with heavy blankets after shivering subsides B place ice packs on the
clients neck and behind the knees C apply a bath blanket between the client and a
cooling blanket D give the client a sponge bath using alcohol water solution
Answer: C.
QUESTION 7
A nurse is preparing to administer several medications via NG tube to a client who is
receiving a continuous tube feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. Dilute each crushed medication with sterile water
B. Mix the medication together in a single syringe
C. Flush the NG tube with 5mL of sterile water prior to administration
D. Combine the medication with the formula in the feeding bag
Answer: C.
QUESTION 8
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a 250 mL IV fluid bolus. The
nurse administers a 500 mL IV bolus. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first?
A. Complete an incident report
B. Obtain the client's vital signs
C. Document the fluid infusion in the client's chart
D. Report the incident in to the unit manager
Answer: B.
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