ATI PROCTORED FUNDAMENTAL
UPDATED EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS 2026/2027
1. A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to an adult client. Which of
the following sites is the safest and preferred site for this administration?
A. Dorsogluteal
B. Ventrogluteal
C. Deltoid
D. Vastus lateralis
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The ventrogluteal site is the preferred and safest site for IM
injections in adults because it is located away from major blood vessels and nerves.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is on a low-sodium diet. Which of the following food
choices by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. Canned soup
,B. Fresh orange
C. Smoked ham
D. Pickled vegetables
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Fresh fruits like oranges are naturally low in sodium, unlike
processed, canned, or smoked foods.
3. When performing tracheostomy care, which of the following actions should the nurse take
first?
A. Perform hand hygiene.
B. Remove the inner cannula.
C. Open the sterile supplies.
D. Suction the tracheostomy tube.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Hand hygiene is the first action to prevent the transmission of
microorganisms before starting any procedure.
4. A nurse is assessing a client for orthostatic hypotension. In what order should the nurse
take the blood pressure readings?
A. Sitting, standing, lying down
B. Lying down, sitting, standing
, C. Standing, sitting, lying down
D. Sitting, lying down, standing
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: To assess for orthostatic hypotension, the nurse should measure
BP while the client is supine, then sitting, and finally standing.
5. A nurse is teaching a client about using a cane. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include?
A. Hold the cane on the weak side.
B. Hold the cane on the stronger side.
C. Move the strong leg forward first.
D. Keep the cane 10 inches in front of the feet.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The client should hold the cane on the stronger side to provide
support and balance for the opposite, weaker leg.
6. Which of the following is the correct sequence for abdominal assessment?
A. Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation
B. Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
C. Auscultation, Inspection, Palpation, Percussion
UPDATED EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS 2026/2027
1. A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to an adult client. Which of
the following sites is the safest and preferred site for this administration?
A. Dorsogluteal
B. Ventrogluteal
C. Deltoid
D. Vastus lateralis
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The ventrogluteal site is the preferred and safest site for IM
injections in adults because it is located away from major blood vessels and nerves.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is on a low-sodium diet. Which of the following food
choices by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. Canned soup
,B. Fresh orange
C. Smoked ham
D. Pickled vegetables
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Fresh fruits like oranges are naturally low in sodium, unlike
processed, canned, or smoked foods.
3. When performing tracheostomy care, which of the following actions should the nurse take
first?
A. Perform hand hygiene.
B. Remove the inner cannula.
C. Open the sterile supplies.
D. Suction the tracheostomy tube.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Hand hygiene is the first action to prevent the transmission of
microorganisms before starting any procedure.
4. A nurse is assessing a client for orthostatic hypotension. In what order should the nurse
take the blood pressure readings?
A. Sitting, standing, lying down
B. Lying down, sitting, standing
, C. Standing, sitting, lying down
D. Sitting, lying down, standing
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: To assess for orthostatic hypotension, the nurse should measure
BP while the client is supine, then sitting, and finally standing.
5. A nurse is teaching a client about using a cane. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include?
A. Hold the cane on the weak side.
B. Hold the cane on the stronger side.
C. Move the strong leg forward first.
D. Keep the cane 10 inches in front of the feet.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The client should hold the cane on the stronger side to provide
support and balance for the opposite, weaker leg.
6. Which of the following is the correct sequence for abdominal assessment?
A. Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation
B. Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
C. Auscultation, Inspection, Palpation, Percussion
