ATI FUNDAMENTALS PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is planning a health promotion and primary prevention class for the parents of school-age
children. Which of the following information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) A.
Provide information about the risk of childhood obesity.
B. Discuss the danger of substance use disorders.
C. Promote discussion about sexual issues.
D. Recommend the school-age child sit in the front seat of the car.
E. Reinforce stranger awareness. - ANSWER-A, B, C, E
Chapter 22 - ANSWER-Adolescents (12-20 years)
A nurse is teaching the father of a 12-year-old boy about manifestations of puberty. The nurse should
explain that which of the following physical changes occurs first?
A. Appearance of downy hair on the upper lip
B. Hair growth in the axillae
C. Enlargement of the testes and scrotum
D. Deepening of the voice - ANSWER-C
A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for an adolescent who has multiple fractures. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) A. Suggest that his parents bring in video
games for him to play.
B. Provide a television and DVDs for the adolescent to watch.
C. Limit visitors to the adolescent's immediate family.
D. Involve the adolescent in treatment decisions when possible.
E. Allow the adolescent to perform his own morning care. - ANSWER-A, B, D, E
A nurse is reviewing the CDC's immunization recommendations with the parents of an adolescent.
Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in this discussion? (Select all that
apply.)
,A. Rotavirus
B. Varicella
C. Herpes zoster
D. Human papilloma virus
E. Seasonal influenza - ANSWER-B, D, E
A nurse is talking with an adolescent who is having difficulty dealing with several issues. Which of the
following issues should the nurse identify as the priority?
A. "I kind of like this boy in my class, but he doesn't like me back."
B. "I want to hang out with the kids in the science club, but the jocks pick on them."
C. "I am so fat, I skip meals to try to lose weight."
D. "My dad wants me to be a lawyer like him, but I just want to dance." - ANSWER-C
A nurse is preparing a wellness presentation for families about health screening for adolescents. Which
of the following information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) A. Obtain a periodic
mental status evaluation.
B. Discuss prevention of sexually transmitted infections.
C. Regularly screen for tuberculosis.
D. Provide education about drug and alcohol use.
E. Teach monthly breast examinations for girls. - ANSWER-A, B, C, D
Chapter 23 - ANSWER-Young Adults (20-35 years)
A nurse is teaching a young adult client about health promotion and illness prevention. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I already had my
immunizations as a child, so I'm protected in that area."
B. "It is important to schedule routine health care visits even if I am feeling well."
C. "I will just go to an urgent care center for my routine medical care."
D. "There's no reason to seek help if I am feeling stressed
because it's just part of life." - ANSWER-B
,A nurse is reviewing CDC immunization recommendations
with a young adult client. Which of the following vaccines should the nurse recommend as routine,
rather than catch-up, during young adulthood? (Select all that apply.)
A. Influenza
B. Measles, mumps, rubella
C. Pertussis
D. Tetanus
E. Polio - ANSWER-A, C, D
A charge nurse is explaining the various stages of the lifespan to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which
of the following examples should the charge nurse should include as a developmental task for a young
adult?
A. Becoming actively involved in providing guidance to the next generation
B. Adjusting to major changes in roles and relationships due to losses
C. Devoting a great deal of time to establishing an occupation
D. Finding oneself "sandwiched" between and being responsible for two generations - ANSWER-C
A nurse is counseling a young adult who describes having difficulty dealing with several issues. Which of
the following client statements should the nurse identify as the priority to assess further?
A. "I have my own apartment now, but it's not easy living away from my parents."
B. "It's been so stressful for me to even think about having my own family."
C. "I don't even know who I am yet, and now I'm supposed to know what to do."
D. "My girlfriend is pregnant, and I don't think I have what it takes to be a good father." - ANSWER-C
A nurse is reviewing safety precautions with a group of
young adults at a community health fair. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse
include to address common health risks for this age group? (Select all that apply.)
A. Install bath rails and grab bars in bathrooms.
B. Wear a helmet while skiing.
, C. Install a carbon monoxide detector.
D. Secure firearms in a safe location.
E. Remove throw rugs from the home. - ANSWER-B, C, D
Chapter 24 - ANSWER-Middle adults (35-65 years)
A nursing instructor is explaining the various stages of the lifespan to a group of nursing students. Which
of the following examples should the nurse include as a developmental task for middle adulthood? A.
The client evaluates his behavior after a social interaction.
B. The client states he is learning to trust others.
C. The client wishes to find meaningful friendships.
D. The client expresses concerns about the next generation. - ANSWER-D
A nurse is collecting data to evaluate a middle adult's psychosocial development. The nurse should
expect middle adults to demonstrate which of the following developmental tasks? (Select all that apply.)
A. Develop an acceptance of diminished strength and increased dependence on others.
B. Spend time focusing on improving job performance.
C. Welcome opportunities to be creative and productive.
D. Commit to finding friendship and companionship.
E. Become involved with community issues and activities. - ANSWER-B, C, E
A nurse is collecting history and physical examination data from a middle adult. The nurse should expect
to find decreases in which of the following physiologic functions? (Select all that apply.)
A. Metabolism
B. Ability to hear low-pitched sounds
C. Gastric secretions
D. Far vision
E. Glomerular filtration - ANSWER-A, C, E
ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is planning a health promotion and primary prevention class for the parents of school-age
children. Which of the following information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) A.
Provide information about the risk of childhood obesity.
B. Discuss the danger of substance use disorders.
C. Promote discussion about sexual issues.
D. Recommend the school-age child sit in the front seat of the car.
E. Reinforce stranger awareness. - ANSWER-A, B, C, E
Chapter 22 - ANSWER-Adolescents (12-20 years)
A nurse is teaching the father of a 12-year-old boy about manifestations of puberty. The nurse should
explain that which of the following physical changes occurs first?
A. Appearance of downy hair on the upper lip
B. Hair growth in the axillae
C. Enlargement of the testes and scrotum
D. Deepening of the voice - ANSWER-C
A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for an adolescent who has multiple fractures. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) A. Suggest that his parents bring in video
games for him to play.
B. Provide a television and DVDs for the adolescent to watch.
C. Limit visitors to the adolescent's immediate family.
D. Involve the adolescent in treatment decisions when possible.
E. Allow the adolescent to perform his own morning care. - ANSWER-A, B, D, E
A nurse is reviewing the CDC's immunization recommendations with the parents of an adolescent.
Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in this discussion? (Select all that
apply.)
,A. Rotavirus
B. Varicella
C. Herpes zoster
D. Human papilloma virus
E. Seasonal influenza - ANSWER-B, D, E
A nurse is talking with an adolescent who is having difficulty dealing with several issues. Which of the
following issues should the nurse identify as the priority?
A. "I kind of like this boy in my class, but he doesn't like me back."
B. "I want to hang out with the kids in the science club, but the jocks pick on them."
C. "I am so fat, I skip meals to try to lose weight."
D. "My dad wants me to be a lawyer like him, but I just want to dance." - ANSWER-C
A nurse is preparing a wellness presentation for families about health screening for adolescents. Which
of the following information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) A. Obtain a periodic
mental status evaluation.
B. Discuss prevention of sexually transmitted infections.
C. Regularly screen for tuberculosis.
D. Provide education about drug and alcohol use.
E. Teach monthly breast examinations for girls. - ANSWER-A, B, C, D
Chapter 23 - ANSWER-Young Adults (20-35 years)
A nurse is teaching a young adult client about health promotion and illness prevention. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I already had my
immunizations as a child, so I'm protected in that area."
B. "It is important to schedule routine health care visits even if I am feeling well."
C. "I will just go to an urgent care center for my routine medical care."
D. "There's no reason to seek help if I am feeling stressed
because it's just part of life." - ANSWER-B
,A nurse is reviewing CDC immunization recommendations
with a young adult client. Which of the following vaccines should the nurse recommend as routine,
rather than catch-up, during young adulthood? (Select all that apply.)
A. Influenza
B. Measles, mumps, rubella
C. Pertussis
D. Tetanus
E. Polio - ANSWER-A, C, D
A charge nurse is explaining the various stages of the lifespan to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which
of the following examples should the charge nurse should include as a developmental task for a young
adult?
A. Becoming actively involved in providing guidance to the next generation
B. Adjusting to major changes in roles and relationships due to losses
C. Devoting a great deal of time to establishing an occupation
D. Finding oneself "sandwiched" between and being responsible for two generations - ANSWER-C
A nurse is counseling a young adult who describes having difficulty dealing with several issues. Which of
the following client statements should the nurse identify as the priority to assess further?
A. "I have my own apartment now, but it's not easy living away from my parents."
B. "It's been so stressful for me to even think about having my own family."
C. "I don't even know who I am yet, and now I'm supposed to know what to do."
D. "My girlfriend is pregnant, and I don't think I have what it takes to be a good father." - ANSWER-C
A nurse is reviewing safety precautions with a group of
young adults at a community health fair. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse
include to address common health risks for this age group? (Select all that apply.)
A. Install bath rails and grab bars in bathrooms.
B. Wear a helmet while skiing.
, C. Install a carbon monoxide detector.
D. Secure firearms in a safe location.
E. Remove throw rugs from the home. - ANSWER-B, C, D
Chapter 24 - ANSWER-Middle adults (35-65 years)
A nursing instructor is explaining the various stages of the lifespan to a group of nursing students. Which
of the following examples should the nurse include as a developmental task for middle adulthood? A.
The client evaluates his behavior after a social interaction.
B. The client states he is learning to trust others.
C. The client wishes to find meaningful friendships.
D. The client expresses concerns about the next generation. - ANSWER-D
A nurse is collecting data to evaluate a middle adult's psychosocial development. The nurse should
expect middle adults to demonstrate which of the following developmental tasks? (Select all that apply.)
A. Develop an acceptance of diminished strength and increased dependence on others.
B. Spend time focusing on improving job performance.
C. Welcome opportunities to be creative and productive.
D. Commit to finding friendship and companionship.
E. Become involved with community issues and activities. - ANSWER-B, C, E
A nurse is collecting history and physical examination data from a middle adult. The nurse should expect
to find decreases in which of the following physiologic functions? (Select all that apply.)
A. Metabolism
B. Ability to hear low-pitched sounds
C. Gastric secretions
D. Far vision
E. Glomerular filtration - ANSWER-A, C, E
