ATI Fundamentals Exam Questions and
Answers Latest 2025/2026 GRADED A
A charge nurse is assigning rooms for the clients to be admitted to the unit. To prevent
falls, which of the following clients should the nurse assign to the room
closest to the nurses' station?
A. A middle adult who is postoperative following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy
B. A middle adult who requires telemetry for a possible myocardial infarction
C. A young adult who is postoperative following an open reduction internal fixation of
the ankle
D. An older adult who is postoperative following a below-the-knee amputation -
CORRECT ANSWER-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 -
CORRECT ANSWER-C
,A charge nurse is reviewing the steps of the nursing process with a group of nurses.
Which of the following data should the charge nurse identify as objective data? (Select
all that apply.)
A. Respiratory rate is 22/min with even, unlabored respirations.
B. The client's partner states, "He said he hurts after walking about 10 minutes."
C. Pain rating is 3 on a scale of 0 to 10
D. Skin is pink, warm, and dry.
E. The assistive personnel reports the client walked with a limp. - CORRECT ANSWER-
A, D, E
A charge nurse is talking with a newly licensed nurse and is reviewing nursing
interventions that do not require a provider's prescription. Which of the following
interventions should the charge nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Writing a prescription for morphine sulfate as needed for pain.
B. Inserting a nasogastric (NG) tube to relieve gastric distention.
C. Showing a client how to use progressive muscle relaxation.
D. Performing a daily bath after the evening meal.
E. Repositioning a client every 2 hr to reduce pressure ulcer risk. - CORRECT
ANSWER-C, D, E
A client who has an indwelling
catheter reports a need to
urinate. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. Check to see whether
the catheter is patent.
,B. Reassure the client that it is
not possible for her to urinate.
C. Recatheterize the bladder
with a larger-gauge catheter.
D. Collect a urine specimen
for analysis. - CORRECT ANSWER-A
A client who has had a cerebrovascular accident has persistent problems with
dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). The nurse caring for the client should initiate a
referral with which of the following members of the interprofessional care team?
A. Social worker
B. Certified nursing assistant
C. Occupational therapist
D. Speech-language pathologist - CORRECT ANSWER-D
A client who is postoperative following knee arthroplasty is concerned about the
adverse effects of the medication he is receiving for pain management. Which of the
following members of the interprofessional care team can assist the client in
understanding the medication's effects? (Select all that apply.)
A. Provider
B. Certified nursing assistant
C. Pharmacist
D. Registered nurse
E. Respiratory therapist - CORRECT ANSWER-A, C, D
A goal for a client who has difficulty with self-feeding due to rheumatoid arthritis is to
use adaptive devices. The nurse caring for the client should initiate a referral to which
of the following members of the interprofessional care team?
, A. Social worker
B. Certified nursing assistant
C. Registered dietitian
D. Occupational therapist - CORRECT ANSWER-D
A home health nurse is discussing the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning with a
client. Which of the following information should the nurse include in her counseling?
A. Carbon monoxide has a distinct odor.
B. Water heaters should be inspected every 5 years.
C. The lungs are damaged from carbon monoxide inhalation.
D. Carbon monoxide binds with hemoglobin in the body. - CORRECT ANSWER-D
A home health nurse is discussing the dangers of food poisoning with a client. Which of
the following information should the nurse including in her counseling? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Most food poisoning is caused by a virus.
B. Immunocompromised individuals are at risk for complications from food poisoning
C. Clients who are at high risk should eat or drink only
pasteurized dairy products.
D. Healthy individuals usually recover from the illness in a few weeks.
E. Handling raw and fresh food separately can prevent food poisoning. - CORRECT
ANSWER-B, C, E
A mother tells the nurse that her 2-year-old toddler has temper tantrums and says
"no" every time the mother tries to help her get dressed. The nurse should recognize,
the toddler is manifesting which of the following stages of development?
Answers Latest 2025/2026 GRADED A
A charge nurse is assigning rooms for the clients to be admitted to the unit. To prevent
falls, which of the following clients should the nurse assign to the room
closest to the nurses' station?
A. A middle adult who is postoperative following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy
B. A middle adult who requires telemetry for a possible myocardial infarction
C. A young adult who is postoperative following an open reduction internal fixation of
the ankle
D. An older adult who is postoperative following a below-the-knee amputation -
CORRECT ANSWER-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 -
CORRECT ANSWER-C
,A charge nurse is reviewing the steps of the nursing process with a group of nurses.
Which of the following data should the charge nurse identify as objective data? (Select
all that apply.)
A. Respiratory rate is 22/min with even, unlabored respirations.
B. The client's partner states, "He said he hurts after walking about 10 minutes."
C. Pain rating is 3 on a scale of 0 to 10
D. Skin is pink, warm, and dry.
E. The assistive personnel reports the client walked with a limp. - CORRECT ANSWER-
A, D, E
A charge nurse is talking with a newly licensed nurse and is reviewing nursing
interventions that do not require a provider's prescription. Which of the following
interventions should the charge nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Writing a prescription for morphine sulfate as needed for pain.
B. Inserting a nasogastric (NG) tube to relieve gastric distention.
C. Showing a client how to use progressive muscle relaxation.
D. Performing a daily bath after the evening meal.
E. Repositioning a client every 2 hr to reduce pressure ulcer risk. - CORRECT
ANSWER-C, D, E
A client who has an indwelling
catheter reports a need to
urinate. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. Check to see whether
the catheter is patent.
,B. Reassure the client that it is
not possible for her to urinate.
C. Recatheterize the bladder
with a larger-gauge catheter.
D. Collect a urine specimen
for analysis. - CORRECT ANSWER-A
A client who has had a cerebrovascular accident has persistent problems with
dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). The nurse caring for the client should initiate a
referral with which of the following members of the interprofessional care team?
A. Social worker
B. Certified nursing assistant
C. Occupational therapist
D. Speech-language pathologist - CORRECT ANSWER-D
A client who is postoperative following knee arthroplasty is concerned about the
adverse effects of the medication he is receiving for pain management. Which of the
following members of the interprofessional care team can assist the client in
understanding the medication's effects? (Select all that apply.)
A. Provider
B. Certified nursing assistant
C. Pharmacist
D. Registered nurse
E. Respiratory therapist - CORRECT ANSWER-A, C, D
A goal for a client who has difficulty with self-feeding due to rheumatoid arthritis is to
use adaptive devices. The nurse caring for the client should initiate a referral to which
of the following members of the interprofessional care team?
, A. Social worker
B. Certified nursing assistant
C. Registered dietitian
D. Occupational therapist - CORRECT ANSWER-D
A home health nurse is discussing the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning with a
client. Which of the following information should the nurse include in her counseling?
A. Carbon monoxide has a distinct odor.
B. Water heaters should be inspected every 5 years.
C. The lungs are damaged from carbon monoxide inhalation.
D. Carbon monoxide binds with hemoglobin in the body. - CORRECT ANSWER-D
A home health nurse is discussing the dangers of food poisoning with a client. Which of
the following information should the nurse including in her counseling? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Most food poisoning is caused by a virus.
B. Immunocompromised individuals are at risk for complications from food poisoning
C. Clients who are at high risk should eat or drink only
pasteurized dairy products.
D. Healthy individuals usually recover from the illness in a few weeks.
E. Handling raw and fresh food separately can prevent food poisoning. - CORRECT
ANSWER-B, C, E
A mother tells the nurse that her 2-year-old toddler has temper tantrums and says
"no" every time the mother tries to help her get dressed. The nurse should recognize,
the toddler is manifesting which of the following stages of development?
