ATI Fundamentals for Nursing ATI Exam
Questions and Answers Latest 2025/2026
GRADED A
___ ___ can be used to enhance access to and delivery of knowledge - CORRECT
ANSWER-information technology
___ influences how much and how quickly a person learns - CORRECT ANSWER-
motivation
___ is an intentional gain of new information and represents a change in behavior -
CORRECT ANSWER-learning
___ is an interactive process driven by specific client goals - CORRECT ANSWER-
teaching
-pain in the chest wall may ___ respiration depth
-onset of acute pain may ___ respiration rate
-anxiety ___ respiration rate and depth
-smoking causes resting respiration rate to ___
-neuro injury to the brainstem ___ respiratory rate and depth - CORRECT ANSWER--
decrease
-increase
,-increases
-increase
-decreases
-systolic murmurs are heard just after ___
-diastolic murmurs are heard just after ___ - CORRECT ANSWER--S1
-S2
-tympanic membranes should be ___ ___ & ___
-light reflex should be ___ and in a ___-___ ___ ___
-___ & ___ landmarks are readily visible
-ear canals are ___ with ___ ___ - CORRECT ANSWER--pearly gray & intact
-visible & well-defined cone shape
-umbo & manubrium
-pink w/fine hairs
5 elements necessary to prove negligence - CORRECT ANSWER-1) duty to provide care
as defined by a standard
2) breach of duty by failure to meet standard
3) foreseeability of harm
4) breach of duty has potential to cause harm (combines 2&3)
5) harm occurs
5 rights of delegation help decide: - CORRECT ANSWER--what task should be
delegated (right task)
-under what circumstances (right circumstance)
-to whom (right person)
-what info should be communicated (right direction/communication)
,-how to supervise/evaluate (right supervision /evaluation)
A determination of death must be made: - CORRECT ANSWER-in accordance with
accordance with accepted medical standards
a diagnosis of hypertension is made is made if readings are elevated on at least -
CORRECT ANSWER-3 separate occasions over several weeks
a disaster is a ___ ___ or ___-___ event that overwhelms or interrupts, at least
temporarily, the normal flow of services of a hospital and include ___ & ___
emergencies - CORRECT ANSWER-- mass casualty
-intra-facility
-internal
-external
a murmur sounds like a - CORRECT ANSWER--blowing or swishing sound
-best heard with bell of steth
A problem is an ethical dilemma if: - CORRECT ANSWER--it cannot be solved solely by
a review of scientific data
-it involves a conflict between two moral imperatives
-the answer will have a profound effect on the situation/client
abduction - CORRECT ANSWER-movement of extremity away from midline
absence of breath sounds should: - CORRECT ANSWER-be noted
According to the UDDA, death is determined by one of two criteria: - CORRECT
ANSWER--an irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions
, -irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem
Accountability - CORRECT ANSWER-ability to answer for one's own actions
adaptation - CORRECT ANSWER-coping behavior that describes how an individual
handles demands imposed by the environment
additional safety risks in home/community include: - CORRECT ANSWER--passive
smoking
-carbon monoxide poisoning
-food poisoning
-bioterrorism
adduction - CORRECT ANSWER-movement of extremity toward midline
adequate fluid intake/hydration prevents: - CORRECT ANSWER--the stasis of urine by
flushing the urinary tract and decreasing the growth of micro-organisms
-the skin from breaking down which will help prevent micro-organisms from entering
the body
adherence - CORRECT ANSWER-...
adult BP tends to ___ with age and older adults may have a slightly ___ SBP due to ___
elasticity of blood vessels - CORRECT ANSWER--increase
-elevated
-decreased
Advanced directives - CORRECT ANSWER--communicate client's end-of-life care
wishes for them if they become unable to
Questions and Answers Latest 2025/2026
GRADED A
___ ___ can be used to enhance access to and delivery of knowledge - CORRECT
ANSWER-information technology
___ influences how much and how quickly a person learns - CORRECT ANSWER-
motivation
___ is an intentional gain of new information and represents a change in behavior -
CORRECT ANSWER-learning
___ is an interactive process driven by specific client goals - CORRECT ANSWER-
teaching
-pain in the chest wall may ___ respiration depth
-onset of acute pain may ___ respiration rate
-anxiety ___ respiration rate and depth
-smoking causes resting respiration rate to ___
-neuro injury to the brainstem ___ respiratory rate and depth - CORRECT ANSWER--
decrease
-increase
,-increases
-increase
-decreases
-systolic murmurs are heard just after ___
-diastolic murmurs are heard just after ___ - CORRECT ANSWER--S1
-S2
-tympanic membranes should be ___ ___ & ___
-light reflex should be ___ and in a ___-___ ___ ___
-___ & ___ landmarks are readily visible
-ear canals are ___ with ___ ___ - CORRECT ANSWER--pearly gray & intact
-visible & well-defined cone shape
-umbo & manubrium
-pink w/fine hairs
5 elements necessary to prove negligence - CORRECT ANSWER-1) duty to provide care
as defined by a standard
2) breach of duty by failure to meet standard
3) foreseeability of harm
4) breach of duty has potential to cause harm (combines 2&3)
5) harm occurs
5 rights of delegation help decide: - CORRECT ANSWER--what task should be
delegated (right task)
-under what circumstances (right circumstance)
-to whom (right person)
-what info should be communicated (right direction/communication)
,-how to supervise/evaluate (right supervision /evaluation)
A determination of death must be made: - CORRECT ANSWER-in accordance with
accordance with accepted medical standards
a diagnosis of hypertension is made is made if readings are elevated on at least -
CORRECT ANSWER-3 separate occasions over several weeks
a disaster is a ___ ___ or ___-___ event that overwhelms or interrupts, at least
temporarily, the normal flow of services of a hospital and include ___ & ___
emergencies - CORRECT ANSWER-- mass casualty
-intra-facility
-internal
-external
a murmur sounds like a - CORRECT ANSWER--blowing or swishing sound
-best heard with bell of steth
A problem is an ethical dilemma if: - CORRECT ANSWER--it cannot be solved solely by
a review of scientific data
-it involves a conflict between two moral imperatives
-the answer will have a profound effect on the situation/client
abduction - CORRECT ANSWER-movement of extremity away from midline
absence of breath sounds should: - CORRECT ANSWER-be noted
According to the UDDA, death is determined by one of two criteria: - CORRECT
ANSWER--an irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions
, -irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem
Accountability - CORRECT ANSWER-ability to answer for one's own actions
adaptation - CORRECT ANSWER-coping behavior that describes how an individual
handles demands imposed by the environment
additional safety risks in home/community include: - CORRECT ANSWER--passive
smoking
-carbon monoxide poisoning
-food poisoning
-bioterrorism
adduction - CORRECT ANSWER-movement of extremity toward midline
adequate fluid intake/hydration prevents: - CORRECT ANSWER--the stasis of urine by
flushing the urinary tract and decreasing the growth of micro-organisms
-the skin from breaking down which will help prevent micro-organisms from entering
the body
adherence - CORRECT ANSWER-...
adult BP tends to ___ with age and older adults may have a slightly ___ SBP due to ___
elasticity of blood vessels - CORRECT ANSWER--increase
-elevated
-decreased
Advanced directives - CORRECT ANSWER--communicate client's end-of-life care
wishes for them if they become unable to
