ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Assessment: Multiple-
Choice Questions (Set 3)
The following 80 multiple-choice questions are designed to assess core topics in
Fundamentals of Nursing, including Safety and Infection Control, Basic Patient
Care, Nursing Process (ADPIE), Documentation and Delegation, and Patient Edu-
cation. Each question follows NCLEX-style formatting with one correct answer.
1. A nurse is preparing to enter a patient’s room with airborne precautions.
Which PPE is required?
A. Surgical mask and gloves
B. N95 respirator and gown
C. Face shield only
D. Gloves only
B
2. A patient with a history of falls is being discharged. Which home safety
recommendation is most effective?
A. Remove throw rugs from walkways
B. Keep lights off to save energy
C. Store frequently used items on high shelves
D. Use slippery socks for comfort
A
3. A nurse is disposing of a used syringe. What is the safest action?
A. Recapping the syringe before disposal
B. Placing the syringe in a puncture-resistant container
C. Disposing of the syringe in a regular trash bin
D. Cleaning the syringe for reuse
B
4. Which action is most effective in preventing the spread of vancomycin-
resistant Enterococcus (VRE)?
A. Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer
B. Wearing gloves during all patient contact
C. Washing hands with soap and water
D. Limiting patient contact to 10 minutes
C
5. A nurse notices a chemical spill in a patient’s room. What is the first action?
A. Wipe the spill with a cloth
B. Follow facility protocol for chemical spills
C. Ignore the spill if it is small
D. Open the window to ventilate
B
6. A patient with pertussis is on droplet precautions. Which PPE should the
nurse wear?
A. N95 respirator only
B. Surgical mask and gloves
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, C. Gown and face shield only
D. Gloves only
B
7. A nurse is preparing a sterile field for a dressing change. Which action
maintains sterility?
A. Reaching over the sterile field to adjust items
B. Keeping sterile items above waist level
C. Touching the center of the sterile drape
D. Opening sterile packages toward the body
B
8. A patient with a shellfish allergy is scheduled for a procedure. What should
the nurse ensure?
A. Avoid iodine-based contrast agents
B. Use standard contrast agents
C. Document the allergy after the procedure
D. No special precautions are needed
A
9. A nurse is assisting a patient with ambulation. Which action ensures safety?
A. Allowing the patient to ambulate without assessment
B. Ensuring the patient uses a gait belt
C. Encouraging rapid walking to build strength
D. Keeping the patient’s shoes off for comfort
B
10. Which precaution is required for a patient with suspected tuberculosis?
A. Contact precautions
B. Droplet precautions
C. Airborne precautions
D. Standard precautions only
C
11. A nurse is caring for a patient with a surgical incision. Which action pre-
vents infection?
A. Cleaning the wound with tap water
B. Using sterile technique for dressing changes
C. Reusing the same dressing if clean
D. Applying an adhesive bandage without cleaning
B
12. A patient receiving immunosuppressive therapy is at risk for infection. Which
finding is most concerning?
A. Temperature of 100.4°F
B. Heart rate of 80 beats/min
C. Blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg
D. Respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min
A
13. A nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection. Which action
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Choice Questions (Set 3)
The following 80 multiple-choice questions are designed to assess core topics in
Fundamentals of Nursing, including Safety and Infection Control, Basic Patient
Care, Nursing Process (ADPIE), Documentation and Delegation, and Patient Edu-
cation. Each question follows NCLEX-style formatting with one correct answer.
1. A nurse is preparing to enter a patient’s room with airborne precautions.
Which PPE is required?
A. Surgical mask and gloves
B. N95 respirator and gown
C. Face shield only
D. Gloves only
B
2. A patient with a history of falls is being discharged. Which home safety
recommendation is most effective?
A. Remove throw rugs from walkways
B. Keep lights off to save energy
C. Store frequently used items on high shelves
D. Use slippery socks for comfort
A
3. A nurse is disposing of a used syringe. What is the safest action?
A. Recapping the syringe before disposal
B. Placing the syringe in a puncture-resistant container
C. Disposing of the syringe in a regular trash bin
D. Cleaning the syringe for reuse
B
4. Which action is most effective in preventing the spread of vancomycin-
resistant Enterococcus (VRE)?
A. Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer
B. Wearing gloves during all patient contact
C. Washing hands with soap and water
D. Limiting patient contact to 10 minutes
C
5. A nurse notices a chemical spill in a patient’s room. What is the first action?
A. Wipe the spill with a cloth
B. Follow facility protocol for chemical spills
C. Ignore the spill if it is small
D. Open the window to ventilate
B
6. A patient with pertussis is on droplet precautions. Which PPE should the
nurse wear?
A. N95 respirator only
B. Surgical mask and gloves
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, C. Gown and face shield only
D. Gloves only
B
7. A nurse is preparing a sterile field for a dressing change. Which action
maintains sterility?
A. Reaching over the sterile field to adjust items
B. Keeping sterile items above waist level
C. Touching the center of the sterile drape
D. Opening sterile packages toward the body
B
8. A patient with a shellfish allergy is scheduled for a procedure. What should
the nurse ensure?
A. Avoid iodine-based contrast agents
B. Use standard contrast agents
C. Document the allergy after the procedure
D. No special precautions are needed
A
9. A nurse is assisting a patient with ambulation. Which action ensures safety?
A. Allowing the patient to ambulate without assessment
B. Ensuring the patient uses a gait belt
C. Encouraging rapid walking to build strength
D. Keeping the patient’s shoes off for comfort
B
10. Which precaution is required for a patient with suspected tuberculosis?
A. Contact precautions
B. Droplet precautions
C. Airborne precautions
D. Standard precautions only
C
11. A nurse is caring for a patient with a surgical incision. Which action pre-
vents infection?
A. Cleaning the wound with tap water
B. Using sterile technique for dressing changes
C. Reusing the same dressing if clean
D. Applying an adhesive bandage without cleaning
B
12. A patient receiving immunosuppressive therapy is at risk for infection. Which
finding is most concerning?
A. Temperature of 100.4°F
B. Heart rate of 80 beats/min
C. Blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg
D. Respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min
A
13. A nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection. Which action
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