ATI NCLEX Fundamentals Assessment
1 Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. Which action
should the nurse take first?
A. Open the sterile kit
✔✔B. Perform hand hygiene
C. Inflate the catheter balloon
D. Don sterile gloves
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing shortness of breath. Which position should the
nurse place the client in to promote optimal breathing?
A. Supine
✔✔B. High Fowler’s
C. Side-lying
D. Trendelenburg
A nurse is assisting a client with right-sided weakness to walk with a cane. Which technique is
appropriate?
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,A. Hold the cane on the weak side and move it with the weak leg
✔✔B. Hold the cane on the strong side and move it with the weak leg
C. Hold the cane on the weak side and move it with the strong leg
D. Hold the cane on the strong side and move it with the strong leg
A nurse is preparing to administer medication through a nasogastric (NG) tube. Which action
should the nurse take?
A. Mix all medications together in a single syringe
✔✔B. Flush the tube with water before and after each medication
C. Position the client flat
D. Administer the medication without checking placement
A nurse is caring for a client who reports pain at a level of 8 on a scale of 0 to 10. What is the
nurse's priority action?
✔✔A. Administer prescribed analgesic
B. Reposition the client
C. Distract the client with conversation
D. Document the pain level
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,A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about standard precautions. Which statement indicates
understanding?
A. “I’ll wear a mask when entering any client’s room.”
✔✔B. “I’ll wear gloves when touching body fluids or nonintact skin.”
C. “I’ll use gown and gloves for every client contact.”
D. “I only use hand hygiene after contact with blood.”
A nurse is preparing to lift a heavy object from the floor. Which body mechanics principle should
the nurse use?
A. Bend at the waist
✔✔B. Bend at the knees and keep the back straight
C. Keep feet close together
D. Twist the torso while lifting
A nurse is caring for a client who has a hearing impairment. Which action should the nurse take
to promote communication?
A. Speak loudly and quickly
✔✔B. Face the client when speaking
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, C. Cover mouth to reduce distractions
D. Turn off all lights in the room
A nurse is assessing an older adult client for orthostatic hypotension. Which finding should the
nurse recognize as significant?
A. Heart rate increases by 10 bpm
✔✔B. Blood pressure drops 20 mm Hg systolic
C. Temperature increases by 0.5°C
D. Respirations increase to 18/min
A nurse is providing oral care to an unconscious client. What is the most important safety
measure?
A. Use a firm toothbrush
✔✔B. Turn the client’s head to the side
C. Use a straw for suctioning
D. Elevate the bed to high Fowler’s
A nurse is planning care for a client on seizure precautions. What equipment should be at the
bedside?
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1 Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. Which action
should the nurse take first?
A. Open the sterile kit
✔✔B. Perform hand hygiene
C. Inflate the catheter balloon
D. Don sterile gloves
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing shortness of breath. Which position should the
nurse place the client in to promote optimal breathing?
A. Supine
✔✔B. High Fowler’s
C. Side-lying
D. Trendelenburg
A nurse is assisting a client with right-sided weakness to walk with a cane. Which technique is
appropriate?
1
,A. Hold the cane on the weak side and move it with the weak leg
✔✔B. Hold the cane on the strong side and move it with the weak leg
C. Hold the cane on the weak side and move it with the strong leg
D. Hold the cane on the strong side and move it with the strong leg
A nurse is preparing to administer medication through a nasogastric (NG) tube. Which action
should the nurse take?
A. Mix all medications together in a single syringe
✔✔B. Flush the tube with water before and after each medication
C. Position the client flat
D. Administer the medication without checking placement
A nurse is caring for a client who reports pain at a level of 8 on a scale of 0 to 10. What is the
nurse's priority action?
✔✔A. Administer prescribed analgesic
B. Reposition the client
C. Distract the client with conversation
D. Document the pain level
2
,A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about standard precautions. Which statement indicates
understanding?
A. “I’ll wear a mask when entering any client’s room.”
✔✔B. “I’ll wear gloves when touching body fluids or nonintact skin.”
C. “I’ll use gown and gloves for every client contact.”
D. “I only use hand hygiene after contact with blood.”
A nurse is preparing to lift a heavy object from the floor. Which body mechanics principle should
the nurse use?
A. Bend at the waist
✔✔B. Bend at the knees and keep the back straight
C. Keep feet close together
D. Twist the torso while lifting
A nurse is caring for a client who has a hearing impairment. Which action should the nurse take
to promote communication?
A. Speak loudly and quickly
✔✔B. Face the client when speaking
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, C. Cover mouth to reduce distractions
D. Turn off all lights in the room
A nurse is assessing an older adult client for orthostatic hypotension. Which finding should the
nurse recognize as significant?
A. Heart rate increases by 10 bpm
✔✔B. Blood pressure drops 20 mm Hg systolic
C. Temperature increases by 0.5°C
D. Respirations increase to 18/min
A nurse is providing oral care to an unconscious client. What is the most important safety
measure?
A. Use a firm toothbrush
✔✔B. Turn the client’s head to the side
C. Use a straw for suctioning
D. Elevate the bed to high Fowler’s
A nurse is planning care for a client on seizure precautions. What equipment should be at the
bedside?
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