ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED 2024 EXAM/
FUNDAMENTAL PROCTORED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is preparing to insert a peripheral IV catheter into the client's arm. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to help dilate the vein?
a. Stroke the skin near the vein in an upward position
b. Dangle the client's arm over the edge of the bed
c. Apply a cool compress to the vein for 10 min
d. Instruct the client to flex their arm with the hand open - Correct Answer - b
A nurse is preparing to suction a client's tracheostomy tube. Which of the following actions
should the nurse plan to take?
a. Apply intermittent suction during catheter insertion
b. Suction the client's airway for 20 seconds with each pass
c. Hyper oxygenate the client manually for 30 to 60 seconds before suctioning
d. decreases suction pressure to 150 mm Hg if the O2 sat levels drop during suctioning -
Correct Answer - a
A nurse is assessing a client who received morphine for severe pain 30 mins ago. Which
of the following finding is the nurse's priority?
a. Last bowel movement was 3 days ago
b. Reports pain of 8 on a scale of 0 to 10
c. Distended bladder
d. Respiratory rate 7/min - Correct Answer - d
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,A nurse is caring for a client who has been treated multiple times for STIs. Which of the
following responses should the nurse take?
a. "You must have too many sexual partners"
b. "Why do you keep letting this happen?"
c. "Let's explore why this might be re-occurring"
d. "Don't you have access to condoms?" - Correct Answer - c
A nurse enters the room of a client who has a seizure disorder. The client is sitting in a
chair and begins to experience a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first?
a. Move items in the room away from the client
b. Turn the client onto their side
c. Help the client lie on the floor
d. Loosen the client's clothing - Correct Answer - c
A nurse is testing a client for conduction deafness by performing Weber's test. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take when performing this test?
a. Move a vibrating tuning form in front of the client's ear canals one after the other
b. Place the base of a vibrating tuning fork on the client's mastoid process
c. Place the base of a vibrating tuning fork on the top of the client's head
d. Count how many seconds a client can hear a tuning fork after it has been struck -
Correct Answer - c
A nurse is obtaining the medication history of a client who asks about taking ginkgo biloba.
The nurse should identify which of the following medications can interact adversely with
this supplement?
a. Warfarin
b. Albuterol
c. Levothyroxine
d. Atorvastatin - Correct Answer - a
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,A nurse is obtaining informed consent from a client who is scheduled for surgery. The
client states, "I don't want to go through with the procedure." Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
a. Discuss alternative treatments with the client
b. Explain to the client the risks involved with not having the procedure
c. Express approval of the client's decision to not have the procedure
d. Document the client's decision in the medical record - Correct Answer – d
A nurse is teaching a client how to self-administer daily low dose heparin injections. Which
of the following factors is most likely to increase the client’s motivation to learn?
a. The client's belief that his needs will be met through education
b. The nurse explaining the need for education to the client
c. The client seeking family approval by agreeing to a teaching plan
d. The nurse's empathy about the client having to self-inject - Correct Answer - a
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral feedings through
gastrostomy tubes. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Heat the formula to 105 degrees Fahrenheit
b. Flush the tubing with 10 ml of water every 2 hours
c. Change the tubing every 72 hours
d. Aspirate residual volume every 4 hours (Every 4-8 hours is correct) - Correct Answer -
d
A nurse is teaching a client who requires maximum support about how to use a two
wheeled walker. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding
of teaching?
a. The client picks up the walker with each step
b. The client stoops slightly forward when moving the walker
c. The client stands with her elbows slightly flexed while holding the walker
d. The client moves the walker ahead 10 inches with each step (Incorrect b/c 6 inches
max) - Correct Answer - c
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, A nurse is caring for a client who refuses to follow the providers prescription for bed rest.
The nurse over hears the assistive personnel tell the client that if she does not remain in
bed, he will place her in restraints. The nurse should identify that the AP is committing
which of the following torts?
a. Libel
b. Defamation of character
c. Assault
d. Battery - Correct Answer - c
A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter for an older adult client who has fragile skin.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Stabilize the vein by applying traction above the insertion site
b. Engorge the vein by placing the arm in the dependent position
c. Use friction at the insertion site to increase venous distention leave the tourniquet on
for 30 to 60 seconds after initial insertion - Correct Answer - b
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new prescription for parental nutrition in
20% dextrose and fat emulsion. Which of the following is the appropriate action to indicate
in the plan of care?
a. Prepare the client for a central venous line
b. Change the PN infusion bag every 48 hours
c. Administer the PN and fat emulsion separately
obtain a random blood glucose daily - Correct Answer - a
A nurse is caring for a client who is schedule for surgery while witnessing the client
signature. While the client is saying I trust my doctor, but I don't understand what he
meant when he said he'll reset my intestines. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
a. Provide brochures about the procedure
b. Notify the provider
c. Complete an incident report
d. Describe the surgery to the client - Correct Answer - b
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FUNDAMENTAL PROCTORED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is preparing to insert a peripheral IV catheter into the client's arm. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to help dilate the vein?
a. Stroke the skin near the vein in an upward position
b. Dangle the client's arm over the edge of the bed
c. Apply a cool compress to the vein for 10 min
d. Instruct the client to flex their arm with the hand open - Correct Answer - b
A nurse is preparing to suction a client's tracheostomy tube. Which of the following actions
should the nurse plan to take?
a. Apply intermittent suction during catheter insertion
b. Suction the client's airway for 20 seconds with each pass
c. Hyper oxygenate the client manually for 30 to 60 seconds before suctioning
d. decreases suction pressure to 150 mm Hg if the O2 sat levels drop during suctioning -
Correct Answer - a
A nurse is assessing a client who received morphine for severe pain 30 mins ago. Which
of the following finding is the nurse's priority?
a. Last bowel movement was 3 days ago
b. Reports pain of 8 on a scale of 0 to 10
c. Distended bladder
d. Respiratory rate 7/min - Correct Answer - d
pg. 1
,A nurse is caring for a client who has been treated multiple times for STIs. Which of the
following responses should the nurse take?
a. "You must have too many sexual partners"
b. "Why do you keep letting this happen?"
c. "Let's explore why this might be re-occurring"
d. "Don't you have access to condoms?" - Correct Answer - c
A nurse enters the room of a client who has a seizure disorder. The client is sitting in a
chair and begins to experience a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first?
a. Move items in the room away from the client
b. Turn the client onto their side
c. Help the client lie on the floor
d. Loosen the client's clothing - Correct Answer - c
A nurse is testing a client for conduction deafness by performing Weber's test. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take when performing this test?
a. Move a vibrating tuning form in front of the client's ear canals one after the other
b. Place the base of a vibrating tuning fork on the client's mastoid process
c. Place the base of a vibrating tuning fork on the top of the client's head
d. Count how many seconds a client can hear a tuning fork after it has been struck -
Correct Answer - c
A nurse is obtaining the medication history of a client who asks about taking ginkgo biloba.
The nurse should identify which of the following medications can interact adversely with
this supplement?
a. Warfarin
b. Albuterol
c. Levothyroxine
d. Atorvastatin - Correct Answer - a
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,A nurse is obtaining informed consent from a client who is scheduled for surgery. The
client states, "I don't want to go through with the procedure." Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
a. Discuss alternative treatments with the client
b. Explain to the client the risks involved with not having the procedure
c. Express approval of the client's decision to not have the procedure
d. Document the client's decision in the medical record - Correct Answer – d
A nurse is teaching a client how to self-administer daily low dose heparin injections. Which
of the following factors is most likely to increase the client’s motivation to learn?
a. The client's belief that his needs will be met through education
b. The nurse explaining the need for education to the client
c. The client seeking family approval by agreeing to a teaching plan
d. The nurse's empathy about the client having to self-inject - Correct Answer - a
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral feedings through
gastrostomy tubes. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Heat the formula to 105 degrees Fahrenheit
b. Flush the tubing with 10 ml of water every 2 hours
c. Change the tubing every 72 hours
d. Aspirate residual volume every 4 hours (Every 4-8 hours is correct) - Correct Answer -
d
A nurse is teaching a client who requires maximum support about how to use a two
wheeled walker. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding
of teaching?
a. The client picks up the walker with each step
b. The client stoops slightly forward when moving the walker
c. The client stands with her elbows slightly flexed while holding the walker
d. The client moves the walker ahead 10 inches with each step (Incorrect b/c 6 inches
max) - Correct Answer - c
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, A nurse is caring for a client who refuses to follow the providers prescription for bed rest.
The nurse over hears the assistive personnel tell the client that if she does not remain in
bed, he will place her in restraints. The nurse should identify that the AP is committing
which of the following torts?
a. Libel
b. Defamation of character
c. Assault
d. Battery - Correct Answer - c
A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter for an older adult client who has fragile skin.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Stabilize the vein by applying traction above the insertion site
b. Engorge the vein by placing the arm in the dependent position
c. Use friction at the insertion site to increase venous distention leave the tourniquet on
for 30 to 60 seconds after initial insertion - Correct Answer - b
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new prescription for parental nutrition in
20% dextrose and fat emulsion. Which of the following is the appropriate action to indicate
in the plan of care?
a. Prepare the client for a central venous line
b. Change the PN infusion bag every 48 hours
c. Administer the PN and fat emulsion separately
obtain a random blood glucose daily - Correct Answer - a
A nurse is caring for a client who is schedule for surgery while witnessing the client
signature. While the client is saying I trust my doctor, but I don't understand what he
meant when he said he'll reset my intestines. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
a. Provide brochures about the procedure
b. Notify the provider
c. Complete an incident report
d. Describe the surgery to the client - Correct Answer - b
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