NGN ATI Fundamentals RN Proctored Exam
2023–2024 | 70+ Questions with Verified
Answers and Rationales | Updated Edition |
Graded A+
The NGN ATI Fundamentals RN Proctored Exam 2023–2024 provides verified, up-to-date,
and clinically relevant exam-style questions with correct answers and concise rationales. This
comprehensive resource mirrors the official ATI framework, ensuring mastery of fundamental
nursing concepts and full exam readiness.
Introduction
This exam covers core nursing fundamentals, including:
Patient Safety and Fall Prevention
Infection Control and Standard Precautions
Oxygen Therapy and Airway Management
Mobility, Assistive Devices, and Positioning
Wound Care and Pressure Injury Management
Medication Administration and Pharmacology
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Therapeutic Communication and Client Advocacy
Postoperative and Acute Care Nursing
Delegation, Ethical, and Legal Considerations
Each question reflects realistic clinical scenarios, preparing learners to apply theoretical
knowledge in practical nursing settings.
Answer Format
✅ Correct answers are highlighted in bold green
Rationales explain key nursing principles, safe practice standards, and clinical
reasoning
, This verified, A+ graded resource ensures complete preparation for both NGN ATI
exams and NCLEX-style questions.
1. Colorectal Cancer Screening
A nurse is caring for a middle-aged adult who states, “The doctor says that since I
am at average risk for colon cancer, I should have a routine screening. What does
that involve?”
A. "I'll get a blood sample from you and send it for a screening test."
B. "Beginning at age 60, you should have a colonoscopy."
C. "You should have a fecal occult blood test every year."
D. "The recommendation is to have a sigmoidoscopy every 10 years."
Rationale: Colorectal cancer screening for clients at average risk begins at age 50.
Annual fecal occult blood tests are recommended.
2. Difficulty Breathing
A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty breathing. The client is lying
in bed with a nasal cannula delivering oxygen. Which intervention should the nurse
take first?
A. Suction the client's airway
B. Administer a bronchodilator
C. Increase the humidity in the client's room
D. Assist the client to an upright position
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed is the least invasive intervention and
improves chest expansion and gas exchange.
3. Oral Liquid Medication Administration
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.5 mL of a single-dose liquid medication to a
client. Which action should the nurse take?
, A. Gently shake the container prior to administration
B. Transfer the medication to a medicine cup
C. Place the client in semi-Fowler’s position to administer medication
D. Verify the dosage by measuring the liquid before administering
Rationale: Shaking ensures the medication is evenly mixed before administration.
4. Vision Loss and Self-Feeding
A nurse is planning care to improve self-feeding for a client with vision loss.
Which intervention should the nurse include?
A. Tell the client which food to eat first
B. Provide small-handle utensils
C. Thicken liquids on the tray
D. Use a clock pattern to describe food on the plate
Rationale: Describing food location with a clock pattern promotes independence in
eating.
5. Physical Activity for Osteoporosis Prevention
A nurse is teaching an older adult at risk for osteoporosis about physical activity.
Which type should be recommended?
A. Walking briskly
B. Riding a bicycle
C. Performing isometric exercises
D. Engaging in high-impact aerobics
Rationale: Weight-bearing exercises like brisk walking help maintain bone
density.
6. NG Tube Placement Verification
2023–2024 | 70+ Questions with Verified
Answers and Rationales | Updated Edition |
Graded A+
The NGN ATI Fundamentals RN Proctored Exam 2023–2024 provides verified, up-to-date,
and clinically relevant exam-style questions with correct answers and concise rationales. This
comprehensive resource mirrors the official ATI framework, ensuring mastery of fundamental
nursing concepts and full exam readiness.
Introduction
This exam covers core nursing fundamentals, including:
Patient Safety and Fall Prevention
Infection Control and Standard Precautions
Oxygen Therapy and Airway Management
Mobility, Assistive Devices, and Positioning
Wound Care and Pressure Injury Management
Medication Administration and Pharmacology
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Therapeutic Communication and Client Advocacy
Postoperative and Acute Care Nursing
Delegation, Ethical, and Legal Considerations
Each question reflects realistic clinical scenarios, preparing learners to apply theoretical
knowledge in practical nursing settings.
Answer Format
✅ Correct answers are highlighted in bold green
Rationales explain key nursing principles, safe practice standards, and clinical
reasoning
, This verified, A+ graded resource ensures complete preparation for both NGN ATI
exams and NCLEX-style questions.
1. Colorectal Cancer Screening
A nurse is caring for a middle-aged adult who states, “The doctor says that since I
am at average risk for colon cancer, I should have a routine screening. What does
that involve?”
A. "I'll get a blood sample from you and send it for a screening test."
B. "Beginning at age 60, you should have a colonoscopy."
C. "You should have a fecal occult blood test every year."
D. "The recommendation is to have a sigmoidoscopy every 10 years."
Rationale: Colorectal cancer screening for clients at average risk begins at age 50.
Annual fecal occult blood tests are recommended.
2. Difficulty Breathing
A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty breathing. The client is lying
in bed with a nasal cannula delivering oxygen. Which intervention should the nurse
take first?
A. Suction the client's airway
B. Administer a bronchodilator
C. Increase the humidity in the client's room
D. Assist the client to an upright position
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed is the least invasive intervention and
improves chest expansion and gas exchange.
3. Oral Liquid Medication Administration
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.5 mL of a single-dose liquid medication to a
client. Which action should the nurse take?
, A. Gently shake the container prior to administration
B. Transfer the medication to a medicine cup
C. Place the client in semi-Fowler’s position to administer medication
D. Verify the dosage by measuring the liquid before administering
Rationale: Shaking ensures the medication is evenly mixed before administration.
4. Vision Loss and Self-Feeding
A nurse is planning care to improve self-feeding for a client with vision loss.
Which intervention should the nurse include?
A. Tell the client which food to eat first
B. Provide small-handle utensils
C. Thicken liquids on the tray
D. Use a clock pattern to describe food on the plate
Rationale: Describing food location with a clock pattern promotes independence in
eating.
5. Physical Activity for Osteoporosis Prevention
A nurse is teaching an older adult at risk for osteoporosis about physical activity.
Which type should be recommended?
A. Walking briskly
B. Riding a bicycle
C. Performing isometric exercises
D. Engaging in high-impact aerobics
Rationale: Weight-bearing exercises like brisk walking help maintain bone
density.
6. NG Tube Placement Verification
