ATI Fundamentals practice Test B questions and
answers 2024\2025 A+ Grade
A nurse is caring for a client who reports pain. When documenting the quality of the client's pain on an
initial pain assessment, the nurse should record which of the following?
- correct answer "The pain is like a dull ache in my stomach"
A client who is non-ambulatory notifies the nurse that his trash can is on fire. After the nurse confirms
the presence of the fire, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
- correct answer Evacuate the client
A nurse is completing an admission assessment for a client who reports vomiting and diarrhea for the
past 3 days. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
- correct answer Rapid heart rate
A nurse has accepted a verbal prescription for three tenths of a milligram of levothyroxine IV stat for a
client who has myxedema coma. How should the nurse transcribe the dosage of this medication in the
client's medical record?
- correct answer 0.3 mg
A nurse is preparing a heparin infusion for a client who was admitted to the facility with DVT. The
prescription reads: 25,000 units of heparin in 0.9% sodium chloride 250 mL to infuse at 800 units/hr. At
what rate should the nurse set the infusion pump? (Round to the nearest whole number)
- correct answer 8 mL/hr
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for wound irrigation. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
- correct answer Cleanse the wound from the center outward.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving fluid through a peripheral IV catheter. Which of the
following findings at the IV site should the nurse identify as indicating infiltration?
- correct answer Skin blanching
, A nurse is teaching a client whose left leg is in a cast about using crutches. Which of the following
statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching?
- correct answer "When descending stairs, I will first shift my weight to my right leg"
A nurse is caring for a client who has an NG tube and is receiving intermittent feedings through and
open system. Which of following action should the nurse take first?
- correct answer Tell the client to keep the head of the bed elevated at least 30 degrees
A nurse is reviewing a client's medication prescription that reads, "digoxin 0.25 by mouth every day."
Which of the following components of the prescription should the nurse verify with the provider?
- correct answer Medication dose
A nurse is caring for a client who has recently started using a behind-the-ear hearing aid. Which of the
following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the use of
this assistive device?
- correct answer Clients should remove any hearing devices before showering because expose to water
can damage them
A nurse enters a client's room and finders her on the floor. The client's roommate reports that the client
was trying to get out of bed and fell over the side rail onto the floor. Which of the following statements
should the nurse document about the incident?
- correct answer "Client found lying on floor"
A nurse on a medical unit is preparing to discharge a client to home. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take as part of the medication reconciliation process?
- correct answer Compare prescriptions with medications the client received while at the facility
A nurse is caring for a client who requires an informed consent for a surgical procedure. Which of the
following actions is the nurse's responsibility?
- correct answer Witness the client's signature on the consent form
A nurse is planning an educational program for a group of adults at a senior living center. Which of the
following recommendation should the nurse include?
- correct answer "You should receive the pneumococcal vaccine when you are 65 years old."
answers 2024\2025 A+ Grade
A nurse is caring for a client who reports pain. When documenting the quality of the client's pain on an
initial pain assessment, the nurse should record which of the following?
- correct answer "The pain is like a dull ache in my stomach"
A client who is non-ambulatory notifies the nurse that his trash can is on fire. After the nurse confirms
the presence of the fire, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
- correct answer Evacuate the client
A nurse is completing an admission assessment for a client who reports vomiting and diarrhea for the
past 3 days. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
- correct answer Rapid heart rate
A nurse has accepted a verbal prescription for three tenths of a milligram of levothyroxine IV stat for a
client who has myxedema coma. How should the nurse transcribe the dosage of this medication in the
client's medical record?
- correct answer 0.3 mg
A nurse is preparing a heparin infusion for a client who was admitted to the facility with DVT. The
prescription reads: 25,000 units of heparin in 0.9% sodium chloride 250 mL to infuse at 800 units/hr. At
what rate should the nurse set the infusion pump? (Round to the nearest whole number)
- correct answer 8 mL/hr
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for wound irrigation. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
- correct answer Cleanse the wound from the center outward.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving fluid through a peripheral IV catheter. Which of the
following findings at the IV site should the nurse identify as indicating infiltration?
- correct answer Skin blanching
, A nurse is teaching a client whose left leg is in a cast about using crutches. Which of the following
statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching?
- correct answer "When descending stairs, I will first shift my weight to my right leg"
A nurse is caring for a client who has an NG tube and is receiving intermittent feedings through and
open system. Which of following action should the nurse take first?
- correct answer Tell the client to keep the head of the bed elevated at least 30 degrees
A nurse is reviewing a client's medication prescription that reads, "digoxin 0.25 by mouth every day."
Which of the following components of the prescription should the nurse verify with the provider?
- correct answer Medication dose
A nurse is caring for a client who has recently started using a behind-the-ear hearing aid. Which of the
following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the use of
this assistive device?
- correct answer Clients should remove any hearing devices before showering because expose to water
can damage them
A nurse enters a client's room and finders her on the floor. The client's roommate reports that the client
was trying to get out of bed and fell over the side rail onto the floor. Which of the following statements
should the nurse document about the incident?
- correct answer "Client found lying on floor"
A nurse on a medical unit is preparing to discharge a client to home. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take as part of the medication reconciliation process?
- correct answer Compare prescriptions with medications the client received while at the facility
A nurse is caring for a client who requires an informed consent for a surgical procedure. Which of the
following actions is the nurse's responsibility?
- correct answer Witness the client's signature on the consent form
A nurse is planning an educational program for a group of adults at a senior living center. Which of the
following recommendation should the nurse include?
- correct answer "You should receive the pneumococcal vaccine when you are 65 years old."
