ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED
EXAM 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
TESTBANK 3 VERSIONS WITH ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
102 - ANS -
\102 - ANS -
\A client is about to undergo an elective surgical procedure. Which of the following
actions are appropriate for the nurse who is providing preop care regarding informed
consent? Select all.
A. Make sure the surgeon obtained the client's consent
B. Witness the client's signature on the consent form
C. Explain the risks and benefits of the procedure
D. Describe the consequences of choosing not to have the surgery
E. Tell the client about alternatives to having the surgery - ANS - A, B
The rest of the choices are the surgeon's responsibility, not the nurse
\A client is about to undergo an elective surgical procedure. Which of the following
actions are appropriate for the nurse who is providing preop care regarding informed
consent? Select all.
A. Make sure the surgeon obtained the client's consent
B. Witness the client's signature on the consent form
C. Explain the risks and benefits of the procedure
D. Describe the consequences of choosing not to have the surgery
E. Tell the client about alternatives to having the surgery - ANS - A, B
The rest of the choices are the surgeon's responsibility, not the nurse
\A client who had abd. surgery 24 hr ago reports a pulling sensation & pain in his
surgical incision. The nurse checks the client's surgical wound & finds the wound
separated w/viscera protruding. Which of the following interventions is appropriate?
Select all.
,A. Cover the area w/saline-soaked sterile dressings
B. Apply an abdominal binder snugly around the abd.
C. Use sterile gloves to apply gentle pressure to the exposed tissues
D. Position the client supine w/his hips & knees bent
E. Offer the client a warm beverage, such as herbal tea - ANS - A, D
\A client who had abd. surgery 24 hr ago reports a pulling sensation & pain in his
surgical incision. The nurse checks the client's surgical wound & finds the wound
separated w/viscera protruding. Which of the following interventions is appropriate?
Select all.
A. Cover the area w/saline-soaked sterile dressings
B. Apply an abdominal binder snugly around the abd.
C. Use sterile gloves to apply gentle pressure to the exposed tissues
D. Position the client supine w/his hips & knees bent
E. Offer the client a warm beverage, such as herbal tea - ANS - A, D
\A client who has had a cerebrovascular accident has persistent problems w/dysphagia.
The nurse caring for the client should initiate a referral w/which of the following
members of the interprofessional care team?
A. Social worker
B. CNA
C. Occupational therapist
D. Speech-language pathologist - ANS - D
A speech-language pathologist can initiate specific therapy for clients who have
difficulty feeding due to swallowing difficulties
\A client who has had a cerebrovascular accident has persistent problems w/dysphagia.
The nurse caring for the client should initiate a referral w/which of the following
members of the interprofessional care team?
A. Social worker
B. CNA
C. Occupational therapist
D. Speech-language pathologist - ANS - D
A speech-language pathologist can initiate specific therapy for clients who have
difficulty feeding due to swallowing difficulties
\A client who is postop following a knee arthroplasty is concerned about the adverse
effects of the medication he is receiving for pain management. Which of the following
members of the interprofessional care team may assist the client in understanding the
medication's effects? Select all.
,A. Provider
B. CNA
C. Pharmacist
D. RN
E. Respiratory therapist - ANS - A, C, D
\A client who is postop following a knee arthroplasty is concerned about the adverse
effects of the medication he is receiving for pain management. Which of the following
members of the interprofessional care team may assist the client in understanding the
medication's effects? Select all.
A. Provider
B. CNA
C. Pharmacist
D. RN
E. Respiratory therapist - ANS - A, C, D
\A client who will undergo neurosurgery the following week tells the nurse in the
surgeon's office that he will prepare his advance directives before he goes to the
hospital. Which of the following statements by the client indicates to the nurse that he
understands advance directives?
A. "I'd rather have my brother make decisions for me, but I know it has to be my wife."
B. "I know they won't go ahead w/the surgery unless I prepare these forms."
C. "I plan to write that I don't want them to keep me on a breathing machine."
D. "I will get my regular doctor to approve my plan before I hand it in at the hospital." -
ANS - C.
The client has the right to decide and specify which medical procedures he wants when
a life-threatening situation arrives
\A client who will undergo neurosurgery the following week tells the nurse in the
surgeon's office that he will prepare his advance directives before he goes to the
hospital. Which of the following statements by the client indicates to the nurse that he
understands advance directives?
A. "I'd rather have my brother make decisions for me, but I know it has to be my wife."
B. "I know they won't go ahead w/the surgery unless I prepare these forms."
C. "I plan to write that I don't want them to keep me on a breathing machine."
D. "I will get my regular doctor to approve my plan before I hand it in at the hospital." -
ANS - C.
The client has the right to decide and specify which medical procedures he wants when
a life-threatening situation arrives
, \A goal for a client who has difficulty w/self-feeding due to rheumatoid arthritis is to use
adaptive devices. The nurse caring for the client should initiate a referral w/which of the
following members of the interprofessional care team?
A. Social worker
B. Certified nursing assistant
C. Registered dietitian
D. Occupational therapist - ANS - D.
An occupational therapist can assist clients who have physical challenges to use
adaptive devices & strategies to help w/self-care activities
\A goal for a client who has difficulty w/self-feeding due to rheumatoid arthritis is to use
adaptive devices. The nurse caring for the client should initiate a referral w/which of the
following members of the interprofessional care team?
A. Social worker
B. Certified nursing assistant
C. Registered dietitian
D. Occupational therapist - ANS - D.
An occupational therapist can assist clients who have physical challenges to use
adaptive devices & strategies to help w/self-care activities
\A home health nurse is discussing the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning w/a
client. Which of the following information should the nurse include in her counseling?
A. Carbon monoxide has a distinct odor
B. Water heaters should be inspected every 5 years
C. The lungs are damaged from carbon monoxide inhalation
D. Carbon monoxide binds w/hemoglobin in the body - ANS - D.
Carbon monoxide is a very dangerous gas because it binds w/hemoglobin & ultimately
reduces the oxygen supplied to the tissues in the body.
Carbon monoxide is tasteless, has no scent, and cannot be seen.
The water heaters, gas-burning furnances, and appliances should be inspected
annually
The lungs are not damaged in the process of inhalation
\A home health nurse is discussing the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning w/a
client. Which of the following information should the nurse include in her counseling?
A. Carbon monoxide has a distinct odor
B. Water heaters should be inspected every 5 years
C. The lungs are damaged from carbon monoxide inhalation
D. Carbon monoxide binds w/hemoglobin in the body - ANS - D.
EXAM 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
TESTBANK 3 VERSIONS WITH ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
102 - ANS -
\102 - ANS -
\A client is about to undergo an elective surgical procedure. Which of the following
actions are appropriate for the nurse who is providing preop care regarding informed
consent? Select all.
A. Make sure the surgeon obtained the client's consent
B. Witness the client's signature on the consent form
C. Explain the risks and benefits of the procedure
D. Describe the consequences of choosing not to have the surgery
E. Tell the client about alternatives to having the surgery - ANS - A, B
The rest of the choices are the surgeon's responsibility, not the nurse
\A client is about to undergo an elective surgical procedure. Which of the following
actions are appropriate for the nurse who is providing preop care regarding informed
consent? Select all.
A. Make sure the surgeon obtained the client's consent
B. Witness the client's signature on the consent form
C. Explain the risks and benefits of the procedure
D. Describe the consequences of choosing not to have the surgery
E. Tell the client about alternatives to having the surgery - ANS - A, B
The rest of the choices are the surgeon's responsibility, not the nurse
\A client who had abd. surgery 24 hr ago reports a pulling sensation & pain in his
surgical incision. The nurse checks the client's surgical wound & finds the wound
separated w/viscera protruding. Which of the following interventions is appropriate?
Select all.
,A. Cover the area w/saline-soaked sterile dressings
B. Apply an abdominal binder snugly around the abd.
C. Use sterile gloves to apply gentle pressure to the exposed tissues
D. Position the client supine w/his hips & knees bent
E. Offer the client a warm beverage, such as herbal tea - ANS - A, D
\A client who had abd. surgery 24 hr ago reports a pulling sensation & pain in his
surgical incision. The nurse checks the client's surgical wound & finds the wound
separated w/viscera protruding. Which of the following interventions is appropriate?
Select all.
A. Cover the area w/saline-soaked sterile dressings
B. Apply an abdominal binder snugly around the abd.
C. Use sterile gloves to apply gentle pressure to the exposed tissues
D. Position the client supine w/his hips & knees bent
E. Offer the client a warm beverage, such as herbal tea - ANS - A, D
\A client who has had a cerebrovascular accident has persistent problems w/dysphagia.
The nurse caring for the client should initiate a referral w/which of the following
members of the interprofessional care team?
A. Social worker
B. CNA
C. Occupational therapist
D. Speech-language pathologist - ANS - D
A speech-language pathologist can initiate specific therapy for clients who have
difficulty feeding due to swallowing difficulties
\A client who has had a cerebrovascular accident has persistent problems w/dysphagia.
The nurse caring for the client should initiate a referral w/which of the following
members of the interprofessional care team?
A. Social worker
B. CNA
C. Occupational therapist
D. Speech-language pathologist - ANS - D
A speech-language pathologist can initiate specific therapy for clients who have
difficulty feeding due to swallowing difficulties
\A client who is postop following a knee arthroplasty is concerned about the adverse
effects of the medication he is receiving for pain management. Which of the following
members of the interprofessional care team may assist the client in understanding the
medication's effects? Select all.
,A. Provider
B. CNA
C. Pharmacist
D. RN
E. Respiratory therapist - ANS - A, C, D
\A client who is postop following a knee arthroplasty is concerned about the adverse
effects of the medication he is receiving for pain management. Which of the following
members of the interprofessional care team may assist the client in understanding the
medication's effects? Select all.
A. Provider
B. CNA
C. Pharmacist
D. RN
E. Respiratory therapist - ANS - A, C, D
\A client who will undergo neurosurgery the following week tells the nurse in the
surgeon's office that he will prepare his advance directives before he goes to the
hospital. Which of the following statements by the client indicates to the nurse that he
understands advance directives?
A. "I'd rather have my brother make decisions for me, but I know it has to be my wife."
B. "I know they won't go ahead w/the surgery unless I prepare these forms."
C. "I plan to write that I don't want them to keep me on a breathing machine."
D. "I will get my regular doctor to approve my plan before I hand it in at the hospital." -
ANS - C.
The client has the right to decide and specify which medical procedures he wants when
a life-threatening situation arrives
\A client who will undergo neurosurgery the following week tells the nurse in the
surgeon's office that he will prepare his advance directives before he goes to the
hospital. Which of the following statements by the client indicates to the nurse that he
understands advance directives?
A. "I'd rather have my brother make decisions for me, but I know it has to be my wife."
B. "I know they won't go ahead w/the surgery unless I prepare these forms."
C. "I plan to write that I don't want them to keep me on a breathing machine."
D. "I will get my regular doctor to approve my plan before I hand it in at the hospital." -
ANS - C.
The client has the right to decide and specify which medical procedures he wants when
a life-threatening situation arrives
, \A goal for a client who has difficulty w/self-feeding due to rheumatoid arthritis is to use
adaptive devices. The nurse caring for the client should initiate a referral w/which of the
following members of the interprofessional care team?
A. Social worker
B. Certified nursing assistant
C. Registered dietitian
D. Occupational therapist - ANS - D.
An occupational therapist can assist clients who have physical challenges to use
adaptive devices & strategies to help w/self-care activities
\A goal for a client who has difficulty w/self-feeding due to rheumatoid arthritis is to use
adaptive devices. The nurse caring for the client should initiate a referral w/which of the
following members of the interprofessional care team?
A. Social worker
B. Certified nursing assistant
C. Registered dietitian
D. Occupational therapist - ANS - D.
An occupational therapist can assist clients who have physical challenges to use
adaptive devices & strategies to help w/self-care activities
\A home health nurse is discussing the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning w/a
client. Which of the following information should the nurse include in her counseling?
A. Carbon monoxide has a distinct odor
B. Water heaters should be inspected every 5 years
C. The lungs are damaged from carbon monoxide inhalation
D. Carbon monoxide binds w/hemoglobin in the body - ANS - D.
Carbon monoxide is a very dangerous gas because it binds w/hemoglobin & ultimately
reduces the oxygen supplied to the tissues in the body.
Carbon monoxide is tasteless, has no scent, and cannot be seen.
The water heaters, gas-burning furnances, and appliances should be inspected
annually
The lungs are not damaged in the process of inhalation
\A home health nurse is discussing the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning w/a
client. Which of the following information should the nurse include in her counseling?
A. Carbon monoxide has a distinct odor
B. Water heaters should be inspected every 5 years
C. The lungs are damaged from carbon monoxide inhalation
D. Carbon monoxide binds w/hemoglobin in the body - ANS - D.
