ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS |FALL 2025/2026 UPDATE
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed w/severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The nurse is aware that health care
professionals are required to report communicable & infectious diseases. Which of the following illustrate the rationale for
reporting? Select all.
A. Planning & evaluating control & prevention strategies
B. Determining public health priorities
C. Ensuring proper medical treatment
D. Identifying endemic disease
E. Monitoring for common-source outbreaks
Correct Answer
A, B, C, E
Not D because endemic disease is already prevalent within a population, so reporting is not necessary
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,Question 2
A nurse is talking w/a client who reports constipation. When the nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent
constipation, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
A. Macaroni & cheese
B. Fresh fruit & whole wheat toast
C. Rice pudding & ripe bananas
D. Roast chicken & white rice
Correct Answer
B.
A high-fiber diet promotes normal bowel elimination
Question 3
A nurse is preparing to administer methylprednisolone acetate (Depo-Medrol) 10 mg by IV bolus. The amount available is
40 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (round to nearest tenth)
Correct Answer
0.3 mL
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,Question 4
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is at risk for developing pressure ulcers. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse use to help maintain the integrity of the client's skin? Select all.
A. Keep the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees
B. Massage the client's bony prominences often
C. Apply cornstarch liberally to the skin after bathing
D. Have the client sit on a gel cushion when in a chair
E. Reposition the client at least Q 3 hr while in bed
Correct Answer
A, D
not E because it should be at least every 2 hours
Question 5
A nurse is instructing an AP in caring for a client who has a low platelet count as a result of chemo. Which of the following
is the nurse's priority instruction for measuring vital signs for this client?
A. "Don't measure the client's temp rectally."
B. "Count the client's radial pulse for 30 sec & multiply by 2."
C. "Don't let the client know you are counting her respirations."
D. "Let the client rest for 5 mins before you measure her BP."
Correct Answer
A. "Don't measure the client's temp rectally."
The greatest risk to a client w/a low platelet count is injury that results in bleeding, obtaining a temp this way increases
the risk for bleeding.
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, Question 6
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who lives alone & is to be discharged in 3 days. He states that it is difficult to
prepare adequate nutritious meals at home for just 1 person. To which of the following members of the health care team
should the nurse refer him?
A. Registered dietitian
B. Occupational therapist
C. Physical therapist
D. Social worker
Correct Answer
D. social worker
A social worker can make arrangements for a meal delivery service to provide nutritious meals daily, or recommend a
congregate meal site near the client's home
Question 7
A nurse is obtaining hx from a client who has pain. The nurse's guiding principle throughout this process should be that:
A. some clients exaggerate their level of pain
B. pain must have an identifiable source to justify the use of opioids.
C. objective data are essential in assessing pain
D. pain is whatever the client says it is
Correct Answer
D
the client is the best source of information in their pain, it is a subjective experience
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CORRECT ANSWERS |FALL 2025/2026 UPDATE
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed w/severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The nurse is aware that health care
professionals are required to report communicable & infectious diseases. Which of the following illustrate the rationale for
reporting? Select all.
A. Planning & evaluating control & prevention strategies
B. Determining public health priorities
C. Ensuring proper medical treatment
D. Identifying endemic disease
E. Monitoring for common-source outbreaks
Correct Answer
A, B, C, E
Not D because endemic disease is already prevalent within a population, so reporting is not necessary
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,Question 2
A nurse is talking w/a client who reports constipation. When the nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent
constipation, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
A. Macaroni & cheese
B. Fresh fruit & whole wheat toast
C. Rice pudding & ripe bananas
D. Roast chicken & white rice
Correct Answer
B.
A high-fiber diet promotes normal bowel elimination
Question 3
A nurse is preparing to administer methylprednisolone acetate (Depo-Medrol) 10 mg by IV bolus. The amount available is
40 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (round to nearest tenth)
Correct Answer
0.3 mL
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,Question 4
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is at risk for developing pressure ulcers. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse use to help maintain the integrity of the client's skin? Select all.
A. Keep the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees
B. Massage the client's bony prominences often
C. Apply cornstarch liberally to the skin after bathing
D. Have the client sit on a gel cushion when in a chair
E. Reposition the client at least Q 3 hr while in bed
Correct Answer
A, D
not E because it should be at least every 2 hours
Question 5
A nurse is instructing an AP in caring for a client who has a low platelet count as a result of chemo. Which of the following
is the nurse's priority instruction for measuring vital signs for this client?
A. "Don't measure the client's temp rectally."
B. "Count the client's radial pulse for 30 sec & multiply by 2."
C. "Don't let the client know you are counting her respirations."
D. "Let the client rest for 5 mins before you measure her BP."
Correct Answer
A. "Don't measure the client's temp rectally."
The greatest risk to a client w/a low platelet count is injury that results in bleeding, obtaining a temp this way increases
the risk for bleeding.
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, Question 6
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who lives alone & is to be discharged in 3 days. He states that it is difficult to
prepare adequate nutritious meals at home for just 1 person. To which of the following members of the health care team
should the nurse refer him?
A. Registered dietitian
B. Occupational therapist
C. Physical therapist
D. Social worker
Correct Answer
D. social worker
A social worker can make arrangements for a meal delivery service to provide nutritious meals daily, or recommend a
congregate meal site near the client's home
Question 7
A nurse is obtaining hx from a client who has pain. The nurse's guiding principle throughout this process should be that:
A. some clients exaggerate their level of pain
B. pain must have an identifiable source to justify the use of opioids.
C. objective data are essential in assessing pain
D. pain is whatever the client says it is
Correct Answer
D
the client is the best source of information in their pain, it is a subjective experience
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