ATI PN Fundamentals Complete Study
Guide | Nursing Fundamentals Test
Bank | Questions and Answers with
Rationales | Graded A+
How should a nurse position their hands while wearing sterile gloves? - ANSWER-
Interlock their fingers and hold their hands away from their body above their waist.
What action should a nurse take when suctioning a tracheostomy? - ANSWER-
Preoxygenate the client prior to suctioning.
What indicates a client understands guided imagery for pain management? - ANSWER-
"I think about my grandfather's farm to reduce pain."
What is an appropriate response by a nurse when asked about a client's condition by
their employer? - ANSWER-"I cannot confirm or deny that we have a client by that
name."
What action should a nurse include to reduce environmental stressors in acute care? -
ANSWER-Restrict the number of visitors for clients.
What finding should a nurse report after a colostomy placement? - ANSWER-The stoma
appears dark in color.
Which physiological changes should a nurse include when teaching about aging? -
ANSWER-Increased constipation, decreased muscle mass, decreased cough reflex.
What is an appropriate action for a nurse when a client expresses fear of needles during
opioid detoxification? - ANSWER-Request a change in the medication route to PO.
What should a nurse do when a client reports a whistling sound from their hearing aid? -
ANSWER-Decrease the volume on the hearing aid.
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, What information should a nurse include for a client prescribed home oxygen therapy? -
ANSWER-Ensure the oxygen delivery system is at least 8 feet from any heat source.
Which statement indicates correct understanding of walker use? - ANSWER-I'll keep my
elbows slightly bent when I grasp the walker.
What is an appropriate nonpharmacological intervention for pain management? -
ANSWER-Play music in the client's room.
Which statement indicates understanding of seizure management? - ANSWER-I will
loosen his clothing during seizures.
What action is appropriate when repositioning a client post-laminectomy? - ANSWER-
Place a pillow between the client's legs prior to logrolling.
Which solution should be used to clean a blood spill? - ANSWER-Chlorine bleach.
What should a nurse respond to a caregiver expressing feelings of loss? - ANSWER-
Tell me more about your expectations.
What action should a nurse take if a postoperative client intends to leave? - ANSWER-
Have the client sign an against medical advice form.
What laboratory finding is expected after vomiting and diarrhea? - ANSWER-
Hyponatremia.
Which client is likely to have a positive fecal occult blood test? - ANSWER-A client who
has ulcerative colitis.
What should the nurse do first for a client with chest pain and unstable vitals? -
ANSWER-Notify the primary healthcare provider immediately.
What action should a nurse take when transferring a client with left-sided weakness? -
ANSWER-Stand on the client's stronger side when moving the client into the chair.
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Guide | Nursing Fundamentals Test
Bank | Questions and Answers with
Rationales | Graded A+
How should a nurse position their hands while wearing sterile gloves? - ANSWER-
Interlock their fingers and hold their hands away from their body above their waist.
What action should a nurse take when suctioning a tracheostomy? - ANSWER-
Preoxygenate the client prior to suctioning.
What indicates a client understands guided imagery for pain management? - ANSWER-
"I think about my grandfather's farm to reduce pain."
What is an appropriate response by a nurse when asked about a client's condition by
their employer? - ANSWER-"I cannot confirm or deny that we have a client by that
name."
What action should a nurse include to reduce environmental stressors in acute care? -
ANSWER-Restrict the number of visitors for clients.
What finding should a nurse report after a colostomy placement? - ANSWER-The stoma
appears dark in color.
Which physiological changes should a nurse include when teaching about aging? -
ANSWER-Increased constipation, decreased muscle mass, decreased cough reflex.
What is an appropriate action for a nurse when a client expresses fear of needles during
opioid detoxification? - ANSWER-Request a change in the medication route to PO.
What should a nurse do when a client reports a whistling sound from their hearing aid? -
ANSWER-Decrease the volume on the hearing aid.
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, What information should a nurse include for a client prescribed home oxygen therapy? -
ANSWER-Ensure the oxygen delivery system is at least 8 feet from any heat source.
Which statement indicates correct understanding of walker use? - ANSWER-I'll keep my
elbows slightly bent when I grasp the walker.
What is an appropriate nonpharmacological intervention for pain management? -
ANSWER-Play music in the client's room.
Which statement indicates understanding of seizure management? - ANSWER-I will
loosen his clothing during seizures.
What action is appropriate when repositioning a client post-laminectomy? - ANSWER-
Place a pillow between the client's legs prior to logrolling.
Which solution should be used to clean a blood spill? - ANSWER-Chlorine bleach.
What should a nurse respond to a caregiver expressing feelings of loss? - ANSWER-
Tell me more about your expectations.
What action should a nurse take if a postoperative client intends to leave? - ANSWER-
Have the client sign an against medical advice form.
What laboratory finding is expected after vomiting and diarrhea? - ANSWER-
Hyponatremia.
Which client is likely to have a positive fecal occult blood test? - ANSWER-A client who
has ulcerative colitis.
What should the nurse do first for a client with chest pain and unstable vitals? -
ANSWER-Notify the primary healthcare provider immediately.
What action should a nurse take when transferring a client with left-sided weakness? -
ANSWER-Stand on the client's stronger side when moving the client into the chair.
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