ATI Fundamentals Study Guide
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the best position for a client experiencing dyspnea?
✔✔High Fowler’s position
What is the minimum angle to insert an intramuscular injection?
✔✔90 degrees
What is the primary purpose of incentive spirometry?
✔✔To promote lung expansion and prevent atelectasis
What is the most accurate method to confirm NG tube placement?
✔✔X-ray verification
What is the priority action when a client is actively seizing?
✔✔Protect the client from injury
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,What is the first step in the nursing process?
✔✔Assessment
What type of isolation precaution is used for tuberculosis?
✔✔Airborne precautions
What PPE is required for contact precautions?
✔✔Gloves and gown
How often should restraints be removed to assess skin and provide care?
✔✔At least every 2 hours
What type of diet is appropriate for a client with difficulty swallowing?
✔✔Thickened liquids and pureed foods
What is the minimum time a nurse should wash hands with soap and water?
✔✔20 seconds
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,What is a common early sign of hypoxia?
✔✔Restlessness
What action helps prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)?
✔✔Keep the drainage bag below the level of the bladder
What is the best time to administer a prescribed pain medication?
✔✔Before pain becomes severe
What is the recommended daily fluid intake for an average adult?
✔✔2,000 to 3,000 mL
What is the primary benefit of turning and repositioning a client every 2 hours?
✔✔To prevent pressure injuries
What is the safest way to verify client identity before medication administration?
✔✔Use two identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth)
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, What is the most effective way to prevent infection?
✔✔Hand hygiene
What intervention promotes venous return in the legs?
✔✔Use of anti-embolism stockings
What is the appropriate action if a client refuses treatment?
✔✔Respect their decision and notify the provider
What should the nurse do before administering a tube feeding?
✔✔Verify tube placement
What is the correct technique for measuring a client's radial pulse?
✔✔Use the first two fingers over the wrist for 30–60 seconds
How often should the nurse perform oral care for an unconscious client?
✔✔Every 2 hours
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Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the best position for a client experiencing dyspnea?
✔✔High Fowler’s position
What is the minimum angle to insert an intramuscular injection?
✔✔90 degrees
What is the primary purpose of incentive spirometry?
✔✔To promote lung expansion and prevent atelectasis
What is the most accurate method to confirm NG tube placement?
✔✔X-ray verification
What is the priority action when a client is actively seizing?
✔✔Protect the client from injury
1
,What is the first step in the nursing process?
✔✔Assessment
What type of isolation precaution is used for tuberculosis?
✔✔Airborne precautions
What PPE is required for contact precautions?
✔✔Gloves and gown
How often should restraints be removed to assess skin and provide care?
✔✔At least every 2 hours
What type of diet is appropriate for a client with difficulty swallowing?
✔✔Thickened liquids and pureed foods
What is the minimum time a nurse should wash hands with soap and water?
✔✔20 seconds
2
,What is a common early sign of hypoxia?
✔✔Restlessness
What action helps prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)?
✔✔Keep the drainage bag below the level of the bladder
What is the best time to administer a prescribed pain medication?
✔✔Before pain becomes severe
What is the recommended daily fluid intake for an average adult?
✔✔2,000 to 3,000 mL
What is the primary benefit of turning and repositioning a client every 2 hours?
✔✔To prevent pressure injuries
What is the safest way to verify client identity before medication administration?
✔✔Use two identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth)
3
, What is the most effective way to prevent infection?
✔✔Hand hygiene
What intervention promotes venous return in the legs?
✔✔Use of anti-embolism stockings
What is the appropriate action if a client refuses treatment?
✔✔Respect their decision and notify the provider
What should the nurse do before administering a tube feeding?
✔✔Verify tube placement
What is the correct technique for measuring a client's radial pulse?
✔✔Use the first two fingers over the wrist for 30–60 seconds
How often should the nurse perform oral care for an unconscious client?
✔✔Every 2 hours
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