Foundations ATI Exam 1: Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Foundations ATI Exam 1: Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A nurse is preparing to apply sterile gloves. What is the correct technique to maintain sterility? A. Touch only the inside of the glove with your bare hand B. Let the gloves touch the table surface before putting them on C. Hold the gloves below waist level D. Adjust the gloves by touching the outside with bare hands A nurse receives a verbal prescription from a provider. What is the appropriate action? A. Read back the prescription for confirmation B. Wait until shift change to write it down C. Record it later when time allows D. Ask another nurse to document it A client with impaired mobility is at risk for pressure ulcers. What is an appropriate nursing intervention? A. Reposition the client every 2 hours 2 B. Massage reddened areas C. Use heating pads under pressure points D. Keep the client in a Fowler’s position at all times A nurse is using SBAR to communicate with the provider. What does the “B” stand for? A. Benefit B. Background C. Briefing D. Baseline Which of the following practices helps prevent the spread of infection? A. Performing hand hygiene before and after patient contact B. Wearing gloves at all times C. Double-gloving during procedures D. Keeping the door closed at all times A nurse is caring for a client who suddenly becomes confused. What is the first action the nurse should take? 3 A. Assess for possible causes of confusion B. Restrain the client for safety C. Notify the family D. Document the behavior A nurse finds a client attempting to get out of bed without assistance. What should the nurse do first? A. Apply restraints B. Stay with the client and assist them back to bed C. Activate the bed alarm D. Call for a lift team Which of the following is an example of subjective data? A. “I feel dizzy when I stand up.” B. Client has a blood pressure of 142/88 mm Hg C. Skin is warm and dry D. Respiratory rate is 16 per minute 4 Which component of the nursing process involves setting goals and expected outcomes? A. Planning B. Assessment C. Implementation D. Evaluation A nurse is documenting in a client’s chart. Which statement is appropriate? A. “Client reports pain level of 7 on a scale of 0 to 10.” B. “Client seems angry and ungrateful.” C. “Probably needs stronger medication.” D. “Doctor was rude when entering the room.”