ATI RN CONCEPT-BASED ASSESSMENT
LEVEL 1 PRACTICE EXAM VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
A nurse enters a client's room and finds the client lying on the
floor. The client states that on the way to the bathroom her, "knee
locked", causing her to fall. What action should the nurse take
first?
Ask an assistive personnel to help return the client to her bed.
Complete an incident report.
Check the client for injuries.
Document objective details about the client's condition in the
medical record. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Check the client for injuries.
Rat: The first action the nurse should take when using the nursing
process is to assess the client. The nurse should first check the
client for injuries and measure vital signs to help determine
physiologic stability. The nurse should also inform the provider of
the client's fall and of the assessment findings.
A nurse is preparing a client for an elective vaginal hysterectomy
when the client states, "My doctor said there are more
conservative ways to treat my problem. I realize now that I don't
want this surgery, but I already singed that consent form" What
response should the nurse make?
,"Why would you question yourself when it is clear that you've
weighed the risks and benefits already?"
"Perhaps you should talk with your family about this issue. They
might be able to help you decide what's best for you."
"I think you made the best decision you could and should go ahead
with the surgery."
"You have the right to refuse this and any other procedure, even after
you have signed the consent form." - CORRECT ANSWER>>"You have the
right to refuse this and any other procedure, even after you have signed
the consent form." Rat: The client has the right to refuse treatment,
even after signing the informed consent document. The nurse should
inform the client of that right, notify the surgeon about the refusal to
continue with the procedure, and document the refusal in the client's
medical record. A nurse is caring for a client who is morbidly obese and is
3 days postoperative following bariatric surgery. What dietary
recommendations should the nurse take?
Restrict fluid intake to no more than 1,000 mL (34 oz) each day.
Eat foods that are high in protein.
Avoid drinking fluids that contain sodium.
Begin adding soft foods one to two times a day. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Eat
foods
that are high in protein.
,Rat: The nurse should recommend that the client increase protein
intake to promote healing from surgery. A client who is 3 days
postoperative following bariatric surgery should limit foods to clear
and full liquids. The nurse should recommend food items such as
Greek yogurt. This full-liquid food also meets the dietary
requirement for protein-rich foods.
A nurse is planning a community health program about substance
use disorders. What information should the nurse include when
discussing the guidelines for safe limits of alcohol consumption?
A healthy man under the age of 65 years should consume no more
than
five drinks each day.
A healthy woman of any age should consume no more than four
drinks each day.
A healthy man over the age of 65 years should consume no more
than 14 drinks in a week.
A healthy woman of any age should consume no more than seven
drinks in a week. - CORRECT ANSWER>>A healthy woman of any age
should
consume no more than seven drinks in a week.
Rat: Recommendations for safe limits of alcohol consumption for a
healthy woman include consuming no more than seven drinks in a
week.
, A nurse in a community health clinic is screening a 10-yr old girl for
scoliosis. What instructions should the nurse give the child for this
examination.
"Walk across the room with the heel of one foot against the toes of
your other foot."
"Lie on your back on the examination table."
"Bend forward at the waist and let your arms hang down."
"Close your eyes and stand with your heels together." -
CORRECT ANSWER>>Bend forward at the waist and let your arms hand
down Rat: During a scoliosis screening, the nurse should have the child
bend forward at the waist, keeping her back parallel with the floor and
having her arms dangle freely. In this position, the nurse can observe
asymmetry of the ribs and flanks.
A nurse is asked by a provider to perform an invasive procedure for
which he has not received training. What action should the nurse
take to ensure that it is within his legal scope of practice to
perform this procedure?
Ask the provider for instructions on how to perform the procedure.
Check the state's nurse practice act before performing the
procedure.
Request that the charge nurse assist him to perform the
procedure.
LEVEL 1 PRACTICE EXAM VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
A nurse enters a client's room and finds the client lying on the
floor. The client states that on the way to the bathroom her, "knee
locked", causing her to fall. What action should the nurse take
first?
Ask an assistive personnel to help return the client to her bed.
Complete an incident report.
Check the client for injuries.
Document objective details about the client's condition in the
medical record. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Check the client for injuries.
Rat: The first action the nurse should take when using the nursing
process is to assess the client. The nurse should first check the
client for injuries and measure vital signs to help determine
physiologic stability. The nurse should also inform the provider of
the client's fall and of the assessment findings.
A nurse is preparing a client for an elective vaginal hysterectomy
when the client states, "My doctor said there are more
conservative ways to treat my problem. I realize now that I don't
want this surgery, but I already singed that consent form" What
response should the nurse make?
,"Why would you question yourself when it is clear that you've
weighed the risks and benefits already?"
"Perhaps you should talk with your family about this issue. They
might be able to help you decide what's best for you."
"I think you made the best decision you could and should go ahead
with the surgery."
"You have the right to refuse this and any other procedure, even after
you have signed the consent form." - CORRECT ANSWER>>"You have the
right to refuse this and any other procedure, even after you have signed
the consent form." Rat: The client has the right to refuse treatment,
even after signing the informed consent document. The nurse should
inform the client of that right, notify the surgeon about the refusal to
continue with the procedure, and document the refusal in the client's
medical record. A nurse is caring for a client who is morbidly obese and is
3 days postoperative following bariatric surgery. What dietary
recommendations should the nurse take?
Restrict fluid intake to no more than 1,000 mL (34 oz) each day.
Eat foods that are high in protein.
Avoid drinking fluids that contain sodium.
Begin adding soft foods one to two times a day. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Eat
foods
that are high in protein.
,Rat: The nurse should recommend that the client increase protein
intake to promote healing from surgery. A client who is 3 days
postoperative following bariatric surgery should limit foods to clear
and full liquids. The nurse should recommend food items such as
Greek yogurt. This full-liquid food also meets the dietary
requirement for protein-rich foods.
A nurse is planning a community health program about substance
use disorders. What information should the nurse include when
discussing the guidelines for safe limits of alcohol consumption?
A healthy man under the age of 65 years should consume no more
than
five drinks each day.
A healthy woman of any age should consume no more than four
drinks each day.
A healthy man over the age of 65 years should consume no more
than 14 drinks in a week.
A healthy woman of any age should consume no more than seven
drinks in a week. - CORRECT ANSWER>>A healthy woman of any age
should
consume no more than seven drinks in a week.
Rat: Recommendations for safe limits of alcohol consumption for a
healthy woman include consuming no more than seven drinks in a
week.
, A nurse in a community health clinic is screening a 10-yr old girl for
scoliosis. What instructions should the nurse give the child for this
examination.
"Walk across the room with the heel of one foot against the toes of
your other foot."
"Lie on your back on the examination table."
"Bend forward at the waist and let your arms hang down."
"Close your eyes and stand with your heels together." -
CORRECT ANSWER>>Bend forward at the waist and let your arms hand
down Rat: During a scoliosis screening, the nurse should have the child
bend forward at the waist, keeping her back parallel with the floor and
having her arms dangle freely. In this position, the nurse can observe
asymmetry of the ribs and flanks.
A nurse is asked by a provider to perform an invasive procedure for
which he has not received training. What action should the nurse
take to ensure that it is within his legal scope of practice to
perform this procedure?
Ask the provider for instructions on how to perform the procedure.
Check the state's nurse practice act before performing the
procedure.
Request that the charge nurse assist him to perform the
procedure.
