ATI RN Concept-Based Assessment Level 1 Practice
A NGN Test 2026 | Verified Answers | Exam Prep
1. Describe the rationale behind implementing airborne precautions for patients
with pulmonary tuberculosis.
Airborne precautions are only needed when the patient is
symptomatic.
Airborne precautions are used to prevent contact with bodily fluids.
Airborne precautions are implemented to protect against large
respiratory droplets.
Airborne precautions are necessary because tuberculosis is
transmitted through airborne particles when an infected person
coughs or sneezes.
2. A nurse is admitting a client who is at risk for falls. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Place the client's personal possessions in the bedside closet.
Offer assistance with toileting every 4 hr.
Keep all four side rails in the up position.
Have the client demonstrate how to use the call light.
3. What does the 'Assessment' portion of the SBAR tool require the nurse to
communicate?
The nurse should provide a clear evaluation of the client's current
condition, including pain level and any observable signs of distress.
The nurse should summarize the client's medical history and previous
treatments.
, The nurse should recommend a treatment plan based on the client's
preferences.
The nurse should outline the client's family background and social
situation.
4. If a client with diarrhea is also experiencing nausea, which dietary approach
should the nurse recommend?
Introduce bland foods gradually while maintaining hydration.
Encourage the client to eat spicy foods to stimulate appetite.
Suggest high-fat foods to provide energy.
Advise the client to fast until symptoms resolve.
5. If a nurse is unsure whether a specific invasive procedure is within their scope
of practice, what should they do before proceeding?
Refer to a colleague for advice.
Perform the procedure and document it later.
Ask the physician for permission to proceed.
Consult the state's nurse practice act for clarification.
6. What is the primary nursing action to reduce aspiration risk in clients with
dysphagia?
Provide thickened liquids only
Facilitate safe swallowing
Limit food choices
Encourage rapid eating
,7. Which factors are known to increase the risk of developing a catheter-
associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)?
Client's Age, Catheter size, Catheter securement, Status of
collection bag
Client's Gender, Catheter Duration, Urine pH
Client's Mobility, Catheter Insertion Technique, Antibiotic Use
Client's Diet, Fluid Intake, Catheter Material
8. What is the first action a nurse should take when a client reports a fall due to
a locked knee?
Document the incident in the client's chart.
Call for a physician.
Help the client to stand up immediately.
Assess the client's condition for injuries.
9. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a Clostridium difficile (C.
difficile) infection who has had recurrent infections over the last year. Which
of the following treatments would the nurse anticipate as being the most
effective treatment for this client?
Fecal microbiota transplantation
Lactobacillus probiotics
Oral metronidazole
Oral vancomycin
10. Which class of medications is known to impair wound healing in post-
operative patients?
, Analgesics
Antibiotics
Corticosteroids
Anticoagulants
11. What is a common side effect of chemotherapy that the nurse should
address with the parent?
Hair loss
Weight gain
Fatigue
Nausea
12. What document should a nurse consult to verify the legality of performing
an invasive procedure?
The state's nurse practice act
The physician's orders
The nursing code of ethics
The hospital's policy manual
13. An older adult client in a long term care facility has dementia and begins to
have frequent episodes of urinary incontinence. After the provider finds no
medical cause for his incontinence, which of the following interventions
should the nurse initiate to manage his behavior?
remind the client to tell the nurse when he has to urinate
request a prescription for an indwelling catheter
take the client to the bathroom on an every 2 hr schedule
A NGN Test 2026 | Verified Answers | Exam Prep
1. Describe the rationale behind implementing airborne precautions for patients
with pulmonary tuberculosis.
Airborne precautions are only needed when the patient is
symptomatic.
Airborne precautions are used to prevent contact with bodily fluids.
Airborne precautions are implemented to protect against large
respiratory droplets.
Airborne precautions are necessary because tuberculosis is
transmitted through airborne particles when an infected person
coughs or sneezes.
2. A nurse is admitting a client who is at risk for falls. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Place the client's personal possessions in the bedside closet.
Offer assistance with toileting every 4 hr.
Keep all four side rails in the up position.
Have the client demonstrate how to use the call light.
3. What does the 'Assessment' portion of the SBAR tool require the nurse to
communicate?
The nurse should provide a clear evaluation of the client's current
condition, including pain level and any observable signs of distress.
The nurse should summarize the client's medical history and previous
treatments.
, The nurse should recommend a treatment plan based on the client's
preferences.
The nurse should outline the client's family background and social
situation.
4. If a client with diarrhea is also experiencing nausea, which dietary approach
should the nurse recommend?
Introduce bland foods gradually while maintaining hydration.
Encourage the client to eat spicy foods to stimulate appetite.
Suggest high-fat foods to provide energy.
Advise the client to fast until symptoms resolve.
5. If a nurse is unsure whether a specific invasive procedure is within their scope
of practice, what should they do before proceeding?
Refer to a colleague for advice.
Perform the procedure and document it later.
Ask the physician for permission to proceed.
Consult the state's nurse practice act for clarification.
6. What is the primary nursing action to reduce aspiration risk in clients with
dysphagia?
Provide thickened liquids only
Facilitate safe swallowing
Limit food choices
Encourage rapid eating
,7. Which factors are known to increase the risk of developing a catheter-
associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)?
Client's Age, Catheter size, Catheter securement, Status of
collection bag
Client's Gender, Catheter Duration, Urine pH
Client's Mobility, Catheter Insertion Technique, Antibiotic Use
Client's Diet, Fluid Intake, Catheter Material
8. What is the first action a nurse should take when a client reports a fall due to
a locked knee?
Document the incident in the client's chart.
Call for a physician.
Help the client to stand up immediately.
Assess the client's condition for injuries.
9. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a Clostridium difficile (C.
difficile) infection who has had recurrent infections over the last year. Which
of the following treatments would the nurse anticipate as being the most
effective treatment for this client?
Fecal microbiota transplantation
Lactobacillus probiotics
Oral metronidazole
Oral vancomycin
10. Which class of medications is known to impair wound healing in post-
operative patients?
, Analgesics
Antibiotics
Corticosteroids
Anticoagulants
11. What is a common side effect of chemotherapy that the nurse should
address with the parent?
Hair loss
Weight gain
Fatigue
Nausea
12. What document should a nurse consult to verify the legality of performing
an invasive procedure?
The state's nurse practice act
The physician's orders
The nursing code of ethics
The hospital's policy manual
13. An older adult client in a long term care facility has dementia and begins to
have frequent episodes of urinary incontinence. After the provider finds no
medical cause for his incontinence, which of the following interventions
should the nurse initiate to manage his behavior?
remind the client to tell the nurse when he has to urinate
request a prescription for an indwelling catheter
take the client to the bathroom on an every 2 hr schedule
