ATI RN Fundamentals Practice Test Questions and Correct
Answers
Question 1
a nurse is discussing the use of herbal supplements for health promotion with a client. which of the following client
statements indicates an understanding of herbal supplement use?
a. I can take echinacea to improve my immune system
b. I can take feverfew to reduce my level of anxiety
c. I can take ginger to improve my memory
d. I can take ginkgo blob to relieve nausea
Correct Answer
I can take echinacea to improve my immune system
Question 2
a nurse is caring for a client who has recently started using a behind-the-ear hearing aid. which of the following statements
should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the use of this assistive device?
a. this type of hearing aid does not allow for fine tuning of volume
b. I shouldn't have trouble keeping the hearing aid in place during exercise
c. I expect to hear a whistling sound when I first insert the hearing aid
d. I will be sure to remove my hearing aid before taking a shower
Correct Answer
I will be sure to remove my hearing aid before taking a shower
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,Question 3
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving pain medication through a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Instruct the family to refrain from pushing the button for the client while she is asleep.
b. Inform the client that because she is on PCA, vital signs will be taken every 8 hr.
c. Teach the client to avoid pushing the button until pain is above a 7 on a scale of 0 to 10.
d. Increase the basal rate and shorten the lock-out interval time if the client's pain level is too high.
Correct Answer
Instruct the family to refrain from pushing the button for the client while she is asleep.
Question 4
A nurse is preparing to administer multiple medications to a client who has an enteral feeding tube. Which of the following
actions should the nurse plan to take?
A) Dissolve each medication in 5 mL of sterile water.
B) Draw up medications together in the syringe.
C) Push the syringe plunger gently when feeling resistance.
D) Flush the tube with 15 mL of sterile water.
Correct Answer
flush the tube with 15mL of sterile water
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,Question 5
a nurse is planning an educational program for a group of older adults at a senior living center. which of the following
recommendations should the nurse include?
a. "You should have an eye examination every 2 years."
b. "You should receive a tetanus booster every 5 years."
c. "You should receive a shingles vaccine when you are 70 years old."
d. "You should receive a pneumococcal vaccine when you are 65 years old."
Correct Answer
"You should receive a pneumococcal vaccine when you are 65 years old."
Question 6
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.5 mL of oral single-dose liquid medication to a client. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
A) Gently shake the container of medication prior to administration.
B) Transfer the medication to a medicine cup.
C) Place the client in a semi-Fowler's position prior to medication administration.
D) Verify the dosage by measuring the liquid before administering it.
Correct Answer
gently shake the container of medication prior to administration
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, Question 7
a nurse is teaching a group of staff nurses about the use of essential oils for aromatherapy. the nurse should include in the
teaching that this therapy might be contraindicated for which of the following clients?
a. a client who has a history of physical abuse
b. a client who has a permanent pacemaker
c. a client who has ulcerative colitis
d. a client who has asthma
Correct Answer
a client who has asthma
Question 8
A nurse is reviewing practice guidelines with a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse include that is within the RN scope of practice?
A) Insert an implanted port.
B) Close a laceration with sutures.
C) Place an endotracheal tube.
D) Initiate an enteral feeding through a gastrostomy tube.
Correct Answer
initiate an enteral feeding through a gastrostomy tube
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Answers
Question 1
a nurse is discussing the use of herbal supplements for health promotion with a client. which of the following client
statements indicates an understanding of herbal supplement use?
a. I can take echinacea to improve my immune system
b. I can take feverfew to reduce my level of anxiety
c. I can take ginger to improve my memory
d. I can take ginkgo blob to relieve nausea
Correct Answer
I can take echinacea to improve my immune system
Question 2
a nurse is caring for a client who has recently started using a behind-the-ear hearing aid. which of the following statements
should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the use of this assistive device?
a. this type of hearing aid does not allow for fine tuning of volume
b. I shouldn't have trouble keeping the hearing aid in place during exercise
c. I expect to hear a whistling sound when I first insert the hearing aid
d. I will be sure to remove my hearing aid before taking a shower
Correct Answer
I will be sure to remove my hearing aid before taking a shower
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,Question 3
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving pain medication through a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Instruct the family to refrain from pushing the button for the client while she is asleep.
b. Inform the client that because she is on PCA, vital signs will be taken every 8 hr.
c. Teach the client to avoid pushing the button until pain is above a 7 on a scale of 0 to 10.
d. Increase the basal rate and shorten the lock-out interval time if the client's pain level is too high.
Correct Answer
Instruct the family to refrain from pushing the button for the client while she is asleep.
Question 4
A nurse is preparing to administer multiple medications to a client who has an enteral feeding tube. Which of the following
actions should the nurse plan to take?
A) Dissolve each medication in 5 mL of sterile water.
B) Draw up medications together in the syringe.
C) Push the syringe plunger gently when feeling resistance.
D) Flush the tube with 15 mL of sterile water.
Correct Answer
flush the tube with 15mL of sterile water
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,Question 5
a nurse is planning an educational program for a group of older adults at a senior living center. which of the following
recommendations should the nurse include?
a. "You should have an eye examination every 2 years."
b. "You should receive a tetanus booster every 5 years."
c. "You should receive a shingles vaccine when you are 70 years old."
d. "You should receive a pneumococcal vaccine when you are 65 years old."
Correct Answer
"You should receive a pneumococcal vaccine when you are 65 years old."
Question 6
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.5 mL of oral single-dose liquid medication to a client. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
A) Gently shake the container of medication prior to administration.
B) Transfer the medication to a medicine cup.
C) Place the client in a semi-Fowler's position prior to medication administration.
D) Verify the dosage by measuring the liquid before administering it.
Correct Answer
gently shake the container of medication prior to administration
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, Question 7
a nurse is teaching a group of staff nurses about the use of essential oils for aromatherapy. the nurse should include in the
teaching that this therapy might be contraindicated for which of the following clients?
a. a client who has a history of physical abuse
b. a client who has a permanent pacemaker
c. a client who has ulcerative colitis
d. a client who has asthma
Correct Answer
a client who has asthma
Question 8
A nurse is reviewing practice guidelines with a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse include that is within the RN scope of practice?
A) Insert an implanted port.
B) Close a laceration with sutures.
C) Place an endotracheal tube.
D) Initiate an enteral feeding through a gastrostomy tube.
Correct Answer
initiate an enteral feeding through a gastrostomy tube
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