ATI PN FUNDAMENTAL PROCTORED
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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Core Domains:
• Safety and Infection Control
• Basic Care and Comfort
• Medication Administration and Calculations
• Vital Signs and Physical Assessment
• Documentation, Informatics, and Reporting
• Ethical, Legal, and Professional Standards
• Health Promotion, Client Education, and Communication
• Nursing Process and Clinical Decision-Making
Introduction:
The ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Retake examination assesses
the practical nursing student's mastery of foundational nursing
concepts essential for safe, effective client care. The examination
evaluates knowledge of infection control, safety, medication
administration, vital signs, documentation, ethics, and therapeutic
,communication. The test structure incorporates multiple-choice and
scenario-based questions that emphasize real-world application,
prioritization, and clinical judgment. Candidates are expected to
demonstrate competency in performing basic nursing skills, applying
the nursing process, and adhering to professional standards. A
strong emphasis is placed on client safety, evidence-based practice,
and the ability to make sound decisions in diverse healthcare
settings.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. A nurse is preparing to perform hand hygiene. Which action
should the nurse take first?
A. Apply soap to the hands
B. Wet the hands with warm water
C. Remove all jewelry from the hands
D. Rub hands together for 20 seconds
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: Jewelry can harbor microorganisms and interfere
with effective hand hygiene. Removing jewelry is the first step
before performing hand hygiene.
2. A nurse is assessing a client's risk for falls. Which finding
places the client at highest risk?
A. The client uses a cane for ambulation
B. The client has a history of a recent fall
,C. The client wears eyeglasses
D. The client is 65 years old
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: A history of a recent fall is the strongest predictor
of future falls. While age and assistive devices are risk factors, a
previous fall is the most significant indicator.
3. A nurse is measuring a client's blood pressure. Which action
indicates correct technique?
A. Place the cuff over the client's clothing
B. Inflate the cuff until the client reports discomfort
C. Position the client's arm at heart level
D. Deflate the cuff rapidly to obtain the reading
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: The arm should be positioned at heart level to
ensure accurate blood pressure measurement. Cuff over clothing,
excessive inflation, and rapid deflation can produce inaccurate
readings.
4. A nurse is preparing to administer a medication. Which of
the following is one of the "rights" of medication
administration?
A. Right diagnosis
B. Right documentation
, C. Right room number
D. Right hospital
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: The rights of medication administration include
right client, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, and right
documentation. Right diagnosis, room number, and hospital are not
standard rights.
5. A nurse uses the SBAR communication tool when contacting
a provider. What does the "A" in SBAR represent?
A. Assessment
B. Action
C. Allergy
D. Admission
Correct answer: A
RATIONALE: SBAR stands for Situation, Background,
Assessment, and Recommendation. The "A" represents Assessment,
which includes the nurse's clinical findings and interpretation.
6. A nurse is caring for a client with Clostridioides difficile
infection. Which precaution should the nurse implement?
A. Airborne precautions
B. Droplet precautions
RETAKE NEWEST 2026 TEST BANK
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains:
• Safety and Infection Control
• Basic Care and Comfort
• Medication Administration and Calculations
• Vital Signs and Physical Assessment
• Documentation, Informatics, and Reporting
• Ethical, Legal, and Professional Standards
• Health Promotion, Client Education, and Communication
• Nursing Process and Clinical Decision-Making
Introduction:
The ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Retake examination assesses
the practical nursing student's mastery of foundational nursing
concepts essential for safe, effective client care. The examination
evaluates knowledge of infection control, safety, medication
administration, vital signs, documentation, ethics, and therapeutic
,communication. The test structure incorporates multiple-choice and
scenario-based questions that emphasize real-world application,
prioritization, and clinical judgment. Candidates are expected to
demonstrate competency in performing basic nursing skills, applying
the nursing process, and adhering to professional standards. A
strong emphasis is placed on client safety, evidence-based practice,
and the ability to make sound decisions in diverse healthcare
settings.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. A nurse is preparing to perform hand hygiene. Which action
should the nurse take first?
A. Apply soap to the hands
B. Wet the hands with warm water
C. Remove all jewelry from the hands
D. Rub hands together for 20 seconds
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: Jewelry can harbor microorganisms and interfere
with effective hand hygiene. Removing jewelry is the first step
before performing hand hygiene.
2. A nurse is assessing a client's risk for falls. Which finding
places the client at highest risk?
A. The client uses a cane for ambulation
B. The client has a history of a recent fall
,C. The client wears eyeglasses
D. The client is 65 years old
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: A history of a recent fall is the strongest predictor
of future falls. While age and assistive devices are risk factors, a
previous fall is the most significant indicator.
3. A nurse is measuring a client's blood pressure. Which action
indicates correct technique?
A. Place the cuff over the client's clothing
B. Inflate the cuff until the client reports discomfort
C. Position the client's arm at heart level
D. Deflate the cuff rapidly to obtain the reading
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: The arm should be positioned at heart level to
ensure accurate blood pressure measurement. Cuff over clothing,
excessive inflation, and rapid deflation can produce inaccurate
readings.
4. A nurse is preparing to administer a medication. Which of
the following is one of the "rights" of medication
administration?
A. Right diagnosis
B. Right documentation
, C. Right room number
D. Right hospital
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: The rights of medication administration include
right client, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, and right
documentation. Right diagnosis, room number, and hospital are not
standard rights.
5. A nurse uses the SBAR communication tool when contacting
a provider. What does the "A" in SBAR represent?
A. Assessment
B. Action
C. Allergy
D. Admission
Correct answer: A
RATIONALE: SBAR stands for Situation, Background,
Assessment, and Recommendation. The "A" represents Assessment,
which includes the nurse's clinical findings and interpretation.
6. A nurse is caring for a client with Clostridioides difficile
infection. Which precaution should the nurse implement?
A. Airborne precautions
B. Droplet precautions
