ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS CMS
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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Core Domains
Nursing Process and Clinical Judgment
Safety and Infection Control
Vital Signs and Physical Assessment
Medication Administration
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Nutritional Balance
Mobility, Immobility, and Skin Integrity
Oxygenation and Respiratory Care
Elimination and Bowel/Bladder Care
Perioperative and Wound Care
Communication, Documentation, Ethics, and Delegation
Introduction
This comprehensive examination assesses foundational nursing
knowledge required for safe, evidence-based practice. It
evaluates clinical judgment, patient assessment, medication
safety, infection control, mobility, nutrition, elimination,
oxygenation, and professional standards. Multiple-choice and
scenario-based questions emphasize application, prioritization,
and real-world decision-making. Candidates must demonstrate
the ability to recognize changes in patient condition, intervene
appropriately, delegate safely, and communicate effectively
within interdisciplinary teams. This test bank supports exam
,readiness for the ATI RN Fundamentals CMS Proctored
Assessment.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. A nurse is using the nursing process to care for a newly
admitted patient. Which step occurs immediately after data
collection?
A. Planning
B. Diagnosis
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: After data collection, the nurse analyzes and
clusters data to formulate nursing diagnoses.
2. A patient is found unresponsive and not breathing. Which
action should the nurse take first?
A. Check blood pressure
B. Document findings
C. Call for help and begin CPR
D. Obtain consent
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: Airway, breathing, and circulation take priority.
CPR must begin immediately.
3. Which action best demonstrates standard precautions?
A. Performing hand hygiene before and after patient contact
B. Wearing gloves only when visible blood is present
C. Reusing equipment between patients
D. Using alcohol rub when hands are visibly soiled
, Correct answer: A
RATIONALE: Standard precautions apply to all patients and
require hand hygiene before and after contact.
4. A patient has diarrhea caused by Clostridioides difficile.
Which precautions are required?
A. Airborne
B. Droplet
C. Standard only
D. Contact
Correct answer: D
RATIONALE: C. difficile requires contact precautions and soap-
and-water hand hygiene because alcohol does not kill spores.
5. A nurse is preparing to administer medications. Which action
verifies the right patient?
A. Asking the patient's roommate
B. Checking the patient's armband and stating the patient's name
C. Reviewing the medication administration record only
D. Calling the patient by room number
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: The nurse must verify identity using two
identifiers, such as the armband and patient statement.
6. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
A. Oxygen saturation 85%
B. Respiratory rate 18
C. Pain level 3/10
D. Temperature 37.2 C
Correct answer: A
, RATIONALE: Oxygen saturation below 90% indicates
hypoxemia and requires immediate action.
7. A nurse is preparing for a sterile dressing change. Which
action maintains sterile technique?
A. Using clean gloves only
B. Reusing supplies from a previous dressing
C. Using sterile gloves and keeping the sterile field dry
D. Reaching over the sterile field
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: Sterile technique requires sterile gloves, a dry
sterile field, and avoidance of contamination.
8. Which position is best for a patient with difficulty breathing?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Trendelenburg
D. High Fowler's
Correct answer: D
RATIONALE: High Fowler's position improves lung expansion
and reduces work of breathing.
9. Which nursing action helps prevent catheter-associated
urinary tract infection?
A. Irrigating the catheter routinely
B. Keeping the drainage bag below the bladder
C. Disconnecting the tubing daily
D. Replacing the catheter every 24 hours
Correct answer: B
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains
Nursing Process and Clinical Judgment
Safety and Infection Control
Vital Signs and Physical Assessment
Medication Administration
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Nutritional Balance
Mobility, Immobility, and Skin Integrity
Oxygenation and Respiratory Care
Elimination and Bowel/Bladder Care
Perioperative and Wound Care
Communication, Documentation, Ethics, and Delegation
Introduction
This comprehensive examination assesses foundational nursing
knowledge required for safe, evidence-based practice. It
evaluates clinical judgment, patient assessment, medication
safety, infection control, mobility, nutrition, elimination,
oxygenation, and professional standards. Multiple-choice and
scenario-based questions emphasize application, prioritization,
and real-world decision-making. Candidates must demonstrate
the ability to recognize changes in patient condition, intervene
appropriately, delegate safely, and communicate effectively
within interdisciplinary teams. This test bank supports exam
,readiness for the ATI RN Fundamentals CMS Proctored
Assessment.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. A nurse is using the nursing process to care for a newly
admitted patient. Which step occurs immediately after data
collection?
A. Planning
B. Diagnosis
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: After data collection, the nurse analyzes and
clusters data to formulate nursing diagnoses.
2. A patient is found unresponsive and not breathing. Which
action should the nurse take first?
A. Check blood pressure
B. Document findings
C. Call for help and begin CPR
D. Obtain consent
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: Airway, breathing, and circulation take priority.
CPR must begin immediately.
3. Which action best demonstrates standard precautions?
A. Performing hand hygiene before and after patient contact
B. Wearing gloves only when visible blood is present
C. Reusing equipment between patients
D. Using alcohol rub when hands are visibly soiled
, Correct answer: A
RATIONALE: Standard precautions apply to all patients and
require hand hygiene before and after contact.
4. A patient has diarrhea caused by Clostridioides difficile.
Which precautions are required?
A. Airborne
B. Droplet
C. Standard only
D. Contact
Correct answer: D
RATIONALE: C. difficile requires contact precautions and soap-
and-water hand hygiene because alcohol does not kill spores.
5. A nurse is preparing to administer medications. Which action
verifies the right patient?
A. Asking the patient's roommate
B. Checking the patient's armband and stating the patient's name
C. Reviewing the medication administration record only
D. Calling the patient by room number
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: The nurse must verify identity using two
identifiers, such as the armband and patient statement.
6. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
A. Oxygen saturation 85%
B. Respiratory rate 18
C. Pain level 3/10
D. Temperature 37.2 C
Correct answer: A
, RATIONALE: Oxygen saturation below 90% indicates
hypoxemia and requires immediate action.
7. A nurse is preparing for a sterile dressing change. Which
action maintains sterile technique?
A. Using clean gloves only
B. Reusing supplies from a previous dressing
C. Using sterile gloves and keeping the sterile field dry
D. Reaching over the sterile field
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: Sterile technique requires sterile gloves, a dry
sterile field, and avoidance of contamination.
8. Which position is best for a patient with difficulty breathing?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Trendelenburg
D. High Fowler's
Correct answer: D
RATIONALE: High Fowler's position improves lung expansion
and reduces work of breathing.
9. Which nursing action helps prevent catheter-associated
urinary tract infection?
A. Irrigating the catheter routinely
B. Keeping the drainage bag below the bladder
C. Disconnecting the tubing daily
D. Replacing the catheter every 24 hours
Correct answer: B
