ATI PN CMS FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM (VERSION 2)
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
PLUS RATIONALES Q&A INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
150 QUESTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
# TOPIC
1 Apply the nursing process to prioritize and deliver safe, patient-centered fundamental care
2 Demonstrate infection control, medication safety, and risk-reduction strategies in diverse clinical scenarios
3 Integrate psychosocial and physiological principles to promote comfort, mobility, and optimal functioning
4 Ati Pn Cms Fundamentals Proctored Exam
5 Version 2
6 Questions And Correct Answers
7 Verified Answers
8 Plus Rationales Q&A Instant Download Pdf.
9 Foundations of Nursing Fundamentals
10 Applied Nursing Fundamentals
11 Advanced Nursing Fundamentals
12 Nursing Fundamentals Review
ABSTRACT
This study document brings together 150 carefully worded exam questions drawn from Ati Pn Cms
Fundamentals Proctored Exam (Version 2) Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers)
Plus Rationales Q&A Instant Download Pdf., with the strongest emphasis placed on Apply the
nursing process to prioritize and deliver safe, patient-centered fundamental care, Demonstrate
infection control, medication safety, and risk-reduction strategies in diverse clinical scenarios,
Integrate psychosocial and physiological principles to promote comfort, mobility and and optimal
functioning. Every item follows the wording style and level of reasoning you meet in the real paper,
and each one is paired with a clear rationale so the correct choice is never a guess. Work through
the set at your own pace, mark the questions that slow you down, then come back to them until the
reasoning feels automatic. Learners who revise this way walk into the exam room recognising the
pattern behind the questions instead of meeting them for the first time. Keep going - steady, honest
practice is what turns a difficult paper into a comfortable pass.
Page 1
,Q1 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE AND DELIVER SAFE,
PATIENT-CENTERED FUNDAMENTAL CARE
Which action best prevents catheter-associated urinary tract infection during
indwelling catheter care?
A. Irrigating the catheter daily with sterile saline
B. Maintaining unobstructed urine flow and dependent drainage CORRECT
C. Applying antimicrobial ointment to the meatus
D. Changing the catheter every 72 hours
RATIONALE: Maintaining unobstructed flow and keeping the drainage bag below the bladder
prevents stasis and ascending infection, a core CAUTI prevention strategy. Routine irrigation,
antimicrobial ointment, and scheduled catheter changes are not recommended and may increase
infection risk or trauma.
Q2 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE AND DELIVER SAFE,
PATIENT-CENTERED FUNDAMENTAL CARE
A patient on bed rest develops a pressure injury. Which intervention is priority to
promote healing?
A. Massage the reddened area to increase circulation
B. Reposition the patient every 2 hours and offload pressure CORRECT
C. Apply heat to the wound to enhance blood flow
D. Keep the wound dry and exposed to air
RATIONALE: Repositioning and offloading pressure are essential to relieve ischemia and allow
tissue repair. Massaging reddened areas can worsen damage, heat may increase metabolic
demand, and exposing the wound to air promotes drying and delays healing.
Page 2
,Q3 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE AND DELIVER SAFE,
PATIENT-CENTERED FUNDAMENTAL CARE
Which statement by the nurse indicates correct understanding of surgical
asepsis?
A. Sterile gloves can be reused if not visibly soiled
B. Sterile fields are contaminated if touched by non-sterile objects CORRECT
C. The edges of a sterile field are considered sterile
D. Sterile items can be stored indefinitely if wrapped
RATIONALE: Any contact with a non-sterile object contaminates a sterile field, requiring it to be
redone. Sterile gloves are single-use, the 1-inch border of a sterile field is not sterile, and sterility
depends on package integrity and expiration, not indefinite storage.
Q4 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE AND DELIVER SAFE,
PATIENT-CENTERED FUNDAMENTAL CARE
A patient refuses a prescribed medication. Which response by the nurse is most
appropriate?
A. Administer the medication covertly in food
B. Document the refusal and notify the provider CORRECT
C. Threaten to restrain the patient if they refuse again
D. Skip the dose and document as given
RATIONALE: Respecting patient autonomy, the nurse must document the refusal and inform the
provider for further orders. Covert administration, threats, and falsifying documentation violate
ethical and legal standards.
Page 3
, Q5 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE AND DELIVER SAFE,
PATIENT-CENTERED FUNDAMENTAL CARE
Which finding indicates a patient is at highest risk for falls?
A. Uses a cane for ambulation
B. Takes a diuretic and a sedative CORRECT
C. Has a history of hypertension
D. Wears glasses for reading
RATIONALE: Diuretics increase urinary urgency and frequency, while sedatives impair balance
and cognition, synergistically elevating fall risk. A cane, hypertension, and reading glasses are
less direct fall risks.
Q6 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE AND DELIVER SAFE,
PATIENT-CENTERED FUNDAMENTAL CARE
Which nursing action best demonstrates patient-centered care during a bed bath?
A. Completing the bath quickly to conserve energy
B. Allowing the patient to wash their face and perineum CORRECT
C. Using the same washcloth for face and perineum
D. Keeping the door open for observation
RATIONALE: Encouraging the patient to perform as much self-care as possible respects dignity
and promotes independence. Rushing, using the same cloth for face and perineum, and
compromising privacy are not patient-centered.
Page 4
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
PLUS RATIONALES Q&A INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
150 QUESTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
# TOPIC
1 Apply the nursing process to prioritize and deliver safe, patient-centered fundamental care
2 Demonstrate infection control, medication safety, and risk-reduction strategies in diverse clinical scenarios
3 Integrate psychosocial and physiological principles to promote comfort, mobility, and optimal functioning
4 Ati Pn Cms Fundamentals Proctored Exam
5 Version 2
6 Questions And Correct Answers
7 Verified Answers
8 Plus Rationales Q&A Instant Download Pdf.
9 Foundations of Nursing Fundamentals
10 Applied Nursing Fundamentals
11 Advanced Nursing Fundamentals
12 Nursing Fundamentals Review
ABSTRACT
This study document brings together 150 carefully worded exam questions drawn from Ati Pn Cms
Fundamentals Proctored Exam (Version 2) Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers)
Plus Rationales Q&A Instant Download Pdf., with the strongest emphasis placed on Apply the
nursing process to prioritize and deliver safe, patient-centered fundamental care, Demonstrate
infection control, medication safety, and risk-reduction strategies in diverse clinical scenarios,
Integrate psychosocial and physiological principles to promote comfort, mobility and and optimal
functioning. Every item follows the wording style and level of reasoning you meet in the real paper,
and each one is paired with a clear rationale so the correct choice is never a guess. Work through
the set at your own pace, mark the questions that slow you down, then come back to them until the
reasoning feels automatic. Learners who revise this way walk into the exam room recognising the
pattern behind the questions instead of meeting them for the first time. Keep going - steady, honest
practice is what turns a difficult paper into a comfortable pass.
Page 1
,Q1 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE AND DELIVER SAFE,
PATIENT-CENTERED FUNDAMENTAL CARE
Which action best prevents catheter-associated urinary tract infection during
indwelling catheter care?
A. Irrigating the catheter daily with sterile saline
B. Maintaining unobstructed urine flow and dependent drainage CORRECT
C. Applying antimicrobial ointment to the meatus
D. Changing the catheter every 72 hours
RATIONALE: Maintaining unobstructed flow and keeping the drainage bag below the bladder
prevents stasis and ascending infection, a core CAUTI prevention strategy. Routine irrigation,
antimicrobial ointment, and scheduled catheter changes are not recommended and may increase
infection risk or trauma.
Q2 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE AND DELIVER SAFE,
PATIENT-CENTERED FUNDAMENTAL CARE
A patient on bed rest develops a pressure injury. Which intervention is priority to
promote healing?
A. Massage the reddened area to increase circulation
B. Reposition the patient every 2 hours and offload pressure CORRECT
C. Apply heat to the wound to enhance blood flow
D. Keep the wound dry and exposed to air
RATIONALE: Repositioning and offloading pressure are essential to relieve ischemia and allow
tissue repair. Massaging reddened areas can worsen damage, heat may increase metabolic
demand, and exposing the wound to air promotes drying and delays healing.
Page 2
,Q3 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE AND DELIVER SAFE,
PATIENT-CENTERED FUNDAMENTAL CARE
Which statement by the nurse indicates correct understanding of surgical
asepsis?
A. Sterile gloves can be reused if not visibly soiled
B. Sterile fields are contaminated if touched by non-sterile objects CORRECT
C. The edges of a sterile field are considered sterile
D. Sterile items can be stored indefinitely if wrapped
RATIONALE: Any contact with a non-sterile object contaminates a sterile field, requiring it to be
redone. Sterile gloves are single-use, the 1-inch border of a sterile field is not sterile, and sterility
depends on package integrity and expiration, not indefinite storage.
Q4 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE AND DELIVER SAFE,
PATIENT-CENTERED FUNDAMENTAL CARE
A patient refuses a prescribed medication. Which response by the nurse is most
appropriate?
A. Administer the medication covertly in food
B. Document the refusal and notify the provider CORRECT
C. Threaten to restrain the patient if they refuse again
D. Skip the dose and document as given
RATIONALE: Respecting patient autonomy, the nurse must document the refusal and inform the
provider for further orders. Covert administration, threats, and falsifying documentation violate
ethical and legal standards.
Page 3
, Q5 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE AND DELIVER SAFE,
PATIENT-CENTERED FUNDAMENTAL CARE
Which finding indicates a patient is at highest risk for falls?
A. Uses a cane for ambulation
B. Takes a diuretic and a sedative CORRECT
C. Has a history of hypertension
D. Wears glasses for reading
RATIONALE: Diuretics increase urinary urgency and frequency, while sedatives impair balance
and cognition, synergistically elevating fall risk. A cane, hypertension, and reading glasses are
less direct fall risks.
Q6 APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS TO PRIORITIZE AND DELIVER SAFE,
PATIENT-CENTERED FUNDAMENTAL CARE
Which nursing action best demonstrates patient-centered care during a bed bath?
A. Completing the bath quickly to conserve energy
B. Allowing the patient to wash their face and perineum CORRECT
C. Using the same washcloth for face and perineum
D. Keeping the door open for observation
RATIONALE: Encouraging the patient to perform as much self-care as possible respects dignity
and promotes independence. Rushing, using the same cloth for face and perineum, and
compromising privacy are not patient-centered.
Page 4
