ATI PROCTORED FUNDAMENTAL
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS 2026/2027
1. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery. The client states, ‘I am not sure if
I should go through with this.’ Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. Tell me more about your concerns regarding the procedure.
B. Why do you feel this way about the surgery?
C. You should do what is best for your health.
D. Don’t worry, your surgeon is the best in the hospital.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: This is an open-ended, therapeutic communication technique
that encourages the client to express their feelings and concerns without judgment.
2. A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to an adult client. Which of
the following sites is the safest to use?
A. Dorsogluteal
B. Vastus lateralis
C. Deltoid
,D. Ventrogluteal
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The ventrogluteal site is the safest because it is situated away
from major nerves and blood vessels.
3. A nurse is caring for a client with a localized infection. Which of the following signs should
the nurse expect to find?
A. Fever and chills
B. Edema and erythema at the site
C. Tachycardia and tachypnea
D. Generalized malaise
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Localized infection signs include redness (erythema), swelling
(edema), pain, and warmth at the specific site of infection.
4. A nurse is performing a physical assessment of a client’s abdomen. In which order should
the nurse perform the assessment techniques?
A. Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
B. Auscultation, Inspection, Palpation, Percussion
C. Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation, Inspection
D. Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation
, Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: In abdominal assessment, auscultation follows inspection to
prevent bowel sounds from being altered by percussion or palpation.
5. A nurse is preparing to move a client up in bed. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take to prevent self-injury?
A. Keep knees straight while lifting
B. Bend at the waist
C. Tighten the abdominal muscles
D. Position the feet close together
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Tightening abdominal muscles provides core stability and helps
prevent back strain during manual handling tasks.
6. A nurse is assessing a client’s radial pulse and identifies an irregular rhythm. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take next?
A. Assess the apical pulse for 1 full minute
B. Document the finding as normal
C. Administer oxygen via nasal cannula
D. Notify the provider immediately
Answer: A
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS 2026/2027
1. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery. The client states, ‘I am not sure if
I should go through with this.’ Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. Tell me more about your concerns regarding the procedure.
B. Why do you feel this way about the surgery?
C. You should do what is best for your health.
D. Don’t worry, your surgeon is the best in the hospital.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: This is an open-ended, therapeutic communication technique
that encourages the client to express their feelings and concerns without judgment.
2. A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to an adult client. Which of
the following sites is the safest to use?
A. Dorsogluteal
B. Vastus lateralis
C. Deltoid
,D. Ventrogluteal
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The ventrogluteal site is the safest because it is situated away
from major nerves and blood vessels.
3. A nurse is caring for a client with a localized infection. Which of the following signs should
the nurse expect to find?
A. Fever and chills
B. Edema and erythema at the site
C. Tachycardia and tachypnea
D. Generalized malaise
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Localized infection signs include redness (erythema), swelling
(edema), pain, and warmth at the specific site of infection.
4. A nurse is performing a physical assessment of a client’s abdomen. In which order should
the nurse perform the assessment techniques?
A. Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
B. Auscultation, Inspection, Palpation, Percussion
C. Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation, Inspection
D. Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation
, Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: In abdominal assessment, auscultation follows inspection to
prevent bowel sounds from being altered by percussion or palpation.
5. A nurse is preparing to move a client up in bed. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take to prevent self-injury?
A. Keep knees straight while lifting
B. Bend at the waist
C. Tighten the abdominal muscles
D. Position the feet close together
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Tightening abdominal muscles provides core stability and helps
prevent back strain during manual handling tasks.
6. A nurse is assessing a client’s radial pulse and identifies an irregular rhythm. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take next?
A. Assess the apical pulse for 1 full minute
B. Document the finding as normal
C. Administer oxygen via nasal cannula
D. Notify the provider immediately
Answer: A
