ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam
Study Guide 2022/2023
1.A nurse is caring for a client who requires a 24-hr urine collection. Which of
the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
"I flushed what I urinated at 7:00 a.m. and have saved all urine since."
2.A nurse is assessing a client who has been on bed rest for the past month.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication
that the client has developed thrombophlebitis?
Calf swelling
3.A nurse manager is overseeing the care on a unit. Which of the following
situations should the nurse manager identify as a violation of HIPAA
guidelines?
A nurse asks a nurse from another unit to assist with her documentation .
4.A nurse is caring for a client who requires bed rest and has a prescription
for antiembolic stockings. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
Remove the stockings at least once per shift.
5.A nurse is administering IV fluid to an older adult client. The nurse should
perform which priority assessment to monitor for adverse effects?
Auscultate lung sounds
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6.A nurse is assessing a client's readiness to learn about insulin
administration. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify
as an indication that the client is ready to learn?
"I can concentrate best in the morning."
7.A nurse is performing a Romberg's test during the physical assessment of a
client. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use?
Have the client stand with her arms at her side and her feet together.
8.A nurse is planning an deduction session for an older adult client who has
just learned that she has type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following
strategies should the nurse plan to use with this client?
Allow extra time for the client to respond to questions
9.A nurse is teaching an older client who is at risk for osteoporosis about
beginning a program of regular physical activity. Which of the following
types of activity should the nurse recommend?
Walking briskly
10.A nurse is assessing an adult client who has been immobile for the past 3
weeks. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings
requires further intervention? Erythema on pressure points
11.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?Gently shake the container of medication prior to administration.
12.A nurse is responding to a call light and finds a client lying on the bathroom
floor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Check
the client for injuries
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13.A nurse is caring for a client who is expressing anger over his diagnosis of
colorectal cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Reassure the client that this is an expected response to grief.
14.A nurse in a clinic is caring for a middle adult client who states, "The doctor
says that, since I am at an average risk for colon cancer, I should have
routine screening. What does that involve?" Which of the following
responses should the nurse make? "You should have a fecal occult blood
test every year."
15.A nurse manager is preparing to review medication documentation with a
group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following statements should
the nurse manager plan to include in the teaching? "Use the complete
name of the medication magnesium sulfate."
16.A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Place the client in a room with negative-pressure airflow.
Wear gloves when assisting the client with oral care.
Use antimicrobial sanitizer for hand hygiene .
17.A charge nurse is discussing the responsibility of nurses caring for clients
who have Clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following information
should the nurse include in the teaching? Have family members wear a
gown and gloves when visiting.
18.A nurse in a surgical suite notes documentation on a client's medical record
he has a latex allergy. In preparation for the client's procedure, which of the
following precautions should the nurse take? Wrap monitoring cords
with stockinette and tape them in place.Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Study Guide 2022/2023
1.A nurse is caring for a client who requires a 24-hr urine collection. Which of
the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
"I flushed what I urinated at 7:00 a.m. and have saved all urine since."
2.A nurse is assessing a client who has been on bed rest for the past month.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication
that the client has developed thrombophlebitis?
Calf swelling
3.A nurse manager is overseeing the care on a unit. Which of the following
situations should the nurse manager identify as a violation of HIPAA
guidelines?
A nurse asks a nurse from another unit to assist with her documentation .
4.A nurse is caring for a client who requires bed rest and has a prescription
for antiembolic stockings. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
Remove the stockings at least once per shift.
5.A nurse is administering IV fluid to an older adult client. The nurse should
perform which priority assessment to monitor for adverse effects?
Auscultate lung sounds
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6.A nurse is assessing a client's readiness to learn about insulin
administration. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify
as an indication that the client is ready to learn?
"I can concentrate best in the morning."
7.A nurse is performing a Romberg's test during the physical assessment of a
client. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use?
Have the client stand with her arms at her side and her feet together.
8.A nurse is planning an deduction session for an older adult client who has
just learned that she has type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following
strategies should the nurse plan to use with this client?
Allow extra time for the client to respond to questions
9.A nurse is teaching an older client who is at risk for osteoporosis about
beginning a program of regular physical activity. Which of the following
types of activity should the nurse recommend?
Walking briskly
10.A nurse is assessing an adult client who has been immobile for the past 3
weeks. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings
requires further intervention? Erythema on pressure points
11.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?Gently shake the container of medication prior to administration.
12.A nurse is responding to a call light and finds a client lying on the bathroom
floor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Check
the client for injuries
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13.A nurse is caring for a client who is expressing anger over his diagnosis of
colorectal cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Reassure the client that this is an expected response to grief.
14.A nurse in a clinic is caring for a middle adult client who states, "The doctor
says that, since I am at an average risk for colon cancer, I should have
routine screening. What does that involve?" Which of the following
responses should the nurse make? "You should have a fecal occult blood
test every year."
15.A nurse manager is preparing to review medication documentation with a
group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following statements should
the nurse manager plan to include in the teaching? "Use the complete
name of the medication magnesium sulfate."
16.A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Place the client in a room with negative-pressure airflow.
Wear gloves when assisting the client with oral care.
Use antimicrobial sanitizer for hand hygiene .
17.A charge nurse is discussing the responsibility of nurses caring for clients
who have Clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following information
should the nurse include in the teaching? Have family members wear a
gown and gloves when visiting.
18.A nurse in a surgical suite notes documentation on a client's medical record
he has a latex allergy. In preparation for the client's procedure, which of the
following precautions should the nurse take? Wrap monitoring cords
with stockinette and tape them in place.Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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