ATI RN Fundamentals Proctored EXAM 2024-2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100 % PASS A+ GRADE
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed w/severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The nurse is aware
that health care professionals are required to report communicable & infectious diseases. Which of the
following illustrate the rationale for reporting? Select all.
A. Planning & evaluating control & prevention strategies
B. Determining public health priorities
C. Ensuring proper medical treatment
D. Identifying endemic disease
E. Monitoring for common-source outbreaks - answer>>A, B, C, E
Not D because endemic disease is already prevalent within a population, so reporting is not necessary
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is being admitted to the facility w/a suspected
diagnosis of pertussis. Which of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all.
A. Place the client in a room that has negative air pressure of at least 6 exchanges/hr
B. Wear a mask when providing care within 3 ft of the client
C. Place a surgical mask on the client if transportation to another dept is unavoidable
D. Use sterile gloves when handling soiled linens
E. Wear a gown when preforming care that may result in contamination from secretions - answer>>B, C,
E
Private room w/droplet precautions indicated for this client.
The nurse should wear a gown when contamination from body fluids might happen
,A nurse is caring for a client who presents w/linear clusters of fluid-containing vesicles w/some
crustings. Which of the following should the nurse suspect?
A. Allergic reaction
B. Ringworm
C. Systemic lupus erythematosus
D. Herpes zoster - answer>>D. Herpes zoster
pink body rash=allergic reaction
red circles w/white centers=ringworm
red cheek rash bilaterally=lupus
A nurse is caring for a client who reports severe sore throat, pain when swallowing, & swollen lymph
nodes. The client is experiencing which of the following stages of infection?
A. Prodromal
B. Incubation
C. Convalescence
D. Illness - answer>>D. Illness
specific s/s present is the illness stage
A nurse educator is reviewing w/a newly hired nurse the difference in clinical manifestations of a
localized vs. a systemic infection. The nurse indicates understanding when she states that which of the
following are clinical manifestations of a systemic infection? Select all.
A. Fever
B. Malaise
,C. Edema
D. Pain or tenderness
E. Increase in pulse & respiratory rate - answer>>A, B, E
Edema and pain and tenderness is localized
A nurse is teaching a young adult client about health promotion & illness prevention. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I already had my immunizations as a child, so I'm protected in that area."
B. "It is important to schedule routine health care visits even if I'm feeling well."
C. "If I'm having any discomfort, I'll just got to an urgent care center."
D. "If I am felling stressed, I will remind myself that this is something I should expect." - answer>>B.
routine health screenings are important at any age
A nursing instructor is explaining the various stages of the lifespan to a group of nursing students. The
nurse should offer which of the following behaviors by a young adult as an example of appropriate
psychosocial development?
A. Becoming actively involved in providing guidance to the next generation
B. Adjusting to major changes in roles and relationships due to losses
C. Devoting a great deal of time to establishing an occupation
D. Finding oneself "sandwiched" in between & being responsible for 2 generations - answer>>C.
Exploring and establishing career options & establishing oneself is important developmental task in a
young adult
, A nurse is counseling a young adult who describes having difficulty dealing w/several issues. Which of
the following problems the client verbalized should the nurse identify as the priority for further
assessment & intervention?
A. "I have my own apartment now, but it's not easy living away from my parents."
B. "It's been so stressful for me to even think about having my own family."
C. "I don't even know who I am yet, & now I'm supposed to know what to do."
D. "My girlfriend is pregnant, & I don't think I have what it takes to be a good father." - answer>>C.
Applying Erikson stages of development, knowing oneself is done in adolescence, and this requires the
most urgent help
A nurse is reviewing safety precautions w/a group of young adults at a community health fair. Which of
the following recommendations should the nurse include specifically for this age group? Select all.
A. Install bath rails & grab bars in bathrooms
B. Wear a helmet while skiing
C. Install a carbon monoxide detector
D. Secure firearms in a safe location
E. Remove throw rugs from the home - answer>>B, C, D
A is recommended for older adults and E as well for risk of falls
A nurse is reviewing the CDC's immunization recommendations w/a young adult client. Which of the
following recommendations should the nurse include in this discussion? Select all.
A. Human papillomavirus
B. Measles, mumps, rubella
ANSWERS 100 % PASS A+ GRADE
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed w/severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The nurse is aware
that health care professionals are required to report communicable & infectious diseases. Which of the
following illustrate the rationale for reporting? Select all.
A. Planning & evaluating control & prevention strategies
B. Determining public health priorities
C. Ensuring proper medical treatment
D. Identifying endemic disease
E. Monitoring for common-source outbreaks - answer>>A, B, C, E
Not D because endemic disease is already prevalent within a population, so reporting is not necessary
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is being admitted to the facility w/a suspected
diagnosis of pertussis. Which of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all.
A. Place the client in a room that has negative air pressure of at least 6 exchanges/hr
B. Wear a mask when providing care within 3 ft of the client
C. Place a surgical mask on the client if transportation to another dept is unavoidable
D. Use sterile gloves when handling soiled linens
E. Wear a gown when preforming care that may result in contamination from secretions - answer>>B, C,
E
Private room w/droplet precautions indicated for this client.
The nurse should wear a gown when contamination from body fluids might happen
,A nurse is caring for a client who presents w/linear clusters of fluid-containing vesicles w/some
crustings. Which of the following should the nurse suspect?
A. Allergic reaction
B. Ringworm
C. Systemic lupus erythematosus
D. Herpes zoster - answer>>D. Herpes zoster
pink body rash=allergic reaction
red circles w/white centers=ringworm
red cheek rash bilaterally=lupus
A nurse is caring for a client who reports severe sore throat, pain when swallowing, & swollen lymph
nodes. The client is experiencing which of the following stages of infection?
A. Prodromal
B. Incubation
C. Convalescence
D. Illness - answer>>D. Illness
specific s/s present is the illness stage
A nurse educator is reviewing w/a newly hired nurse the difference in clinical manifestations of a
localized vs. a systemic infection. The nurse indicates understanding when she states that which of the
following are clinical manifestations of a systemic infection? Select all.
A. Fever
B. Malaise
,C. Edema
D. Pain or tenderness
E. Increase in pulse & respiratory rate - answer>>A, B, E
Edema and pain and tenderness is localized
A nurse is teaching a young adult client about health promotion & illness prevention. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I already had my immunizations as a child, so I'm protected in that area."
B. "It is important to schedule routine health care visits even if I'm feeling well."
C. "If I'm having any discomfort, I'll just got to an urgent care center."
D. "If I am felling stressed, I will remind myself that this is something I should expect." - answer>>B.
routine health screenings are important at any age
A nursing instructor is explaining the various stages of the lifespan to a group of nursing students. The
nurse should offer which of the following behaviors by a young adult as an example of appropriate
psychosocial development?
A. Becoming actively involved in providing guidance to the next generation
B. Adjusting to major changes in roles and relationships due to losses
C. Devoting a great deal of time to establishing an occupation
D. Finding oneself "sandwiched" in between & being responsible for 2 generations - answer>>C.
Exploring and establishing career options & establishing oneself is important developmental task in a
young adult
, A nurse is counseling a young adult who describes having difficulty dealing w/several issues. Which of
the following problems the client verbalized should the nurse identify as the priority for further
assessment & intervention?
A. "I have my own apartment now, but it's not easy living away from my parents."
B. "It's been so stressful for me to even think about having my own family."
C. "I don't even know who I am yet, & now I'm supposed to know what to do."
D. "My girlfriend is pregnant, & I don't think I have what it takes to be a good father." - answer>>C.
Applying Erikson stages of development, knowing oneself is done in adolescence, and this requires the
most urgent help
A nurse is reviewing safety precautions w/a group of young adults at a community health fair. Which of
the following recommendations should the nurse include specifically for this age group? Select all.
A. Install bath rails & grab bars in bathrooms
B. Wear a helmet while skiing
C. Install a carbon monoxide detector
D. Secure firearms in a safe location
E. Remove throw rugs from the home - answer>>B, C, D
A is recommended for older adults and E as well for risk of falls
A nurse is reviewing the CDC's immunization recommendations w/a young adult client. Which of the
following recommendations should the nurse include in this discussion? Select all.
A. Human papillomavirus
B. Measles, mumps, rubella
