Fundamentals ATI
Fundamentals ATI Exam Review 2025
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A nurse is assisting with conducting a home hazard assessment for a client who has dementia. Which of
the following findings indicates an understanding of home safety?
- An extension cord is secured under a rug
- A toaster is plugged in when not in use
- The water heater is set to 55c (131f)
- The edges of stairs are marked with brightly colored tape
The edges of stairs are marked with brightly colored tape
The nurse should instruct the client to mark edges of stairs with brightly colored tape to alert the
client of the steps and reduce the risk of fall.
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
-Record the time and length of the seizure
-Restrain the clients extremes
-Place the client in the prone position
-Monitor the clients hemoglobin level
Record the time and length of the seizure
The nurse should monitor the length of time of the seizure to evaluate the type of seizure and
determine treatment required.
A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for suicide. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? (Select all that apply)
-Place the client on round-the-clock surveillance
- Remove objects from the room that the client could use to harm themselves
- Search items brought into the clients room by visitors
- Refrain from asking the client if they intend to harm themselves
- Screen the client for suicidal ideations
Place the client on round the clock surveillance
Remove objects from the room that the client could use to harm themselves
Search items brought into the clients room by visitors
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Screen the client for suicidal ideations
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter in place. Which of the following
actions is the priority for the nurse to take to reduce the clients risk of developing a healthcare
associated infection?
- Wipe down the clients bedside table with an antiseptic wipe.
- Conduct informal audits of medical records to identify the number of healthcare associated infections
- Perform hand hygiene
Instruct the client on ways to reduce the risk for infection
Perform hand hygiene
According to evidence-based practice, hand hygiene among medical professionals, clients, and visitors
is the priority intervention to reduce the risk for the client to develop a healthcare-associated
infection.
A nurse is checking a clients allergy bracelet before administering a medication and finds the client is
allergic to that medication. The nurse does not administer the medication to the client. This is an
example of which of the following unexpected events?
- Near miss event
- Client safety event
- Adverse event
- Sentinel event
Near miss event
A near-miss event is an error that could have harmed the client which almost occurs, but was caught
and avoided. The nurse noted the client had an allergy to the medication prior to administering it,
avoiding harm to the client.
A nurse is preparing a poster about fire safety for a community health fair. The nurse should include on
the poster that which of the following components contains needed elects for fire to occur? (SATA)
- Carbon dioxide
- Nitrogen
- Cooking oil
- Oxygen
- Heat
Cooking oil
Oxygen
Heat
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A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about evidence based protocols established by the CDC to
prevent healthcare associated infections (HAIs). Which of the following infections should the nurse
include? (SATA)
- Influenza infection
- Catheter associated urinary tract infection
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
- Central line associated bloodstream infection
- Surgical site infection
Catheter associated urinary tract infection
Central line associated bloodstream infection
Surgical site infection
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about warning signs from a co-worker that might indicate future
workplace violence. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse include?
- Legitimate absenteeism
- Strict adherence to facility policies
- Consistent adequate work performance
- frequent reports of not being treated fairly
frequent reports of not being treated fairly
The nurse should include that persistent complaining and voicing that they are not being treated fairly
is a warning sign for possible future workplace violence by a co-worker.
A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about electrical safety. Which of the following
actions by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- The nurse plugs in a sequential compression device with wet hands
- The nurse holds onto the plug to unplug a clients electronic blood pressure machine
- The nurse rolls the clients bed over an electrical cord
- The nurse uses an extension cord to plug in a clients smart infusion pump
The nurse holds onto the plug to unplug a clients electronic blood pressure machine
The nurse should instruct the newly licensed nurse to hold onto the plug, rather than the cord, to
unplug electric cords. Pulling on the cord can damage the cord, and result in an electric shock that
could injure the nurse or the client.
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about hospital-acquired injuries. The nurse should include which
of the following is a hospital-acquired injury? (SATA)
- Blood transfusion incompatibility
- Wrong site surgery
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- Ineffective insulin usage
- Dysphagia following a stroke
- Dehydration due to diarrhea
Blood transfusion incompatibility
Wrong site surgery
Ineffective insulin usage
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about events that require an occurrence report. Which of the
following events should the nurse include? (SATA)
- A clients visitor falls in the hallway
- A nurse forgets their computer password
- A client develops an unexpected reaction to a medication
- A clients dentures are lost
- An antibiotic was administered to a client 30 min after the scheduled time
A clients visitor falls in the hallway
A client develops an unexpected reaction to a medication
A clients dentures are lost
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client. Which of the following information should the
nurse use to identify the client? (SATA)
- The client's full name
- The client's date of birth
- The client's telephone number
- The client's diagnosis
- The client's room number
The client's full name
The client's date of birth
The client's telephone number
A nurse is a assisting with emergency care of a client who has been exposed to a chemical toxin. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
- Rinse the clients skin with water
- Remove the clients clothing by pulling it over their head
- Dispose of the clients clothing in a single biohazard bag
- Prepare to administer potassium iodide to the client
Fundamentals ATI
Fundamentals ATI Exam Review 2025
Questions with Verified Answers
GRADED A+
A nurse is assisting with conducting a home hazard assessment for a client who has dementia. Which of
the following findings indicates an understanding of home safety?
- An extension cord is secured under a rug
- A toaster is plugged in when not in use
- The water heater is set to 55c (131f)
- The edges of stairs are marked with brightly colored tape
The edges of stairs are marked with brightly colored tape
The nurse should instruct the client to mark edges of stairs with brightly colored tape to alert the
client of the steps and reduce the risk of fall.
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
-Record the time and length of the seizure
-Restrain the clients extremes
-Place the client in the prone position
-Monitor the clients hemoglobin level
Record the time and length of the seizure
The nurse should monitor the length of time of the seizure to evaluate the type of seizure and
determine treatment required.
A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for suicide. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? (Select all that apply)
-Place the client on round-the-clock surveillance
- Remove objects from the room that the client could use to harm themselves
- Search items brought into the clients room by visitors
- Refrain from asking the client if they intend to harm themselves
- Screen the client for suicidal ideations
Place the client on round the clock surveillance
Remove objects from the room that the client could use to harm themselves
Search items brought into the clients room by visitors
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Screen the client for suicidal ideations
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter in place. Which of the following
actions is the priority for the nurse to take to reduce the clients risk of developing a healthcare
associated infection?
- Wipe down the clients bedside table with an antiseptic wipe.
- Conduct informal audits of medical records to identify the number of healthcare associated infections
- Perform hand hygiene
Instruct the client on ways to reduce the risk for infection
Perform hand hygiene
According to evidence-based practice, hand hygiene among medical professionals, clients, and visitors
is the priority intervention to reduce the risk for the client to develop a healthcare-associated
infection.
A nurse is checking a clients allergy bracelet before administering a medication and finds the client is
allergic to that medication. The nurse does not administer the medication to the client. This is an
example of which of the following unexpected events?
- Near miss event
- Client safety event
- Adverse event
- Sentinel event
Near miss event
A near-miss event is an error that could have harmed the client which almost occurs, but was caught
and avoided. The nurse noted the client had an allergy to the medication prior to administering it,
avoiding harm to the client.
A nurse is preparing a poster about fire safety for a community health fair. The nurse should include on
the poster that which of the following components contains needed elects for fire to occur? (SATA)
- Carbon dioxide
- Nitrogen
- Cooking oil
- Oxygen
- Heat
Cooking oil
Oxygen
Heat
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A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about evidence based protocols established by the CDC to
prevent healthcare associated infections (HAIs). Which of the following infections should the nurse
include? (SATA)
- Influenza infection
- Catheter associated urinary tract infection
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
- Central line associated bloodstream infection
- Surgical site infection
Catheter associated urinary tract infection
Central line associated bloodstream infection
Surgical site infection
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about warning signs from a co-worker that might indicate future
workplace violence. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse include?
- Legitimate absenteeism
- Strict adherence to facility policies
- Consistent adequate work performance
- frequent reports of not being treated fairly
frequent reports of not being treated fairly
The nurse should include that persistent complaining and voicing that they are not being treated fairly
is a warning sign for possible future workplace violence by a co-worker.
A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about electrical safety. Which of the following
actions by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- The nurse plugs in a sequential compression device with wet hands
- The nurse holds onto the plug to unplug a clients electronic blood pressure machine
- The nurse rolls the clients bed over an electrical cord
- The nurse uses an extension cord to plug in a clients smart infusion pump
The nurse holds onto the plug to unplug a clients electronic blood pressure machine
The nurse should instruct the newly licensed nurse to hold onto the plug, rather than the cord, to
unplug electric cords. Pulling on the cord can damage the cord, and result in an electric shock that
could injure the nurse or the client.
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about hospital-acquired injuries. The nurse should include which
of the following is a hospital-acquired injury? (SATA)
- Blood transfusion incompatibility
- Wrong site surgery
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- Ineffective insulin usage
- Dysphagia following a stroke
- Dehydration due to diarrhea
Blood transfusion incompatibility
Wrong site surgery
Ineffective insulin usage
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about events that require an occurrence report. Which of the
following events should the nurse include? (SATA)
- A clients visitor falls in the hallway
- A nurse forgets their computer password
- A client develops an unexpected reaction to a medication
- A clients dentures are lost
- An antibiotic was administered to a client 30 min after the scheduled time
A clients visitor falls in the hallway
A client develops an unexpected reaction to a medication
A clients dentures are lost
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client. Which of the following information should the
nurse use to identify the client? (SATA)
- The client's full name
- The client's date of birth
- The client's telephone number
- The client's diagnosis
- The client's room number
The client's full name
The client's date of birth
The client's telephone number
A nurse is a assisting with emergency care of a client who has been exposed to a chemical toxin. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
- Rinse the clients skin with water
- Remove the clients clothing by pulling it over their head
- Dispose of the clients clothing in a single biohazard bag
- Prepare to administer potassium iodide to the client
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