ATI RN Fundamentals Practice Tests A & B
2025
A nurse is talking with an older adult client who is contemplating
retirement. The client states, "I keep thinking about how much I enjoy
my job. I am not sure I want to retire." Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
"You would have so much more time to spend with your family"
"You should consider getting a part time job or doing volunteer work"
"Let's talk about how the change in your job status will affect you"
"Why wouldn't you want to retire and relax?"
Answer:
"You should consider getting a part time job or doing volunteer work"
"You should have a fecal occult blood test every year"
"We would give you oxygen trough a tube in your nose"
"What could I have done to deserve this illness?"
.
1 of 113
Term
A home health nurse is completing an admission assessment of an
older adult client who has their caregiver present. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as a potential indication of
elder abuse?
The caregiver is the client's financial power of attorney
The client is in a wheelchair with the wheels locked
,The client reports receiving a full bath twice each week
The caregiver insists on remaining in the room
Answer:
The caregiver insists on remaining in the room
Compare prescriptions with medications the client received while at the facility
Check the IV tubing for obstruction
The client holds the cane on the on the stronger side of her body
.
2 of 113
Term
A nurse is on a medical surgical unit caringterm-66 for a client who
has a new prescription for wrist restraints. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Pad the client's wrist before applying the restraints
Evaluate the client's circulation every 8 hours after application
Remove the restraints every 4 hours to evaluate the client's status
Secure the restraint to the bed side rails
Answer:
Assess the client for orthostatic hypotension
Pad the client's wrist before applying the restraints
Compare the client's home medications with the provider's prescriptions
Have the client take sips of water to promote insertion of the NG tube into the
esophagus
.
3 of 113
Term
A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal liver cancer. Which of
the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that
,the client is experiencing spiritual distress?
"What could I have done to deserve this illness?"
"I blame medical science for not curing me"
"Where is my daughter at a time like this?"
"Will I ever begin to fell in charge of my life again?"
Answer:
"I will hire someone to trim the area that hangs low over the stairs of my front porch"
"I can take echinacea to improve my immune system"
"What could I have done to deserve this illness?"
107 ml/hour
.
4 of 113
Definition
1. Obtain the pronouncement of death from the provider
2. Remove tubes and indwelling lines
3. Wash the client's body
4. Ask the client's family members if they would like to view the body
5. Place a name tag on the body
Answer:
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving pain medication through a patient
controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Instruct the family to refrain from pushing the button for the client while she is asleep
Inform the client that because she is on PCA, vital signs will be taken every 8 hours
Teach the client to avoid pushing the button until the pain is above 7 on a scale of 0 to
10
Increase the basal rate and shorten the lock out interval time if the client's pain level is
too high
, A nurse in a long term care facility is caring for a client who dies during the nurse's shift.
Identify the sequence in which the nurse should perform the following steps.
Wash the client's body
Obtain the pronouncement of death from the provider
Ask the client's family members if they would like to view the body
Remove tubes and indwelling lines
Place a name tag on the body
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who will be using a walker. Which
of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I can place an extension cord across my living room to plug in my television"
"I will hire someone to trim the area that hangs low over the stairs of my front porch"
"I will place my alarm clock on my bedroom dresser across the room"
"I will replace the old throw rug in my kitchen for a new one"
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and is at the end of the line. The
nurse should recognize that which of the following statement by the client's partner
indicates effective coping?
"I am not worried because I still have hope that he will be okay"
"I am relying on support from our family during this time"
"We can plan our family reunion once he recovers and comes home"
"We don't see any reason to start discussing funeral arrangements right now"
.
5 of 113
Term
A nurse is administering IV fluids to a client. When monitoring for
adverse effects, which of the following assessments should the nurse
identify as the priority?
Auscultate lung sounds
Measure urine output
2025
A nurse is talking with an older adult client who is contemplating
retirement. The client states, "I keep thinking about how much I enjoy
my job. I am not sure I want to retire." Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
"You would have so much more time to spend with your family"
"You should consider getting a part time job or doing volunteer work"
"Let's talk about how the change in your job status will affect you"
"Why wouldn't you want to retire and relax?"
Answer:
"You should consider getting a part time job or doing volunteer work"
"You should have a fecal occult blood test every year"
"We would give you oxygen trough a tube in your nose"
"What could I have done to deserve this illness?"
.
1 of 113
Term
A home health nurse is completing an admission assessment of an
older adult client who has their caregiver present. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as a potential indication of
elder abuse?
The caregiver is the client's financial power of attorney
The client is in a wheelchair with the wheels locked
,The client reports receiving a full bath twice each week
The caregiver insists on remaining in the room
Answer:
The caregiver insists on remaining in the room
Compare prescriptions with medications the client received while at the facility
Check the IV tubing for obstruction
The client holds the cane on the on the stronger side of her body
.
2 of 113
Term
A nurse is on a medical surgical unit caringterm-66 for a client who
has a new prescription for wrist restraints. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Pad the client's wrist before applying the restraints
Evaluate the client's circulation every 8 hours after application
Remove the restraints every 4 hours to evaluate the client's status
Secure the restraint to the bed side rails
Answer:
Assess the client for orthostatic hypotension
Pad the client's wrist before applying the restraints
Compare the client's home medications with the provider's prescriptions
Have the client take sips of water to promote insertion of the NG tube into the
esophagus
.
3 of 113
Term
A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal liver cancer. Which of
the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that
,the client is experiencing spiritual distress?
"What could I have done to deserve this illness?"
"I blame medical science for not curing me"
"Where is my daughter at a time like this?"
"Will I ever begin to fell in charge of my life again?"
Answer:
"I will hire someone to trim the area that hangs low over the stairs of my front porch"
"I can take echinacea to improve my immune system"
"What could I have done to deserve this illness?"
107 ml/hour
.
4 of 113
Definition
1. Obtain the pronouncement of death from the provider
2. Remove tubes and indwelling lines
3. Wash the client's body
4. Ask the client's family members if they would like to view the body
5. Place a name tag on the body
Answer:
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving pain medication through a patient
controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Instruct the family to refrain from pushing the button for the client while she is asleep
Inform the client that because she is on PCA, vital signs will be taken every 8 hours
Teach the client to avoid pushing the button until the pain is above 7 on a scale of 0 to
10
Increase the basal rate and shorten the lock out interval time if the client's pain level is
too high
, A nurse in a long term care facility is caring for a client who dies during the nurse's shift.
Identify the sequence in which the nurse should perform the following steps.
Wash the client's body
Obtain the pronouncement of death from the provider
Ask the client's family members if they would like to view the body
Remove tubes and indwelling lines
Place a name tag on the body
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who will be using a walker. Which
of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I can place an extension cord across my living room to plug in my television"
"I will hire someone to trim the area that hangs low over the stairs of my front porch"
"I will place my alarm clock on my bedroom dresser across the room"
"I will replace the old throw rug in my kitchen for a new one"
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and is at the end of the line. The
nurse should recognize that which of the following statement by the client's partner
indicates effective coping?
"I am not worried because I still have hope that he will be okay"
"I am relying on support from our family during this time"
"We can plan our family reunion once he recovers and comes home"
"We don't see any reason to start discussing funeral arrangements right now"
.
5 of 113
Term
A nurse is administering IV fluids to a client. When monitoring for
adverse effects, which of the following assessments should the nurse
identify as the priority?
Auscultate lung sounds
Measure urine output
