ATI Content Mastery Fundamentals
Exam Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the most appropriate action a nurse should take before ambulating a client for the first
time after surgery?
✔✔Assess the client’s strength, balance, and vital signs
How long should a nurse wash their hands with soap and water to effectively remove germs?
✔✔At least 20 seconds
What position should a client be in when receiving a rectal suppository?
✔✔Left lateral (Sims') position
Which technique is used to break the chain of infection at the portal of exit?
✔✔Hand hygiene and covering coughs/sneezes
What is the preferred site for an intramuscular injection in an adult?
✔✔Ventrogluteal site
1
,What is the term for pain that continues beyond normal healing time?
✔✔Chronic pain
What is the first step of the nursing process?
✔✔Assessment
What lab value is most important to monitor in a client receiving a diuretic?
✔✔Potassium
What is the minimum angle required when inserting a needle for a subcutaneous injection?
✔✔45 degrees
How frequently should a nurse reposition a bedridden client to prevent pressure injuries?
✔✔Every 2 hours
What is the best indicator of fluid balance in a client?
✔✔Daily weight
2
,Which oxygen delivery device provides the most precise concentration of oxygen?
✔✔Venturi mask
What is the safest way to confirm a client’s identity before administering medication?
✔✔Check the client’s ID band and ask them to state their name and birth date
What is the term for the body's ability to maintain internal stability?
✔✔Homeostasis
What is the best method to evaluate a client’s understanding of a skill-based teaching session?
✔✔Return demonstration
How many mL are in 1 ounce?
✔✔30 mL
What is the primary purpose of using anti-embolism (TED) stockings?
✔✔To promote venous return and prevent deep vein thrombosis
3
, What is a sign of fluid volume deficit?
✔✔Tachycardia
What is a proper technique to prevent injury when lifting an object?
✔✔Bend at the knees, not at the waist
Which action by the nurse prevents aspiration during oral feeding in a client with dysphagia?
✔✔Place the client in an upright position
What should the nurse do if they suspect elder abuse?
✔✔Report it to the appropriate authorities
What kind of precaution is needed for a client with tuberculosis?
✔✔Airborne precautions
Which nutrient is most important for tissue repair and wound healing?
✔✔Protein
4
Exam Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the most appropriate action a nurse should take before ambulating a client for the first
time after surgery?
✔✔Assess the client’s strength, balance, and vital signs
How long should a nurse wash their hands with soap and water to effectively remove germs?
✔✔At least 20 seconds
What position should a client be in when receiving a rectal suppository?
✔✔Left lateral (Sims') position
Which technique is used to break the chain of infection at the portal of exit?
✔✔Hand hygiene and covering coughs/sneezes
What is the preferred site for an intramuscular injection in an adult?
✔✔Ventrogluteal site
1
,What is the term for pain that continues beyond normal healing time?
✔✔Chronic pain
What is the first step of the nursing process?
✔✔Assessment
What lab value is most important to monitor in a client receiving a diuretic?
✔✔Potassium
What is the minimum angle required when inserting a needle for a subcutaneous injection?
✔✔45 degrees
How frequently should a nurse reposition a bedridden client to prevent pressure injuries?
✔✔Every 2 hours
What is the best indicator of fluid balance in a client?
✔✔Daily weight
2
,Which oxygen delivery device provides the most precise concentration of oxygen?
✔✔Venturi mask
What is the safest way to confirm a client’s identity before administering medication?
✔✔Check the client’s ID band and ask them to state their name and birth date
What is the term for the body's ability to maintain internal stability?
✔✔Homeostasis
What is the best method to evaluate a client’s understanding of a skill-based teaching session?
✔✔Return demonstration
How many mL are in 1 ounce?
✔✔30 mL
What is the primary purpose of using anti-embolism (TED) stockings?
✔✔To promote venous return and prevent deep vein thrombosis
3
, What is a sign of fluid volume deficit?
✔✔Tachycardia
What is a proper technique to prevent injury when lifting an object?
✔✔Bend at the knees, not at the waist
Which action by the nurse prevents aspiration during oral feeding in a client with dysphagia?
✔✔Place the client in an upright position
What should the nurse do if they suspect elder abuse?
✔✔Report it to the appropriate authorities
What kind of precaution is needed for a client with tuberculosis?
✔✔Airborne precautions
Which nutrient is most important for tissue repair and wound healing?
✔✔Protein
4
