ATI Nursing Foundations Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Nursing Foundations Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A nurse is preparing to assess a client’s respiratory system. Which of the following should the nurse do first? A. Inspect the client’s chest for symmetry B. Auscultate lung sounds C. Measure the client’s oxygen saturation D. Palpate the chest for tenderness When assisting a client to change positions in bed, what should the nurse do first? A. Check the client’s vital signs B. Assess the client’s comfort level and level of mobility C. Ask the client to perform the movement themselves D. Increase the bed's height to make the procedure easier A nurse is preparing to teach a client how to perform deep breathing exercises. What is the most important instruction to give the client? 2 A. Perform the exercises three times a day B. Breathe rapidly through the nose C. Breathe deeply through the nose and exhale through the mouth D. Hold the breath for 10 seconds after each inhale A nurse is teaching a client about the importance of hydration. Which of the following indicates that the client understands the teaching? A. "I will only drink water during the day." B. "I will drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid daily." C. "I will avoid liquids after 6 p.m." D. "I will replace all fluids with sports drinks." A nurse is assessing a client’s skin for signs of dehydration. What should the nurse look for? A. Decreased skin turgor B. Increased skin elasticity C. Hyperpigmentation of the skin D. Warm, moist skin 3 A nurse is teaching a client with hypertension about lifestyle changes. Which statement by the client indicates understanding? A. "I should limit my sodium intake and reduce my exercise." B. "I will start eating a balanced diet and exercise regularly." C. "I should stop taking my blood pressure medication after a few months." D. "I can continue eating fast food if I lower my salt intake." A nurse is preparing to administer a medication. Which of the following is a correct action to ensure patient safety? A. Administer medication based on room number B. Verify the patient’s identity using two identifiers C. Check the medication order once D. Administer the medication as soon as it’s available A nurse is preparing to assess a client’s abdomen. Which of the following should the nurse do first? A. Palpate the abdomen for tenderness B. Inspect the abdomen for shape and contour C. Percuss for abnormal sounds 4 D. Measure the abdominal girth When a nurse is performing a physical exam, what is the primary purpose of percussion? A. To assess the texture of tissues B. To evaluate skin temperature C. To assess the size and location of internal organs D. To detect abnormal heart rhythms A nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing. What should the nurse do first? A. Provide liquids with meals B. Assess the client’s swallowing ability C. Encourage the client to chew food thoroughly D. Offer pureed foods for every meal A nurse is preparing a sterile dressing change for a client. What is the most important step before beginning the procedure?