Virtual ATI Fundamentals (Pre)
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How should a nurse measure a client’s radial pulse?
✔✔Place the pads of two fingers on the client’s wrist and count for 30 seconds if regular
What is the best position for a client experiencing difficulty breathing?
✔✔High Fowler’s position
What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene in healthcare?
✔✔To prevent the spread of infection
What is the most accurate method for measuring core body temperature?
✔✔Rectal thermometer
How should a nurse respond when a client reports pain?
✔✔Assess pain using a standardized pain scale
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,Why is it important to reposition an immobile client every 2 hours?
✔✔To prevent pressure injuries
What action should the nurse take after accidentally sticking themselves with a used needle?
✔✔Report the incident and follow the facility’s exposure protocol
What should a nurse do if a medication error occurs?
✔✔Report the error and complete an incident report
Why should a nurse wear gloves when coming into contact with body fluids?
✔✔To reduce the risk of transmission of infections
What is the purpose of the nursing process?
✔✔To provide a systematic method of delivering client care
What is the best way to confirm that a nasogastric (NG) tube is correctly placed?
✔✔Check the pH of aspirated stomach contents
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, What is the most effective way to promote client safety in a hospital setting?
✔✔Use standard precautions and follow safety protocols
Why should a nurse assess for allergies before administering medications?
✔✔To prevent adverse drug reactions
What is the best intervention for preventing falls in a confused elderly client?
✔✔Place the client in a room close to the nurses’ station
What should the nurse do before administering any medication?
✔✔Verify the rights of medication administration
How should a nurse collect a clean-catch urine specimen?
✔✔Instruct the client to cleanse the perineal area and collect midstream urine
Why is it important to encourage fluid intake in a client with constipation?
✔✔To soften stools and promote bowel movement
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Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How should a nurse measure a client’s radial pulse?
✔✔Place the pads of two fingers on the client’s wrist and count for 30 seconds if regular
What is the best position for a client experiencing difficulty breathing?
✔✔High Fowler’s position
What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene in healthcare?
✔✔To prevent the spread of infection
What is the most accurate method for measuring core body temperature?
✔✔Rectal thermometer
How should a nurse respond when a client reports pain?
✔✔Assess pain using a standardized pain scale
1
,Why is it important to reposition an immobile client every 2 hours?
✔✔To prevent pressure injuries
What action should the nurse take after accidentally sticking themselves with a used needle?
✔✔Report the incident and follow the facility’s exposure protocol
What should a nurse do if a medication error occurs?
✔✔Report the error and complete an incident report
Why should a nurse wear gloves when coming into contact with body fluids?
✔✔To reduce the risk of transmission of infections
What is the purpose of the nursing process?
✔✔To provide a systematic method of delivering client care
What is the best way to confirm that a nasogastric (NG) tube is correctly placed?
✔✔Check the pH of aspirated stomach contents
2
, What is the most effective way to promote client safety in a hospital setting?
✔✔Use standard precautions and follow safety protocols
Why should a nurse assess for allergies before administering medications?
✔✔To prevent adverse drug reactions
What is the best intervention for preventing falls in a confused elderly client?
✔✔Place the client in a room close to the nurses’ station
What should the nurse do before administering any medication?
✔✔Verify the rights of medication administration
How should a nurse collect a clean-catch urine specimen?
✔✔Instruct the client to cleanse the perineal area and collect midstream urine
Why is it important to encourage fluid intake in a client with constipation?
✔✔To soften stools and promote bowel movement
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