ATI CMS Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 2025 –
Ultimate Practice Test with Detailed Questions,
Expert Answers, and Rationales for Top Exam
Performance
Ch. 41) A nurse is discussing the care of a group of patients with a newly licensed nurse.
Which of the following clients should the newly licensed nurse identify as experiencing
chronic pain?
A. A client who has a broken femur and reports hip pain.
B. A client who has incisional pain 72 hours following pacemaker insertion.
C. A client who has food poisoning and reports abdominal cramping
D. A client who has episodic back pain following a fall 2 years ago - - correct ans- -D
Rationale: A client who reports pain that lasts more than 6 months and continues
beyond the time of tissue healing is experiencing chronic pain. Assist with planning
interventions to relieve manifestations associated with the pain
Ch. 41) A nurse is collecting data from a client who is reporting pain despite taking
analgesia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to determine the
intensity of the client's pain?
A. Ask the client what precipitates the pain
B. Question the client about the location fo pain
C. Offer the client a pain scale to measure their pain
D. Use open-ended questions to identify the client's pain sensations - - correct ans- -C
Rationale: Use a pain rating scale to help the client report the intensity of the pain. The
nurse should use a numeric, verbal or visual analog scale appropriate to the client's
individual needs
,Here are the multiple-choice questions with correct answers and rationales based on
Chapter 22 content:
Question 1: (Ch. 22 #2)
A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for an adolescent who had multiple fractures.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
A. Suggest that the guardians bring in video games to play.
B. Provide a television and movies for the adolescents to watch.
C. Limit visitors to the adolescent's immediate family.
D. Involve the adolescent in treatment decisions when possible.
E. Allow the adolescent to perform morning self-care.
Correct Answers: A, B, D, E
Rationale:
• A. Video games provide distraction and promote emotional well-being, which is
vital for adolescents in hospital settings.
• B. Providing entertainment like movies helps the adolescent cope with boredom
and maintain normalcy.
• C. Limiting visitors to only immediate family may hinder the adolescent’s need
for peer interaction, which is important at this developmental stage.
• D. Involving the adolescent in decisions fosters independence and control,
which are important for their sense of identity.
• E. Encouraging self-care promotes autonomy and supports the developmental
task of self-identity.
Question 2: (Ch. 22 #4)
A nurse is talking with an adolescent who is having difficulty dealing with several
issues. Which of the following issues should the nurse identify as the priority?
A. "I kind of like this boy in my class, but he doesn't like me back."
B. "I want to hang out with the kids in the science club, but the jocks pick on them."
C. "I am so fat, I skip meals to try to lose weight."
D. "My dad wants me to be a lawyer like him, but I just want to dance."
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
• C. Skipping meals and expressing poor body image are signs of a potential eating
disorder, which pose serious physical and mental health risks. This requires
immediate intervention.
• A, B, D reflect common adolescent concerns but are not life-threatening or
urgent. They can be addressed later.
Question 3: (Ch. 22 #5)
A nurse is preparing a wellness presentation for families about health screening for
adolescents. Which of the following information should the nurse include? (Select
all that apply.)
A. Obtain a periodic mental status evaluation.
B. Discuss prevention of sexually transmitted infections.
C. Regularly screen for tuberculosis.
D. Provide education about drug and alcohol use.
E. Teach monthly breast examinations.
Correct Answers: A, B, C, D
Rationale:
• A. Mental health issues are common in adolescence, and periodic screening is
recommended.
• B. Adolescents are at risk for STIs, and prevention education is essential.
• C. TB screening is advised based on risk factors, especially in communal
settings.
• D. Education about drug and alcohol use is vital for early prevention and risk
reduction.
• E. Monthly breast exams are not recommended as a routine screening method
for adolescents according to current guidelines.
Question 4: (Ch. 22 #3)
A nurse is reviewing the CDC's immunization recommendations with the guardians
of an adolescent. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse
include in this discussion? (Select all that apply.)
, A. Rotavirus
B. Varicella
C. Herpes zoster
D. Human papilloma virus
E. Seasonal influenza
Correct Answers: B, D, E
Rationale:
• B. The varicella vaccine is recommended for adolescents who haven’t had the
disease or completed the vaccine series.
• D. The HPV vaccine is recommended to prevent certain cancers and genital
warts.
• E. Seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended annually for all individuals
over 6 months of age.
• A. Rotavirus vaccine is for infants, not adolescents.
• C. Herpes zoster vaccine is recommended for older adults, not adolescents.
Ch. 41) A nurse at a clinic is collecting data about pain from a client who reports severe
abdominal pain. The nurse asks the client if there has been any accompanying nausea
and vomiting. Which of the following pain characteristics is the nurse attempting to
determine?
A. Presence of associated manifestations
B. Location of the pain
C. Pain quality
D. Aggravating and relieving factors - - correct ans- -A
Rationale: Attempt to identify manifestations that occur along with the client's pain
(Nausea, fatigue or anxiety)
ch14)A nurse educator is reviewing proper body mechanics during employee
orientation period which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an
indication that an attendee understands the teaching? Select all that apply.
Ultimate Practice Test with Detailed Questions,
Expert Answers, and Rationales for Top Exam
Performance
Ch. 41) A nurse is discussing the care of a group of patients with a newly licensed nurse.
Which of the following clients should the newly licensed nurse identify as experiencing
chronic pain?
A. A client who has a broken femur and reports hip pain.
B. A client who has incisional pain 72 hours following pacemaker insertion.
C. A client who has food poisoning and reports abdominal cramping
D. A client who has episodic back pain following a fall 2 years ago - - correct ans- -D
Rationale: A client who reports pain that lasts more than 6 months and continues
beyond the time of tissue healing is experiencing chronic pain. Assist with planning
interventions to relieve manifestations associated with the pain
Ch. 41) A nurse is collecting data from a client who is reporting pain despite taking
analgesia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to determine the
intensity of the client's pain?
A. Ask the client what precipitates the pain
B. Question the client about the location fo pain
C. Offer the client a pain scale to measure their pain
D. Use open-ended questions to identify the client's pain sensations - - correct ans- -C
Rationale: Use a pain rating scale to help the client report the intensity of the pain. The
nurse should use a numeric, verbal or visual analog scale appropriate to the client's
individual needs
,Here are the multiple-choice questions with correct answers and rationales based on
Chapter 22 content:
Question 1: (Ch. 22 #2)
A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for an adolescent who had multiple fractures.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
A. Suggest that the guardians bring in video games to play.
B. Provide a television and movies for the adolescents to watch.
C. Limit visitors to the adolescent's immediate family.
D. Involve the adolescent in treatment decisions when possible.
E. Allow the adolescent to perform morning self-care.
Correct Answers: A, B, D, E
Rationale:
• A. Video games provide distraction and promote emotional well-being, which is
vital for adolescents in hospital settings.
• B. Providing entertainment like movies helps the adolescent cope with boredom
and maintain normalcy.
• C. Limiting visitors to only immediate family may hinder the adolescent’s need
for peer interaction, which is important at this developmental stage.
• D. Involving the adolescent in decisions fosters independence and control,
which are important for their sense of identity.
• E. Encouraging self-care promotes autonomy and supports the developmental
task of self-identity.
Question 2: (Ch. 22 #4)
A nurse is talking with an adolescent who is having difficulty dealing with several
issues. Which of the following issues should the nurse identify as the priority?
A. "I kind of like this boy in my class, but he doesn't like me back."
B. "I want to hang out with the kids in the science club, but the jocks pick on them."
C. "I am so fat, I skip meals to try to lose weight."
D. "My dad wants me to be a lawyer like him, but I just want to dance."
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale:
• C. Skipping meals and expressing poor body image are signs of a potential eating
disorder, which pose serious physical and mental health risks. This requires
immediate intervention.
• A, B, D reflect common adolescent concerns but are not life-threatening or
urgent. They can be addressed later.
Question 3: (Ch. 22 #5)
A nurse is preparing a wellness presentation for families about health screening for
adolescents. Which of the following information should the nurse include? (Select
all that apply.)
A. Obtain a periodic mental status evaluation.
B. Discuss prevention of sexually transmitted infections.
C. Regularly screen for tuberculosis.
D. Provide education about drug and alcohol use.
E. Teach monthly breast examinations.
Correct Answers: A, B, C, D
Rationale:
• A. Mental health issues are common in adolescence, and periodic screening is
recommended.
• B. Adolescents are at risk for STIs, and prevention education is essential.
• C. TB screening is advised based on risk factors, especially in communal
settings.
• D. Education about drug and alcohol use is vital for early prevention and risk
reduction.
• E. Monthly breast exams are not recommended as a routine screening method
for adolescents according to current guidelines.
Question 4: (Ch. 22 #3)
A nurse is reviewing the CDC's immunization recommendations with the guardians
of an adolescent. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse
include in this discussion? (Select all that apply.)
, A. Rotavirus
B. Varicella
C. Herpes zoster
D. Human papilloma virus
E. Seasonal influenza
Correct Answers: B, D, E
Rationale:
• B. The varicella vaccine is recommended for adolescents who haven’t had the
disease or completed the vaccine series.
• D. The HPV vaccine is recommended to prevent certain cancers and genital
warts.
• E. Seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended annually for all individuals
over 6 months of age.
• A. Rotavirus vaccine is for infants, not adolescents.
• C. Herpes zoster vaccine is recommended for older adults, not adolescents.
Ch. 41) A nurse at a clinic is collecting data about pain from a client who reports severe
abdominal pain. The nurse asks the client if there has been any accompanying nausea
and vomiting. Which of the following pain characteristics is the nurse attempting to
determine?
A. Presence of associated manifestations
B. Location of the pain
C. Pain quality
D. Aggravating and relieving factors - - correct ans- -A
Rationale: Attempt to identify manifestations that occur along with the client's pain
(Nausea, fatigue or anxiety)
ch14)A nurse educator is reviewing proper body mechanics during employee
orientation period which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an
indication that an attendee understands the teaching? Select all that apply.
