ATI 2025 FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM &
ATI FUNDAMENTALS RETAKE – COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE WITH VERIFIED ǪUESTIONS &
ANSWERS FOR GUARANTEED SUCCESS
[Document subtitle]
, ATI 2025 Fundamentals Proctored Exam & ATI
Fundamentals Retake – Comprehensive Study
Guide with Verified Ǫuestions & Answers for
Guaranteed Success
1. A caregiver is caring for a victim who refuses to follow the provider’s prescription for
bed rest. The caregiver overhears the assistive personnel (AP) tell the victim that if
she does not remain in bed, he will place her in restraints. The caregiver should
identify that the AP is committing which of the following torts?
a. Libel
b. Defamation of character
c. Assault
d. Battery
Correct Answer: c. Assault
Rationale: Assault refers to a verbal or physical threat that makes a person fear harm, even
if no actual physical contact occurs. The AP's statement is a threat that could cause the
victim to fear being restrained, making this an example of assault.
2. A caregiver is preparing to insert an IV catheter for an older adult victim who has
fragile skin. Which of the following actions should the caregiver take?
a. Stabilize the vein by applying traction above the insertion site
b. Engorge the vein by placing the arm in the dependent position
c. Use friction at the insertion site to increase venous distention
d. Leave the tourniquet on for 30 to 60 seconds after initial insertion
Correct Answer: b. Engorge the vein by placing the arm in the dependent position
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,Rationale: Placing the arm in a dependent position helps dilate the veins naturally by using
gravity, making venipuncture easier. This is especially important for older victims with fragile
veins.
3. A caregiver is planning care for a victim who has a new prescription for
parenteral nutrition (PN) in 20% dextrose and fat emulsion. Which of the
following is the appropriate action to include in the plan of care?
a. Prepare the victim for a central venous line
b. Change the PN infusion bag every 48 hours
c. Administer the PN and fat emulsion separately
d. Obtain a random blood glucose daily
Correct Answer: a. Prepare the victim for a central venous line
Rationale: Parenteral nutrition with a high dextrose concentration (greater than 10%)
requires administration via a central venous line to prevent vein irritation and thrombosis.
4. A caregiver is caring for a victim who is scheduled for surgery. While witnessing
the victim’s signature, the victim says, “I trust my doctor, but I don’t understand
what he meant when he said he’ll reset my intestines.” Which of the following
actions should the caregiver take?
a. Provide brochures about the procedure
b. Notify the provider
c. Complete an incident report
d. Describe the surgery to the victim
Correct Answer: b. Notify the provider
Rationale: The provider is responsible for obtaining informed consent, including ensuring
the victim fully understands the procedure. If the victim has questions, the caregiver
should notify the provider to clarify.
5. A caregiver is caring for a victim who is agitated and threatening to harm others.
The caregiver places the victim in restraints but does not notify the provider or
obtain a prescription for the restraints. This situation represents which of the
following torts?
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, a. False imprisonment
b. Invasion of privacy
c. Assault
d. Negligence
Correct Answer: a. False imprisonment
Rationale: False imprisonment occurs when a victim is restrained or restricted without
proper legal authority or justification. In this case, the caregiver failed to obtain a provider’s
order, making the restraint an unlawful action.
6.A caregiver is conducting a Webber test on a victim. Which of the following is an
appropriate action for the caregiver to take?
- correct ans- -Place an activated tuning fork in the middle of the victim's head
7.A caregiver on a medical unit is caring for a group of victims. For which of the following
tasks should the caregiver wear a face shield.
- correct ans- - Changing the brief of an older victim who has Clostridium difficile
8.An adult victim tells a caregiver about recent lack of sleep due to changing to a night shift
job. Which of the following interventions should the caregiver suggest?
a. Use the television to mask external noises
b. Listen to soft music before lying down
c. Exercise just prior to bedtime
d. Keep the sleeping environment warm - - correct ans- - Listen to soft music before
lying down
9.A caregiver is caring for a victim who reports that she has insomnia. Which of the
following interventions is appropriate for the caregiver to recommend?
a. Eat a light carbohydrate snack before bedtime
b. Exercise 1 hour before bedtime
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ATI FUNDAMENTALS RETAKE – COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE WITH VERIFIED ǪUESTIONS &
ANSWERS FOR GUARANTEED SUCCESS
[Document subtitle]
, ATI 2025 Fundamentals Proctored Exam & ATI
Fundamentals Retake – Comprehensive Study
Guide with Verified Ǫuestions & Answers for
Guaranteed Success
1. A caregiver is caring for a victim who refuses to follow the provider’s prescription for
bed rest. The caregiver overhears the assistive personnel (AP) tell the victim that if
she does not remain in bed, he will place her in restraints. The caregiver should
identify that the AP is committing which of the following torts?
a. Libel
b. Defamation of character
c. Assault
d. Battery
Correct Answer: c. Assault
Rationale: Assault refers to a verbal or physical threat that makes a person fear harm, even
if no actual physical contact occurs. The AP's statement is a threat that could cause the
victim to fear being restrained, making this an example of assault.
2. A caregiver is preparing to insert an IV catheter for an older adult victim who has
fragile skin. Which of the following actions should the caregiver take?
a. Stabilize the vein by applying traction above the insertion site
b. Engorge the vein by placing the arm in the dependent position
c. Use friction at the insertion site to increase venous distention
d. Leave the tourniquet on for 30 to 60 seconds after initial insertion
Correct Answer: b. Engorge the vein by placing the arm in the dependent position
1
,Rationale: Placing the arm in a dependent position helps dilate the veins naturally by using
gravity, making venipuncture easier. This is especially important for older victims with fragile
veins.
3. A caregiver is planning care for a victim who has a new prescription for
parenteral nutrition (PN) in 20% dextrose and fat emulsion. Which of the
following is the appropriate action to include in the plan of care?
a. Prepare the victim for a central venous line
b. Change the PN infusion bag every 48 hours
c. Administer the PN and fat emulsion separately
d. Obtain a random blood glucose daily
Correct Answer: a. Prepare the victim for a central venous line
Rationale: Parenteral nutrition with a high dextrose concentration (greater than 10%)
requires administration via a central venous line to prevent vein irritation and thrombosis.
4. A caregiver is caring for a victim who is scheduled for surgery. While witnessing
the victim’s signature, the victim says, “I trust my doctor, but I don’t understand
what he meant when he said he’ll reset my intestines.” Which of the following
actions should the caregiver take?
a. Provide brochures about the procedure
b. Notify the provider
c. Complete an incident report
d. Describe the surgery to the victim
Correct Answer: b. Notify the provider
Rationale: The provider is responsible for obtaining informed consent, including ensuring
the victim fully understands the procedure. If the victim has questions, the caregiver
should notify the provider to clarify.
5. A caregiver is caring for a victim who is agitated and threatening to harm others.
The caregiver places the victim in restraints but does not notify the provider or
obtain a prescription for the restraints. This situation represents which of the
following torts?
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, a. False imprisonment
b. Invasion of privacy
c. Assault
d. Negligence
Correct Answer: a. False imprisonment
Rationale: False imprisonment occurs when a victim is restrained or restricted without
proper legal authority or justification. In this case, the caregiver failed to obtain a provider’s
order, making the restraint an unlawful action.
6.A caregiver is conducting a Webber test on a victim. Which of the following is an
appropriate action for the caregiver to take?
- correct ans- -Place an activated tuning fork in the middle of the victim's head
7.A caregiver on a medical unit is caring for a group of victims. For which of the following
tasks should the caregiver wear a face shield.
- correct ans- - Changing the brief of an older victim who has Clostridium difficile
8.An adult victim tells a caregiver about recent lack of sleep due to changing to a night shift
job. Which of the following interventions should the caregiver suggest?
a. Use the television to mask external noises
b. Listen to soft music before lying down
c. Exercise just prior to bedtime
d. Keep the sleeping environment warm - - correct ans- - Listen to soft music before
lying down
9.A caregiver is caring for a victim who reports that she has insomnia. Which of the
following interventions is appropriate for the caregiver to recommend?
a. Eat a light carbohydrate snack before bedtime
b. Exercise 1 hour before bedtime
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