FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED ATI EXAM 2023
RETAKE GUIDE CORRECT QUISTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for a
metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following statements indicates
understanding?
A. "I should exhale slowly after pressing the inhaler."
B. "I will shake the inhaler before each use."
C. "I should hold my breath for 10 seconds after inhaling the medication."
D. "I will clean the mouthpiece once a week."
Holding the breath for 10 seconds allows the medication to be absorbed properly
into the lungs.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is on contact precautions. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Wear gloves when providing oral care.
B. Wear a mask when entering the room.
C. Remove gown before leaving the room.
D. Place the client in a negative airflow room.
Gloves should be worn to prevent transmission through contact with body fluids or
surfaces.
3. A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a female
client. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to maintain
sterile field?
,A. Touch the catheter tubing with clean gloves
B. Open the catheter kit using the edges of the wrapper
C. Place the catheter kit on the client’s lap
D. Cleanse the perineal area with soap and water after donning sterile gloves
Touching only the outer 1-inch margin of the sterile wrapper ensures the contents
remain sterile.
4. A nurse is planning care for a client who is immobile. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include to prevent skin breakdown?
A. Massage bony prominences
B. Reposition the client every 2 hours
C. Use a donut-shaped cushion
D. Limit fluid intake
Regular repositioning reduces pressure and promotes circulation, preventing
pressure ulcers.
5. A nurse is assisting with discharge planning for a client who is hearing
impaired. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Provide written discharge instructions in cursive
B. Ensure the client has their hearing aids in place
C. Speak loudly into the client’s ear
D. Turn off the lights in the room
Ensuring hearing aids are in place optimizes the client’s ability to hear instructions
clearly.
6. A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer and is receiving hospice
care. Which of the following statements indicates the client understands
, hospice care?
A. "I will receive treatment to cure my illness."
B. "I will receive comfort care and pain control."
C. "Hospice care will prolong my life."
D. "I must stop all medications immediately."
Hospice care focuses on palliative measures to relieve symptoms and improve
quality of life.
7. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about home safety with an older adult client.
Which of the following statements indicates understanding?
A. "I will wear socks when walking in the house."
B. "I should place electrical cords under the rugs."
C. "I will use a nightlight in the hallway."
D. "I will keep the bathroom door locked."
A nightlight can prevent falls by improving visibility at night.
8. A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. Position the client on the right side
B. Insert the tubing 3 to 4 inches
C. Hang the enema bag 36 inches above the anus
D. Warm the solution in a microwave
Inserting the tubing 3 to 4 inches ensures the fluid reaches the rectum safely and
effectively.
9. A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has a prescription for a low-
sodium diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
RETAKE GUIDE CORRECT QUISTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for a
metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following statements indicates
understanding?
A. "I should exhale slowly after pressing the inhaler."
B. "I will shake the inhaler before each use."
C. "I should hold my breath for 10 seconds after inhaling the medication."
D. "I will clean the mouthpiece once a week."
Holding the breath for 10 seconds allows the medication to be absorbed properly
into the lungs.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is on contact precautions. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Wear gloves when providing oral care.
B. Wear a mask when entering the room.
C. Remove gown before leaving the room.
D. Place the client in a negative airflow room.
Gloves should be worn to prevent transmission through contact with body fluids or
surfaces.
3. A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a female
client. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to maintain
sterile field?
,A. Touch the catheter tubing with clean gloves
B. Open the catheter kit using the edges of the wrapper
C. Place the catheter kit on the client’s lap
D. Cleanse the perineal area with soap and water after donning sterile gloves
Touching only the outer 1-inch margin of the sterile wrapper ensures the contents
remain sterile.
4. A nurse is planning care for a client who is immobile. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include to prevent skin breakdown?
A. Massage bony prominences
B. Reposition the client every 2 hours
C. Use a donut-shaped cushion
D. Limit fluid intake
Regular repositioning reduces pressure and promotes circulation, preventing
pressure ulcers.
5. A nurse is assisting with discharge planning for a client who is hearing
impaired. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Provide written discharge instructions in cursive
B. Ensure the client has their hearing aids in place
C. Speak loudly into the client’s ear
D. Turn off the lights in the room
Ensuring hearing aids are in place optimizes the client’s ability to hear instructions
clearly.
6. A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer and is receiving hospice
care. Which of the following statements indicates the client understands
, hospice care?
A. "I will receive treatment to cure my illness."
B. "I will receive comfort care and pain control."
C. "Hospice care will prolong my life."
D. "I must stop all medications immediately."
Hospice care focuses on palliative measures to relieve symptoms and improve
quality of life.
7. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about home safety with an older adult client.
Which of the following statements indicates understanding?
A. "I will wear socks when walking in the house."
B. "I should place electrical cords under the rugs."
C. "I will use a nightlight in the hallway."
D. "I will keep the bathroom door locked."
A nightlight can prevent falls by improving visibility at night.
8. A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. Position the client on the right side
B. Insert the tubing 3 to 4 inches
C. Hang the enema bag 36 inches above the anus
D. Warm the solution in a microwave
Inserting the tubing 3 to 4 inches ensures the fluid reaches the rectum safely and
effectively.
9. A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has a prescription for a low-
sodium diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
