ATI Fundamentals Mobility Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Fundamentals Mobility Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A nurse is assisting a client to walk with a walker. What instruction should the nurse give? A. Move both feet before the walker B. Advance the walker, then step with the weak leg C. Use the walker on the stairs D. Lift the walker high off the ground A nurse is repositioning a client who is immobile. What is the purpose of using a draw sheet? A. Reduces friction and shearing B. Helps move the mattress C. Allows the client to move independently D. Keeps the bed dry A nurse is reinforcing teaching about safe use of crutches. Which instruction should be included? A. Support weight on the hands, not the armpits B. Keep the crutches tight against the body 2 C. Wear loose footwear D. Crutches should touch the toes while walking A nurse is caring for a client who is on bed rest. What is an appropriate intervention to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? A. Place pillows under the knees B. Encourage ankle flexion and extension exercises C. Massage the calves frequently D. Apply heat compresses to the legs A nurse is preparing to assist a client from bed to wheelchair. Which of the following should the nurse do first? A. Lock the wheelchair brakes B. Assess the client's strength and balance C. Slide the client to the edge D. Apply gait belt A nurse is caring for a client using a cane. Which of the following statements demonstrates correct understanding? 3 A. I’ll hold the cane on my weak side B. I’ll move the cane before my strong leg C. I’ll move the cane and my weak leg at the same time D. I should lean heavily on the cane A nurse is teaching a client about the benefits of early ambulation after surgery. What benefit should the nurse include? A. Delays hunger B. Improves circulation and reduces complications C. Increases sedation effects D. Slows wound healing A nurse observes a UAP using a mechanical lift incorrectly. What action should the nurse take? A. Stop the procedure and reinforce correct use B. Report the UAP to management C. Assist without correcting D. Document the lift was used 4 A nurse is assisting with passive range of motion exercises. What is the appropriate technique? A. Move each joint slowly until resistance is met B. Flex joints beyond the client’s limit C. Perform all exercises with the client lying flat D. Skip joints that are stiff A nurse is repositioning a client who has left-sided weakness. What is the best action? A. Use a gait belt and assist from the stronger side B. Lift the client without assistance C. Support the weak side only