ATI Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026
| Correct & Verified
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about preventing constipation. Which statement
indicates understanding?
A. I’ll eat more cheese and crackers
B. I’ll avoid drinking too much water
C. ✔✔I’ll include fiber-rich foods in my diet
D. I’ll stay in bed after meals
A nurse is caring for a client who is NPO in preparation for surgery. What is the priority action?
A. ✔✔Confirm the NPO order before giving food or drink
B. Allow clear liquids if thirsty
C. Provide ice chips
D. Offer crackers with medications
A nurse is preparing to move a client up in bed. Which action ensures safety?
A. ✔✔Use a draw sheet and get assistance
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,B. Pull the client by the arms
C. Ask the client to hold onto the bed rails
D. Raise the head of the bed
A nurse is teaching a client about fluid balance. Which sign indicates dehydration?
A. Moist skin
B. ✔✔Dark concentrated urine
C. Rapid capillary refill
D. Clear speech
A nurse is caring for a client with a low serum potassium level. Which food should the nurse
encourage?
A. ✔✔Bananas
B. White bread
C. Applesauce
D. Cucumbers
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions for a client recovering from abdominal surgery.
Which instruction is correct?
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,A. ✔✔Use a pillow to support the incision when coughing
B. Avoid walking until fully healed
C. Remove the dressing after 24 hours
D. Eat only clear liquids indefinitely
A nurse is providing oral care to a conscious client who is on oxygen. What action is correct?
A. ✔✔Use a soft-bristled toothbrush
B. Use lemon glycerin swabs
C. Brush once a week
D. Skip flossing
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving opioid pain medication. Which finding
should be reported immediately?
A. Drowsiness
B. Itching
C. ✔✔Respiratory rate of 8/min
D. Constipation
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, A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about documentation. Which statement by the new
nurse requires correction?
A. ✔✔“I’ll use correction fluid to fix errors.”
B. “I’ll chart as soon as I complete care.”
C. “I’ll use only approved abbreviations.”
D. “I’ll document objective data.”
A nurse is providing care for a client who is visually impaired. Which action supports effective
communication?
A. ✔✔Speak clearly and identify yourself before touching
B. Turn on bright lights suddenly
C. Approach from behind to avoid startling
D. Speak louder than normal
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about proper body mechanics. Which instruction is appropriate?
A. ✔✔Bend at the knees when lifting
B. Twist at the waist to turn
C. Hold objects away from the body
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and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026
| Correct & Verified
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about preventing constipation. Which statement
indicates understanding?
A. I’ll eat more cheese and crackers
B. I’ll avoid drinking too much water
C. ✔✔I’ll include fiber-rich foods in my diet
D. I’ll stay in bed after meals
A nurse is caring for a client who is NPO in preparation for surgery. What is the priority action?
A. ✔✔Confirm the NPO order before giving food or drink
B. Allow clear liquids if thirsty
C. Provide ice chips
D. Offer crackers with medications
A nurse is preparing to move a client up in bed. Which action ensures safety?
A. ✔✔Use a draw sheet and get assistance
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,B. Pull the client by the arms
C. Ask the client to hold onto the bed rails
D. Raise the head of the bed
A nurse is teaching a client about fluid balance. Which sign indicates dehydration?
A. Moist skin
B. ✔✔Dark concentrated urine
C. Rapid capillary refill
D. Clear speech
A nurse is caring for a client with a low serum potassium level. Which food should the nurse
encourage?
A. ✔✔Bananas
B. White bread
C. Applesauce
D. Cucumbers
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions for a client recovering from abdominal surgery.
Which instruction is correct?
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,A. ✔✔Use a pillow to support the incision when coughing
B. Avoid walking until fully healed
C. Remove the dressing after 24 hours
D. Eat only clear liquids indefinitely
A nurse is providing oral care to a conscious client who is on oxygen. What action is correct?
A. ✔✔Use a soft-bristled toothbrush
B. Use lemon glycerin swabs
C. Brush once a week
D. Skip flossing
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving opioid pain medication. Which finding
should be reported immediately?
A. Drowsiness
B. Itching
C. ✔✔Respiratory rate of 8/min
D. Constipation
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, A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about documentation. Which statement by the new
nurse requires correction?
A. ✔✔“I’ll use correction fluid to fix errors.”
B. “I’ll chart as soon as I complete care.”
C. “I’ll use only approved abbreviations.”
D. “I’ll document objective data.”
A nurse is providing care for a client who is visually impaired. Which action supports effective
communication?
A. ✔✔Speak clearly and identify yourself before touching
B. Turn on bright lights suddenly
C. Approach from behind to avoid startling
D. Speak louder than normal
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about proper body mechanics. Which instruction is appropriate?
A. ✔✔Bend at the knees when lifting
B. Twist at the waist to turn
C. Hold objects away from the body
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