ATI Fundamentals Multiple Merged Exams Graded A 2025
What can a clean patient environment contribute?
A. Reduction in environmental contamination including removal of pathogens.
B. Prevention of healthcare-associated infection.
C. A & B
D. None of the above
A nurse is knowledgeable that a patient under her care in the isolation room will be
discharged during her shift. What type of cleaning will be performed?
A. Regular cleaning
B. Intensive cleaning
C. Routine cleaning
D. Terminal cleaning
This type of cleaning includes mopping of floors and damp dusting of
surfaces with detergent.
A. Regular cleaning
B. Intensive cleaning
C. Routine cleaning
D. Terminal cleaning
This is a method of dusting is employed in the care of hospital furnishings which are not
upholstered, and for the removal of dust from all surfaces above the floor.
A. Dump dusting
B. Damp dusting
C. Low dusting
D. High dusting
This refers to dusting those areas over windows, pipes, wall and ceiling.
A. Dump dusting
B. Damp dusting
C. Low dusting
D. High dusting
This type of dusting is done to all places easily reached by standing on
the floor; done daily.
A. Dump dusting
B. Damp dusting
C. Low dusting
D. High dusting
Why is it necessary for someone to wear appropriate PPEs even when cleaning?
A. PPEs are not necessary for cleaning as long as you are healthy.
B. To protect if there are any spills of blood/body fluids.
C. To prevent from being infected if the patient is on transmission-based precautions
D. B & C
As you clean a patient’s bed side table, what rationale would you keep in mind as you
perform the cleaner-to dirtier method?
A. Minimize spread of microorganisms.
B. To save time
C. To save cleaning cloth
D. B & C
To prevent microorganisms from dripping and contaminating clean areas, what strategy should
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, you observe?
A. Dirtier to cleaner strategy
B. High to low strategy
C. Bottom to top strategy
D. Methodical strategy
You observe a colleague cleaning a patient’s room where she jumps from one area to another.
What errors could unfortunately happen?
A. None, since she is still cleaning the room.
B. She will easily get tired.
C. She is spreading the pathogens
D. She may miss some areas of the room.
It is described as the coordinated efforts of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
A. Body balance
B. Body alignment
C. Body posture
D. Body mechanics
This refers to the positioning of the joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles while standing,
sitting, and lying.
A. Body alignment
B. Posture
C. A & B
D. None of the above
These are white, shiny, flexible bands of fibrous tissue that bind joints together, connect
bones and cartilages, and aid joint flexibility and support.
A. Joints
B. Ligaments
C. Tendons
D. Cartilage
These are nonvascular (without blood vessels) supporting connective tissue located chiefly in
the joints and thorax, trachea, larynx, nose, and ear.
A. Joints
B. Ligaments
C. Tendons
D. Cartilage
What postural abnormality is described as the lateral S- or C-shaped spinal column with
vertebral rotation, unequal heights of hips and shoulders
A. Toticollis
B. Lordosis
C. Kyphosis
D. Scoliosis
How does the principle of enlarging the base of support increases the
stability of the body work?
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, A. In assisting the patient to move, your feet should be close together
to be more stable.
B. In assisting the patient to move, your feet should be apart to be more stable.
C. In assisting the patient to move, your feet should be widely apart to be more stable.
D. None of the above
This principle is applied when picking an object up from the floor by bending at the
knees and keeping your back straight rather than by bending forward at the waist.
A. Enlarging the base of support increases the stability of the body.
B. Weight is balanced best when the center of gravity is directly above the base of support.
C. A person or an object is more stable if the center of gravity is close to
the base of support.
D. None of the above
If a nurse is to push a patient’s bed forward, where should he place his foot to
observe proper body mechanics?
A. Forward C. Maintain feet close together
B. Spread D. Opposite the direction of the bed.
sideways
Which of the following describes a nurse who does not observe proper
body mechanics?
A. Picking up an object by bending at the knees and keeping your back straight.
B. Keeping feet apart when assisting a patient.
C. Twisting your body from the waist.
D. Working on a smooth surface to reduce friction.
By adjusting the level of the bed of a patient as the nurse is at the
bedside, what is the rationale?
A. Adjust the height of the client’s bed to avoid back strain.
B. Adjust the height of the client’s bed to avoid patient fall.
C. Adjust the height of the client’s bed to promote patient comfort.
D. Adjust the height of the client’s bed to provide privacy.
It is the maximum amount of movement available at a joint in one of the
three planes of the body.
A. Mobility
B. Range of motion
C. Gait
D. Exercise and activity
What type of joint is fits this description oval head of one bone fits into a shallow
cavity of another bone; flexion–extension and abduction–adduction can occur?
A. Ball-and-socket
B. Condyloid
C. Gliding
D. Hinge
Which of the following does NOT describe adduction?
A. Move leg laterally away from body.
B. Lower arm sideways and across body as far as possible.
C. Place hand with palm down and extend wrist medially toward thumb.
D. Move leg back toward medial position and beyond if possible.
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, What should be assessed when planning patient activities such as
walking, ROM exercises or ADLs?
A. Exercise
B. Activity tolerance
C. Activity intolerance
D. Disability
If a patient is observed laterally while standing, how should the
spinal curves be aligned?
A. Aligned straight
B. Aligned in an S pattern
C. Aligned in a reversed S pattern
D. None of the above.
A characteristic of correct alignment when one sits is observed when
A. The body weight is distributed evenly on the buttocks and thighs.
B. The body weight is distributed the buttocks only.
C. The body weight is distributed on the thighs only.
D. None of the above
How should you assess a bedridden patient’s body alignment?
A. Prone position
B. Lateral position
C. Supine position
D. Assist the patient standing to measure accurately
Which of the following abnormal findings would be the result if inspection is
utilized during assessment?
A. Generalized edema
B. Increased respiratory rate
C. Joint contracture
D. Distended bladder or abdomen
Which of the following abnormal findings is NOT a part of the
musculoskeletal system?
A. Decreased range of motion
B. Joint contracture
C. Activity intolerance
D. Asymmetrical chest wall movement
Which abnormal finding is NOT found under the cardiovascular system?
A. Peripheral edema
B. Generalized edema
C. Orthostatic hypotension
D. Weak peripheral pulses
This aids in the prevention of external rotation of the hips when a patient
is in a supine position.
A. Trochanter roll
B. Trapeze bar
C. Sandbags
D. A & C
A patient is to be placed on a Fowler’s position, as his nurse how will you properly position the
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What can a clean patient environment contribute?
A. Reduction in environmental contamination including removal of pathogens.
B. Prevention of healthcare-associated infection.
C. A & B
D. None of the above
A nurse is knowledgeable that a patient under her care in the isolation room will be
discharged during her shift. What type of cleaning will be performed?
A. Regular cleaning
B. Intensive cleaning
C. Routine cleaning
D. Terminal cleaning
This type of cleaning includes mopping of floors and damp dusting of
surfaces with detergent.
A. Regular cleaning
B. Intensive cleaning
C. Routine cleaning
D. Terminal cleaning
This is a method of dusting is employed in the care of hospital furnishings which are not
upholstered, and for the removal of dust from all surfaces above the floor.
A. Dump dusting
B. Damp dusting
C. Low dusting
D. High dusting
This refers to dusting those areas over windows, pipes, wall and ceiling.
A. Dump dusting
B. Damp dusting
C. Low dusting
D. High dusting
This type of dusting is done to all places easily reached by standing on
the floor; done daily.
A. Dump dusting
B. Damp dusting
C. Low dusting
D. High dusting
Why is it necessary for someone to wear appropriate PPEs even when cleaning?
A. PPEs are not necessary for cleaning as long as you are healthy.
B. To protect if there are any spills of blood/body fluids.
C. To prevent from being infected if the patient is on transmission-based precautions
D. B & C
As you clean a patient’s bed side table, what rationale would you keep in mind as you
perform the cleaner-to dirtier method?
A. Minimize spread of microorganisms.
B. To save time
C. To save cleaning cloth
D. B & C
To prevent microorganisms from dripping and contaminating clean areas, what strategy should
1|Page
, you observe?
A. Dirtier to cleaner strategy
B. High to low strategy
C. Bottom to top strategy
D. Methodical strategy
You observe a colleague cleaning a patient’s room where she jumps from one area to another.
What errors could unfortunately happen?
A. None, since she is still cleaning the room.
B. She will easily get tired.
C. She is spreading the pathogens
D. She may miss some areas of the room.
It is described as the coordinated efforts of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
A. Body balance
B. Body alignment
C. Body posture
D. Body mechanics
This refers to the positioning of the joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles while standing,
sitting, and lying.
A. Body alignment
B. Posture
C. A & B
D. None of the above
These are white, shiny, flexible bands of fibrous tissue that bind joints together, connect
bones and cartilages, and aid joint flexibility and support.
A. Joints
B. Ligaments
C. Tendons
D. Cartilage
These are nonvascular (without blood vessels) supporting connective tissue located chiefly in
the joints and thorax, trachea, larynx, nose, and ear.
A. Joints
B. Ligaments
C. Tendons
D. Cartilage
What postural abnormality is described as the lateral S- or C-shaped spinal column with
vertebral rotation, unequal heights of hips and shoulders
A. Toticollis
B. Lordosis
C. Kyphosis
D. Scoliosis
How does the principle of enlarging the base of support increases the
stability of the body work?
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, A. In assisting the patient to move, your feet should be close together
to be more stable.
B. In assisting the patient to move, your feet should be apart to be more stable.
C. In assisting the patient to move, your feet should be widely apart to be more stable.
D. None of the above
This principle is applied when picking an object up from the floor by bending at the
knees and keeping your back straight rather than by bending forward at the waist.
A. Enlarging the base of support increases the stability of the body.
B. Weight is balanced best when the center of gravity is directly above the base of support.
C. A person or an object is more stable if the center of gravity is close to
the base of support.
D. None of the above
If a nurse is to push a patient’s bed forward, where should he place his foot to
observe proper body mechanics?
A. Forward C. Maintain feet close together
B. Spread D. Opposite the direction of the bed.
sideways
Which of the following describes a nurse who does not observe proper
body mechanics?
A. Picking up an object by bending at the knees and keeping your back straight.
B. Keeping feet apart when assisting a patient.
C. Twisting your body from the waist.
D. Working on a smooth surface to reduce friction.
By adjusting the level of the bed of a patient as the nurse is at the
bedside, what is the rationale?
A. Adjust the height of the client’s bed to avoid back strain.
B. Adjust the height of the client’s bed to avoid patient fall.
C. Adjust the height of the client’s bed to promote patient comfort.
D. Adjust the height of the client’s bed to provide privacy.
It is the maximum amount of movement available at a joint in one of the
three planes of the body.
A. Mobility
B. Range of motion
C. Gait
D. Exercise and activity
What type of joint is fits this description oval head of one bone fits into a shallow
cavity of another bone; flexion–extension and abduction–adduction can occur?
A. Ball-and-socket
B. Condyloid
C. Gliding
D. Hinge
Which of the following does NOT describe adduction?
A. Move leg laterally away from body.
B. Lower arm sideways and across body as far as possible.
C. Place hand with palm down and extend wrist medially toward thumb.
D. Move leg back toward medial position and beyond if possible.
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, What should be assessed when planning patient activities such as
walking, ROM exercises or ADLs?
A. Exercise
B. Activity tolerance
C. Activity intolerance
D. Disability
If a patient is observed laterally while standing, how should the
spinal curves be aligned?
A. Aligned straight
B. Aligned in an S pattern
C. Aligned in a reversed S pattern
D. None of the above.
A characteristic of correct alignment when one sits is observed when
A. The body weight is distributed evenly on the buttocks and thighs.
B. The body weight is distributed the buttocks only.
C. The body weight is distributed on the thighs only.
D. None of the above
How should you assess a bedridden patient’s body alignment?
A. Prone position
B. Lateral position
C. Supine position
D. Assist the patient standing to measure accurately
Which of the following abnormal findings would be the result if inspection is
utilized during assessment?
A. Generalized edema
B. Increased respiratory rate
C. Joint contracture
D. Distended bladder or abdomen
Which of the following abnormal findings is NOT a part of the
musculoskeletal system?
A. Decreased range of motion
B. Joint contracture
C. Activity intolerance
D. Asymmetrical chest wall movement
Which abnormal finding is NOT found under the cardiovascular system?
A. Peripheral edema
B. Generalized edema
C. Orthostatic hypotension
D. Weak peripheral pulses
This aids in the prevention of external rotation of the hips when a patient
is in a supine position.
A. Trochanter roll
B. Trapeze bar
C. Sandbags
D. A & C
A patient is to be placed on a Fowler’s position, as his nurse how will you properly position the
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