ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam 2026/2027
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Foundational Nursing Competency Assessment
Hypoxemia - ANSWERS-Low oxygen levels in the blood.
Atelectasis - ANSWERS-Lung condition requiring specific positioning.
Nasal Tracheal Suctioning - ANSWERS-Procedure to clear airway using sterile
technique.
Blood Pressure Measurement - ANSWERS-Requires proper cuff placement
and release rate.
Clear Liquids - ANSWERS-Not suitable for patients with dysphagia.
Medical Asepsis - ANSWERS-Technique to reduce infection risk during
procedures.
Surgical Asepsis - ANSWERS-Technique ensuring sterile environment for
procedures.
pH Measurement - ANSWERS-Used to verify NG tube placement.
NG Tube - ANSWERS-Nasal tube for gastric decompression.
Positioning for Drainage - ANSWERS-Specific positions aid in lung drainage.
,Leading Zero - ANSWERS-Used in medication dosing for clarity.
Trailing Zero - ANSWERS-Should not be used in medication dosing.
IV Pump Safety - ANSWERS-Unplugging is priority to prevent fire.
Morphine - ANSWERS-Opioid that can cause respiratory depression.
Diphenhydramine - ANSWERS-Antihistamine administered as 20 mg orally.
Cefoxitin - ANSWERS-Antibiotic prescribed at 80 mg/kg/day.
IV Pump - ANSWERS-Device for administering intravenous fluids.
Serum Albumin - ANSWERS-Protein level indicating wound healing risk.
Blood Pressure Cuff - ANSWERS-Should be 40% of arm circumference.
Suction Catheter - ANSWERS-Single-use device for airway management.
Orthostatic Hypotension - ANSWERS-Blood pressure change upon position
change.
Dysphagia - ANSWERS-Difficulty swallowing, often requiring diet
modification.
Braden Scale - ANSWERS-Tool assessing pressure ulcer risk factors.
,Tracheostomy Care - ANSWERS-Requires sterile technique for cleaning
stoma.
Enema Administration - ANSWERS-Involves specific steps for effective
delivery.
IV Fluid Administration - ANSWERS-Requires monitoring for equipment
defects.
Lymphocyte Count - ANSWERS-Indicator of immune function and healing.
Hypotension - ANSWERS-Low blood pressure requiring monitoring.
Outer Cannula Cleaning - ANSWERS-Use sterile swabs to clean outer
surfaces.
Documentation Entry - ANSWERS-Record significant client condition changes
accurately.
Restraint Alternatives - ANSWERS-Encourage physical activity to reduce
confusion.
Appendicitis Assessment - ANSWERS-First auscultate bowel sounds for
diagnosis.
Extraocular Movements Test - ANSWERS-Assess eye movement through
cardinal fields of gaze.
, Mild Allergic Reaction - ANSWERS-Urticaria is a common skin reaction.
Cold Application Contraindication - ANSWERS-Cap refill over 4 seconds
indicates contraindication.
TB Precautions - ANSWERS-Implement airborne precautions for tuberculosis.
Granulation Tissue Observation - ANSWERS-Translucent red tissue indicates
healthy healing.
Priority Referral - ANSWERS-Blood glucose 45 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia.
Parenteral Nutrition Care - ANSWERS-Change PN infusion bag every 24
hours.
Health Promotion Guidelines - ANSWERS-Tetanus booster recommended
every 5 years.
Oral Temperature Measurement - ANSWERS-Probe tip must be under the
tongue.
Interprofessional Team Consultation - ANSWERS-Consult occupational
therapist for ADL assistance.
Medication Administration Tort - ANSWERS-Colleague commits assault by
threatening injection.
Test Bank – Verified Questions & Answers |
Foundational Nursing Competency Assessment
Hypoxemia - ANSWERS-Low oxygen levels in the blood.
Atelectasis - ANSWERS-Lung condition requiring specific positioning.
Nasal Tracheal Suctioning - ANSWERS-Procedure to clear airway using sterile
technique.
Blood Pressure Measurement - ANSWERS-Requires proper cuff placement
and release rate.
Clear Liquids - ANSWERS-Not suitable for patients with dysphagia.
Medical Asepsis - ANSWERS-Technique to reduce infection risk during
procedures.
Surgical Asepsis - ANSWERS-Technique ensuring sterile environment for
procedures.
pH Measurement - ANSWERS-Used to verify NG tube placement.
NG Tube - ANSWERS-Nasal tube for gastric decompression.
Positioning for Drainage - ANSWERS-Specific positions aid in lung drainage.
,Leading Zero - ANSWERS-Used in medication dosing for clarity.
Trailing Zero - ANSWERS-Should not be used in medication dosing.
IV Pump Safety - ANSWERS-Unplugging is priority to prevent fire.
Morphine - ANSWERS-Opioid that can cause respiratory depression.
Diphenhydramine - ANSWERS-Antihistamine administered as 20 mg orally.
Cefoxitin - ANSWERS-Antibiotic prescribed at 80 mg/kg/day.
IV Pump - ANSWERS-Device for administering intravenous fluids.
Serum Albumin - ANSWERS-Protein level indicating wound healing risk.
Blood Pressure Cuff - ANSWERS-Should be 40% of arm circumference.
Suction Catheter - ANSWERS-Single-use device for airway management.
Orthostatic Hypotension - ANSWERS-Blood pressure change upon position
change.
Dysphagia - ANSWERS-Difficulty swallowing, often requiring diet
modification.
Braden Scale - ANSWERS-Tool assessing pressure ulcer risk factors.
,Tracheostomy Care - ANSWERS-Requires sterile technique for cleaning
stoma.
Enema Administration - ANSWERS-Involves specific steps for effective
delivery.
IV Fluid Administration - ANSWERS-Requires monitoring for equipment
defects.
Lymphocyte Count - ANSWERS-Indicator of immune function and healing.
Hypotension - ANSWERS-Low blood pressure requiring monitoring.
Outer Cannula Cleaning - ANSWERS-Use sterile swabs to clean outer
surfaces.
Documentation Entry - ANSWERS-Record significant client condition changes
accurately.
Restraint Alternatives - ANSWERS-Encourage physical activity to reduce
confusion.
Appendicitis Assessment - ANSWERS-First auscultate bowel sounds for
diagnosis.
Extraocular Movements Test - ANSWERS-Assess eye movement through
cardinal fields of gaze.
, Mild Allergic Reaction - ANSWERS-Urticaria is a common skin reaction.
Cold Application Contraindication - ANSWERS-Cap refill over 4 seconds
indicates contraindication.
TB Precautions - ANSWERS-Implement airborne precautions for tuberculosis.
Granulation Tissue Observation - ANSWERS-Translucent red tissue indicates
healthy healing.
Priority Referral - ANSWERS-Blood glucose 45 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia.
Parenteral Nutrition Care - ANSWERS-Change PN infusion bag every 24
hours.
Health Promotion Guidelines - ANSWERS-Tetanus booster recommended
every 5 years.
Oral Temperature Measurement - ANSWERS-Probe tip must be under the
tongue.
Interprofessional Team Consultation - ANSWERS-Consult occupational
therapist for ADL assistance.
Medication Administration Tort - ANSWERS-Colleague commits assault by
threatening injection.
