VATI RN
Fun dam en tals
Assessm en t
2026/2027 Academic Cycle
Comprehensive 70-Question Virtual ATI Practice Examination with Detailed Solutions for
Registered Nurse Fundamentals Competency
Virtual ATI (VATI) Comprehensive Assessment
RN Fundamentals | Virtual Proctored Exam Format
, Table of Contents
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Dom ain 1: B asic Nur sin g Car e & Sk ills ............................................................... 3
Dom ain 2: Infection Contr ol.............................................................................. 6
Dom ain 3: Safety & Mobility............................................................................... 9
Dom ain 4: Vital Signs & Health Assessm en t..................................................... 12
Dom ain 5: Medication Adm inistr ation Fun dam en tals ...................................... 15
Dom ain 6: Nutr ition & Elim ination .................................................................. 18
Dom ain 7: Com for t & Pain Managem en t........................................................... 21
Dom ain 8: Docum entation & Legal Respon sibilities ......................................... 24
, VATI RN Fundamentals Assessment 2026/2027 | 70 Questions with Solutions
Dom ain 1: B asic Nu r sing Car e & Skills
Question 1:A nur se is pr epar ing to pr o vide m or n in g hygien e to a patient w ho is
on bed r est. W hich action should the n ur se per fo r m FIRST?
A) Wash the patient's face
B) Assess the patient's skin condition
C) Change the bed linens
D) Provide oral care
Cor r ect Answ er :B ) Assess the patien t's sk in con dition
Explanatio n:Assessment is always the first step in the nursing process. The nurse should
assess the patient's skin condition before beginning hygiene to identify any areas of concern that
may need special attention.
Question 2:W hen pr ovidin g a com plete bed bath, the n ur se should w ash the
patient's face u sing:
A) The same washcloth used for the perineal area
B) A clean washcloth without soap
C) Hot water to remove oils effectively
D) Antibacterial soap for all patients
Cor r ect Answ er :B ) A clean w ashcloth w ithout soap
Explanatio n:The face should be washed with a clean washcloth without soap to avoid drying
the facial skin. Soap can be irritating to the sensitive facial area.
Question 3:A patient r equir es assistan ce w ith oral hygien e. The n ur se n otes the
patient has dentur es. W hich action is CORRECT?
A) Clean dentures with hot water to kill bacteria
B) Store dentures in a dry container when not in use
C) Clean dentures over a towel-lined sink with cool water
D) Use abrasive powder to remove stains from dentures
Cor r ect Answ er :C) Clean dentu r es over a tow el-lin ed sin k w ith cool w ater
Explanatio n:Dentures should be cleaned over a towel-lined sink with cool or warm (not hot)
water to prevent warping. Hot water can damage dentures, and they should be stored in water
when not in use.
Question 4:The nur se is car ing for a patien t w ho is on str ict bed r est. To pr even t
pr essu r e injur ies, the nur se should r eposition the patient at LEAST ever y:
A) 1 hour
B) 2 hours
Fun dam en tals
Assessm en t
2026/2027 Academic Cycle
Comprehensive 70-Question Virtual ATI Practice Examination with Detailed Solutions for
Registered Nurse Fundamentals Competency
Virtual ATI (VATI) Comprehensive Assessment
RN Fundamentals | Virtual Proctored Exam Format
, Table of Contents
Right-click the TOC and select "Update Field" to refresh page numbers
Dom ain 1: B asic Nur sin g Car e & Sk ills ............................................................... 3
Dom ain 2: Infection Contr ol.............................................................................. 6
Dom ain 3: Safety & Mobility............................................................................... 9
Dom ain 4: Vital Signs & Health Assessm en t..................................................... 12
Dom ain 5: Medication Adm inistr ation Fun dam en tals ...................................... 15
Dom ain 6: Nutr ition & Elim ination .................................................................. 18
Dom ain 7: Com for t & Pain Managem en t........................................................... 21
Dom ain 8: Docum entation & Legal Respon sibilities ......................................... 24
, VATI RN Fundamentals Assessment 2026/2027 | 70 Questions with Solutions
Dom ain 1: B asic Nu r sing Car e & Skills
Question 1:A nur se is pr epar ing to pr o vide m or n in g hygien e to a patient w ho is
on bed r est. W hich action should the n ur se per fo r m FIRST?
A) Wash the patient's face
B) Assess the patient's skin condition
C) Change the bed linens
D) Provide oral care
Cor r ect Answ er :B ) Assess the patien t's sk in con dition
Explanatio n:Assessment is always the first step in the nursing process. The nurse should
assess the patient's skin condition before beginning hygiene to identify any areas of concern that
may need special attention.
Question 2:W hen pr ovidin g a com plete bed bath, the n ur se should w ash the
patient's face u sing:
A) The same washcloth used for the perineal area
B) A clean washcloth without soap
C) Hot water to remove oils effectively
D) Antibacterial soap for all patients
Cor r ect Answ er :B ) A clean w ashcloth w ithout soap
Explanatio n:The face should be washed with a clean washcloth without soap to avoid drying
the facial skin. Soap can be irritating to the sensitive facial area.
Question 3:A patient r equir es assistan ce w ith oral hygien e. The n ur se n otes the
patient has dentur es. W hich action is CORRECT?
A) Clean dentures with hot water to kill bacteria
B) Store dentures in a dry container when not in use
C) Clean dentures over a towel-lined sink with cool water
D) Use abrasive powder to remove stains from dentures
Cor r ect Answ er :C) Clean dentu r es over a tow el-lin ed sin k w ith cool w ater
Explanatio n:Dentures should be cleaned over a towel-lined sink with cool or warm (not hot)
water to prevent warping. Hot water can damage dentures, and they should be stored in water
when not in use.
Question 4:The nur se is car ing for a patien t w ho is on str ict bed r est. To pr even t
pr essu r e injur ies, the nur se should r eposition the patient at LEAST ever y:
A) 1 hour
B) 2 hours
