(NGN) ATI RN
FUNDAMENTALS PRACTICE
EXAM 1
(2026) QUESTIONS AND REVISED CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
GUARANTEED PASS
,1. A nurse is preparing to insert a Foley catheter for a female client. Which action
should the nurse take to maintain sterile technique?
A) Place the catheter kit on the bedside table
B) Use clean gloves to handle the catheter
C) Use sterile gloves and maintain the catheter's sterility
D) Insert the catheter without any gloves
Rationale: Sterile gloves are required to maintain asepsis during catheter
insertion.
2. Which of the following is a sign of hypoglycemia in a diabetic client?
A) Dry mouth
B) Polyuria
C) Sweating and shakiness
D) Blurred vision
Rationale: Sweating and shakiness are common early signs of hypoglycemia.
3. A client is receiving oxygen therapy via nasal cannula at 4 L/min. Which of the
following should the nurse monitor to prevent complications?
A) Skin irritation behind ears
B) Dryness of nasal mucosa
, C) Moisture accumulation in tubing
D) Decreased oxygen saturation
Rationale: Oxygen delivered at >4 L/min can dry out the nasal mucosa, leading
to irritation.
4. When teaching a client about a low-sodium diet, which foods should the nurse
recommend?
A) Canned soups
B) Fresh fruits and vegetables
C) Processed cheese
D) Salty snacks
Rationale: Fresh fruits and vegetables naturally contain low sodium.
5. A client with COPD is using pursed-lip breathing. What is the purpose of this
technique?
A) To increase respiratory rate
B) To decrease oxygen demand
C) To prevent airway collapse during exhalation
D) To increase carbon dioxide levels
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing helps keep airways open longer to improve
exhalation and gas exchange.
FUNDAMENTALS PRACTICE
EXAM 1
(2026) QUESTIONS AND REVISED CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
GUARANTEED PASS
,1. A nurse is preparing to insert a Foley catheter for a female client. Which action
should the nurse take to maintain sterile technique?
A) Place the catheter kit on the bedside table
B) Use clean gloves to handle the catheter
C) Use sterile gloves and maintain the catheter's sterility
D) Insert the catheter without any gloves
Rationale: Sterile gloves are required to maintain asepsis during catheter
insertion.
2. Which of the following is a sign of hypoglycemia in a diabetic client?
A) Dry mouth
B) Polyuria
C) Sweating and shakiness
D) Blurred vision
Rationale: Sweating and shakiness are common early signs of hypoglycemia.
3. A client is receiving oxygen therapy via nasal cannula at 4 L/min. Which of the
following should the nurse monitor to prevent complications?
A) Skin irritation behind ears
B) Dryness of nasal mucosa
, C) Moisture accumulation in tubing
D) Decreased oxygen saturation
Rationale: Oxygen delivered at >4 L/min can dry out the nasal mucosa, leading
to irritation.
4. When teaching a client about a low-sodium diet, which foods should the nurse
recommend?
A) Canned soups
B) Fresh fruits and vegetables
C) Processed cheese
D) Salty snacks
Rationale: Fresh fruits and vegetables naturally contain low sodium.
5. A client with COPD is using pursed-lip breathing. What is the purpose of this
technique?
A) To increase respiratory rate
B) To decrease oxygen demand
C) To prevent airway collapse during exhalation
D) To increase carbon dioxide levels
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing helps keep airways open longer to improve
exhalation and gas exchange.
