ATI CMS Fundamentals Exam 200+ ||Questions &
Answers with Rationals || Graded A+!!! 2026/2027
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative
following an above-the-knee amputation. The client states
he is experiencing a dull, burning pain in the leg that was
amputated. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take to treat the client's neuropathic pain? -
ANSWER-Administer a beta-blocking medication to the
client.
,(The nurse should administer a beta-blocking medication
to the client. This classification of medication has been
shown to relieve the phantom limb pain manifestations of
constant dull and burning type pain.)
A nurse is planning care to prevent a catheter-related
bloodstream infection for a client who is receiving IV fluid
therapy. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the plan? - ANSWER-Perform hand
hygiene before touching the IV tubing.
(The nurse should perform thorough hand hygiene before
touching any part of the infusion system or the client to
reduce the risk of catheter-related blood stream
infections.)
,A newly licensed nurse asks a charge nurse where to find
information about scope of practice for registered nurses.
Which of the following responses should the charge nurse
make? - ANSWER-"The state board of nursing can
provide this information"
(each state develops a nurse practice act, which defines
scope of practice for nurses in that state. This practice act
is available on the board of nursing website for each
state.)
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who is non-
ambulatory and has bladder and bowel incontinence.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include to prevent skin breakdown? - ANSWER-Offer the
client a glass of water every two hour when repositioning.
, (The nurse should offer the client a glass of water every
two hours on the clients repositioning schedule. This helps
prevent dehydration, which increases the risk of skin
breakdown.)
A nurse is teaching a young adult female client about
health screening for breast cancer. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of
breast self-examination (BSE)? - ANSWER-"I should
expect to feel a firm ridge along the bottom curve of each
breast."
(The nurse should instruct the client at a firm ridge is
expected along the bottom curve of each breast. The client
should be able to feel this area during the BSE.
Performing a BSE promotes breast self awareness so that
Answers with Rationals || Graded A+!!! 2026/2027
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative
following an above-the-knee amputation. The client states
he is experiencing a dull, burning pain in the leg that was
amputated. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take to treat the client's neuropathic pain? -
ANSWER-Administer a beta-blocking medication to the
client.
,(The nurse should administer a beta-blocking medication
to the client. This classification of medication has been
shown to relieve the phantom limb pain manifestations of
constant dull and burning type pain.)
A nurse is planning care to prevent a catheter-related
bloodstream infection for a client who is receiving IV fluid
therapy. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the plan? - ANSWER-Perform hand
hygiene before touching the IV tubing.
(The nurse should perform thorough hand hygiene before
touching any part of the infusion system or the client to
reduce the risk of catheter-related blood stream
infections.)
,A newly licensed nurse asks a charge nurse where to find
information about scope of practice for registered nurses.
Which of the following responses should the charge nurse
make? - ANSWER-"The state board of nursing can
provide this information"
(each state develops a nurse practice act, which defines
scope of practice for nurses in that state. This practice act
is available on the board of nursing website for each
state.)
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who is non-
ambulatory and has bladder and bowel incontinence.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include to prevent skin breakdown? - ANSWER-Offer the
client a glass of water every two hour when repositioning.
, (The nurse should offer the client a glass of water every
two hours on the clients repositioning schedule. This helps
prevent dehydration, which increases the risk of skin
breakdown.)
A nurse is teaching a young adult female client about
health screening for breast cancer. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of
breast self-examination (BSE)? - ANSWER-"I should
expect to feel a firm ridge along the bottom curve of each
breast."
(The nurse should instruct the client at a firm ridge is
expected along the bottom curve of each breast. The client
should be able to feel this area during the BSE.
Performing a BSE promotes breast self awareness so that
