ATI FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
PROCTORED EXAM (LATEST UPDATE)
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS| A+ GRADE.
1. A nurse is performing hand hygiene using soap and water. Which
action is most important to reduce the transmission of
microorganisms?
A. Using warm water
B. Applying soap before wetting hands
C. Rubbing hands together for at least 5 seconds
D. Rubbing hands together for at least 20 seconds ✔
Rationale: Effective hand hygiene requires friction for a minimum of
20 seconds to remove transient microorganisms.
2. A nurse is identifying a client prior to medication administration.
Which identifiers should the nurse use?
A. Room number and diagnosis
B. Name and physician
C. Name and date of birth ✔
D. Name and room number
Rationale: Two approved client identifiers such as name and date of
birth are required to ensure patient safety.
3. A nurse is assisting with client transfer from bed to wheelchair.
Which action demonstrates proper body mechanics?
A. Bending at the waist
B. Keeping feet together
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, C. Using leg muscles to lift ✔
D. Twisting while lifting
Rationale: Using leg muscles and maintaining alignment reduces
strain and injury.
4. A nurse is caring for a client with a urinary catheter. Which action
helps prevent infection?
A. Disconnecting tubing for irrigation
B. Placing the bag above bladder level
C. Performing perineal care daily ✔
D. Emptying the bag once per shift
Rationale: Routine perineal care reduces bacterial growth and
infection risk.
5. A nurse is taking vital signs. Which factor can increase blood
pressure?
A. Rest
B. Sleep
C. Pain ✔
D. Fasting
Rationale: Pain activates the sympathetic nervous system, raising
blood pressure.
6. A nurse observes a client coughing during meals. Which action is
the priority?
A. Document findings
B. Offer fluids
C. Place client on NPO status ✔
D. Notify dietary services
Rationale: Coughing during meals indicates aspiration risk; NPO
prevents further harm.
7. A nurse is performing a sterile dressing change. Which action breaks
sterile technique?
A. Holding sterile objects above waist
B. Turning back on sterile field ✔
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, C. Using sterile gloves
D. Keeping field in sight
Rationale: Turning away contaminates the sterile field.
8. A nurse is teaching about fire safety. What does RACE stand for?
A. Remove, Alert, Confine, Extinguish
B. Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish ✔
C. Rescue, Activate, Contain, Escape
D. Remove, Alarm, Confine, Evacuate
Rationale: RACE is the standard fire response protocol.
9. A nurse is assisting a client with hygiene. Which action maintains
client dignity?
A. Leaving door open
B. Performing care quickly
C. Covering exposed areas ✔
D. Completing care without explanation
Rationale: Covering exposed areas respects privacy and dignity.
10. A nurse is measuring intake and output. Which item counts as fluid
intake?
A. Ice chips discarded
B. Gelatin ✔
C. Solid food
D. Emesis
Rationale: Gelatin liquefies at room temperature and counts as
intake.
11. A nurse is caring for a client at risk for falls. Which intervention is
most effective?
A. Keep bed in high position
B. Apply restraints
C. Use non-skid footwear ✔
D. Limit ambulation
Rationale: Non-skid footwear reduces slipping without restricting
mobility.
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PROCTORED EXAM (LATEST UPDATE)
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS| A+ GRADE.
1. A nurse is performing hand hygiene using soap and water. Which
action is most important to reduce the transmission of
microorganisms?
A. Using warm water
B. Applying soap before wetting hands
C. Rubbing hands together for at least 5 seconds
D. Rubbing hands together for at least 20 seconds ✔
Rationale: Effective hand hygiene requires friction for a minimum of
20 seconds to remove transient microorganisms.
2. A nurse is identifying a client prior to medication administration.
Which identifiers should the nurse use?
A. Room number and diagnosis
B. Name and physician
C. Name and date of birth ✔
D. Name and room number
Rationale: Two approved client identifiers such as name and date of
birth are required to ensure patient safety.
3. A nurse is assisting with client transfer from bed to wheelchair.
Which action demonstrates proper body mechanics?
A. Bending at the waist
B. Keeping feet together
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, C. Using leg muscles to lift ✔
D. Twisting while lifting
Rationale: Using leg muscles and maintaining alignment reduces
strain and injury.
4. A nurse is caring for a client with a urinary catheter. Which action
helps prevent infection?
A. Disconnecting tubing for irrigation
B. Placing the bag above bladder level
C. Performing perineal care daily ✔
D. Emptying the bag once per shift
Rationale: Routine perineal care reduces bacterial growth and
infection risk.
5. A nurse is taking vital signs. Which factor can increase blood
pressure?
A. Rest
B. Sleep
C. Pain ✔
D. Fasting
Rationale: Pain activates the sympathetic nervous system, raising
blood pressure.
6. A nurse observes a client coughing during meals. Which action is
the priority?
A. Document findings
B. Offer fluids
C. Place client on NPO status ✔
D. Notify dietary services
Rationale: Coughing during meals indicates aspiration risk; NPO
prevents further harm.
7. A nurse is performing a sterile dressing change. Which action breaks
sterile technique?
A. Holding sterile objects above waist
B. Turning back on sterile field ✔
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, C. Using sterile gloves
D. Keeping field in sight
Rationale: Turning away contaminates the sterile field.
8. A nurse is teaching about fire safety. What does RACE stand for?
A. Remove, Alert, Confine, Extinguish
B. Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish ✔
C. Rescue, Activate, Contain, Escape
D. Remove, Alarm, Confine, Evacuate
Rationale: RACE is the standard fire response protocol.
9. A nurse is assisting a client with hygiene. Which action maintains
client dignity?
A. Leaving door open
B. Performing care quickly
C. Covering exposed areas ✔
D. Completing care without explanation
Rationale: Covering exposed areas respects privacy and dignity.
10. A nurse is measuring intake and output. Which item counts as fluid
intake?
A. Ice chips discarded
B. Gelatin ✔
C. Solid food
D. Emesis
Rationale: Gelatin liquefies at room temperature and counts as
intake.
11. A nurse is caring for a client at risk for falls. Which intervention is
most effective?
A. Keep bed in high position
B. Apply restraints
C. Use non-skid footwear ✔
D. Limit ambulation
Rationale: Non-skid footwear reduces slipping without restricting
mobility.
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