ATI PN FUNDAMENTALS EXAM
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. A nurse is preparing to administer an enteral feeding to a client who has a nasogastric
tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Verify the placement of the tube.
B. Auscultate bowel sounds.
C. Warm the formula to room temperature.
D. Flush the tube with 30 mL of water.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The priority action before administering enteral feeding is to
verify that the tube is correctly positioned in the stomach to prevent aspiration.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is on contact precautions for MRSA. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Wear a mask when within 3 feet of the client.
B. Keep the door to the client’s room closed at all times.
C. Place the client in a room with negative airflow.
D. Dedicate a disposable stethoscope for the client’s use.
,Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Contact precautions require dedicated or disposable equipment
for the client to prevent the spread of microorganisms via fomites.
3. A nurse is evaluating a client’s use of a cane. Which of the following actions indicates the
client is using the cane correctly?
A. The client holds the cane on the stronger side of the body.
B. The client moves the stronger leg forward first.
C. The client keeps the cane 20 inches in front of the feet.
D. The client leans heavily on the cane while walking.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: A cane should be held on the unaffected (stronger) side to
provide better balance and support for the weaker limb.
4. A nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client. Which of the following techniques
should the nurse use first when assessing the abdomen?
A. Percussion
B. Palpation
C. Auscultation
D. Inspection
Answer: D
, Conceptual Explanation: The correct sequence for abdominal assessment is inspection,
auscultation, percussion, and palpation to avoid altering bowel sounds.
5. A nurse is caring for a client who is post-operative and reports difficulty voiding. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Insert a straight catheter.
B. Encourage increased fluid intake.
C. Perform a bladder scan.
D. Apply cold compresses to the suprapubic area.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The first action should be assessment; a bladder scan non-
invasively determines the amount of urine in the bladder.
6. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about a low-sodium diet. Which of the
following food choices should the nurse recommend?
A. Canned soup
B. Smoked ham
C. Fresh orange
D. Pretzels
Answer: C
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. A nurse is preparing to administer an enteral feeding to a client who has a nasogastric
tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Verify the placement of the tube.
B. Auscultate bowel sounds.
C. Warm the formula to room temperature.
D. Flush the tube with 30 mL of water.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The priority action before administering enteral feeding is to
verify that the tube is correctly positioned in the stomach to prevent aspiration.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is on contact precautions for MRSA. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Wear a mask when within 3 feet of the client.
B. Keep the door to the client’s room closed at all times.
C. Place the client in a room with negative airflow.
D. Dedicate a disposable stethoscope for the client’s use.
,Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Contact precautions require dedicated or disposable equipment
for the client to prevent the spread of microorganisms via fomites.
3. A nurse is evaluating a client’s use of a cane. Which of the following actions indicates the
client is using the cane correctly?
A. The client holds the cane on the stronger side of the body.
B. The client moves the stronger leg forward first.
C. The client keeps the cane 20 inches in front of the feet.
D. The client leans heavily on the cane while walking.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: A cane should be held on the unaffected (stronger) side to
provide better balance and support for the weaker limb.
4. A nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client. Which of the following techniques
should the nurse use first when assessing the abdomen?
A. Percussion
B. Palpation
C. Auscultation
D. Inspection
Answer: D
, Conceptual Explanation: The correct sequence for abdominal assessment is inspection,
auscultation, percussion, and palpation to avoid altering bowel sounds.
5. A nurse is caring for a client who is post-operative and reports difficulty voiding. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Insert a straight catheter.
B. Encourage increased fluid intake.
C. Perform a bladder scan.
D. Apply cold compresses to the suprapubic area.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The first action should be assessment; a bladder scan non-
invasively determines the amount of urine in the bladder.
6. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about a low-sodium diet. Which of the
following food choices should the nurse recommend?
A. Canned soup
B. Smoked ham
C. Fresh orange
D. Pretzels
Answer: C
