ATI RN Practice Exam 2025 - Test 1
Comprehensive Study Guide for RN Students
Includes 80 Practice Questions with Detailed Answer Key
Covers Fundamentals, Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical, Maternal-Newborn, Pediatric,
Mental Health, Leadership, and Community Health
Updated for the 2025 ATI RN Exam
Contents
1 Instructions 2
2 Fundamentals of Nursing (10 Questions) 2
3 Pharmacology (10 Questions) 3
4 Medical-Surgical Nursing (10 Questions) 4
5 Maternal-Newborn Nursing (10 Questions) 6
6 Pediatric Nursing (10 Questions) 7
7 Mental Health Nursing (10 Questions) 8
8 Nursing Leadership (10 Questions) 9
9 Community Health Nursing (10 Questions) 11
10 Answer Key with Explanations 12
10.1 Fundamentals of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
10.2 Pharmacology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
10.3 Medical-Surgical Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
10.4 Maternal-Newborn Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
10.5 Pediatric Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
10.6 Mental Health Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
10.7 Nursing Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
10.8 Community Health Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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, 1 Instructions
This practice exam prepares you for the ATI RN Exam 2025 (e.g., NCLEX-RN, ATI
Comprehensive Predictor). It includes 80 multiple-choice questions across eight sections:
Fundamentals of Nursing, Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Maternal-Newborn
Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing Leadership, and Commu-
nity Health Nursing (10 questions each). Select the best answer from the four options
provided. An answer key with explanations is included.
• Time Limit: Approximately 2 hours.
• Materials: No calculator; use clinical judgment.
• Scoring: Each question is worth 1 point. No penalty for incorrect answers.
2 Fundamentals of Nursing (10 Questions)
1. Which action best prevents pressure ulcers?
a) Daily baths
b) Repositioning every 2 hours
c) High-protein diet
d) Antibiotic cream
2. What is the first step in the nursing process?
a) Planning
b) Assessment
c) Implementation
d) Evaluation
3. A patient refuses a bath. What should the nurse do?
a) Force the bath
b) Document refusal
c) Skip hygiene
d) Call security
4. Which is a sign of dehydration?
a) Moist skin
b) Sunken eyes
c) High urine output
d) Clear urine
5. What ensures proper NG tube placement?
a) Auscultation
b) X-ray confirmation
c) Patient comfort
d) Tube length
6. Which PPE is needed for contact precautions?
a) Mask only
b) Gown and gloves
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Comprehensive Study Guide for RN Students
Includes 80 Practice Questions with Detailed Answer Key
Covers Fundamentals, Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical, Maternal-Newborn, Pediatric,
Mental Health, Leadership, and Community Health
Updated for the 2025 ATI RN Exam
Contents
1 Instructions 2
2 Fundamentals of Nursing (10 Questions) 2
3 Pharmacology (10 Questions) 3
4 Medical-Surgical Nursing (10 Questions) 4
5 Maternal-Newborn Nursing (10 Questions) 6
6 Pediatric Nursing (10 Questions) 7
7 Mental Health Nursing (10 Questions) 8
8 Nursing Leadership (10 Questions) 9
9 Community Health Nursing (10 Questions) 11
10 Answer Key with Explanations 12
10.1 Fundamentals of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
10.2 Pharmacology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
10.3 Medical-Surgical Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
10.4 Maternal-Newborn Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
10.5 Pediatric Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
10.6 Mental Health Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
10.7 Nursing Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
10.8 Community Health Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1
, 1 Instructions
This practice exam prepares you for the ATI RN Exam 2025 (e.g., NCLEX-RN, ATI
Comprehensive Predictor). It includes 80 multiple-choice questions across eight sections:
Fundamentals of Nursing, Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Maternal-Newborn
Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing Leadership, and Commu-
nity Health Nursing (10 questions each). Select the best answer from the four options
provided. An answer key with explanations is included.
• Time Limit: Approximately 2 hours.
• Materials: No calculator; use clinical judgment.
• Scoring: Each question is worth 1 point. No penalty for incorrect answers.
2 Fundamentals of Nursing (10 Questions)
1. Which action best prevents pressure ulcers?
a) Daily baths
b) Repositioning every 2 hours
c) High-protein diet
d) Antibiotic cream
2. What is the first step in the nursing process?
a) Planning
b) Assessment
c) Implementation
d) Evaluation
3. A patient refuses a bath. What should the nurse do?
a) Force the bath
b) Document refusal
c) Skip hygiene
d) Call security
4. Which is a sign of dehydration?
a) Moist skin
b) Sunken eyes
c) High urine output
d) Clear urine
5. What ensures proper NG tube placement?
a) Auscultation
b) X-ray confirmation
c) Patient comfort
d) Tube length
6. Which PPE is needed for contact precautions?
a) Mask only
b) Gown and gloves
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