ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Assessment:
100% Graded A+ Multiple-Choice
Questions
1. A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client. Which action best ensures
client safety?
A. Verify the client’s identity using two identifiers
B. Administer the medication without checking the prescription
C. Rely on the client’s chart for medication dosage
D. Ask the client if they recognize the medication
Correct Answer: A
2. When performing hand hygiene, which step is most effective in reducing pathogen
transmission?
A. Using cold water to rinse hands
B. Scrubbing hands for at least 20 seconds with soap
C. Drying hands with a single-use towel
D. Applying hand sanitizer without rinsing
Correct Answer: B
3. A nurse is measuring a client’s oral temperature. Which action ensures an accurate
reading?
A. Taking the temperature immediately after the client drinks hot tea
B. Placing the thermometer in the client’s axilla
C. Waiting 15 minutes after the client consumes cold liquids
D. Using a tympanic thermometer without calibration
Correct Answer: C
4. Which precaution is most appropriate for a client with methicillin-resistant Staphy-
lococcus aureus (MRSA)?
A. Contact precautions
B. Airborne precautions
C. Droplet precautions
D. Standard precautions only
Correct Answer: A
5. A nurse is communicating with a client who has hearing loss. Which technique
enhances effective communication?
A. Speaking loudly directly into the client’s ear
B. Facing the client and speaking clearly at a normal volume
C. Using medical jargon to explain procedures
D. Writing instructions without verbal explanation
Correct Answer: B
6. When documenting in a client’s medical record, which entry best adheres to legal
standards?
A. “Client seems confused today.”
B. “Client refused medication because they didn’t like it.”
C. “Client oriented to person, place, and time at 0800.”
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, D. “Client’s condition is worse than yesterday.”
Correct Answer: C
7. A nurse is teaching a client about informed consent. Which statement indicates
understanding?
A. “I can sign the consent form after the procedure starts.”
B. “Informed consent means I understand the risks and benefits of the procedure.”
C. “The nurse can sign the consent form for me if I’m unable.”
D. “Informed consent is only needed for minor procedures.”
Correct Answer: B
8. Which action by a nurse demonstrates adherence to ethical principles?
A. Discussing a client’s condition in a public area
B. Administering medication without client consent
C. Advocating for a client’s right to refuse treatment
D. Ignoring a client’s request for pain management
Correct Answer: C
9. A nurse is assisting a client with ambulation. Which action promotes safety?
A. Ensuring the client wears non-slip footwear
B. Allowing the client to walk without assistance
C. Using a wheelchair for short distances
D. Ambulating the client without assessing their strength
Correct Answer: A
10. When performing a bed bath, which action maintains client dignity?
A. Exposing the entire body during the bath
B. Covering areas not being washed with a blanket
C. Bathing the client without closing the curtain
D. Using cold water to expedite the process
Correct Answer: B
11. A client’s blood pressure is 88/56 mmHg. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Administer a hypertensive medication
B. Elevate the client’s legs and notify the provider
C. Encourage the client to ambulate
D. Recheck the blood pressure in 4 hours
Correct Answer: B
12. Which practice best prevents the spread of Clostridium difficile in a healthcare
setting?
A. Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer
B. Washing hands with soap and water
C. Wearing a mask during client care
D. Limiting contact with the client
Correct Answer: B
13. A nurse is using therapeutic communication with a client. Which response is most
appropriate?
A. “You shouldn’t be upset about your diagnosis.”
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100% Graded A+ Multiple-Choice
Questions
1. A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client. Which action best ensures
client safety?
A. Verify the client’s identity using two identifiers
B. Administer the medication without checking the prescription
C. Rely on the client’s chart for medication dosage
D. Ask the client if they recognize the medication
Correct Answer: A
2. When performing hand hygiene, which step is most effective in reducing pathogen
transmission?
A. Using cold water to rinse hands
B. Scrubbing hands for at least 20 seconds with soap
C. Drying hands with a single-use towel
D. Applying hand sanitizer without rinsing
Correct Answer: B
3. A nurse is measuring a client’s oral temperature. Which action ensures an accurate
reading?
A. Taking the temperature immediately after the client drinks hot tea
B. Placing the thermometer in the client’s axilla
C. Waiting 15 minutes after the client consumes cold liquids
D. Using a tympanic thermometer without calibration
Correct Answer: C
4. Which precaution is most appropriate for a client with methicillin-resistant Staphy-
lococcus aureus (MRSA)?
A. Contact precautions
B. Airborne precautions
C. Droplet precautions
D. Standard precautions only
Correct Answer: A
5. A nurse is communicating with a client who has hearing loss. Which technique
enhances effective communication?
A. Speaking loudly directly into the client’s ear
B. Facing the client and speaking clearly at a normal volume
C. Using medical jargon to explain procedures
D. Writing instructions without verbal explanation
Correct Answer: B
6. When documenting in a client’s medical record, which entry best adheres to legal
standards?
A. “Client seems confused today.”
B. “Client refused medication because they didn’t like it.”
C. “Client oriented to person, place, and time at 0800.”
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, D. “Client’s condition is worse than yesterday.”
Correct Answer: C
7. A nurse is teaching a client about informed consent. Which statement indicates
understanding?
A. “I can sign the consent form after the procedure starts.”
B. “Informed consent means I understand the risks and benefits of the procedure.”
C. “The nurse can sign the consent form for me if I’m unable.”
D. “Informed consent is only needed for minor procedures.”
Correct Answer: B
8. Which action by a nurse demonstrates adherence to ethical principles?
A. Discussing a client’s condition in a public area
B. Administering medication without client consent
C. Advocating for a client’s right to refuse treatment
D. Ignoring a client’s request for pain management
Correct Answer: C
9. A nurse is assisting a client with ambulation. Which action promotes safety?
A. Ensuring the client wears non-slip footwear
B. Allowing the client to walk without assistance
C. Using a wheelchair for short distances
D. Ambulating the client without assessing their strength
Correct Answer: A
10. When performing a bed bath, which action maintains client dignity?
A. Exposing the entire body during the bath
B. Covering areas not being washed with a blanket
C. Bathing the client without closing the curtain
D. Using cold water to expedite the process
Correct Answer: B
11. A client’s blood pressure is 88/56 mmHg. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Administer a hypertensive medication
B. Elevate the client’s legs and notify the provider
C. Encourage the client to ambulate
D. Recheck the blood pressure in 4 hours
Correct Answer: B
12. Which practice best prevents the spread of Clostridium difficile in a healthcare
setting?
A. Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer
B. Washing hands with soap and water
C. Wearing a mask during client care
D. Limiting contact with the client
Correct Answer: B
13. A nurse is using therapeutic communication with a client. Which response is most
appropriate?
A. “You shouldn’t be upset about your diagnosis.”
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