ATI RN Concept Based Assessment Level 1 [ACTUAL EXAM]
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updated study materials. This comprehensive package includes actual exam questions and
answers, a full practice exam, and detailed explanations—all verified and graded A for
accuracy, ensuring you pass confidently on your first attempt.
Features:
• Covers all core concepts in Level 1 ATI RN assessment
• Latest 2025 edition – fully updated content
• 100% verified questions & answers
• Detailed rationales for every question
• Practice exam included for realistic test simulation
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? - KEY TERM 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 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? - KEY TERM 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)? - KEY TERM "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 the client knows how her breast normally
feel. The awareness increases the clients ability to identify changes that require further
evaluation.)
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is in critical condition following a motor vehicle
crash which he was the passenger. The clients parent shout at the nurse, asking why
her son is dying instead of the driver. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take to provide emotional support to the parent? - KEY TERM Inform the parent that
anger is a natural response when dealing with loss.
(The nurse should identify that the parent is in the anger stage of grief. The nurse
should assist the parent to understand that anger is a natural response to loss and
encourage her to talk about her feelings.)
A nurse enters a clients room and finds the client lying on the floor. The client states
that on the way to the bathroom her "knee locked," causing her to fall. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first? - KEY TERM Check the client for injuries.
(The first action the nurse should take when using the nursing process is to assess the
client. The nurse should first check the client for injuries and measure vital signs to help
determine physiologic stability. The nurse should also inform the provider of the clients
fall and of the assessment findings.)
A community health nurse is planning prevention strategies for hypertension among
members of her community. The nurse should identify that which of the following ethnic
groups in the community is at greatest risk of developing hypertension? - KEY TERM
African American
(Evidence-based practice indicates that individuals of AA ethnicity have the highest
prevalence of hypertension. Therefore, the nurse should identify community members of
this ethnicity are at greatest risk of developing hypertension.)
A nurse is preparing to extinguish a small fire in a clients room. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take when using the fire extinguisher? - KEY TERM Slide the
pin on top of the fire extinguisher straight out.
(The nurse should pull the pin on top of the fire extinguisher to allow for use to
extinguish the fire.)
A nurse is preparing to administer intermittent external nutrition via a clients NG tube. In
which order should the nurse take the following actions? - KEY TERM 1. Assist the
client to an upright position.
2. Aspirate 5 mL of gastric contents.
3. Test the pH of gastric aspirate.
4. Measure gastric residual volume.
5. Flush the NG tube with 30 mL of water.
(First, the nurse should assist the client into high Fowler's position or raise the HOB at
least 30 degrees to help prevent aspiration. Then, the nurse should verify the tubes
, placement by aspirating 5 mL of gastric contents and then testing the pH. Then, the
nurse should check for gastric residual volume. Excessive GRV is an indication of
delayed gastric emptying, which places the client at risk of aspiration if additional
formula is given. Finally, the nurse should flush the tubing with 30 mL of water to ensure
the tube is clear and patent.)
A nurse is caring for a 47-year-old female client who had urinary incontinence. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take first? - KEY TERM Obtain a specimen from
the client for culture.
(The first action the nurse should take when using the nursing process is assessment.
The nurse should obtain a urine specimen from the client to rule out a UTI. If it is a
determined the client has RBC's and WBC's in the urine, the specimen will require a
culture. If it is determined that the client has a UTI, this will require treatment before any
further assessment of incontinence would be indicated.)
A nurse is talking with a client who has a major depressive disorder. The client states,
"Nobody cares if I'm around or not." Which of the following responses should the nurse
make? - KEY TERM "It sounds as though you're feeling hopeless."
(This statement by the nurse is an example of restraining, which is a therapeutic
response. This technique restates the main idea the client has expressed and allows
the client to clarify any misunderstanding.)
A nurse is caring for a client who has C. diff infection and is incontinent of stool following
a long-term antibiotic therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
KEY TERM Wear a gown when providing care for the client.
(The nurse should wear a gown when providing care for a client who has C. diff
infection and is incontinent of stool. Applying a clean, water-resistant gown prior to
entering the clients room prevents the nurses clothing from becoming contaminated
while caring for the client. The nurse should remove the gown prior to exiting the clients
room.)
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about nutrition management to a client who has
COPD. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? -
KEY TERM Have a high-calorie protein drink between meals.
(The nurse should encourage a client who has COPD to drink a high-calorie protein
drink between meals. Anorexia is a manifestation of COPD and this added nutritional
intake promotes weight gain.)
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to facilitate safe swallowing and decrease the
risk of aspiration? - KEY TERM Delay the clients meal-time if he is fatigued.
(To facilitate safe swallowing and decrease the risk of aspiration, the nurse should
encourage the client to test prior to meal-time. If the client is fatigued, the nurse should
delay the meal-time and give the client time to rest.)
LATEST VERSION [QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS] WITH
PRACTICE EXAM DETAILED AND VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS- LATEST UPDATE 2025 GRADED A
ATI RN Concept-Based Assessment Level 1 – Exam Prep & Practice Pack
Prepare effectively for the ATI RN Concept-Based Assessment Level 1 with the latest 2025
updated study materials. This comprehensive package includes actual exam questions and
answers, a full practice exam, and detailed explanations—all verified and graded A for
accuracy, ensuring you pass confidently on your first attempt.
Features:
• Covers all core concepts in Level 1 ATI RN assessment
• Latest 2025 edition – fully updated content
• 100% verified questions & answers
• Detailed rationales for every question
• Practice exam included for realistic test simulation
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? - KEY TERM 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 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? - KEY TERM 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)? - KEY TERM "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 the client knows how her breast normally
feel. The awareness increases the clients ability to identify changes that require further
evaluation.)
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is in critical condition following a motor vehicle
crash which he was the passenger. The clients parent shout at the nurse, asking why
her son is dying instead of the driver. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take to provide emotional support to the parent? - KEY TERM Inform the parent that
anger is a natural response when dealing with loss.
(The nurse should identify that the parent is in the anger stage of grief. The nurse
should assist the parent to understand that anger is a natural response to loss and
encourage her to talk about her feelings.)
A nurse enters a clients room and finds the client lying on the floor. The client states
that on the way to the bathroom her "knee locked," causing her to fall. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first? - KEY TERM Check the client for injuries.
(The first action the nurse should take when using the nursing process is to assess the
client. The nurse should first check the client for injuries and measure vital signs to help
determine physiologic stability. The nurse should also inform the provider of the clients
fall and of the assessment findings.)
A community health nurse is planning prevention strategies for hypertension among
members of her community. The nurse should identify that which of the following ethnic
groups in the community is at greatest risk of developing hypertension? - KEY TERM
African American
(Evidence-based practice indicates that individuals of AA ethnicity have the highest
prevalence of hypertension. Therefore, the nurse should identify community members of
this ethnicity are at greatest risk of developing hypertension.)
A nurse is preparing to extinguish a small fire in a clients room. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take when using the fire extinguisher? - KEY TERM Slide the
pin on top of the fire extinguisher straight out.
(The nurse should pull the pin on top of the fire extinguisher to allow for use to
extinguish the fire.)
A nurse is preparing to administer intermittent external nutrition via a clients NG tube. In
which order should the nurse take the following actions? - KEY TERM 1. Assist the
client to an upright position.
2. Aspirate 5 mL of gastric contents.
3. Test the pH of gastric aspirate.
4. Measure gastric residual volume.
5. Flush the NG tube with 30 mL of water.
(First, the nurse should assist the client into high Fowler's position or raise the HOB at
least 30 degrees to help prevent aspiration. Then, the nurse should verify the tubes
, placement by aspirating 5 mL of gastric contents and then testing the pH. Then, the
nurse should check for gastric residual volume. Excessive GRV is an indication of
delayed gastric emptying, which places the client at risk of aspiration if additional
formula is given. Finally, the nurse should flush the tubing with 30 mL of water to ensure
the tube is clear and patent.)
A nurse is caring for a 47-year-old female client who had urinary incontinence. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take first? - KEY TERM Obtain a specimen from
the client for culture.
(The first action the nurse should take when using the nursing process is assessment.
The nurse should obtain a urine specimen from the client to rule out a UTI. If it is a
determined the client has RBC's and WBC's in the urine, the specimen will require a
culture. If it is determined that the client has a UTI, this will require treatment before any
further assessment of incontinence would be indicated.)
A nurse is talking with a client who has a major depressive disorder. The client states,
"Nobody cares if I'm around or not." Which of the following responses should the nurse
make? - KEY TERM "It sounds as though you're feeling hopeless."
(This statement by the nurse is an example of restraining, which is a therapeutic
response. This technique restates the main idea the client has expressed and allows
the client to clarify any misunderstanding.)
A nurse is caring for a client who has C. diff infection and is incontinent of stool following
a long-term antibiotic therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
KEY TERM Wear a gown when providing care for the client.
(The nurse should wear a gown when providing care for a client who has C. diff
infection and is incontinent of stool. Applying a clean, water-resistant gown prior to
entering the clients room prevents the nurses clothing from becoming contaminated
while caring for the client. The nurse should remove the gown prior to exiting the clients
room.)
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about nutrition management to a client who has
COPD. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? -
KEY TERM Have a high-calorie protein drink between meals.
(The nurse should encourage a client who has COPD to drink a high-calorie protein
drink between meals. Anorexia is a manifestation of COPD and this added nutritional
intake promotes weight gain.)
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to facilitate safe swallowing and decrease the
risk of aspiration? - KEY TERM Delay the clients meal-time if he is fatigued.
(To facilitate safe swallowing and decrease the risk of aspiration, the nurse should
encourage the client to test prior to meal-time. If the client is fatigued, the nurse should
delay the meal-time and give the client time to rest.)
