CMS FUNDAMENTAL ATI LATEST
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS.
(#1): A nurse is demonstrating how to insert an IV catheter.
Which of the following statements by a nurse viewing the
demonstration indicates understanding of the procedure?
A. "I will thread the needle all the way into the vein until the
hub rests against the insertion site after I see a flashback
of blood."
B. "I will insert the needle into the clients skin at an angle of
1030 degrees with the bevel up."
C. "I will apply pressure approximately 1.2 in below the
insertion site prior to removing the needle."
D. "I will choose a vein in the antecubital fossa for IV
insertion due to its size and easily accessible location." - Correct
Answer>> B
(#2): A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving IV
therapy and reports pain in the arm, chills, and 'not feeling
well'. The nurse notes warmth, edema, induration, and red,
,streaking on the clients arm close to the IV insertion site. Which
of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
A. Obtain a specimen for culture.
B. Apply a warm compress.
C. Administer an analgesic.
D. Discontinue the infusion. - Correct Answer>> D
Ch 49 (#3): During a new employee orientation, a nurse is
explaining how to prevent IV infections. Which of the following
statements by an orientee indicates understanding of the
preventative strategies?
A. "I will leave the IV catheter in place after the client
completes the coarse of IV antibiotics."
B. "As long as I am working with the same client, I can use
the same IV catheter for the second insertion attempt." C.
"If my client needs to use the restroom, it would be safer
to disconnect their IV infusions as long as i can clean the
injection ports thoroughly with an antiseptic swab." D. "I
will replace any IV catheter when I suspect contamination
during insertion." - Correct Answer>> D
Ch 49 (#4): A nurse of the IV team is conducting an in-service
education program about the complications of IV therapy.
which of the following statements by an attendee indicates an
,understanding of the manifestations of infiltration? (Select all
that apply.)
A. "A temperature around the IV site is cooler"
B. "The rate of the infusion increases"
C. "The skin at the IV site is red"
D. "The IV dressing is damp."
E. "The tissue around the veni puncture site is swollen" -
Correct Answer>> A, D, E
Ch. 55: A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 5 days
postoperative following abdominal surgery. The surgeon
suspects an incisional wound infection and has prescribed
antibiotic therapy for the nurse to initiate after collecting
wound and blood specimens for culture and sensitivity. Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all
that apply.)
A. Increase in incisional pain
B. Fever and chills
C. Reddened wound edges
D. Increase in serosanguineous drainage
E. Decrease in thirst - Correct Answer>> A, B, C
, Ch. 55: A nurse educator is reviewing the wound healing
process with a group of nurses. The nurse educator should
include in the information which of the following alterations for
wound healing by secondary intention? (Select all that apply.)
A. Stage 3 pressure ulcer
B. Sutured surgical incision
C. Casted bone fracture
D. Laceration sealed with adhesive
E. Open burn area - Correct Answer>> A, E
Ch 50 (#2) A nurse is teaching a client who has a new
prescription for oxybutynin about managing the medication's
anticholinergic effects. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include?
A. Take sips of water frequently.
B. Wear sunglasses when outdoors in sunlight.
C. Use a soft toothbrush when brushing teeth.
D. Take the medication with an antacid.
E. Urinate prior to taking the medication. - Correct Answer>> A,
B, E
Ch 50 (#3) A nurse is reviewing a client's medications. They
include cimetidine and imipramine. Knowing that cimetidine
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS.
(#1): A nurse is demonstrating how to insert an IV catheter.
Which of the following statements by a nurse viewing the
demonstration indicates understanding of the procedure?
A. "I will thread the needle all the way into the vein until the
hub rests against the insertion site after I see a flashback
of blood."
B. "I will insert the needle into the clients skin at an angle of
1030 degrees with the bevel up."
C. "I will apply pressure approximately 1.2 in below the
insertion site prior to removing the needle."
D. "I will choose a vein in the antecubital fossa for IV
insertion due to its size and easily accessible location." - Correct
Answer>> B
(#2): A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving IV
therapy and reports pain in the arm, chills, and 'not feeling
well'. The nurse notes warmth, edema, induration, and red,
,streaking on the clients arm close to the IV insertion site. Which
of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
A. Obtain a specimen for culture.
B. Apply a warm compress.
C. Administer an analgesic.
D. Discontinue the infusion. - Correct Answer>> D
Ch 49 (#3): During a new employee orientation, a nurse is
explaining how to prevent IV infections. Which of the following
statements by an orientee indicates understanding of the
preventative strategies?
A. "I will leave the IV catheter in place after the client
completes the coarse of IV antibiotics."
B. "As long as I am working with the same client, I can use
the same IV catheter for the second insertion attempt." C.
"If my client needs to use the restroom, it would be safer
to disconnect their IV infusions as long as i can clean the
injection ports thoroughly with an antiseptic swab." D. "I
will replace any IV catheter when I suspect contamination
during insertion." - Correct Answer>> D
Ch 49 (#4): A nurse of the IV team is conducting an in-service
education program about the complications of IV therapy.
which of the following statements by an attendee indicates an
,understanding of the manifestations of infiltration? (Select all
that apply.)
A. "A temperature around the IV site is cooler"
B. "The rate of the infusion increases"
C. "The skin at the IV site is red"
D. "The IV dressing is damp."
E. "The tissue around the veni puncture site is swollen" -
Correct Answer>> A, D, E
Ch. 55: A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 5 days
postoperative following abdominal surgery. The surgeon
suspects an incisional wound infection and has prescribed
antibiotic therapy for the nurse to initiate after collecting
wound and blood specimens for culture and sensitivity. Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all
that apply.)
A. Increase in incisional pain
B. Fever and chills
C. Reddened wound edges
D. Increase in serosanguineous drainage
E. Decrease in thirst - Correct Answer>> A, B, C
, Ch. 55: A nurse educator is reviewing the wound healing
process with a group of nurses. The nurse educator should
include in the information which of the following alterations for
wound healing by secondary intention? (Select all that apply.)
A. Stage 3 pressure ulcer
B. Sutured surgical incision
C. Casted bone fracture
D. Laceration sealed with adhesive
E. Open burn area - Correct Answer>> A, E
Ch 50 (#2) A nurse is teaching a client who has a new
prescription for oxybutynin about managing the medication's
anticholinergic effects. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include?
A. Take sips of water frequently.
B. Wear sunglasses when outdoors in sunlight.
C. Use a soft toothbrush when brushing teeth.
D. Take the medication with an antacid.
E. Urinate prior to taking the medication. - Correct Answer>> A,
B, E
Ch 50 (#3) A nurse is reviewing a client's medications. They
include cimetidine and imipramine. Knowing that cimetidine
