2025/2026 ATI RN FUNDAMENTAL
EXAMINATION/GRADED A+
Nurse is teaching a client and his family how to care for the client's tracheostomy
at home. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? -
ANSWER-Use tracheostomy covers when outdoors
nurse is performing a follow-up visit for a client who has a G-tube through which
they receive intermittent feedings and medications. The client has recently
developed diarrhea. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a
cause of the diarrhea? - ANSWER-The client's care giver washed out the feeding
bag once every 24 hours with warm water
nurse is talking with an older adult client who is contemplating retirement. The
client states, "I keep thinking about how much I enjoy my job. I'm not sure I want
to retire." Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - ANSWER-
Let's talk about how the change in your hob status will affect you.
nurse is assessing a client who reports increased pain following pt. Which of the
following questions should the nurse ask hen assessing the quality of the client's
pain? - ANSWER-Sharp & Dull
,nurse is caring for a client who is expressing anger about his diagnosis of
colorectal cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWER-Reassure the client that this is an expected response to grief.
nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who has a new prescription
for wrist restraints. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWER-Pad the client's wrist before applying the restraints
A nurse is performing a home safety assessment for a client who is receiving
supplemental oxygen. Which of the following observations should the nurse
identify as proper safety protocol? - ANSWER-The client uses no acetone nail
polish remover.
Nurse caring for a client who has a respiratory infection. What technique should
she use when preforming nasotracheal suctioning? - ANSWER-Apply intermittent
suction when withdrawing he catheter.
Nurse is preparing for change of shift. Which document or tools should the nurse
use to communicate? - ANSWER-SBAR
Nurse is planning care for a client who had a stroke. What should be assigned to
the assistive personal? (SATA) - ANSWER--Assist the client with a partial bed
bath. -Measure the client's BP after the nurse administers antihypertensive meds. -
Use a communication board to ask what the client wants for lunch.
Nurse caring for a client who has dementia. What interventions should be taken to
minimize risk for injury? - ANSWER-Use bed exit alarm system
, Nurse performing a skin assessment for a client who expresses concern about skin
cancer. What findings should the nurse identify as a potential indication of a skin
malignancy? - ANSWER-A mole with an asymmetrical appearance
Nurse is administering optic ear medication on an adult client. Which action should
be done to ensure the medication reached the inner ear? - ANSWER-Press gently
on the tragus of the client's ear.
Nurse is planning strategies to manage time effectively for client care. What should
the nurse implement? - ANSWER-Use the planning step of the nursing process to
prioritize client care delivery.
Nurse caring for a client who has a sodium level of 125. What findings should the
nurse expect? - ANSWER-Abdominal Cramping
Nurse is preparing an education program for staff about advocacy. What
information should the nurse include? - ANSWER-Advocacy ensures clients'
safety, health, and rights.
Nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin subcutaneously. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Administer the medication
with the needle at a 45-degree angle.
A nurse is initiating a protective environment for a client who has had an allogenic
stem cell transplant. Which precaution should the nurse plan for this client? -
ANSWER-a. Make sure the client wears a mask when outside her room if there is
construction in the area.
EXAMINATION/GRADED A+
Nurse is teaching a client and his family how to care for the client's tracheostomy
at home. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? -
ANSWER-Use tracheostomy covers when outdoors
nurse is performing a follow-up visit for a client who has a G-tube through which
they receive intermittent feedings and medications. The client has recently
developed diarrhea. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a
cause of the diarrhea? - ANSWER-The client's care giver washed out the feeding
bag once every 24 hours with warm water
nurse is talking with an older adult client who is contemplating retirement. The
client states, "I keep thinking about how much I enjoy my job. I'm not sure I want
to retire." Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - ANSWER-
Let's talk about how the change in your hob status will affect you.
nurse is assessing a client who reports increased pain following pt. Which of the
following questions should the nurse ask hen assessing the quality of the client's
pain? - ANSWER-Sharp & Dull
,nurse is caring for a client who is expressing anger about his diagnosis of
colorectal cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWER-Reassure the client that this is an expected response to grief.
nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who has a new prescription
for wrist restraints. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWER-Pad the client's wrist before applying the restraints
A nurse is performing a home safety assessment for a client who is receiving
supplemental oxygen. Which of the following observations should the nurse
identify as proper safety protocol? - ANSWER-The client uses no acetone nail
polish remover.
Nurse caring for a client who has a respiratory infection. What technique should
she use when preforming nasotracheal suctioning? - ANSWER-Apply intermittent
suction when withdrawing he catheter.
Nurse is preparing for change of shift. Which document or tools should the nurse
use to communicate? - ANSWER-SBAR
Nurse is planning care for a client who had a stroke. What should be assigned to
the assistive personal? (SATA) - ANSWER--Assist the client with a partial bed
bath. -Measure the client's BP after the nurse administers antihypertensive meds. -
Use a communication board to ask what the client wants for lunch.
Nurse caring for a client who has dementia. What interventions should be taken to
minimize risk for injury? - ANSWER-Use bed exit alarm system
, Nurse performing a skin assessment for a client who expresses concern about skin
cancer. What findings should the nurse identify as a potential indication of a skin
malignancy? - ANSWER-A mole with an asymmetrical appearance
Nurse is administering optic ear medication on an adult client. Which action should
be done to ensure the medication reached the inner ear? - ANSWER-Press gently
on the tragus of the client's ear.
Nurse is planning strategies to manage time effectively for client care. What should
the nurse implement? - ANSWER-Use the planning step of the nursing process to
prioritize client care delivery.
Nurse caring for a client who has a sodium level of 125. What findings should the
nurse expect? - ANSWER-Abdominal Cramping
Nurse is preparing an education program for staff about advocacy. What
information should the nurse include? - ANSWER-Advocacy ensures clients'
safety, health, and rights.
Nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin subcutaneously. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Administer the medication
with the needle at a 45-degree angle.
A nurse is initiating a protective environment for a client who has had an allogenic
stem cell transplant. Which precaution should the nurse plan for this client? -
ANSWER-a. Make sure the client wears a mask when outside her room if there is
construction in the area.
