ATI fundamental proctored exam study
guide 2025-2026 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
A home health nurse is performing a home assessment for safety. Which comment
by the
patient will cause the nurse to follow up?
a. "Every December is the time to change batteries on the carbon monoxide
detector."
b. "I will schedule an appointment with a chimney inspector next week."
c. "If I feel dizzy when using the heater, I need to have it inspected."
d. "When it is cold outside in the winter, I will use a nonvented furnace." -
ANSWER ANS: D
Using a nonvented heater introduces carbon monoxide into the environment and
decreases
the available oxygen for human consumption and the nurse should follow up to
correct this
behavior. Checking the chimney and heater, changing the batteries on the detector,
and
following up on symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and fatigue are all statements
that are
safe and appropriate and need no follow-up
The nurse is caring for an older-adult patient admitted with nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea
due to food poisoning. The nurse completes the health history. Which priority
concern will
require collaboration with social services to address the patient's health care needs?
a. The electricity was turned off 3 days ago.
b. The water comes from the county water supply.
c. A son and family recently moved into the home.
d. This home is not furnished with a microwave oven. - ANSWER
ANS: A
,Electricity is needed for refrigeration of food, and lack of electricity could have
contributed to
the nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea due to food poisoning. This discussion about the
patient's
electrical needs can be referred to social services. Foods that are inadequately
prepared or
stored or subject to unsanitary conditions increase the patient's risk for infections
and food
poisoning, and an assessment should include storage practices. The water supply,
the
increased number of individuals in the home, and not having a microwave may or
may not be
concerns but do not pertain to the current health care needs of this patient.
The patient has been diagnosed with a respiratory illness and reports shortness of
breath.
The nurse adjusts the temperature to facilitate the comfort of the patient. At which
temperature range will the nurse set the thermostat?
a. 60 ° to 64° F
b. 65 ° to 75° F
c. 15 ° to 17° C
d. 25 ° to 28° C - ANSWER ANS: B
A person's comfort zone is usually between 18.3° and 23.9° C (65° and 75° F). The
other
ranges are too low or too high and do not reflect the average person's comfort zone
A homeless adult patient presents to the emergency department. The nurse obtains
the
following vital signs: temperature 94.8° F, blood pressure 106/56, apical pulse 58,
and
respiratory rate 12. Which vital sign should the nurse address immediately?
a. Respiratory rate
b. Temperature
c. Apical pulse
d. Blood pressure - ANSWER ANS: B
, The temperature indicates the patient is experiencing hypothermia. Homeless
individuals are
more at risk for hypothermia. While all the vital signs are low, the most critical
vital sign at
this time is the temperature
A nurse is teaching the patient and family about wound care. Which technique will
the
nurse teach to best prevent transmission of pathogens?
a. Wash hands
b. Wash wound
c. Wear gloves
d. Wear eye protection - ANSWER ANS: A
One of the most effective methods for limiting the transmission of pathogens is the
medically
aseptic practice of hand hygiene. The most common means of transmission of
pathogens is
by the hands. While washing the wound is needed, the best method to prevent
transmission
is hand hygiene. Wearing gloves and possibly eye protection help protect the
nurse, but
handwashing is best for limiting the transmission of pathogens.
The nurse is monitoring for Never Events. Which finding indicates the nurse will
report a
Never Event?
a. No blood incompatibility occurs with a blood transfusion.
b. A surgical sponge is left in the patient's incision.
c. Pulmonary embolism after lung surgery
d. Stage II pressure ulcer - ANSWER ANS: B
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services names select serious reportable
events as
Never Events (i.e., adverse events that should never occur in a health care setÝng).
A surgical
sponge left in a patient's incision is a Never Event. No blood incompatibility
reaction is safe
guide 2025-2026 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
A home health nurse is performing a home assessment for safety. Which comment
by the
patient will cause the nurse to follow up?
a. "Every December is the time to change batteries on the carbon monoxide
detector."
b. "I will schedule an appointment with a chimney inspector next week."
c. "If I feel dizzy when using the heater, I need to have it inspected."
d. "When it is cold outside in the winter, I will use a nonvented furnace." -
ANSWER ANS: D
Using a nonvented heater introduces carbon monoxide into the environment and
decreases
the available oxygen for human consumption and the nurse should follow up to
correct this
behavior. Checking the chimney and heater, changing the batteries on the detector,
and
following up on symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and fatigue are all statements
that are
safe and appropriate and need no follow-up
The nurse is caring for an older-adult patient admitted with nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea
due to food poisoning. The nurse completes the health history. Which priority
concern will
require collaboration with social services to address the patient's health care needs?
a. The electricity was turned off 3 days ago.
b. The water comes from the county water supply.
c. A son and family recently moved into the home.
d. This home is not furnished with a microwave oven. - ANSWER
ANS: A
,Electricity is needed for refrigeration of food, and lack of electricity could have
contributed to
the nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea due to food poisoning. This discussion about the
patient's
electrical needs can be referred to social services. Foods that are inadequately
prepared or
stored or subject to unsanitary conditions increase the patient's risk for infections
and food
poisoning, and an assessment should include storage practices. The water supply,
the
increased number of individuals in the home, and not having a microwave may or
may not be
concerns but do not pertain to the current health care needs of this patient.
The patient has been diagnosed with a respiratory illness and reports shortness of
breath.
The nurse adjusts the temperature to facilitate the comfort of the patient. At which
temperature range will the nurse set the thermostat?
a. 60 ° to 64° F
b. 65 ° to 75° F
c. 15 ° to 17° C
d. 25 ° to 28° C - ANSWER ANS: B
A person's comfort zone is usually between 18.3° and 23.9° C (65° and 75° F). The
other
ranges are too low or too high and do not reflect the average person's comfort zone
A homeless adult patient presents to the emergency department. The nurse obtains
the
following vital signs: temperature 94.8° F, blood pressure 106/56, apical pulse 58,
and
respiratory rate 12. Which vital sign should the nurse address immediately?
a. Respiratory rate
b. Temperature
c. Apical pulse
d. Blood pressure - ANSWER ANS: B
, The temperature indicates the patient is experiencing hypothermia. Homeless
individuals are
more at risk for hypothermia. While all the vital signs are low, the most critical
vital sign at
this time is the temperature
A nurse is teaching the patient and family about wound care. Which technique will
the
nurse teach to best prevent transmission of pathogens?
a. Wash hands
b. Wash wound
c. Wear gloves
d. Wear eye protection - ANSWER ANS: A
One of the most effective methods for limiting the transmission of pathogens is the
medically
aseptic practice of hand hygiene. The most common means of transmission of
pathogens is
by the hands. While washing the wound is needed, the best method to prevent
transmission
is hand hygiene. Wearing gloves and possibly eye protection help protect the
nurse, but
handwashing is best for limiting the transmission of pathogens.
The nurse is monitoring for Never Events. Which finding indicates the nurse will
report a
Never Event?
a. No blood incompatibility occurs with a blood transfusion.
b. A surgical sponge is left in the patient's incision.
c. Pulmonary embolism after lung surgery
d. Stage II pressure ulcer - ANSWER ANS: B
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services names select serious reportable
events as
Never Events (i.e., adverse events that should never occur in a health care setÝng).
A surgical
sponge left in a patient's incision is a Never Event. No blood incompatibility
reaction is safe
