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2025 ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam–
Updated Nursing Test Bank, Real Practice Questions,
and Detailed Study Guide
Prepare for the ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam 2025 with this updated nursing
test bank and complete study guide. Includes ATI-style PN fundamentals practice
questions, clinical concepts, safety and infection control, and expert rationales to help you
pass your proctored exam with confidence.
• ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam 2025
• ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored test bank
• ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored study guide
• ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored practice questions and answers
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. The
client reports a tingling sensation in the hands, the soles of the feet and around the lips. For
which of the following findings should the nurse assess the client?
A.) Chvostek's sign
B.) Babinski's sign
C.) Bruzunski's sign
D.) Kernig's sign - ANSWER-A
The nurse is preparing to administer a pre-packaged oral medication to a client and complete
the final medication check. At which of the following times or places should the nurse perform
this final check?
A.) At the client's bedside before administration
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B.) In the area where the nurse obtained the medication
C.) At the time of documentation
D.) At the nurses' station while reviewing the provider's prescription - ANSWER-A
The nurse is assessing a 85 year old client who has fluid overload. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.
A.) Increased heart rate
B.) Increased blood pressure
C.) Increased respiratory rate
D.) Increased hematocrit
E.) Increased temperature - ANSWER-A, B, C
A nurse suspects that a family caregiver is neglecting an older adult client. Which of the
following statements by the caregiver should the nurse identify as the priority to address?
A.) "We only have enough money for two meals a day"
B.) "We sit outside every afternoon"
C.) "We buy the prescriptions we can afford"
D.) "We cannot afford new batteries for his hearing aid" - ANSWER-C
A nurse is caring for a child who is 2 hr postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the
following fluid items should the nurse offer the child at this time?
A.) Crushed ice
B.) Orange juice
C.) Vanilla milkshake
D.) Cranberry juice - ANSWER-A
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A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 100 mg PO every 8 hr to a toddler who weighs 20
kg. The recommended dosage range is 20 to 25 kg mg/kg/day. Which of the following actions by
the nurse is appropriate?
A.) The nurse administers the prescribed dosage
B.) The nurse determines the prescription is above the recommended dosage range
C.) The nurse contacts the pharmacist to adjust the prescribed dosage
D.) The nurse determines the prescription is insufficient to achieve the desired effect - ANSWER-
D
A nurse is caring for a client who receives intermittent enteral feedings through an NG tube.
Before administering a feeding, the nurse should measure the gastric residual for which of the
following purposes?
A.) To confirm the placement of the NG tube
B.) To remove gastric acid that might cause dyspepsia
C.) To determine the client's electrolyte balance
D.) To identify delayed gastric emptying - ANSWER-D
A nurse is caring for a client who has had his diet prescription changed to a mechanical soft diet.
Which of the following foods should the nurse remove from the client's tray?
A.) Cranberry juice
B.) Banana slices
C.) Pancakes
D.) Fried egg - ANSWER-D
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a middle adult client who states, "The doctor says that, since I am
at an average risk for colon cancer, I should have a routine screening. What does that involve?"
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
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A.) "I'll get a blood sample from you and send it for a screening test."
B.) "Beginning at age 60, you should have a colonoscopy."
C.) "You should have a fecal occult blood test every year."
D.) "The recommendation is to have a sigmoidoscopy every 10 years." - ANSWER-C
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.5 mL of an organ single-dose liquid medication to a client.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A.) Gently shake the container of medication prior to administration
B.) Transfer the medication to a medicine cup
C.) Place the client in a Semi-Fowler's position prior to medication administration
D.) Verify the dosage by measuring the liquid before administering it - ANSWER-A
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who is at risk for osteoporosis about beginning a
program of regular physical activity. Which of the following types of activity should the nurse
recommend?
A.) Walking briskly
B.) Riding a bicycle
C.) Performing isometric exercises
D.) Engaging in high impact aerobics - ANSWER-A
A nurse is assessing a client's readiness to learn about insulin administration. Which of the
following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is ready to learn?
A.) "I can concentrate best in the morning."
B.) "It is difficult to read the instructions because my glasses are at home."
C.) "I'm wondering why I need to learn this."D.) "You will have to talk to my wife about this." -
ANSWER-A
2025 ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam–
Updated Nursing Test Bank, Real Practice Questions,
and Detailed Study Guide
Prepare for the ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam 2025 with this updated nursing
test bank and complete study guide. Includes ATI-style PN fundamentals practice
questions, clinical concepts, safety and infection control, and expert rationales to help you
pass your proctored exam with confidence.
• ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam 2025
• ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored test bank
• ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored study guide
• ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored practice questions and answers
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. The
client reports a tingling sensation in the hands, the soles of the feet and around the lips. For
which of the following findings should the nurse assess the client?
A.) Chvostek's sign
B.) Babinski's sign
C.) Bruzunski's sign
D.) Kernig's sign - ANSWER-A
The nurse is preparing to administer a pre-packaged oral medication to a client and complete
the final medication check. At which of the following times or places should the nurse perform
this final check?
A.) At the client's bedside before administration
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B.) In the area where the nurse obtained the medication
C.) At the time of documentation
D.) At the nurses' station while reviewing the provider's prescription - ANSWER-A
The nurse is assessing a 85 year old client who has fluid overload. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.
A.) Increased heart rate
B.) Increased blood pressure
C.) Increased respiratory rate
D.) Increased hematocrit
E.) Increased temperature - ANSWER-A, B, C
A nurse suspects that a family caregiver is neglecting an older adult client. Which of the
following statements by the caregiver should the nurse identify as the priority to address?
A.) "We only have enough money for two meals a day"
B.) "We sit outside every afternoon"
C.) "We buy the prescriptions we can afford"
D.) "We cannot afford new batteries for his hearing aid" - ANSWER-C
A nurse is caring for a child who is 2 hr postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the
following fluid items should the nurse offer the child at this time?
A.) Crushed ice
B.) Orange juice
C.) Vanilla milkshake
D.) Cranberry juice - ANSWER-A
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A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 100 mg PO every 8 hr to a toddler who weighs 20
kg. The recommended dosage range is 20 to 25 kg mg/kg/day. Which of the following actions by
the nurse is appropriate?
A.) The nurse administers the prescribed dosage
B.) The nurse determines the prescription is above the recommended dosage range
C.) The nurse contacts the pharmacist to adjust the prescribed dosage
D.) The nurse determines the prescription is insufficient to achieve the desired effect - ANSWER-
D
A nurse is caring for a client who receives intermittent enteral feedings through an NG tube.
Before administering a feeding, the nurse should measure the gastric residual for which of the
following purposes?
A.) To confirm the placement of the NG tube
B.) To remove gastric acid that might cause dyspepsia
C.) To determine the client's electrolyte balance
D.) To identify delayed gastric emptying - ANSWER-D
A nurse is caring for a client who has had his diet prescription changed to a mechanical soft diet.
Which of the following foods should the nurse remove from the client's tray?
A.) Cranberry juice
B.) Banana slices
C.) Pancakes
D.) Fried egg - ANSWER-D
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a middle adult client who states, "The doctor says that, since I am
at an average risk for colon cancer, I should have a routine screening. What does that involve?"
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
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A.) "I'll get a blood sample from you and send it for a screening test."
B.) "Beginning at age 60, you should have a colonoscopy."
C.) "You should have a fecal occult blood test every year."
D.) "The recommendation is to have a sigmoidoscopy every 10 years." - ANSWER-C
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.5 mL of an organ single-dose liquid medication to a client.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A.) Gently shake the container of medication prior to administration
B.) Transfer the medication to a medicine cup
C.) Place the client in a Semi-Fowler's position prior to medication administration
D.) Verify the dosage by measuring the liquid before administering it - ANSWER-A
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who is at risk for osteoporosis about beginning a
program of regular physical activity. Which of the following types of activity should the nurse
recommend?
A.) Walking briskly
B.) Riding a bicycle
C.) Performing isometric exercises
D.) Engaging in high impact aerobics - ANSWER-A
A nurse is assessing a client's readiness to learn about insulin administration. Which of the
following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is ready to learn?
A.) "I can concentrate best in the morning."
B.) "It is difficult to read the instructions because my glasses are at home."
C.) "I'm wondering why I need to learn this."D.) "You will have to talk to my wife about this." -
ANSWER-A
