ATI Fundamental Practice Questions
ATI Fundamental Exam Questions &
Answers
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client who is immobile. The nurse should recognize that
immobility places the client at risk for which of the following health alterations?
A. Increased intestinal motility
B. Respiratory alkalosis
C. Decreased CO
D. Hypocalcemia
Correct Answer
C. Decreased Cardiac Output
Reason: The client's heart increases to compensate for increased venous pooling.
Reduction in circulating volume increases the workload of the heart, resulting in
orthostatic hypotension and decreased cardiac output.
Question 2
A nurse is teaching a middle-aged adult client about health promotion and disease
prevention. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following changes
could occur?
A. Decreased estrogen and testosterone production
B. Increased tone of the large intestines
C. Increased percentage of body's muscle mass
D. Decreased incidence of chronic illnesses.
Correct Answer
A. Decreased estrogen and testosterone production
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Question 3
A nurse is caring for a client who has a methicillin-resistant Staphylococccus aureus
(MRSA) infection. A dietary assistant asks the nurse what precautions are necessary
for entering the client's room with the lunch tray.
A. Don a gown before entering the room and remove it before exiting
B. Wear a mask while in the client's room
C. Don gloves when entering the room and use hand sanitizer when exiting
D. Take no special precautions unless engaging in direct contact with client
Correct Answer
C. Don gloves when entering the room and use hand sanitizer
Reason: Clients who has MRSA infection require contact precautions.
Question 4
A nurse is performing an abdominal assessment of a client. Which of the following
should the nurse tell the client to assume for this examination?
A. Lithotomy
B. Lateral
C. Supine
D. Sims
Correct Answer
C. Supine
Reason: To promote relaxation of the abd muscles
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Question 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has measles. Which of the following types of
transmission precautions should the nurse initiate?
A. Airborne
B. Droplet
C. Contact
D. Protective Environment
Correct Answer
A. Airborne
Reason: Airborne precautions are required for clients who have infections that
spread via droplet nuclei that are smaller than 5 microns in diameter, including
varicella, tuberculosis, and measles.
Question 6
A nurse is conducting a health promotion class for a group of college students. Which
of the following statements by a student should the nurse identify as potential
problem with achieving Erikson's developmental task for this age group?
A. " I am in no hurry to get married. I think I'll enjoy single life for a while."
B. " I go home on the weekends to be with my family because I do not have any good
friends here on campus."
C. " I am interested in politics and may consider becoming an elected official."
D. " I am looking forward to finish school and going to work for my family's business."
Correct Answer
B. " I go home on the weekends to be with my family because I do not have any
good friends here on campus."
Question 7
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of a straight-legged cane. Which of the
following client actions indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. The client holds the cane on the unaffected side
B. The client walks by stepping with the unaffected leg before the affected leg
C. The client hold the cane directly next to the foot
D. The client holds the cane with a straight elbow.
Correct Answer
A. The client holds the cane on the unaffected side.
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ATI Fundamental Exam Questions &
Answers
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client who is immobile. The nurse should recognize that
immobility places the client at risk for which of the following health alterations?
A. Increased intestinal motility
B. Respiratory alkalosis
C. Decreased CO
D. Hypocalcemia
Correct Answer
C. Decreased Cardiac Output
Reason: The client's heart increases to compensate for increased venous pooling.
Reduction in circulating volume increases the workload of the heart, resulting in
orthostatic hypotension and decreased cardiac output.
Question 2
A nurse is teaching a middle-aged adult client about health promotion and disease
prevention. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following changes
could occur?
A. Decreased estrogen and testosterone production
B. Increased tone of the large intestines
C. Increased percentage of body's muscle mass
D. Decreased incidence of chronic illnesses.
Correct Answer
A. Decreased estrogen and testosterone production
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Question 3
A nurse is caring for a client who has a methicillin-resistant Staphylococccus aureus
(MRSA) infection. A dietary assistant asks the nurse what precautions are necessary
for entering the client's room with the lunch tray.
A. Don a gown before entering the room and remove it before exiting
B. Wear a mask while in the client's room
C. Don gloves when entering the room and use hand sanitizer when exiting
D. Take no special precautions unless engaging in direct contact with client
Correct Answer
C. Don gloves when entering the room and use hand sanitizer
Reason: Clients who has MRSA infection require contact precautions.
Question 4
A nurse is performing an abdominal assessment of a client. Which of the following
should the nurse tell the client to assume for this examination?
A. Lithotomy
B. Lateral
C. Supine
D. Sims
Correct Answer
C. Supine
Reason: To promote relaxation of the abd muscles
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Question 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has measles. Which of the following types of
transmission precautions should the nurse initiate?
A. Airborne
B. Droplet
C. Contact
D. Protective Environment
Correct Answer
A. Airborne
Reason: Airborne precautions are required for clients who have infections that
spread via droplet nuclei that are smaller than 5 microns in diameter, including
varicella, tuberculosis, and measles.
Question 6
A nurse is conducting a health promotion class for a group of college students. Which
of the following statements by a student should the nurse identify as potential
problem with achieving Erikson's developmental task for this age group?
A. " I am in no hurry to get married. I think I'll enjoy single life for a while."
B. " I go home on the weekends to be with my family because I do not have any good
friends here on campus."
C. " I am interested in politics and may consider becoming an elected official."
D. " I am looking forward to finish school and going to work for my family's business."
Correct Answer
B. " I go home on the weekends to be with my family because I do not have any
good friends here on campus."
Question 7
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of a straight-legged cane. Which of the
following client actions indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. The client holds the cane on the unaffected side
B. The client walks by stepping with the unaffected leg before the affected leg
C. The client hold the cane directly next to the foot
D. The client holds the cane with a straight elbow.
Correct Answer
A. The client holds the cane on the unaffected side.
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