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ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS)- GUARANTEED PASS A+
ATI RN Fundamentals 2026 – NGN-Style
Practice Questions
1. A nurse is caring for a patient with a Foley catheter. Which action is priority to prevent
infection?
A. Clean catheter with soap daily
B. Keep the drainage bag below bladder level
C. Empty the bag once per week
D. Change the catheter every day
Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the bag below bladder level prevents backflow and urinary tract infection.
2. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. Post-op patient with saturated dressing
B. Patient ready for discharge
C. Stable patient with scheduled meds
D. Patient ambulating independently
Answer: A
Rationale: Active bleeding is a life-threatening priority (first in ABCs and Maslow).
3. The nurse is preparing to administer a medication. What is the first action?
A. Verify the five rights of medication administration
B. Ask the patient if they feel sick
C. Document the medication after administration
D. Call the provider
Answer: A
Rationale: Verification of the five rights (patient, medication, dose, route, time) ensures safety.
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4. A patient has a new order for oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. Which is the priority action?
A. Place the cannula and adjust flow
B. Check the patient’s SpO₂ before applying oxygen
C. Document the order
D. Teach the patient about oxygen
Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing baseline oxygen saturation is essential to evaluate the effectiveness and
safety of oxygen therapy.
5. A nurse notes a patient has fever, tachycardia, and purulent drainage from a surgical site. What
is the priority action?
A. Notify the provider immediately
B. Document findings
C. Change the dressing
D. Provide analgesics
Answer: A
Rationale: Signs of infection are urgent and require provider notification to prevent sepsis.
6. A nurse is caring for multiple patients. Which patient should be assessed first?
A. Patient with SOB and SpO₂ 88%
B. Patient requesting pain medication
C. Patient ready for discharge teaching
D. Patient scheduled for ambulation
Answer: A
Rationale: Airway and oxygenation are top priority in the ABC framework.
7. Which patient is at highest risk for falls?
A. Elderly patient with history of syncope and IV line
B. Young adult recovering from tonsillectomy
C. Middle-aged patient receiving routine labs
D. Patient on bedrest for minor ankle sprain
Answer: A
Rationale: Elderly, unstable patients with IV lines have the highest fall risk.
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8. A nurse notes a patient’s potassium is 6.2 mEq/L. Which is the priority action?
A. Continuous cardiac monitoring
B. Encourage high-potassium foods
C. Document lab only
D. Administer potassium supplements
Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperkalemia can cause lethal arrhythmias; monitoring is urgent.
9. Which nursing action demonstrates proper infection control?
A. Performing hand hygiene before and after patient contact
B. Wearing gloves only for surgical patients
C. Using hand sanitizer after touching paperwork only
D. Donning gown only when patient is bleeding
Answer: A
Rationale: Hand hygiene before and after all patient contact prevents transmission.
10. A patient is NPO for surgery. Which intervention ensures patient comfort?
A. Provide oral care every 2 hours
B. Offer clear liquids
C. Encourage ambulation
D. Administer IV fluids only
Answer: A
Rationale: Oral care maintains comfort and hygiene during NPO status.
11. A nurse is preparing a NG tube feeding. Which action is priority?
A. Verify tube placement before feeding
B. Administer the feeding at full volume
C. Check vitals only after feeding
D. Document before feeding
Answer: A
Rationale: Ensuring NG tube placement prevents aspiration.
practice exam 2026
ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS)- GUARANTEED PASS A+
ATI RN Fundamentals 2026 – NGN-Style
Practice Questions
1. A nurse is caring for a patient with a Foley catheter. Which action is priority to prevent
infection?
A. Clean catheter with soap daily
B. Keep the drainage bag below bladder level
C. Empty the bag once per week
D. Change the catheter every day
Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the bag below bladder level prevents backflow and urinary tract infection.
2. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. Post-op patient with saturated dressing
B. Patient ready for discharge
C. Stable patient with scheduled meds
D. Patient ambulating independently
Answer: A
Rationale: Active bleeding is a life-threatening priority (first in ABCs and Maslow).
3. The nurse is preparing to administer a medication. What is the first action?
A. Verify the five rights of medication administration
B. Ask the patient if they feel sick
C. Document the medication after administration
D. Call the provider
Answer: A
Rationale: Verification of the five rights (patient, medication, dose, route, time) ensures safety.
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4. A patient has a new order for oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. Which is the priority action?
A. Place the cannula and adjust flow
B. Check the patient’s SpO₂ before applying oxygen
C. Document the order
D. Teach the patient about oxygen
Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing baseline oxygen saturation is essential to evaluate the effectiveness and
safety of oxygen therapy.
5. A nurse notes a patient has fever, tachycardia, and purulent drainage from a surgical site. What
is the priority action?
A. Notify the provider immediately
B. Document findings
C. Change the dressing
D. Provide analgesics
Answer: A
Rationale: Signs of infection are urgent and require provider notification to prevent sepsis.
6. A nurse is caring for multiple patients. Which patient should be assessed first?
A. Patient with SOB and SpO₂ 88%
B. Patient requesting pain medication
C. Patient ready for discharge teaching
D. Patient scheduled for ambulation
Answer: A
Rationale: Airway and oxygenation are top priority in the ABC framework.
7. Which patient is at highest risk for falls?
A. Elderly patient with history of syncope and IV line
B. Young adult recovering from tonsillectomy
C. Middle-aged patient receiving routine labs
D. Patient on bedrest for minor ankle sprain
Answer: A
Rationale: Elderly, unstable patients with IV lines have the highest fall risk.
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8. A nurse notes a patient’s potassium is 6.2 mEq/L. Which is the priority action?
A. Continuous cardiac monitoring
B. Encourage high-potassium foods
C. Document lab only
D. Administer potassium supplements
Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperkalemia can cause lethal arrhythmias; monitoring is urgent.
9. Which nursing action demonstrates proper infection control?
A. Performing hand hygiene before and after patient contact
B. Wearing gloves only for surgical patients
C. Using hand sanitizer after touching paperwork only
D. Donning gown only when patient is bleeding
Answer: A
Rationale: Hand hygiene before and after all patient contact prevents transmission.
10. A patient is NPO for surgery. Which intervention ensures patient comfort?
A. Provide oral care every 2 hours
B. Offer clear liquids
C. Encourage ambulation
D. Administer IV fluids only
Answer: A
Rationale: Oral care maintains comfort and hygiene during NPO status.
11. A nurse is preparing a NG tube feeding. Which action is priority?
A. Verify tube placement before feeding
B. Administer the feeding at full volume
C. Check vitals only after feeding
D. Document before feeding
Answer: A
Rationale: Ensuring NG tube placement prevents aspiration.
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