ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS STUDY GUIDE
TEST BANK EXAM 2026
A nurse is caring for a patient with a new IV line. Which action demonstrates
proper infection control?
A. Changing the IV dressing weekly
B. Performing hand hygiene before and after IV care
C. Using the same gloves for multiple patients
D. Cleaning the insertion site only if it looks dirty
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Hand hygiene before and after any patient contact, including IV care, prevents
infection and cross-contamination.
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting pain medication
B. A patient with SpO₂ of 85%
C. A patient needing a routine vital sign check
D. A patient requesting a blanket
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation), the patient with low oxygen saturation
is highest priority.
Which action demonstrates safe medication administration?
,ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS STUDY GUIDE
TEST BANK EXAM 2026
A. Giving a medication to the wrong patient to save time
B. Checking the “five rights” of medication administration
C. Skipping dosage calculations for urgent medications
D. Ignoring known drug allergies if the patient requests
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The five rights—right patient, drug, dose, route, and time—ensure safe
medication administration.
Which is a correct principle of patient-centered care?
A. Ignoring patient preferences
B. Including patients in care decisions
C. Performing care without explanation
D. Delegating all decisions to staff
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care involves respecting patient autonomy, preferences, and
involvement in care planning.
Which action is appropriate when assisting a patient to ambulate?
A. Letting the patient walk without support
B. Using a gait belt and walking alongside the patient
C. Allowing the patient to hold onto IV lines for support
D. Avoiding assistance to save time
,ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS STUDY GUIDE
TEST BANK EXAM 2026
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using a gait belt and proper support prevents falls and ensures patient safety during
ambulation.
Which intervention is most effective for fall prevention in hospitalized patients?
A. Keeping the bed in high position
B. Ensuring call light is within reach and using non-slip socks
C. Leaving the patient alone in the bathroom
D. Restricting patient mobility entirely
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Fall prevention includes environmental safety, call light accessibility, and non-slip
footwear. Bed height should be low.
Which is the correct order of the nursing process?
A. Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation
B. Planning, assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, implementation
C. Diagnosis, planning, assessment, implementation, evaluation
D. Implementation, assessment, diagnosis, planning, evaluation
Correct Answer: A
, ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS STUDY GUIDE
TEST BANK EXAM 2026
Rationale:
The nursing process follows: Assess → Diagnose → Plan → Implement →
Evaluate.
A patient is due for a routine vital sign check. Which action is correct?
A. Measuring blood pressure immediately after the patient smoked
B. Waiting until the patient is calm and resting
C. Skipping temperature measurement to save time
D. Taking vital signs in the hallway without privacy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Vital signs should be taken when the patient is calm, resting, and in a safe, private
setting for accuracy.
Which action is correct for proper hand hygiene?
A. Using hand sanitizer when hands are visibly soiled
B. Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
C. Rubbing hands under cold water for 5 seconds
D. Wearing gloves and skipping hand hygiene
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds removes pathogens,
especially when hands are visibly dirty.
TEST BANK EXAM 2026
A nurse is caring for a patient with a new IV line. Which action demonstrates
proper infection control?
A. Changing the IV dressing weekly
B. Performing hand hygiene before and after IV care
C. Using the same gloves for multiple patients
D. Cleaning the insertion site only if it looks dirty
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Hand hygiene before and after any patient contact, including IV care, prevents
infection and cross-contamination.
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting pain medication
B. A patient with SpO₂ of 85%
C. A patient needing a routine vital sign check
D. A patient requesting a blanket
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation), the patient with low oxygen saturation
is highest priority.
Which action demonstrates safe medication administration?
,ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS STUDY GUIDE
TEST BANK EXAM 2026
A. Giving a medication to the wrong patient to save time
B. Checking the “five rights” of medication administration
C. Skipping dosage calculations for urgent medications
D. Ignoring known drug allergies if the patient requests
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The five rights—right patient, drug, dose, route, and time—ensure safe
medication administration.
Which is a correct principle of patient-centered care?
A. Ignoring patient preferences
B. Including patients in care decisions
C. Performing care without explanation
D. Delegating all decisions to staff
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care involves respecting patient autonomy, preferences, and
involvement in care planning.
Which action is appropriate when assisting a patient to ambulate?
A. Letting the patient walk without support
B. Using a gait belt and walking alongside the patient
C. Allowing the patient to hold onto IV lines for support
D. Avoiding assistance to save time
,ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS STUDY GUIDE
TEST BANK EXAM 2026
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using a gait belt and proper support prevents falls and ensures patient safety during
ambulation.
Which intervention is most effective for fall prevention in hospitalized patients?
A. Keeping the bed in high position
B. Ensuring call light is within reach and using non-slip socks
C. Leaving the patient alone in the bathroom
D. Restricting patient mobility entirely
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Fall prevention includes environmental safety, call light accessibility, and non-slip
footwear. Bed height should be low.
Which is the correct order of the nursing process?
A. Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation
B. Planning, assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, implementation
C. Diagnosis, planning, assessment, implementation, evaluation
D. Implementation, assessment, diagnosis, planning, evaluation
Correct Answer: A
, ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS STUDY GUIDE
TEST BANK EXAM 2026
Rationale:
The nursing process follows: Assess → Diagnose → Plan → Implement →
Evaluate.
A patient is due for a routine vital sign check. Which action is correct?
A. Measuring blood pressure immediately after the patient smoked
B. Waiting until the patient is calm and resting
C. Skipping temperature measurement to save time
D. Taking vital signs in the hallway without privacy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Vital signs should be taken when the patient is calm, resting, and in a safe, private
setting for accuracy.
Which action is correct for proper hand hygiene?
A. Using hand sanitizer when hands are visibly soiled
B. Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
C. Rubbing hands under cold water for 5 seconds
D. Wearing gloves and skipping hand hygiene
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds removes pathogens,
especially when hands are visibly dirty.
