ATI PN FUNDAMENTALS 2026 STUDY
GUIDE: COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW,
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & PROVEN
STRATEGIES FOR PROCTORED EXAM
SUCCESS
Safety Hazard - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Condition posing risk of harm to clients.
Weight-sensitive sensor mat - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Device alerts staff when client
moves.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Pain relief
method using electrical impulses.
Bilateral wrist restraints - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Devices to limit movement of both
wrists.
Capillary refill - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Time taken for color to return to nail bed.
Indwelling urinary catheter - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Tube inserted into bladder for
urine drainage.
Express consent - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Client's clear agreement for a medical
procedure.
,Consent form - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Document confirming client's permission for
treatment.
Home safety assessment - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Evaluation of client's living
environment for hazards.
Stool riser - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Elevated platform for easier toilet access.
Throw rugs - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Loose floor coverings that can cause falls.
Peak flow meter - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Device measuring airflow in asthma
management.
Video demonstration - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Visual guide for teaching a procedure.
Mouth care for unconscious client - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Hygiene practice for non-
responsive patients.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Gear to protect
healthcare workers from infection.
Wound irrigation - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Cleaning procedure for infected wounds.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Bacteria
resistant to common antibiotics.
,Postoperative care - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Support and monitoring after surgical
procedures.
Limb loss acceptance - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Client's emotional adjustment to losing
a limb.
Arthritis management - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Strategies to alleviate joint pain and
improve mobility.
NG tube - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Nasal tube for gastric decompression.
Gastric decompression - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Removal of stomach contents to
relieve pressure.
Handrail support - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Using railings for stability on stairs.
Gloved fingers - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Covered fingers used for patient care.
Greenish-yellow drainage - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Indicates possible infection;
should be reported.
Gastric contents in air vent - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Sign of potential complication;
requires immediate attention.
FLACC scale - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Pain assessment tool for non-verbal patients.
, Communication board - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Facilitates interaction with non-
English speaking clients.
Westerly syndrome - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Condition requiring dietary restrictions,
particularly potassium.
Incident report - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Documentation for adverse events or safety
issues.
Postmortem care - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Care provided after a patient's death.
Environmental stressors - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Factors affecting patient comfort in
healthcare settings.
Vitamin C intake - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Essential for wound healing; citrus fruits
recommended.
Palliative care - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Focuses on comfort and quality of life.
Client's personal belongings - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Should be secured after death
for family.
Client's dietary restrictions - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Specific foods to avoid based on
medical conditions.
GUIDE: COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW,
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & PROVEN
STRATEGIES FOR PROCTORED EXAM
SUCCESS
Safety Hazard - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Condition posing risk of harm to clients.
Weight-sensitive sensor mat - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Device alerts staff when client
moves.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Pain relief
method using electrical impulses.
Bilateral wrist restraints - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Devices to limit movement of both
wrists.
Capillary refill - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Time taken for color to return to nail bed.
Indwelling urinary catheter - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Tube inserted into bladder for
urine drainage.
Express consent - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Client's clear agreement for a medical
procedure.
,Consent form - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Document confirming client's permission for
treatment.
Home safety assessment - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Evaluation of client's living
environment for hazards.
Stool riser - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Elevated platform for easier toilet access.
Throw rugs - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Loose floor coverings that can cause falls.
Peak flow meter - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Device measuring airflow in asthma
management.
Video demonstration - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Visual guide for teaching a procedure.
Mouth care for unconscious client - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Hygiene practice for non-
responsive patients.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Gear to protect
healthcare workers from infection.
Wound irrigation - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Cleaning procedure for infected wounds.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Bacteria
resistant to common antibiotics.
,Postoperative care - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Support and monitoring after surgical
procedures.
Limb loss acceptance - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Client's emotional adjustment to losing
a limb.
Arthritis management - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Strategies to alleviate joint pain and
improve mobility.
NG tube - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Nasal tube for gastric decompression.
Gastric decompression - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Removal of stomach contents to
relieve pressure.
Handrail support - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Using railings for stability on stairs.
Gloved fingers - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Covered fingers used for patient care.
Greenish-yellow drainage - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Indicates possible infection;
should be reported.
Gastric contents in air vent - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Sign of potential complication;
requires immediate attention.
FLACC scale - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Pain assessment tool for non-verbal patients.
, Communication board - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Facilitates interaction with non-
English speaking clients.
Westerly syndrome - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Condition requiring dietary restrictions,
particularly potassium.
Incident report - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Documentation for adverse events or safety
issues.
Postmortem care - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Care provided after a patient's death.
Environmental stressors - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Factors affecting patient comfort in
healthcare settings.
Vitamin C intake - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Essential for wound healing; citrus fruits
recommended.
Palliative care - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Focuses on comfort and quality of life.
Client's personal belongings - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Should be secured after death
for family.
Client's dietary restrictions - --- ANSWER >>>>>--Specific foods to avoid based on
medical conditions.
