ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam
ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam 2026 – NGN
Style (70 Questions
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This is an official individual performance profile for the ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam.
Confidential student report — Level 2 indicates satisfactory readiness for fundamentals nursing judgment.
,ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam
© 2026 ATI Nursing Education. All rights reserved.
This is an official individual performance profile for the ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam.
Confidential student report — Level 2 indicates satisfactory readiness for fundamentals nursing judgment.
,ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam
Question: 1 of 70
Time Remaining: 02:59:55
Pause Remaining: 00:05:00
A nurse is caring for a client who has a nasogastric (NG) tube set to continuous
suction. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the RN
immediately?
• Gastric output of 200 mL in 8 hours
• The client reports nausea
• The NG tube is draining bright red blood
• The client's potassium level is 3.8 mEq/L
Correct Answer: The NG tube is draining bright red blood
Rationale: Bright red blood indicates active gastrointestinal bleeding, a medical
emergency. Nausea is common with NG tubes. Gastric output of 200 mL in 8
hours is normal. Potassium 3.8 is within normal range (3.5–5.0).
Question: 2 of 70
Time Remaining: 02:59:35
Pause Remaining: 00:05:00
A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema to a client. The client asks,
"Why do I need this enema?" Which of the following responses is appropriate?
• "It will soften your stool so you don't become constipated."
• "It stimulates the bowel to empty before your procedure."
• "It adds fluid to your colon to prevent dehydration."
• "It removes toxins from your large intestine."
Correct Answer: "It stimulates the bowel to empty before your procedure."
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Confidential student report — Level 2 indicates satisfactory readiness for fundamentals nursing judgment.
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Rationale: Cleansing enemas are used to remove stool from the colon before
diagnostic procedures or surgery. They do not primarily soften stool, prevent
dehydration, or remove "toxins."
Question: 3 of 70
Time Remaining: 02:59:05
Pause Remaining: 00:05:00
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take to prevent infection?
• Empty the drainage bag every 24 hours
• Keep the drainage bag on the client's lap during transport
• Ensure the drainage bag is below the level of the bladder
• Irrigate the catheter with sterile saline daily
Correct Answer: Ensure the drainage bag is below the level of the bladder
Rationale: Keeping the drainage bag below bladder level prevents backflow of
urine, reducing infection risk. Empty the bag when full (not on a fixed schedule).
Bag should be hung on bed frame, not on lap. Routine irrigation is not
recommended.
Question: 4 of 70
Time Remaining: 02:58:35
Pause Remaining: 00:05:00
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about a low-sodium diet. Which of
the following food choices by the client indicates understanding?
• Canned vegetable soup
• Fresh baked chicken breast
• Pickles
© 2026 ATI Nursing Education. All rights reserved.
This is an official individual performance profile for the ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam.
Confidential student report — Level 2 indicates satisfactory readiness for fundamentals nursing judgment.
ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam 2026 – NGN
Style (70 Questions
© 2026 ATI Nursing Education. All rights reserved.
This is an official individual performance profile for the ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam.
Confidential student report — Level 2 indicates satisfactory readiness for fundamentals nursing judgment.
,ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam
© 2026 ATI Nursing Education. All rights reserved.
This is an official individual performance profile for the ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam.
Confidential student report — Level 2 indicates satisfactory readiness for fundamentals nursing judgment.
,ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam
Question: 1 of 70
Time Remaining: 02:59:55
Pause Remaining: 00:05:00
A nurse is caring for a client who has a nasogastric (NG) tube set to continuous
suction. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the RN
immediately?
• Gastric output of 200 mL in 8 hours
• The client reports nausea
• The NG tube is draining bright red blood
• The client's potassium level is 3.8 mEq/L
Correct Answer: The NG tube is draining bright red blood
Rationale: Bright red blood indicates active gastrointestinal bleeding, a medical
emergency. Nausea is common with NG tubes. Gastric output of 200 mL in 8
hours is normal. Potassium 3.8 is within normal range (3.5–5.0).
Question: 2 of 70
Time Remaining: 02:59:35
Pause Remaining: 00:05:00
A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema to a client. The client asks,
"Why do I need this enema?" Which of the following responses is appropriate?
• "It will soften your stool so you don't become constipated."
• "It stimulates the bowel to empty before your procedure."
• "It adds fluid to your colon to prevent dehydration."
• "It removes toxins from your large intestine."
Correct Answer: "It stimulates the bowel to empty before your procedure."
© 2026 ATI Nursing Education. All rights reserved.
This is an official individual performance profile for the ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam.
Confidential student report — Level 2 indicates satisfactory readiness for fundamentals nursing judgment.
, ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam
Rationale: Cleansing enemas are used to remove stool from the colon before
diagnostic procedures or surgery. They do not primarily soften stool, prevent
dehydration, or remove "toxins."
Question: 3 of 70
Time Remaining: 02:59:05
Pause Remaining: 00:05:00
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take to prevent infection?
• Empty the drainage bag every 24 hours
• Keep the drainage bag on the client's lap during transport
• Ensure the drainage bag is below the level of the bladder
• Irrigate the catheter with sterile saline daily
Correct Answer: Ensure the drainage bag is below the level of the bladder
Rationale: Keeping the drainage bag below bladder level prevents backflow of
urine, reducing infection risk. Empty the bag when full (not on a fixed schedule).
Bag should be hung on bed frame, not on lap. Routine irrigation is not
recommended.
Question: 4 of 70
Time Remaining: 02:58:35
Pause Remaining: 00:05:00
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about a low-sodium diet. Which of
the following food choices by the client indicates understanding?
• Canned vegetable soup
• Fresh baked chicken breast
• Pickles
© 2026 ATI Nursing Education. All rights reserved.
This is an official individual performance profile for the ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam.
Confidential student report — Level 2 indicates satisfactory readiness for fundamentals nursing judgment.
