ATI LEARNING SYSTEM RN
FUNDAMENTALS PRACTICE EXAMINATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who had a stroke.
Which of the following goals should the nurse identify as the priority for
this client?
A. The client's skin will remain intact during hospitalization?
A. The client's skin will remain intact during hospitalization
B. The client will verbalize one new word each week
C. The client will begin to help turn himself in bed, indicating improved
mobility
D. The client's airway will remain clear, as evidenced by clear breath
sounds.
Answer: D. The client's airway will remain clear, as evidenced by clear
breath sounds
◍ A nurse is assessing a client who has an onset of sever back pain of
unknown origin. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to
encourage discussion with the client?.
Answer: "What do you think caused the onset of your pain?"
◍ A nurse is caring for a client who had a mastectomy and has a self-suction
drainage evacuator in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take to ensure proper operation of the device?.
Answer: Collapse the device of air after emptying
◍ A nurse is assisting a client who is eating at mealtime. The client grabs her
neck with both hands and appears frightened. Which of the following
, actions should the nurse take first?.
Answer: Determine whether the client is able to breathe
◍ A nurse is preparing to anchor with tape the catheter tube for a male client
who has a newly inserted indwelling urinary catheter. At which of the
following locations should the nurse tape the catheter?.
Answer: Lower abdomen
◍ A nurse in a long-term care facility is promoting reminiscence among older
adult clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Establish a weekly pet therapy visitation program
B. Place a calendar and clock in each resident's room
C. Institute a daily storytelling hour
D. Encourage all clients to eat their meals in the dining room.
Answer: C. Institute a daily storytelling hour
◍ A nurse is changes the dressings for a client who is 3 days postoperative
following a cholecystectomy. The nurse observes yellow, thick drainage on
the dressing. The nurse should document this finding as which of the
following types of drainage?.
Answer: Purulent exudate
◍ A nurse is replacing the surgical dressings on a client who had abdominal
surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?.
Answer: Don clean gloves to remove the old dressing
◍ A nurse is caring for a client who has a hearing impairment. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse use when speaking with the client?.
Answer: Face the client when speaking
◍ A nurse is planning to collect a stool specimen for ova and parasites from a
client who has diarrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take when collecting the specimen?.
Answer: Place the stool specimen collection container in a biohazard bag
◍ A nurse is planning to administer diphenhydramine hydrochloride to an
older adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to
FUNDAMENTALS PRACTICE EXAMINATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who had a stroke.
Which of the following goals should the nurse identify as the priority for
this client?
A. The client's skin will remain intact during hospitalization?
A. The client's skin will remain intact during hospitalization
B. The client will verbalize one new word each week
C. The client will begin to help turn himself in bed, indicating improved
mobility
D. The client's airway will remain clear, as evidenced by clear breath
sounds.
Answer: D. The client's airway will remain clear, as evidenced by clear
breath sounds
◍ A nurse is assessing a client who has an onset of sever back pain of
unknown origin. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to
encourage discussion with the client?.
Answer: "What do you think caused the onset of your pain?"
◍ A nurse is caring for a client who had a mastectomy and has a self-suction
drainage evacuator in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take to ensure proper operation of the device?.
Answer: Collapse the device of air after emptying
◍ A nurse is assisting a client who is eating at mealtime. The client grabs her
neck with both hands and appears frightened. Which of the following
, actions should the nurse take first?.
Answer: Determine whether the client is able to breathe
◍ A nurse is preparing to anchor with tape the catheter tube for a male client
who has a newly inserted indwelling urinary catheter. At which of the
following locations should the nurse tape the catheter?.
Answer: Lower abdomen
◍ A nurse in a long-term care facility is promoting reminiscence among older
adult clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Establish a weekly pet therapy visitation program
B. Place a calendar and clock in each resident's room
C. Institute a daily storytelling hour
D. Encourage all clients to eat their meals in the dining room.
Answer: C. Institute a daily storytelling hour
◍ A nurse is changes the dressings for a client who is 3 days postoperative
following a cholecystectomy. The nurse observes yellow, thick drainage on
the dressing. The nurse should document this finding as which of the
following types of drainage?.
Answer: Purulent exudate
◍ A nurse is replacing the surgical dressings on a client who had abdominal
surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?.
Answer: Don clean gloves to remove the old dressing
◍ A nurse is caring for a client who has a hearing impairment. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse use when speaking with the client?.
Answer: Face the client when speaking
◍ A nurse is planning to collect a stool specimen for ova and parasites from a
client who has diarrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take when collecting the specimen?.
Answer: Place the stool specimen collection container in a biohazard bag
◍ A nurse is planning to administer diphenhydramine hydrochloride to an
older adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to
