Fundamentals 2026 RN Virtual ATI - Basic Care and
Comfort Quiz verified questions and answers 2026\2027
A+ Grade
A nurse is teaching parents how care for their newborn. Which of the following statements indicates a
good understanding of how to use a bulb syringe to suction excess mucous from the infant's airway?
a. "The bulb syringe should be sterilized after each use."
b. "I should suction my baby's mouth before the nose."
c. "The bulb syringe should reach to the back of my baby's throat."
d. "I should compress the bulb syringe after I place it in my baby's mouth."
- correct answer b. "I should suction my baby's mouth before the nose."
CORRECT. The mouth should always be suctioned before the nose to prevent aspiration during the gasp
response that occurs when the nose is suctioned.
The parent of a two-year-old child reports feeling frustrated with the fact that her son is saying no to
everything. The nurse should teach the parent that this behavior is a normal expression of the child's
desire to accomplish which of the following?
a. Develop their sense of trust.
b. Finish a project they set out to do.
c. Gratify their oral fixation.
d. Increase their independence.
- correct answer d. Increase their independence.
, CORRECT. The drive for independence is expressed by the toddler opposing the desires of those in
authority (tantrums) and attempting to do everything for themselves. The Erickson developmental stage
for this age is "Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt."
At a well-child visit, the parents report that their toddler occasionally touches and fondles her genital
area. The parents ask the nurse if this behavior is something to be concerned about. Which of the
following is a correct response?
a. This is a possible infection or irritation in the genital area
b. This is an early emergence of sexual expression that should be discouraged
c. Awareness of body structures and sensations is normal and expected
d. Your child is probably imitating behaviors that she has observed
- correct answer c. Awareness of body structures and sensations is normal and expected
CORRECT. Genital self-stimulation by the toddler is normal and expected. It is a new area to explore,
similar to exploring the toes at an earlier age, but it has pleasurable sensations too! It should be ignored
unless the behavior becomes pervasive, and then it should still be ignored and the child should be
distracted to come and do some fun and exciting activity
A nurse is completing a dietary evaluation for a client diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis. Which
of the following statements made by the client demonstrates understanding of necessary restrictions?
Select one:
a. "I should limit my sodium intake to 4 grams per day."
b. "I should increase my fluid intake to 8-10 glasses of water a day."
c. "I should consume a diet low in carbohydrates."
d. "I should increase my consumption of protein."
- correct answer a. "I should limit my sodium intake to 4 grams per day."
CORRECT. Excessively high protein and sodium diets put clients at risk for glomerulonephritis. Clients
with this condition should implement sodium and protein restriction.
A nurse is assisting a client with bowel training. When should the nurse instruct the client to attempt
defecation?
Comfort Quiz verified questions and answers 2026\2027
A+ Grade
A nurse is teaching parents how care for their newborn. Which of the following statements indicates a
good understanding of how to use a bulb syringe to suction excess mucous from the infant's airway?
a. "The bulb syringe should be sterilized after each use."
b. "I should suction my baby's mouth before the nose."
c. "The bulb syringe should reach to the back of my baby's throat."
d. "I should compress the bulb syringe after I place it in my baby's mouth."
- correct answer b. "I should suction my baby's mouth before the nose."
CORRECT. The mouth should always be suctioned before the nose to prevent aspiration during the gasp
response that occurs when the nose is suctioned.
The parent of a two-year-old child reports feeling frustrated with the fact that her son is saying no to
everything. The nurse should teach the parent that this behavior is a normal expression of the child's
desire to accomplish which of the following?
a. Develop their sense of trust.
b. Finish a project they set out to do.
c. Gratify their oral fixation.
d. Increase their independence.
- correct answer d. Increase their independence.
, CORRECT. The drive for independence is expressed by the toddler opposing the desires of those in
authority (tantrums) and attempting to do everything for themselves. The Erickson developmental stage
for this age is "Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt."
At a well-child visit, the parents report that their toddler occasionally touches and fondles her genital
area. The parents ask the nurse if this behavior is something to be concerned about. Which of the
following is a correct response?
a. This is a possible infection or irritation in the genital area
b. This is an early emergence of sexual expression that should be discouraged
c. Awareness of body structures and sensations is normal and expected
d. Your child is probably imitating behaviors that she has observed
- correct answer c. Awareness of body structures and sensations is normal and expected
CORRECT. Genital self-stimulation by the toddler is normal and expected. It is a new area to explore,
similar to exploring the toes at an earlier age, but it has pleasurable sensations too! It should be ignored
unless the behavior becomes pervasive, and then it should still be ignored and the child should be
distracted to come and do some fun and exciting activity
A nurse is completing a dietary evaluation for a client diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis. Which
of the following statements made by the client demonstrates understanding of necessary restrictions?
Select one:
a. "I should limit my sodium intake to 4 grams per day."
b. "I should increase my fluid intake to 8-10 glasses of water a day."
c. "I should consume a diet low in carbohydrates."
d. "I should increase my consumption of protein."
- correct answer a. "I should limit my sodium intake to 4 grams per day."
CORRECT. Excessively high protein and sodium diets put clients at risk for glomerulonephritis. Clients
with this condition should implement sodium and protein restriction.
A nurse is assisting a client with bowel training. When should the nurse instruct the client to attempt
defecation?
