ALL IN ONE ATI FUNDAMENTAL FINAL PAPER
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ Stages of infection. Answer: Incubation
- Interval between pathogen entering the body and presentation of
symptoms
Prodromal Stage
- Interval from onset on general symptoms to more distinct
symptoms.
- Pathogen is multiplying
Illness Stage
- Symptoms specific tot eh infection occur..
Convalescence
-mAcute symptoms disappear. Total recovery could take days to
months.
◉ Airborne precautions require. Answer: - Private room
- Particulate Respirator (N-95) mask for caregivers and visitors
,- Negative pressure airflow
- Full face (eyes, nose, mouth) if splashing is a possibility
◉ Droplet precautions require. Answer: - Private Room
- Mask
◉ Contact precautions require. Answer: - Private room
- Gown
- Gloves
◉ In a primary survey and/or an emergency situation use ABCDE.
Answer: A - Airway - Establish a patent airway and protect the
cervical spine
B - Breathing - After achieving patent airway, assess for presence
and effectiveness of breathing
C - Circulation - After ensuring adequate ventilation, assess
circulation (Check pulse)
D - Disability - Perform a quick assessment to determine the client
LOC.
,E - Exposure - Quick physical assessment to determine the patients
exposure to adverse elements such as heat or cold.
*Always complete this before first aid
◉ Sprains - RICE. Answer: R - Refrain from weight bearing
I - Ice
C - Compression dressing (to decrease swelling)
E - Elevate
◉ Heat stroke - symptoms and treatment. Answer: Symptoms
- Hot
- Dry skin
- Hypotension
- Tachypnea
- Tachycardia
- Anxiety, Confusion
*The patient DOES NOT sweat
Treatment
, - Remove pt. clothes
- Place ice packs over major arteries (axillae, chest, groin, neck)
- Immerse pt. in a cold-water bath
- Wet body then fan with rapid movement of air
- Do not allow pt. to shiver, if shiver, cover with a sheet
◉ Bed and Patient Positions. Answer: Semi-Fowler's - 15 to 45
degrees
Fowler's - 45 to 60 degrees
High Fowler's - 60 to 90 degrees
Supine - On back
Prone - On stomach
Orthopneic - Pt. sits in the bed or at bedside with a pillow on over
bed table, which is across patients lap. He rest his arms on the over
bed table to allow for chest expansion.
- pt. with COPD
Trendelenburg - Entire bed is tilted with the HOB lower than the
foot of bed
- Facilitates postural drainage and venous return
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ Stages of infection. Answer: Incubation
- Interval between pathogen entering the body and presentation of
symptoms
Prodromal Stage
- Interval from onset on general symptoms to more distinct
symptoms.
- Pathogen is multiplying
Illness Stage
- Symptoms specific tot eh infection occur..
Convalescence
-mAcute symptoms disappear. Total recovery could take days to
months.
◉ Airborne precautions require. Answer: - Private room
- Particulate Respirator (N-95) mask for caregivers and visitors
,- Negative pressure airflow
- Full face (eyes, nose, mouth) if splashing is a possibility
◉ Droplet precautions require. Answer: - Private Room
- Mask
◉ Contact precautions require. Answer: - Private room
- Gown
- Gloves
◉ In a primary survey and/or an emergency situation use ABCDE.
Answer: A - Airway - Establish a patent airway and protect the
cervical spine
B - Breathing - After achieving patent airway, assess for presence
and effectiveness of breathing
C - Circulation - After ensuring adequate ventilation, assess
circulation (Check pulse)
D - Disability - Perform a quick assessment to determine the client
LOC.
,E - Exposure - Quick physical assessment to determine the patients
exposure to adverse elements such as heat or cold.
*Always complete this before first aid
◉ Sprains - RICE. Answer: R - Refrain from weight bearing
I - Ice
C - Compression dressing (to decrease swelling)
E - Elevate
◉ Heat stroke - symptoms and treatment. Answer: Symptoms
- Hot
- Dry skin
- Hypotension
- Tachypnea
- Tachycardia
- Anxiety, Confusion
*The patient DOES NOT sweat
Treatment
, - Remove pt. clothes
- Place ice packs over major arteries (axillae, chest, groin, neck)
- Immerse pt. in a cold-water bath
- Wet body then fan with rapid movement of air
- Do not allow pt. to shiver, if shiver, cover with a sheet
◉ Bed and Patient Positions. Answer: Semi-Fowler's - 15 to 45
degrees
Fowler's - 45 to 60 degrees
High Fowler's - 60 to 90 degrees
Supine - On back
Prone - On stomach
Orthopneic - Pt. sits in the bed or at bedside with a pillow on over
bed table, which is across patients lap. He rest his arms on the over
bed table to allow for chest expansion.
- pt. with COPD
Trendelenburg - Entire bed is tilted with the HOB lower than the
foot of bed
- Facilitates postural drainage and venous return
