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PN FUNDAMENTALS ATI PROCTORED EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
||BRANDNEW!!!||
A nurse is taking notes of client information on a piece of paper
while receiving report. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take to dispose of the paper? - ANSWER-Shred the paper
in a secure container.
Rationality:
The nurse should shred any written information in a secure
container after use to protect the client's privacy and adhere
to HIPAA guidelines.
A nurse is assisting with the care of a recently deceased client.
Which of the following actions should the nurse complete prior to
the family viewing the body? - ANSWER-Clean soiled areas of the
body.
Rationality:
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A complete bath is not necessary because the body will be
washed by the mortician. The nurse should cleanse any
soiled areas prior to the family viewing the body, make sure
dentures are in place if applicable, and comb the client's hair.
A nurse is preparing to administer an enteral feeding to a client
who has an NG tube in place. Which of the following methods
should the nurse use to verify correct placement of the NG tube? -
ANSWER-Check the pH of the gastric aspirate
rationality: The nurse should check the pH of the gastric
contents to verify tube placement. A pH greater than 6 is an
indication that the nurse has aspirated respiratory contents
or that the tube is in the intestine, and that the nurse should
withhold the feeding.
The nurse should not auscultate over the epigastrium
because this is not a reliable indication that the tube is in
place.
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The nurse should measure the length of the inserted NG tube
immediately after insertion of the tube. However, measuring
the length of the tube at this point is not a reliable indication
that the tube is in place.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and a
family member asks why the client's mouth is continually open.
Which of the following responses should the nurse make? -
ANSWER-"The reduced muscle tone has relaxed the jaw
muscles."
Rationality: Prior to death, decreased muscle tone causes
jaw muscles to relax, resulting in an open mouth.
Applying a chin strap is a postmortem action that the nurse
can take to keep the mouth closed.
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client who is at risk for
thrombus formation. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)? - ANSWER-
Apply thromboembolic stockings.
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Rationality: The application of thromboembolic stockings is
within the range of function of an AP and does not require
further data collection by the nurse.
Reinforcing teaching is not within the range of function of an
AP because it requires the knowledge and skills of the nurse.
A nurse is preparing to collect data from a client for a health
assessment. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? - ANSWER-Provide privacy for the client.
Rationality: The nurse should promote a therapeutic
environment by providing privacy while data is being
collected for a health assessment.
A nurse is planning care for a client who is disoriented and at risk
for falls. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-Ensure that the client
is wearing nonskid slippers.
PN FUNDAMENTALS ATI PROCTORED EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
||BRANDNEW!!!||
A nurse is taking notes of client information on a piece of paper
while receiving report. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take to dispose of the paper? - ANSWER-Shred the paper
in a secure container.
Rationality:
The nurse should shred any written information in a secure
container after use to protect the client's privacy and adhere
to HIPAA guidelines.
A nurse is assisting with the care of a recently deceased client.
Which of the following actions should the nurse complete prior to
the family viewing the body? - ANSWER-Clean soiled areas of the
body.
Rationality:
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A complete bath is not necessary because the body will be
washed by the mortician. The nurse should cleanse any
soiled areas prior to the family viewing the body, make sure
dentures are in place if applicable, and comb the client's hair.
A nurse is preparing to administer an enteral feeding to a client
who has an NG tube in place. Which of the following methods
should the nurse use to verify correct placement of the NG tube? -
ANSWER-Check the pH of the gastric aspirate
rationality: The nurse should check the pH of the gastric
contents to verify tube placement. A pH greater than 6 is an
indication that the nurse has aspirated respiratory contents
or that the tube is in the intestine, and that the nurse should
withhold the feeding.
The nurse should not auscultate over the epigastrium
because this is not a reliable indication that the tube is in
place.
,3|Page
The nurse should measure the length of the inserted NG tube
immediately after insertion of the tube. However, measuring
the length of the tube at this point is not a reliable indication
that the tube is in place.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and a
family member asks why the client's mouth is continually open.
Which of the following responses should the nurse make? -
ANSWER-"The reduced muscle tone has relaxed the jaw
muscles."
Rationality: Prior to death, decreased muscle tone causes
jaw muscles to relax, resulting in an open mouth.
Applying a chin strap is a postmortem action that the nurse
can take to keep the mouth closed.
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client who is at risk for
thrombus formation. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)? - ANSWER-
Apply thromboembolic stockings.
, 4|Page
Rationality: The application of thromboembolic stockings is
within the range of function of an AP and does not require
further data collection by the nurse.
Reinforcing teaching is not within the range of function of an
AP because it requires the knowledge and skills of the nurse.
A nurse is preparing to collect data from a client for a health
assessment. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? - ANSWER-Provide privacy for the client.
Rationality: The nurse should promote a therapeutic
environment by providing privacy while data is being
collected for a health assessment.
A nurse is planning care for a client who is disoriented and at risk
for falls. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-Ensure that the client
is wearing nonskid slippers.
