NURSING – STANDARD LEVEL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS & DETAILED RATIONALES | ATI &
NCLEX REVISION PACK
COURSE NAME
ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
LEVEL
College / University Level
SHORT INTRODUCTION
This ATI Fundamentals Paper 2 revision pack is designed to strengthen nursing
knowledge through standard-level ATI and NCLEX-style questions. It includes
clinical scenarios, application exercises, verified answers, and detailed rationales to
improve patient care understanding and exam readiness. Ideal for nursing students
preparing for ATI assessments, nursing school exams, and clinical practice.
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer all questions.
Read all options carefully before selecting an answer.
Use nursing process principles throughout the exam.
Prioritize patient safety and clinical judgment.
Support scenario responses using evidence-based nursing care.
Suggested Time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Follow ATI and NCLEX testing strategies when answering.
, EXAM STRUCTURE
SECTION A — Multiple Choice Questions (15 Questions)
SECTION B — Short Answer Questions (10 Questions)
SECTION C — Scenario/Application Questions (10 Questions)
SECTION D — Higher-Order Thinking Questions (5 Questions)
PAPER 2 — STANDARD LEVEL
SECTION A — MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. Patient with mild headache
B. Patient requesting water
C. Patient with difficulty breathing
D. Patient waiting for discharge papers
Answer: C
Airway and breathing problems are priorities according to the ABC framework.
2. Which action demonstrates correct sterile technique?
A. Touching sterile gloves with bare hands
B. Keeping sterile field above waist level
C. Turning away from sterile field
D. Using wet sterile drapes
Answer: B
A sterile field must remain visible and above waist level to maintain sterility.