ATI PROCTORED FUNDAMENTAL
PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◍ a nurse is caring for a client who has restraints to each extremity. Which of
the following assessments should the nurse perform first?.
Answer: comfort level
◍ Morphine.
Answer: Opioid that can cause respiratory depression.
◍ Diphenhydramine.
Answer: Antihistamine administered as 20 mg orally.
◍ a charge nurse is monitoring the documentation of the medication by a
Newley licensed nurse. The charge nurse should intervene if the Newley
licensed nurse uses which of the following.
Answer: SS for sliding scale or MS for magnesium sulfate
◍ a nurse is caring for a client who has T
B. Which of the following precautions should the nurse plan to implement ?.
Answer: Airborne (N95)
◍ Cefoxitin.
Answer: Antibiotic prescribed at 80 mg/kg/day.
◍ IV Pump.
Answer: Device for administering intravenous fluids.
◍ Serum Albumin.
Answer: Protein level indicating wound healing risk.
,◍ A nurse is reaching a client and his family how to care for the client's
tracheostomy at home. Which of the following should the nurse include in
the teaching?.
Answer: Use tracheostomy covers when outdoors
◍ A home health nurse is performing a follow-up visit for a client who has a
gastrostomy tube through which they receive intermittent feedings and
medications. The client has recently developed diarrhea. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as a possiblecause of the
diarrhea?.
Answer: The client's care giver washed out thefeeding bag once every 24
hours with warmwater
◍ A nurse is performing a home safety assessment for a client who is receiving
supplemental oxygen. Which of the following observations should the nurse
identify as proper safety protocol?.
Answer: The client uses no acetone nail polish remover.
◍ Blood Pressure Cuff.
Answer: Should be 40% of arm circumference.
◍ Nurse caring for a client who has a respiratory infection. What technique
should she use when preforming nasotracheal suctioning?.
Answer: Apply intermittent suction when withdrawing thecatheter.
◍ The pt has a stage 2 pressure injury. what kind of dressing do you apply?.
Answer: Hydrocolloid
◍ Client has terminal illness and is at the end of life. Which one of the
following statements by the client's partner indicates effective coping?
A. I am not worried because I still have hope that he will be okay
B. I am relying on support from our family during this time
C. We can plan our family reunion once he recovers and comes home
D. We don't see any reason to start discussing funeral arrangements right
now.
Answer: I am relying on support from our family at this time
,◍ A nurse is assessing an older adult client for fall risk. Which of the
following should the nurse use to identify the clients safety needs.
Answer: pupil clarity visual fields visual activity
◍ correct use of cane.
Answer: the client holds the cane on the stronger side of her body
◍ A nurse is initiating a protective environment for a client who has had an
allogeneic stem cell transplant. Which of the following precautions should
the nurse plan for this client?.
Answer: make sure the client wears a mask outside of her room if there is
construction in the area
◍ Suction Catheter.
Answer: Single-use device for airway management.
◍ Orthostatic Hypotension.
Answer: Blood pressure change upon position change.
◍ client uses a walker correct understanding.
Answer: I will hire someone to trim the tree that hangs over the steps
◍ Dysphagia.
Answer: Difficulty swallowing, often requiring diet modification.
◍ Enoxaparin.
Answer: administer at 45 degree angle
◍ Tracheostomy Care.
Answer: Requires sterile technique for cleaning stoma.
◍ Enema Administration.
Answer: Involves specific steps for effective delivery.
◍ if it says subq then administer at a.
Answer: 90 or 45 degree angle that is the correct answer
◍ IV Fluid Administration.
Answer: Requires monitoring for equipment defects.
, ◍ Hypoxemia.
Answer: Low oxygen levels in the blood.
◍ teaching documentation to new nurses.
Answer: use the entire name for magnesium sulfate
◍ Atelectasis.
Answer: Lung condition requiring specific positioning.
◍ advocacy ensures.
Answer: clients health safety and rights
◍ Nasal Tracheal Suctioning.
Answer: Procedure to clear airway using sterile technique.
◍ pt is seizing on the floor.
Answer: first assess pts physical safety followed by the pts positioning
◍ Blood Pressure Measurement.
Answer: Requires proper cuff placement and release rate.
◍ Clear Liquids.
Answer: Not suitable for patients with dysphagia.
◍ Medical Asepsis.
Answer: Technique to reduce infection risk during procedures.
◍ med reconciliation.
Answer: compare home meds to meds given here
◍ give heparin in.
Answer: abdomen
◍ Surgical Asepsis.
Answer: Technique ensuring sterile environment for procedures.
◍ pH Measurement.
Answer: Used to verify NG tube placement.
◍ NG Tube.
PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◍ a nurse is caring for a client who has restraints to each extremity. Which of
the following assessments should the nurse perform first?.
Answer: comfort level
◍ Morphine.
Answer: Opioid that can cause respiratory depression.
◍ Diphenhydramine.
Answer: Antihistamine administered as 20 mg orally.
◍ a charge nurse is monitoring the documentation of the medication by a
Newley licensed nurse. The charge nurse should intervene if the Newley
licensed nurse uses which of the following.
Answer: SS for sliding scale or MS for magnesium sulfate
◍ a nurse is caring for a client who has T
B. Which of the following precautions should the nurse plan to implement ?.
Answer: Airborne (N95)
◍ Cefoxitin.
Answer: Antibiotic prescribed at 80 mg/kg/day.
◍ IV Pump.
Answer: Device for administering intravenous fluids.
◍ Serum Albumin.
Answer: Protein level indicating wound healing risk.
,◍ A nurse is reaching a client and his family how to care for the client's
tracheostomy at home. Which of the following should the nurse include in
the teaching?.
Answer: Use tracheostomy covers when outdoors
◍ A home health nurse is performing a follow-up visit for a client who has a
gastrostomy tube through which they receive intermittent feedings and
medications. The client has recently developed diarrhea. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as a possiblecause of the
diarrhea?.
Answer: The client's care giver washed out thefeeding bag once every 24
hours with warmwater
◍ A nurse is performing a home safety assessment for a client who is receiving
supplemental oxygen. Which of the following observations should the nurse
identify as proper safety protocol?.
Answer: The client uses no acetone nail polish remover.
◍ Blood Pressure Cuff.
Answer: Should be 40% of arm circumference.
◍ Nurse caring for a client who has a respiratory infection. What technique
should she use when preforming nasotracheal suctioning?.
Answer: Apply intermittent suction when withdrawing thecatheter.
◍ The pt has a stage 2 pressure injury. what kind of dressing do you apply?.
Answer: Hydrocolloid
◍ Client has terminal illness and is at the end of life. Which one of the
following statements by the client's partner indicates effective coping?
A. I am not worried because I still have hope that he will be okay
B. I am relying on support from our family during this time
C. We can plan our family reunion once he recovers and comes home
D. We don't see any reason to start discussing funeral arrangements right
now.
Answer: I am relying on support from our family at this time
,◍ A nurse is assessing an older adult client for fall risk. Which of the
following should the nurse use to identify the clients safety needs.
Answer: pupil clarity visual fields visual activity
◍ correct use of cane.
Answer: the client holds the cane on the stronger side of her body
◍ A nurse is initiating a protective environment for a client who has had an
allogeneic stem cell transplant. Which of the following precautions should
the nurse plan for this client?.
Answer: make sure the client wears a mask outside of her room if there is
construction in the area
◍ Suction Catheter.
Answer: Single-use device for airway management.
◍ Orthostatic Hypotension.
Answer: Blood pressure change upon position change.
◍ client uses a walker correct understanding.
Answer: I will hire someone to trim the tree that hangs over the steps
◍ Dysphagia.
Answer: Difficulty swallowing, often requiring diet modification.
◍ Enoxaparin.
Answer: administer at 45 degree angle
◍ Tracheostomy Care.
Answer: Requires sterile technique for cleaning stoma.
◍ Enema Administration.
Answer: Involves specific steps for effective delivery.
◍ if it says subq then administer at a.
Answer: 90 or 45 degree angle that is the correct answer
◍ IV Fluid Administration.
Answer: Requires monitoring for equipment defects.
, ◍ Hypoxemia.
Answer: Low oxygen levels in the blood.
◍ teaching documentation to new nurses.
Answer: use the entire name for magnesium sulfate
◍ Atelectasis.
Answer: Lung condition requiring specific positioning.
◍ advocacy ensures.
Answer: clients health safety and rights
◍ Nasal Tracheal Suctioning.
Answer: Procedure to clear airway using sterile technique.
◍ pt is seizing on the floor.
Answer: first assess pts physical safety followed by the pts positioning
◍ Blood Pressure Measurement.
Answer: Requires proper cuff placement and release rate.
◍ Clear Liquids.
Answer: Not suitable for patients with dysphagia.
◍ Medical Asepsis.
Answer: Technique to reduce infection risk during procedures.
◍ med reconciliation.
Answer: compare home meds to meds given here
◍ give heparin in.
Answer: abdomen
◍ Surgical Asepsis.
Answer: Technique ensuring sterile environment for procedures.
◍ pH Measurement.
Answer: Used to verify NG tube placement.
◍ NG Tube.
