ATI PROCTORED FUNDAMENTAL UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers - 229 Questions and Answers
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Subject Area Fundamentals of Nursing
Description This exam assesses comprehensive knowledge of fundamental nursing concepts
including infection control, medication administration, patient safety, fluid and
electrolyte balance, wound care, and perioperative nursing. It is designed to
evaluate the application of evidence-based practices and clinical reasoning in a
variety of patient care scenarios.
Expected Grade A+
Total Questions 229
Duration 3 hours
Learning Outcomes 1. Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection prevention in clinical
settings.
2. Demonstrate safe medication administration practices including dosage
calculations and rights of medication administration.
3. Implement evidence-based interventions for maintaining skin integrity and
managing wounds.
4. Analyze fluid and electrolyte imbalances and plan appropriate nursing
interventions.
5. Integrate patient safety principles and error prevention strategies into nursing
care.
Accreditation Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and
aligned with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) test plan
for the NCLEX-RN.
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Question: 1 of 229
A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to a patient. The patient's blood
type is A negative, and the only available unit is A positive. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Administer the A positive blood because it is compatible with A negative.
Refuse to administer the blood and notify the provider of the incompatibility.
Administer the blood after crossmatching shows no agglutination.
Administer the blood after giving diphenhydramine and acetaminophen premedication.
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Question: 2 of 229
A nurse is caring for a patient with a central venous catheter (CVC) who develops
sudden onset of dyspnea, chest pain, and hypotension. The nurse suspects an air
embolism. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Administer oxygen via non-rebreather mask.
Place the patient in Trendelenburg position on the left side.
Clamp the catheter immediately.
Prepare to administer thrombolytics.
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Question: 3 of 229
A nurse is assessing a patient who has a pressure ulcer on the sacrum. The wound is
4 cm x 3 cm with full-thickness tissue loss, visible subcutaneous fat, and slough.
Which of the following pressure ulcer stages should the nurse document?
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Unstageable
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Question: 4 of 229
A nurse is evaluating a patient's arterial blood gas (ABG) results: pH 7.30, PaCO2 50
mm Hg, HCO3- 24 mEq/L. Which of the following acid-base imbalances is present?
Respiratory acidosis, uncompensated
Respiratory acidosis, partially compensated
Metabolic acidosis, uncompensated
Metabolic acidosis, partially compensated
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Question: 5 of 229
A nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection of enoxaparin to a patient.
Which of the following techniques should the nurse use?
Pinch the skin and inject at a 90-degree angle into the abdomen.
Spread the skin taut and inject at a 45-degree angle into the thigh.
Pinch the skin and inject at a 45-degree angle into the abdomen.
Spread the skin taut and inject at a 90-degree angle into the deltoid.
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Question: 6 of 229
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a nasogastric (NG) tube set to low intermittent
suction. The patient develops nausea and vomiting. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first?
Irrigate the NG tube with normal saline.
Reposition the NG tube.
Check the placement of the NG tube.
Administer an antiemetic as prescribed.
PREVIOUS
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Questions and CORRECT Answers - 229 Questions and Answers
Already Graded A+ Premium Exam Tested And Verified
Subject Area Fundamentals of Nursing
Description This exam assesses comprehensive knowledge of fundamental nursing concepts
including infection control, medication administration, patient safety, fluid and
electrolyte balance, wound care, and perioperative nursing. It is designed to
evaluate the application of evidence-based practices and clinical reasoning in a
variety of patient care scenarios.
Expected Grade A+
Total Questions 229
Duration 3 hours
Learning Outcomes 1. Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection prevention in clinical
settings.
2. Demonstrate safe medication administration practices including dosage
calculations and rights of medication administration.
3. Implement evidence-based interventions for maintaining skin integrity and
managing wounds.
4. Analyze fluid and electrolyte imbalances and plan appropriate nursing
interventions.
5. Integrate patient safety principles and error prevention strategies into nursing
care.
Accreditation Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and
aligned with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) test plan
for the NCLEX-RN.
Page 1
,ati. ATI PROCTORED FUNDAMENTAL UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers - 229 Questions and Answers Already Graded A+ Premium Exam Tested
Question: 1 of 229
A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to a patient. The patient's blood
type is A negative, and the only available unit is A positive. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Administer the A positive blood because it is compatible with A negative.
Refuse to administer the blood and notify the provider of the incompatibility.
Administer the blood after crossmatching shows no agglutination.
Administer the blood after giving diphenhydramine and acetaminophen premedication.
PREVIOUS
Question: 2 of 229
A nurse is caring for a patient with a central venous catheter (CVC) who develops
sudden onset of dyspnea, chest pain, and hypotension. The nurse suspects an air
embolism. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Administer oxygen via non-rebreather mask.
Place the patient in Trendelenburg position on the left side.
Clamp the catheter immediately.
Prepare to administer thrombolytics.
PREVIOUS
Page 2
,ati. ATI PROCTORED FUNDAMENTAL UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers - 229 Questions and Answers Already Graded A+ Premium Exam Tested
Question: 3 of 229
A nurse is assessing a patient who has a pressure ulcer on the sacrum. The wound is
4 cm x 3 cm with full-thickness tissue loss, visible subcutaneous fat, and slough.
Which of the following pressure ulcer stages should the nurse document?
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Unstageable
PREVIOUS
Question: 4 of 229
A nurse is evaluating a patient's arterial blood gas (ABG) results: pH 7.30, PaCO2 50
mm Hg, HCO3- 24 mEq/L. Which of the following acid-base imbalances is present?
Respiratory acidosis, uncompensated
Respiratory acidosis, partially compensated
Metabolic acidosis, uncompensated
Metabolic acidosis, partially compensated
PREVIOUS
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, ati. ATI PROCTORED FUNDAMENTAL UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers - 229 Questions and Answers Already Graded A+ Premium Exam Tested
Question: 5 of 229
A nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection of enoxaparin to a patient.
Which of the following techniques should the nurse use?
Pinch the skin and inject at a 90-degree angle into the abdomen.
Spread the skin taut and inject at a 45-degree angle into the thigh.
Pinch the skin and inject at a 45-degree angle into the abdomen.
Spread the skin taut and inject at a 90-degree angle into the deltoid.
PREVIOUS
Question: 6 of 229
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a nasogastric (NG) tube set to low intermittent
suction. The patient develops nausea and vomiting. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first?
Irrigate the NG tube with normal saline.
Reposition the NG tube.
Check the placement of the NG tube.
Administer an antiemetic as prescribed.
PREVIOUS
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