ATI Proctored Fundamentals Exam TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2023/2024)
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)WITH NGN
A nurse has just inserted an NG tube for a client. Which of the
following assessment findings should the nurse expect to confirm
correct tube placement? - CORRECT ANSWER An x-ray shows
the end of the tube above the pylorus
A nurse has an order to remove sutures from a client. After
retrieving the suture remover kit and applying sterile gloves, which
of the following actions should the nurse take next? - CORRECT
ANSWER Clean sutures along the incision site.
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who dies
during the nurse's shift. Identify the sequence in which the nurse
should perform the following steps. - CORRECT ANSWER
▪️Obtain the pronouncement of death from the provider
▪️Remove tubes and indwelling lines
▪️Wash the client's body
▪️Ask the client's family members if they would like to view the
body
▪️Place a name tag on the body
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. When the
nurse prepares to change her dressing she says, "Every time you
change my bandage, it hurts so much" which of the following
interventions is the nurse's priority action? - CORRECT
ANSWER Administer pain medication 45 minutes before
changing the client's dressing
,A nurse is teaching a client whose left leg is in a cast about using
crutches. Which of the following statements should the nurse
identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching?
- CORRECT ANSWER "When descending stair, I will first shift
my weight to my right leg."
A nurse is caring for a client who has a pharyngeal diphtheria.
Which of the following types of transmission precautions should
the nurse initiate? - CORRECT ANSWER Droplet
A nurse enters a client's room ad finds her on the floor. The
client's roommate reports that the client fell getting out of bed.
Which of the following statements should the nurse document? -
CORRECT ANSWER "Client was found lying on floor."
A nurse is checking blood pressures at a community health
screening. Which of the following clients is at high risk for primary
hypertension? - CORRECT ANSWER A client who has an
elevated LDL
A nurse is evaluating an client who is taking chlorpromazine.
Which of the following findings indicates that the medication is
effective? - CORRECT ANSWER Decreased Hallucinations
A nurse is caring for four clients. Which of the following tasks
should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel? - CORRECT
ANSWER Arrange the lunch tray for a client with a hip fracture
A nurse is caring for a client who requires an alternative
communication method. Which of the following is an appropriate
intervention by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER Suggest that
a postoperative laryngectomy client use a pad and pencil to write
out her requests
, According to the principals of triage, which of the following clients
requires immediate nursing intervention during a mass casualty
disaster? - CORRECT ANSWER A middle aged adult client who
has a sucking chest wound
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxytocin for a labor
induction and notes frequent variable decelerations. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first? - CORRECT
ANSWER Turn the client on her left side
A nurse assessing a client after administering epinephrine for an
anaphylactic reaction. The nurse should monitor the client for with
of the following adverse effects of this medication? - CORRECT
ANSWER Reports of chest pain
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a 24-hr urine collection.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER "I flushed
what I urinated at 7:00 a.m. and have saved all urine since."
A nurse is assessing a client who has been on bed rest for the
past month. Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as an indication that the client has developed
thrombophlebitis? - CORRECT ANSWER Calf Swelling
A nurse manager is overseeing the care on a unit. Which of the
following situations should the nurse manager identify as a
violation of HIPAA guidelines? - CORRECT ANSWER A nurse
asks a nurse from another unit to assist with her documentation.
A nurse is caring for a client who requires bed rest and has a
prescription for antiembolic stockings. Which of the following
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2023/2024)
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)WITH NGN
A nurse has just inserted an NG tube for a client. Which of the
following assessment findings should the nurse expect to confirm
correct tube placement? - CORRECT ANSWER An x-ray shows
the end of the tube above the pylorus
A nurse has an order to remove sutures from a client. After
retrieving the suture remover kit and applying sterile gloves, which
of the following actions should the nurse take next? - CORRECT
ANSWER Clean sutures along the incision site.
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who dies
during the nurse's shift. Identify the sequence in which the nurse
should perform the following steps. - CORRECT ANSWER
▪️Obtain the pronouncement of death from the provider
▪️Remove tubes and indwelling lines
▪️Wash the client's body
▪️Ask the client's family members if they would like to view the
body
▪️Place a name tag on the body
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. When the
nurse prepares to change her dressing she says, "Every time you
change my bandage, it hurts so much" which of the following
interventions is the nurse's priority action? - CORRECT
ANSWER Administer pain medication 45 minutes before
changing the client's dressing
,A nurse is teaching a client whose left leg is in a cast about using
crutches. Which of the following statements should the nurse
identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching?
- CORRECT ANSWER "When descending stair, I will first shift
my weight to my right leg."
A nurse is caring for a client who has a pharyngeal diphtheria.
Which of the following types of transmission precautions should
the nurse initiate? - CORRECT ANSWER Droplet
A nurse enters a client's room ad finds her on the floor. The
client's roommate reports that the client fell getting out of bed.
Which of the following statements should the nurse document? -
CORRECT ANSWER "Client was found lying on floor."
A nurse is checking blood pressures at a community health
screening. Which of the following clients is at high risk for primary
hypertension? - CORRECT ANSWER A client who has an
elevated LDL
A nurse is evaluating an client who is taking chlorpromazine.
Which of the following findings indicates that the medication is
effective? - CORRECT ANSWER Decreased Hallucinations
A nurse is caring for four clients. Which of the following tasks
should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel? - CORRECT
ANSWER Arrange the lunch tray for a client with a hip fracture
A nurse is caring for a client who requires an alternative
communication method. Which of the following is an appropriate
intervention by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER Suggest that
a postoperative laryngectomy client use a pad and pencil to write
out her requests
, According to the principals of triage, which of the following clients
requires immediate nursing intervention during a mass casualty
disaster? - CORRECT ANSWER A middle aged adult client who
has a sucking chest wound
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxytocin for a labor
induction and notes frequent variable decelerations. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first? - CORRECT
ANSWER Turn the client on her left side
A nurse assessing a client after administering epinephrine for an
anaphylactic reaction. The nurse should monitor the client for with
of the following adverse effects of this medication? - CORRECT
ANSWER Reports of chest pain
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a 24-hr urine collection.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER "I flushed
what I urinated at 7:00 a.m. and have saved all urine since."
A nurse is assessing a client who has been on bed rest for the
past month. Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as an indication that the client has developed
thrombophlebitis? - CORRECT ANSWER Calf Swelling
A nurse manager is overseeing the care on a unit. Which of the
following situations should the nurse manager identify as a
violation of HIPAA guidelines? - CORRECT ANSWER A nurse
asks a nurse from another unit to assist with her documentation.
A nurse is caring for a client who requires bed rest and has a
prescription for antiembolic stockings. Which of the following
