ATI: CMS FUNDAMENTAL EXAM TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2023/2024)
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)WITH NGN
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who has significant
tenting of the skin over the forearm. Which of the following factors
should the nurse consider as a cause for this finding? (Select all
that apply.)
A. Thin, parchment-like skin
B. Loss of adipose tissue
C. Dehydration
D. Diminished skin elasticity
E. Excessive wrinkling - CORRECT ANSWER B, C, D
Ch. 30
#3
A nurse is assessing postoperative circulation of the lower
extremities for a client who had knee surgery. The nurse should
test which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A. Range of motion
B. Skin color
C. Edema
D. Skin lesions
E. Skin temperature - CORRECT ANSWER B, C, E
Ch. 30
#4
,A nurse is performing skin assessments on a group of clients.
Which of the following lesions should the nurse identify as
vesicles? (Select all that apply.)
A. Acne
B. Warts
C. Psoriasis
D. Herpes simplex
E. Varicella - CORRECT ANSWER D, E
Ch. 30
#5
A nurse is performing an integumentary assessment for a group
of clients. Which of the following findings should the nurse
recognize as requiring immediate interventions?
A. Pallor
B. Cyanosis
C. Jaundice
D. Erythema - CORRECT ANSWER B
The priority finding when using the airway, breathing, circulation
(ABC) approach to care is cyanosis, which an indication of
hypoxia (inadequate oxygenation). Therefore, immediately report
this finding to the provider.
Ch 38) Nurse in a providers office is caring for a client who states
that for the past week, "I have felt tired during the day and cannot
sleep at night." Which of the following responses should the nurse
ask when collecting data about the clients difficulty sleeping?
(SATA)
A. Have your working hours change recently?
B. Do you feel confused in the late afternoon?
C. Do you drink coffee tea or other caffeinated drinks? If so how
many cups per day?
,D. Has anyone ever told you that you seem to stop breathing for a
few seconds while you are asleep?
E. Tell me about any personal stress you are experiencing. -
CORRECT ANSWER A, C, D, E
Ch 38) The nurse is talking with a client about ways to help sleep
and rest. Which of the following recommendations should the
nurse give to the client to promote sleep and rest? (SATA)
A. Practice muscle relaxation techniques
B. Exercise each morning
C. Take an afternoon nap
D. Alter the sleep environment for comfort
E. Limit fluid intake at least two hours before bedtime -
CORRECT ANSWER A, B, D, E
Ch 38) A nurse is caring for a client who is been following the
facility's routine in bathing in the morning. However at home the
client always takes a warm bath just before bedtime. Now the
client is having difficulty sleeping at night. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first?
A. Rub the client's back for 15 minutes before bedtime
B. Offer the client warm milk and crackers at 2100
C. Allow the client to take a bath in the evening
D. Ask the provider for sleeping medication - CORRECT
ANSWER C
Ch 38) The nurse is preparing A presentation at a local
community center about sleep hygiene. When explaining rapid
eye movement (REM) sleep, which of the following characteristics
should the nurse include? (SATA)
A. REM sleep provides cognitive restoration
B. REM sleep lasts about 90 min
C. it is difficult to awaken a person in REM sleep
D. sleepwalking occurs during REM sleep
, E. vivid dreams are common during REM sleep - CORRECT
ANSWER A, C, E
Ch 38) A nurse is instructing a client who has narcolepsy about
measures that might help with self-management. Which of the
following statements should the nurse identify as an indication
that the client understands the instructions?
A. I'll add plenty of carbohydrates to my meals.
B. I will take a short nap whenever I feel little sleepy.
C. I will make sure I stay warm when I am at my desk at work.
D. It is okay to drink alcohol as long as I limited to one drink per
day. - CORRECT ANSWER B; Clients who have narcolepsy
should take short naps to reduce feelings of drowsiness
Ch 39) A nurse is caring for a client who is at high risk for
aspiration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Give the client thin liquids
B. Instruct the client to tuck their chin when swallowing
C. Have the client use a straw
D. Encourage the client to lie down and rest after meals -
CORRECT ANSWER B; Tucking the chin when swallowing
allows food to pass down the esophagus more easily
Ch 39) A nurse is preparing a presentation about basic nutrients
for a group of high school athletes. She should explain that which
of the following nutrients provides the body with the most energy?
A. Fat
B. Proteins
C. Glycogen
D. Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER D
Ch 39) The nurse is caring for a client who requires a low residue
diet. The nurse should expect to see which of the following foods
on the client's meal tray?
A. Cooked barley
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2023/2024)
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)WITH NGN
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who has significant
tenting of the skin over the forearm. Which of the following factors
should the nurse consider as a cause for this finding? (Select all
that apply.)
A. Thin, parchment-like skin
B. Loss of adipose tissue
C. Dehydration
D. Diminished skin elasticity
E. Excessive wrinkling - CORRECT ANSWER B, C, D
Ch. 30
#3
A nurse is assessing postoperative circulation of the lower
extremities for a client who had knee surgery. The nurse should
test which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A. Range of motion
B. Skin color
C. Edema
D. Skin lesions
E. Skin temperature - CORRECT ANSWER B, C, E
Ch. 30
#4
,A nurse is performing skin assessments on a group of clients.
Which of the following lesions should the nurse identify as
vesicles? (Select all that apply.)
A. Acne
B. Warts
C. Psoriasis
D. Herpes simplex
E. Varicella - CORRECT ANSWER D, E
Ch. 30
#5
A nurse is performing an integumentary assessment for a group
of clients. Which of the following findings should the nurse
recognize as requiring immediate interventions?
A. Pallor
B. Cyanosis
C. Jaundice
D. Erythema - CORRECT ANSWER B
The priority finding when using the airway, breathing, circulation
(ABC) approach to care is cyanosis, which an indication of
hypoxia (inadequate oxygenation). Therefore, immediately report
this finding to the provider.
Ch 38) Nurse in a providers office is caring for a client who states
that for the past week, "I have felt tired during the day and cannot
sleep at night." Which of the following responses should the nurse
ask when collecting data about the clients difficulty sleeping?
(SATA)
A. Have your working hours change recently?
B. Do you feel confused in the late afternoon?
C. Do you drink coffee tea or other caffeinated drinks? If so how
many cups per day?
,D. Has anyone ever told you that you seem to stop breathing for a
few seconds while you are asleep?
E. Tell me about any personal stress you are experiencing. -
CORRECT ANSWER A, C, D, E
Ch 38) The nurse is talking with a client about ways to help sleep
and rest. Which of the following recommendations should the
nurse give to the client to promote sleep and rest? (SATA)
A. Practice muscle relaxation techniques
B. Exercise each morning
C. Take an afternoon nap
D. Alter the sleep environment for comfort
E. Limit fluid intake at least two hours before bedtime -
CORRECT ANSWER A, B, D, E
Ch 38) A nurse is caring for a client who is been following the
facility's routine in bathing in the morning. However at home the
client always takes a warm bath just before bedtime. Now the
client is having difficulty sleeping at night. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first?
A. Rub the client's back for 15 minutes before bedtime
B. Offer the client warm milk and crackers at 2100
C. Allow the client to take a bath in the evening
D. Ask the provider for sleeping medication - CORRECT
ANSWER C
Ch 38) The nurse is preparing A presentation at a local
community center about sleep hygiene. When explaining rapid
eye movement (REM) sleep, which of the following characteristics
should the nurse include? (SATA)
A. REM sleep provides cognitive restoration
B. REM sleep lasts about 90 min
C. it is difficult to awaken a person in REM sleep
D. sleepwalking occurs during REM sleep
, E. vivid dreams are common during REM sleep - CORRECT
ANSWER A, C, E
Ch 38) A nurse is instructing a client who has narcolepsy about
measures that might help with self-management. Which of the
following statements should the nurse identify as an indication
that the client understands the instructions?
A. I'll add plenty of carbohydrates to my meals.
B. I will take a short nap whenever I feel little sleepy.
C. I will make sure I stay warm when I am at my desk at work.
D. It is okay to drink alcohol as long as I limited to one drink per
day. - CORRECT ANSWER B; Clients who have narcolepsy
should take short naps to reduce feelings of drowsiness
Ch 39) A nurse is caring for a client who is at high risk for
aspiration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Give the client thin liquids
B. Instruct the client to tuck their chin when swallowing
C. Have the client use a straw
D. Encourage the client to lie down and rest after meals -
CORRECT ANSWER B; Tucking the chin when swallowing
allows food to pass down the esophagus more easily
Ch 39) A nurse is preparing a presentation about basic nutrients
for a group of high school athletes. She should explain that which
of the following nutrients provides the body with the most energy?
A. Fat
B. Proteins
C. Glycogen
D. Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER D
Ch 39) The nurse is caring for a client who requires a low residue
diet. The nurse should expect to see which of the following foods
on the client's meal tray?
A. Cooked barley
