ATI Fundamentals Comprehensive Exam
Part3: Questions And A+ Answers (Solved)
2025/2026
A nurse must administer a sedative to a patient before surgery. Which should the nurse
do *first*. - CORRECT ANSWER-Check that the surgical consent is signed
Which mechanism is designed to facilitate tracking a patient's progress at a cost-
containment strategy in managed care? - CORRECT ANSWER-Critical pathways
A nurse is assisting a patient who has cognitive deficits with a bed bath. Which is
important for the nurse to do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Encourage attention to each task
of bathing
When interviewing the wife of a patient, which statements about her husband support
the presence of obstructive sleep apnea?*Select all that apply.* - CORRECT ANSWER-
- "He snores and gasps all night long and wakes me up."
- "He has these episodes and never wakes up but I do and then I can't get back to
sleep."
Which early responses indicate to the nurse that the patient is experiencing
hypoxia?*Select all that apply.* - CORRECT ANSWER-- Increased HR
- Restlessness
- Irritability
A patient has a history of chronic pain because of arthritis but dislikes taking large
doses of analgesics. Which concept unique to unrelieved chronic pain should the nurse
consider when caring for this patient ? - CORRECT ANSWER-Generally, the pain is
better tolerated as the duration of exposure increases
A nurse is assessing several patients who had surgery the previous day. Which sudden
patient response should the nurse identify as a potential life-threatening event? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Chest pain
A patient states, "I like to have a bowel movement every morning." Which additional
information collected by the nurse supports a concern with perceived constipation? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Laxatives used excessively
A primary HCP orders a clear liquid diet for a patient who had abdominal surgery 3 days
ago. Which does the nurse conclude is the reason why a clear liquid diet was ordered
for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Digests easily
, For which common problem associated with prolonged diarrhea should the nurse
assess a patient with this problem? - CORRECT ANSWER-Skin breakdown
A nurse causes harm to a patient because of improper use of medical equipment.
Which is this tort specifically called? - CORRECT ANSWER-Malpractice
Nurses on a unit are personally and professionally mature and motivated. Which classic
leadership style should the nurse manager employ when working with this group? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Laissez-faire
A nurse transfers a patient from a bed to a wheelchair. Which is an important nursing
intervention after placing the patient in the wheelchair? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ensure
that the patient's popliteal areas are not touching the seat edge
A nurse identifies a patient's perception of health. Which can the nurse do as a result of
obtaining this information? - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide meaningful assistance to
help the patient regain a state of health
An older adult asks the nurse, "I want to make sure I get enough Vitamin A to keep my
eyes healthy. Which fruits can I eat because I am not fond of vegetables?" Which fruits
should the nurse explain are excellent sources of vitamin A? *Select all that apply.* -
CORRECT ANSWER-- Cantaloupe
- Apricots
- Peaches
- Prunes
When caring for patients under stress, which is an important concept that the nurses
must consider when making assessments about nonverbal behavior? - CORRECT
ANSWER-It does not have the same meaning for everyone
Which action should the nurse use to landmark the left dorsogluteal site for an
intramuscular that is to be administered to the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify
the line from the posterior superior iliac spine to the greater trochanter
Which level need in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is supported when the nurse places
the patient's get well cards where the patient can see them? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Love and belonging
A patient has a diagnosis of Osteoporosis. Which nutrient should the nurse encourage
the patient to eat?*Select all that apply.* - CORRECT ANSWER-- Milk
- Yogurt
- Sardines
- Almonds
Part3: Questions And A+ Answers (Solved)
2025/2026
A nurse must administer a sedative to a patient before surgery. Which should the nurse
do *first*. - CORRECT ANSWER-Check that the surgical consent is signed
Which mechanism is designed to facilitate tracking a patient's progress at a cost-
containment strategy in managed care? - CORRECT ANSWER-Critical pathways
A nurse is assisting a patient who has cognitive deficits with a bed bath. Which is
important for the nurse to do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Encourage attention to each task
of bathing
When interviewing the wife of a patient, which statements about her husband support
the presence of obstructive sleep apnea?*Select all that apply.* - CORRECT ANSWER-
- "He snores and gasps all night long and wakes me up."
- "He has these episodes and never wakes up but I do and then I can't get back to
sleep."
Which early responses indicate to the nurse that the patient is experiencing
hypoxia?*Select all that apply.* - CORRECT ANSWER-- Increased HR
- Restlessness
- Irritability
A patient has a history of chronic pain because of arthritis but dislikes taking large
doses of analgesics. Which concept unique to unrelieved chronic pain should the nurse
consider when caring for this patient ? - CORRECT ANSWER-Generally, the pain is
better tolerated as the duration of exposure increases
A nurse is assessing several patients who had surgery the previous day. Which sudden
patient response should the nurse identify as a potential life-threatening event? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Chest pain
A patient states, "I like to have a bowel movement every morning." Which additional
information collected by the nurse supports a concern with perceived constipation? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Laxatives used excessively
A primary HCP orders a clear liquid diet for a patient who had abdominal surgery 3 days
ago. Which does the nurse conclude is the reason why a clear liquid diet was ordered
for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Digests easily
, For which common problem associated with prolonged diarrhea should the nurse
assess a patient with this problem? - CORRECT ANSWER-Skin breakdown
A nurse causes harm to a patient because of improper use of medical equipment.
Which is this tort specifically called? - CORRECT ANSWER-Malpractice
Nurses on a unit are personally and professionally mature and motivated. Which classic
leadership style should the nurse manager employ when working with this group? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Laissez-faire
A nurse transfers a patient from a bed to a wheelchair. Which is an important nursing
intervention after placing the patient in the wheelchair? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ensure
that the patient's popliteal areas are not touching the seat edge
A nurse identifies a patient's perception of health. Which can the nurse do as a result of
obtaining this information? - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide meaningful assistance to
help the patient regain a state of health
An older adult asks the nurse, "I want to make sure I get enough Vitamin A to keep my
eyes healthy. Which fruits can I eat because I am not fond of vegetables?" Which fruits
should the nurse explain are excellent sources of vitamin A? *Select all that apply.* -
CORRECT ANSWER-- Cantaloupe
- Apricots
- Peaches
- Prunes
When caring for patients under stress, which is an important concept that the nurses
must consider when making assessments about nonverbal behavior? - CORRECT
ANSWER-It does not have the same meaning for everyone
Which action should the nurse use to landmark the left dorsogluteal site for an
intramuscular that is to be administered to the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify
the line from the posterior superior iliac spine to the greater trochanter
Which level need in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is supported when the nurse places
the patient's get well cards where the patient can see them? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Love and belonging
A patient has a diagnosis of Osteoporosis. Which nutrient should the nurse encourage
the patient to eat?*Select all that apply.* - CORRECT ANSWER-- Milk
- Yogurt
- Sardines
- Almonds
