ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam
Advance directives - ANS-Legal documents that allow individuals to make decisions about their
medical care in advance
Health care proxy - ANS-A person designated to make medical decisions on behalf of another
individual
Living will - ANS-A legal document that outlines a person's preferences for medical treatment in
case they become unable to communicate
Oral statement - ANS-A spoken declaration of a person's wishes regarding medical treatment
Premenopausal - ANS-Referring to the period of time before menopause, during which a
woman still has regular menstrual periods
Papanicolaou test - ANS-A screening test for cervical cancer that involves collecting cells from
the cervix for examination
Breast self-examination - ANS-A technique for checking the breasts for lumps or other
abnormalities
Estrogen levels - ANS-The amount of estrogen hormone present in the body
BMI - ANS-Body Mass Index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight
Calorie intake - ANS-The amount of calories consumed in a day
Abdominal girth - ANS-The measurement around the waist at the level of the navel
Blood pressure - ANS-The force of blood against the walls of the arteries
Peak flow meter - ANS-A handheld device used to measure how well air moves out of the lungs
Client's knowledge - ANS-The understanding a client has about the use of a peak flow meter
Video demonstration - ANS-A visual presentation showing how to use a peak flow meter
Observation - ANS-The act of watching a client use a peak flow meter to ensure proper
technique
, Importance of daily use - ANS-The significance of using a peak flow meter every day as
prescribed
Oral care - ANS-The practice of cleaning and maintaining the mouth and teeth
Dentures - ANS-Artificial teeth and gums that replace missing natural teeth
Mouth sores - ANS-Painful ulcers or lesions in the mouth
Denture care - ANS-The proper cleaning and maintenance of dentures
Denture soaking - ANS-The process of placing dentures in a liquid solution for cleaning and
disinfection
Denture adhesive - ANS-A substance used to hold dentures in place
Sleeping with dentures - ANS-Wearing dentures while sleeping at night
Denture rinsing - ANS-The act of cleaning dentures with water after meals
Ampule - ANS-A small, sealed glass container that holds a single dose of medication
Inject air - ANS-To introduce a small amount of air into the ampule before drawing medication
Diluent - ANS-A liquid used to dissolve or dilute a medication
Cleansing the tip - ANS-Wiping the top of the ampule with an alcohol swab to ensure
cleanliness
Filter needle - ANS-A needle with a filter attached to remove particles from medication
Safety hazard - ANS-A condition or situation that poses a risk of harm or injury
Weight-sensitive sensor mat - ANS-A mat that detects changes in pressure and is used to
monitor a client's movement
Raised side rails - ANS-The protective barriers on the sides of a bed that can be raised or
lowered
Capillary refill - ANS-The time it takes for color to return to the skin after it has been pressed
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation - ANS-A therapy that uses low-voltage electrical
currents to relieve pain
Advance directives - ANS-Legal documents that allow individuals to make decisions about their
medical care in advance
Health care proxy - ANS-A person designated to make medical decisions on behalf of another
individual
Living will - ANS-A legal document that outlines a person's preferences for medical treatment in
case they become unable to communicate
Oral statement - ANS-A spoken declaration of a person's wishes regarding medical treatment
Premenopausal - ANS-Referring to the period of time before menopause, during which a
woman still has regular menstrual periods
Papanicolaou test - ANS-A screening test for cervical cancer that involves collecting cells from
the cervix for examination
Breast self-examination - ANS-A technique for checking the breasts for lumps or other
abnormalities
Estrogen levels - ANS-The amount of estrogen hormone present in the body
BMI - ANS-Body Mass Index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight
Calorie intake - ANS-The amount of calories consumed in a day
Abdominal girth - ANS-The measurement around the waist at the level of the navel
Blood pressure - ANS-The force of blood against the walls of the arteries
Peak flow meter - ANS-A handheld device used to measure how well air moves out of the lungs
Client's knowledge - ANS-The understanding a client has about the use of a peak flow meter
Video demonstration - ANS-A visual presentation showing how to use a peak flow meter
Observation - ANS-The act of watching a client use a peak flow meter to ensure proper
technique
, Importance of daily use - ANS-The significance of using a peak flow meter every day as
prescribed
Oral care - ANS-The practice of cleaning and maintaining the mouth and teeth
Dentures - ANS-Artificial teeth and gums that replace missing natural teeth
Mouth sores - ANS-Painful ulcers or lesions in the mouth
Denture care - ANS-The proper cleaning and maintenance of dentures
Denture soaking - ANS-The process of placing dentures in a liquid solution for cleaning and
disinfection
Denture adhesive - ANS-A substance used to hold dentures in place
Sleeping with dentures - ANS-Wearing dentures while sleeping at night
Denture rinsing - ANS-The act of cleaning dentures with water after meals
Ampule - ANS-A small, sealed glass container that holds a single dose of medication
Inject air - ANS-To introduce a small amount of air into the ampule before drawing medication
Diluent - ANS-A liquid used to dissolve or dilute a medication
Cleansing the tip - ANS-Wiping the top of the ampule with an alcohol swab to ensure
cleanliness
Filter needle - ANS-A needle with a filter attached to remove particles from medication
Safety hazard - ANS-A condition or situation that poses a risk of harm or injury
Weight-sensitive sensor mat - ANS-A mat that detects changes in pressure and is used to
monitor a client's movement
Raised side rails - ANS-The protective barriers on the sides of a bed that can be raised or
lowered
Capillary refill - ANS-The time it takes for color to return to the skin after it has been pressed
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation - ANS-A therapy that uses low-voltage electrical
currents to relieve pain
