1|Page
ATI 2019 FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM;
LATEST ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS | GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral feedings through
gastrostomy tubes. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Heat the formula to 105 degrees Fahrenheit
b. Flush the tubing with 10 ml of water every 2 hours
c. Change the tubing every 72 hours
d. Aspirate residual volume every 4 hours (Every 4-8 hours is correct) -correct-
answer-Aspirate residual volume every 4 hours (Every 4-8 hours is correct)
A nurse is caring for a client who has an incisional wound and a prescription for
wound care. Which of the following answers indicates the proper method of
cleaning a wound site?
a. use a different sterile swab for each stroke -correct-answer-use a different
sterile swab for each stroke
A nurse is teaching a client who requires maximum support about how to use a
two wheeled walker. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an
understanding of teaching?
,2|Page
a. The client picks up the walker with each step
b. The client stoops slightly forward when moving the walker
c. The client stands with her elbows slightly flexed while holding the walker
d. The client moves the walker ahead 10 inches with each step (Incorrect b/c 6
inches max) -correct-answer-The client stands with her elbows slightly flexed
while holding the walker
A nurse is caring for a client who refuses to follow the providers prescription for
bed rest. The nurse over hears the assistive personnel tell the client that if she
does not remain in bed he will place her in restraints. The nurse should identify
that the AP is committing which of the following torts?
a. Libel
b. Defamation of character
c. Assault
d. Battery -correct-answer-Assult
A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter for an older adult client who has
fragile skin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Stabilize the vein by applying traction above the insertion site
b. Engorge the vein by placing the arm in the dependent position
c. Use friction at the insertion site to increase venous distention d.Leave the
tourniquet on for 30 to 60 seconds after initial insertion -correct-answer-Engorge
the vein by placing the arm in the dependent position
,3|Page
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new prescription for parental
nutrition in 20% dextrose and fat emulsion. Which of the following is the
appropriate action to indicate in the plan of care?
a. Prepare the client for a central venous line
b. Change the PN infusion bag every 48 hours
c. Administer the PN and fat emulsion separately
d.Obtain a random blood glucose daily -correct-answer-Prepare the client for a
central venous line
A nurse is caring for a client who is schedule for surgery while witnessing the
client signature. While the client is saying I trust my doctor, but I don't understand
what he meant when he said he'll reset my intestines. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a. Provide brochures about the procedure
b. Notify the provider
c. Complete an incident report
d. Describe the surgery to the client -correct-answer-Notify the provider
A nurse is caring for a client who is agitated and threatening to harm others. The
nurse places the client in restraints but does not notify the provider or obtain a
prescription for the restraints. The situation respects which of the following torts?
, 4|Page
a. False imprisonment
b. Invasion of privacy
c. Assault
d. Negligence -correct-answer-False imprisonment
A nurse is conducting a Webber test on a client. Which of the following is an
appropriate action for the nurse to take?
a.Place an activated tuning fork in the middle of the client's head -correct-answer-
Place an activated tuning fork in the middle of the client's head
A nurse on a medical unit is caring for a group of clients. For which of the
following tasks should the nurse wear a face shield.
a. Changing the brief of an older client who has Clostridium difficile -correct-
answer-Changing the brief of an older client who has Clostridium difficile
An adult client tells a nurse about recent lack of sleep due to changing to a night
shift job. Which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest?
a. Use the television to mask external noises
b. Listen to soft music before lying down
c. Exercise just prior to bedtime d.Keep the sleeping environment warm -correct-
answer-Listen to soft music before lying down
ATI 2019 FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM;
LATEST ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS | GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral feedings through
gastrostomy tubes. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Heat the formula to 105 degrees Fahrenheit
b. Flush the tubing with 10 ml of water every 2 hours
c. Change the tubing every 72 hours
d. Aspirate residual volume every 4 hours (Every 4-8 hours is correct) -correct-
answer-Aspirate residual volume every 4 hours (Every 4-8 hours is correct)
A nurse is caring for a client who has an incisional wound and a prescription for
wound care. Which of the following answers indicates the proper method of
cleaning a wound site?
a. use a different sterile swab for each stroke -correct-answer-use a different
sterile swab for each stroke
A nurse is teaching a client who requires maximum support about how to use a
two wheeled walker. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an
understanding of teaching?
,2|Page
a. The client picks up the walker with each step
b. The client stoops slightly forward when moving the walker
c. The client stands with her elbows slightly flexed while holding the walker
d. The client moves the walker ahead 10 inches with each step (Incorrect b/c 6
inches max) -correct-answer-The client stands with her elbows slightly flexed
while holding the walker
A nurse is caring for a client who refuses to follow the providers prescription for
bed rest. The nurse over hears the assistive personnel tell the client that if she
does not remain in bed he will place her in restraints. The nurse should identify
that the AP is committing which of the following torts?
a. Libel
b. Defamation of character
c. Assault
d. Battery -correct-answer-Assult
A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter for an older adult client who has
fragile skin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Stabilize the vein by applying traction above the insertion site
b. Engorge the vein by placing the arm in the dependent position
c. Use friction at the insertion site to increase venous distention d.Leave the
tourniquet on for 30 to 60 seconds after initial insertion -correct-answer-Engorge
the vein by placing the arm in the dependent position
,3|Page
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new prescription for parental
nutrition in 20% dextrose and fat emulsion. Which of the following is the
appropriate action to indicate in the plan of care?
a. Prepare the client for a central venous line
b. Change the PN infusion bag every 48 hours
c. Administer the PN and fat emulsion separately
d.Obtain a random blood glucose daily -correct-answer-Prepare the client for a
central venous line
A nurse is caring for a client who is schedule for surgery while witnessing the
client signature. While the client is saying I trust my doctor, but I don't understand
what he meant when he said he'll reset my intestines. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a. Provide brochures about the procedure
b. Notify the provider
c. Complete an incident report
d. Describe the surgery to the client -correct-answer-Notify the provider
A nurse is caring for a client who is agitated and threatening to harm others. The
nurse places the client in restraints but does not notify the provider or obtain a
prescription for the restraints. The situation respects which of the following torts?
, 4|Page
a. False imprisonment
b. Invasion of privacy
c. Assault
d. Negligence -correct-answer-False imprisonment
A nurse is conducting a Webber test on a client. Which of the following is an
appropriate action for the nurse to take?
a.Place an activated tuning fork in the middle of the client's head -correct-answer-
Place an activated tuning fork in the middle of the client's head
A nurse on a medical unit is caring for a group of clients. For which of the
following tasks should the nurse wear a face shield.
a. Changing the brief of an older client who has Clostridium difficile -correct-
answer-Changing the brief of an older client who has Clostridium difficile
An adult client tells a nurse about recent lack of sleep due to changing to a night
shift job. Which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest?
a. Use the television to mask external noises
b. Listen to soft music before lying down
c. Exercise just prior to bedtime d.Keep the sleeping environment warm -correct-
answer-Listen to soft music before lying down
