RN ATI Fundamentals Test Bank (Chapters 1–58) with Q&A and rationales from Fundamentals of Nursing 10th Edition ATI Content Mastery Review

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TEST BANK FOR RN ATI FUNDAMENTALS (ALL CHAPTERS 1- 58
WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)/FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
10TH EDITION (10.0) ATI, CONTENT MASTERY SERIES REVIEW
MODULE,,,HEALTHSTUDYPRO



1) Infection Control — Hand Hygiene

A nurse prepares to insert a urinary catheter. Which hand hygiene technique is
correct?
A. Apply alcohol-based sanitizer after putting on sterile gloves.
B. Wash hands with soap and water before donning sterile gloves.
C. Wear clean gloves only, no handwashing needed.
D. Use alcohol sanitizer after touching the sterile catheter kit.
E. Skip hand hygiene if the patient is not infectious.

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene with soap/water before sterile procedures is mandatory
to reduce infection. Gloves alone are not enough.



2) Legal/Ethical — Informed Consent

Which action violates informed consent?
A. Nurse witnesses client signature after provider explains procedure.
B. Client signs after receiving risks, benefits, and alternatives.
C. Client signs but says, “I don’t really understand.”
D. Client refuses and provider respects decision.
E. Family member asks to sign only if client is incapacitated.

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Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Consent must be informed. If client expresses lack of understanding,
provider must re-explain before signing.



3) Vital Signs — Delegation

Which task can a nurse delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
A. Administering an oral antipyretic.
B. Interpreting a patient’s blood pressure result.
C. Assessing pain after analgesia.
D. Measuring and reporting vital signs.
E. Teaching a client how to check pulse.

Correct Answer: D
Rationale: UAP can collect/report objective data like vitals, but cannot assess,
interpret, or teach.



4) Safety — Fall Prevention

Which intervention is most effective to prevent falls in an older adult?
A. Keep bed in highest position.
B. Place call light within reach.
C. Remove nonslip socks.
D. Dim room lighting.
E. Encourage client to walk alone at night.

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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Call light within reach allows quick assistance. Bed low, nonslip socks,
adequate lighting are also important.



5) Nursing Process — Assessment

Which example shows the assessment phase of the nursing process?
A. Setting a goal for improved nutrition.
B. Checking lab values for electrolyte imbalance.
C. Planning diet interventions.
D. Documenting that the goal was met.
E. Implementing feeding assistance.

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessment = collecting objective/subjective data.



6) Safety — Fire Safety (RACE)

During a hospital fire, which action should the nurse take first?
A. Extinguish the fire.
B. Rescue clients in immediate danger.
C. Call maintenance.
D. Close all doors and windows.
E. Evacuate staff first.

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RACE: Rescue → Alarm → Contain → Extinguish. Always rescue
clients first.

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7) Documentation — Legal Charting

Which nursing note is most appropriate?
A. “Patient is fine, no issues.”
B. “Patient seems anxious but probably exaggerating.”
C. “Patient stated, ‘I feel short of breath.’ Oxygen applied at 2 L/min via nasal
cannula.”
D. “Patient noncompliant with care plan.”
E. “Patient bad at following instructions.”

Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Documentation must be objective, factual, and accurate — include
patient statements and interventions.



8) Infection Control — Isolation Precautions

A patient with tuberculosis is admitted. Which precaution is required?
A. Contact isolation with gown and gloves.
B. Droplet precautions with surgical mask.
C. Airborne isolation with N95 respirator and negative pressure room.
D. Standard precautions only.
E. No precautions unless coughing.

Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TB = airborne → N95 + negative pressure.



9) Nutrition — Dysphagia