ATI PN FUNDAMENTALS B 2025 UPDATE COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS/100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED
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Question 1
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for
digoxin. Which of the following statements indicates the client understands the
teaching?
A. “I will take my pulse for 1 minute before I take the medication.”
B. “I will take this medication with an antacid to prevent stomach upset.”
C. “If I miss a dose, I will double the next one.”
D. “I should stop the medication if I feel tired.”
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin requires monitoring apical pulse for 1 minute; hold if <60
bpm. Antacids interfere with absorption, doses should never be doubled, and
fatigue can be a sign of toxicity.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a client who is on droplet precautions. Which of the following
PPE should the nurse wear?
A. Gown only
B. Gloves only
C. Surgical mask
D. N95 respirator
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: Droplet precautions require a surgical mask within 3 feet. N95 is for
airborne precautions.
Question 3
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client prescribed furosemide. Which food
should the nurse encourage to prevent hypokalemia?
A. Apples
B. Bananas
C. White rice
D. Bread
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that causes potassium loss. Bananas are
rich in potassium.
Question 4
A nurse is preparing to administer enteral feeding via an NG tube. Which action is
correct?
A. Position client supine
B. Verify tube placement by pH testing aspirate
C. Flush with sterile water only after feeding
D. Administer feeding while tube is clamped
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verifying placement ensures safety. Clients should be in semi-Fowler’s,
and flushing is done both before and after feedings.
Question 5
A nurse is assisting a client with crutches. Which instruction should the nurse give?
A. Support weight on axillae
B. Look down while walking
C. Advance crutches 12 inches forward first
D. Keep elbows straight
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: Correct crutch walking: advance crutches first. Weight should be on
hands, not axillae, to prevent nerve injury.
Question 6
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client prescribed warfarin. Which statement
shows correct understanding?
A. “I can eat as many leafy greens as I want.”
B. “I should use an electric razor.”
C. “I can take aspirin for headaches.”
D. “I don’t need to have blood tests often.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warfarin increases bleeding risk; safety precautions include using an
electric razor. Leafy greens (vitamin K) should be consistent, not unlimited.
Question 7
A nurse is collecting data from a client with dehydration. Which finding should the
nurse expect?
A. Bradycardia
B. Bounding pulses
C. Hypotension
D. Crackles in lungs
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dehydration leads to low blood pressure, tachycardia, weak pulses, and
dry mucous membranes.
Question 8
A nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube. What should the nurse do if the
chest tube is accidentally disconnected?
A. Clamp the tube immediately
B. Insert the tube into a container of sterile water
C. Cover the site with an occlusive dressing
D. Call the provider immediately
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inserting into sterile water maintains the water seal and prevents air
from entering.
Question 9
Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching about insulin self-
administration?
A. “I should rotate injection sites.”
B. “I’ll inject insulin into my abdomen.”
C. “I’ll mix long-acting insulin with short-acting in the same syringe.”
D. “I should carry a snack in case my blood sugar drops.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Long-acting insulin should never be mixed in the same syringe with
other types.
Question 10
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new colostomy. Which
statement shows understanding?
A. “I will change my pouch every morning.”
B. “I will empty my pouch when it is one-third full.”
C. “I should use hot water to clean the stoma.”
D. “I should avoid eating high-fiber foods.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emptying when one-third full prevents leakage. Stoma should be
cleansed with mild soap and water.
Question 11
A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client.
Which action is correct?
A. Cleanse the urethral meatus from back to front
B. Inflate balloon before inserting fully
C. Lubricate 2.5–5 cm (1–2 in) of the catheter tip
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS/100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED
A+ ,,,HEALTHSTUDYPRO
Question 1
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for
digoxin. Which of the following statements indicates the client understands the
teaching?
A. “I will take my pulse for 1 minute before I take the medication.”
B. “I will take this medication with an antacid to prevent stomach upset.”
C. “If I miss a dose, I will double the next one.”
D. “I should stop the medication if I feel tired.”
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin requires monitoring apical pulse for 1 minute; hold if <60
bpm. Antacids interfere with absorption, doses should never be doubled, and
fatigue can be a sign of toxicity.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a client who is on droplet precautions. Which of the following
PPE should the nurse wear?
A. Gown only
B. Gloves only
C. Surgical mask
D. N95 respirator
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: Droplet precautions require a surgical mask within 3 feet. N95 is for
airborne precautions.
Question 3
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client prescribed furosemide. Which food
should the nurse encourage to prevent hypokalemia?
A. Apples
B. Bananas
C. White rice
D. Bread
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that causes potassium loss. Bananas are
rich in potassium.
Question 4
A nurse is preparing to administer enteral feeding via an NG tube. Which action is
correct?
A. Position client supine
B. Verify tube placement by pH testing aspirate
C. Flush with sterile water only after feeding
D. Administer feeding while tube is clamped
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verifying placement ensures safety. Clients should be in semi-Fowler’s,
and flushing is done both before and after feedings.
Question 5
A nurse is assisting a client with crutches. Which instruction should the nurse give?
A. Support weight on axillae
B. Look down while walking
C. Advance crutches 12 inches forward first
D. Keep elbows straight
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: Correct crutch walking: advance crutches first. Weight should be on
hands, not axillae, to prevent nerve injury.
Question 6
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client prescribed warfarin. Which statement
shows correct understanding?
A. “I can eat as many leafy greens as I want.”
B. “I should use an electric razor.”
C. “I can take aspirin for headaches.”
D. “I don’t need to have blood tests often.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warfarin increases bleeding risk; safety precautions include using an
electric razor. Leafy greens (vitamin K) should be consistent, not unlimited.
Question 7
A nurse is collecting data from a client with dehydration. Which finding should the
nurse expect?
A. Bradycardia
B. Bounding pulses
C. Hypotension
D. Crackles in lungs
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dehydration leads to low blood pressure, tachycardia, weak pulses, and
dry mucous membranes.
Question 8
A nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube. What should the nurse do if the
chest tube is accidentally disconnected?
A. Clamp the tube immediately
B. Insert the tube into a container of sterile water
C. Cover the site with an occlusive dressing
D. Call the provider immediately
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inserting into sterile water maintains the water seal and prevents air
from entering.
Question 9
Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching about insulin self-
administration?
A. “I should rotate injection sites.”
B. “I’ll inject insulin into my abdomen.”
C. “I’ll mix long-acting insulin with short-acting in the same syringe.”
D. “I should carry a snack in case my blood sugar drops.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Long-acting insulin should never be mixed in the same syringe with
other types.
Question 10
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new colostomy. Which
statement shows understanding?
A. “I will change my pouch every morning.”
B. “I will empty my pouch when it is one-third full.”
C. “I should use hot water to clean the stoma.”
D. “I should avoid eating high-fiber foods.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emptying when one-third full prevents leakage. Stoma should be
cleansed with mild soap and water.
Question 11
A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client.
Which action is correct?
A. Cleanse the urethral meatus from back to front
B. Inflate balloon before inserting fully
C. Lubricate 2.5–5 cm (1–2 in) of the catheter tip
