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ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE
2025/ 2026 RETAKE GUIDE| FUNDAMENTALS ATI
PROCTORED RETAKE 2025/ 2026||NEWEST EXAM!!!
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and at
risk for developing thrombophlebitis. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse implement?
A. Encourage bed rest.
B. Apply warm compresses to the affected area.
C. Encourage the client to perform leg exercises.
D. Place a pillow under the client's knees. - ANSWER-*C.
Encourage the client to perform leg exercises.*
Rationale: Leg exercises help promote circulation and
reduce the risk of blood clots.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about healthy nutrition with
a client who has hypertension. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
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A. "I should choose canned vegetables instead of fresh
ones."
B. "I should limit my sodium intake to 1,500 milligrams per
day."
C. "I should increase my intake of saturated fats."
D. "I should drink at least 3 liters of water daily." -
ANSWER-*B. "I should limit my sodium intake to 1,500
milligrams per day."*
Rationale: Limiting sodium intake to 1,500 milligrams per
day helps manage hypertension.
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication via a
gastrostomy tube. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take first?
A. Verify the client's identity.
B. Flush the tube with water.
C. Crush the medication.
D. Check the placement of the tube. - ANSWER-*A. Verify
the client's identity.*
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Rationale: Verifying the client's identity ensures the correct
client is receiving the medication.
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia and is at
risk for aspiration. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
A. Offer the client thin liquids.
B. Instruct the client to tilt their head forward when
swallowing.
C. Encourage the client to lie down after meals.
D. Use a straw for liquid intake. - ANSWER-*B. Instruct the
client to tilt their head forward when swallowing.*
Rationale: Tilting the head forward when swallowing can
help close the airway to prevent aspiration. Thin liquids
and using a straw can increase the risk of aspiration, and
lying down after meals can also increase this risk.
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A client who is postoperative is verbalizing pain as a 7 on
a scale of 0 to 10. After assessing the client, which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Reposition the client.
B. Administer pain medication.
C. Check the client's vital signs.
D. Encourage the client to use relaxation techniques. -
ANSWER-*B. Administer pain medication.*
Rationale: Pain management is a priority for a
postoperative client. Administering pain medication can
provide relief and improve the client's comfort.
Repositioning, checking vital signs, and relaxation
techniques can be secondary actions.
A nurse is planning care for a client who is on bed rest.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan?
A. Encourage the client to perform leg exercises every 2
hours.
ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE
2025/ 2026 RETAKE GUIDE| FUNDAMENTALS ATI
PROCTORED RETAKE 2025/ 2026||NEWEST EXAM!!!
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and at
risk for developing thrombophlebitis. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse implement?
A. Encourage bed rest.
B. Apply warm compresses to the affected area.
C. Encourage the client to perform leg exercises.
D. Place a pillow under the client's knees. - ANSWER-*C.
Encourage the client to perform leg exercises.*
Rationale: Leg exercises help promote circulation and
reduce the risk of blood clots.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about healthy nutrition with
a client who has hypertension. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
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A. "I should choose canned vegetables instead of fresh
ones."
B. "I should limit my sodium intake to 1,500 milligrams per
day."
C. "I should increase my intake of saturated fats."
D. "I should drink at least 3 liters of water daily." -
ANSWER-*B. "I should limit my sodium intake to 1,500
milligrams per day."*
Rationale: Limiting sodium intake to 1,500 milligrams per
day helps manage hypertension.
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication via a
gastrostomy tube. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take first?
A. Verify the client's identity.
B. Flush the tube with water.
C. Crush the medication.
D. Check the placement of the tube. - ANSWER-*A. Verify
the client's identity.*
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Rationale: Verifying the client's identity ensures the correct
client is receiving the medication.
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia and is at
risk for aspiration. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
A. Offer the client thin liquids.
B. Instruct the client to tilt their head forward when
swallowing.
C. Encourage the client to lie down after meals.
D. Use a straw for liquid intake. - ANSWER-*B. Instruct the
client to tilt their head forward when swallowing.*
Rationale: Tilting the head forward when swallowing can
help close the airway to prevent aspiration. Thin liquids
and using a straw can increase the risk of aspiration, and
lying down after meals can also increase this risk.
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A client who is postoperative is verbalizing pain as a 7 on
a scale of 0 to 10. After assessing the client, which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Reposition the client.
B. Administer pain medication.
C. Check the client's vital signs.
D. Encourage the client to use relaxation techniques. -
ANSWER-*B. Administer pain medication.*
Rationale: Pain management is a priority for a
postoperative client. Administering pain medication can
provide relief and improve the client's comfort.
Repositioning, checking vital signs, and relaxation
techniques can be secondary actions.
A nurse is planning care for a client who is on bed rest.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan?
A. Encourage the client to perform leg exercises every 2
hours.
