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ATI MOBILITY STUDY GUIDE 2025/ 2026 – Updated
Questions & Verified Answers NGN Format || Exam-
Tested Content || Graded A+ || Fully Aligned with ATI
Framework
A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for developing
atelectasis. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? - Answer-Remind the client to use incentive
spirometer
A nurse is preparing a poster presentation about the
musculoskeletal system. The nurse should include that
which of the following is responsible for body posture? -
Answer-Muscles
A nurse is teaching a client who has an unsteady gait
about how to use a walker. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include? - Answer-The top of
the walker should be at the level of your wrist
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. In which
of the following positions should the nurse place the client
to promote postural drainage? - Answer-Prone
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A nurse is teaching a newly hired assistive personnel (AP)
about working with clients who require assistance with
ADLs. Which of the following activities should the nurse
include as an ADL? - Answer-Toileting
A nurse is assessing a client's mobility and notes one of
the client's feet drags behind them when ambulating.
Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect
the client is experiencing? - Answer-Foot drop
A nurse is preparing to lift a heavy object off the floor. In
which order should the nurse perform the following steps
to demonstrate the proper use of body mechanics? -
Answer-1. Stand as close to the object as possible
2. Keep abdominal muscles contracted and lower the back
straight
3. Look straight ahead with shoulders raised up
4. Bend hips slightly and squat
5. Push up from the knees when lifting the object
A nurse is preparing a presentation about muscle function
for a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the
ATI MOBILITY STUDY GUIDE 2025/ 2026 – Updated
Questions & Verified Answers NGN Format || Exam-
Tested Content || Graded A+ || Fully Aligned with ATI
Framework
A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for developing
atelectasis. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? - Answer-Remind the client to use incentive
spirometer
A nurse is preparing a poster presentation about the
musculoskeletal system. The nurse should include that
which of the following is responsible for body posture? -
Answer-Muscles
A nurse is teaching a client who has an unsteady gait
about how to use a walker. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include? - Answer-The top of
the walker should be at the level of your wrist
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. In which
of the following positions should the nurse place the client
to promote postural drainage? - Answer-Prone
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A nurse is teaching a newly hired assistive personnel (AP)
about working with clients who require assistance with
ADLs. Which of the following activities should the nurse
include as an ADL? - Answer-Toileting
A nurse is assessing a client's mobility and notes one of
the client's feet drags behind them when ambulating.
Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect
the client is experiencing? - Answer-Foot drop
A nurse is preparing to lift a heavy object off the floor. In
which order should the nurse perform the following steps
to demonstrate the proper use of body mechanics? -
Answer-1. Stand as close to the object as possible
2. Keep abdominal muscles contracted and lower the back
straight
3. Look straight ahead with shoulders raised up
4. Bend hips slightly and squat
5. Push up from the knees when lifting the object
A nurse is preparing a presentation about muscle function
for a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the
