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ATI Fundamentals
Practice Exam (HESI)
Questions And Answers 2025
Graded A+
A Sub-Saharan African widowed immigrant woman lives with
her deceased husband's brother and his family, which includes
the brother-in-law's children and the widow's adult children.
Each family member speaks fluent English. Surgery is
recommended for this client. What is the best plan to obtain
consent for surgery for this client?
a. obtain an interpreter to explain the procedure to the client
b. encourage the client to make her own decision regarding
surgery
c. ask the family members to provide a clarification of the
surgeon's explanation to the client
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d. tell the surgeon that the brother-in-law will decide after
explanation of the proposed surgery is provided to him and the
widow - ANSWER-d
The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)
checking a client's blood pressure with a cuff that is too small,
but the blood pressure reading obtained is within the client's
usual range. Which action is most important for the nurse to
implement?
a. tell the UAP to use a larger cuff at the next scheduled
assessment
b. reassess the client's blood pressure using a larger cuff
c. have the unit educator review this procedure with the
UAPs
d. teach the UAP the correct technique for assessing blood
pressure - ANSWER-b
The nurse is completing a mental assessment for a client who is
demonstrating slow thought processes, personality changes, and
emotional lability. Which area of the brain controls these neuro-
cognitive functions?
a. thalamus
b. hypothalamus
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c. frontal lobe
d. parietal lobe - ANSWER-c
An older client who is resident in a long term care facility has
been bedridden for a week. Which finding should the nurse
identify as a client risk factor for pressure ulcers? a. generalized
dry skin b. localized dry skin on lower extremities c. red flush
over entire skin surface
d. rashes in the axillary, groin, and skin fold regions -
ANSWER-d
The healthcare provider prescribes the diuretic metolazone
(Zaroxolyn) 7.5 mg PO. Zaroxolyn is available in 5 mg tablets.
How much should the nurse plan to administer? A. ½ tablet.
B. 1 tablet.
C. 1½ tablets.
D. 2 tablets. - ANSWER-c
The nurse observes that a male client has removed the covering
from an ice pack applied to his knee. What action should the
nurse take first?
A. Observe the appearance of the skin under the ice pack.
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B. Instruct the client regarding the need for the covering.
C. Reapply the covering after filling with fresh ice.
D. Ask the client how long the ice was applied to the skin. -
ANSWER-a
Which action is most important for the nurse to implement when
donning sterile gloves?
A. Maintain thumb at a ninety degree angle.
B. Hold hands with fingers down while gloving.
C. Keep gloved hands above the elbows.
D. Put the glove on the dominant hand first. - ANSWER-c
A client who is in hospice care reports increasing amounts of
pain. The healthcare provider prescribes an analgesic every four
hours as needed. Which action should the nurse implement?
a. Give an around-the-clock schedule for administration of
analgesics.
b. Administer analgesic medication as needed when the pain
is severe.
c. Provide medication to keep the client sedated and unaware
of stimuli.
ATI Fundamentals
Practice Exam (HESI)
Questions And Answers 2025
Graded A+
A Sub-Saharan African widowed immigrant woman lives with
her deceased husband's brother and his family, which includes
the brother-in-law's children and the widow's adult children.
Each family member speaks fluent English. Surgery is
recommended for this client. What is the best plan to obtain
consent for surgery for this client?
a. obtain an interpreter to explain the procedure to the client
b. encourage the client to make her own decision regarding
surgery
c. ask the family members to provide a clarification of the
surgeon's explanation to the client
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d. tell the surgeon that the brother-in-law will decide after
explanation of the proposed surgery is provided to him and the
widow - ANSWER-d
The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)
checking a client's blood pressure with a cuff that is too small,
but the blood pressure reading obtained is within the client's
usual range. Which action is most important for the nurse to
implement?
a. tell the UAP to use a larger cuff at the next scheduled
assessment
b. reassess the client's blood pressure using a larger cuff
c. have the unit educator review this procedure with the
UAPs
d. teach the UAP the correct technique for assessing blood
pressure - ANSWER-b
The nurse is completing a mental assessment for a client who is
demonstrating slow thought processes, personality changes, and
emotional lability. Which area of the brain controls these neuro-
cognitive functions?
a. thalamus
b. hypothalamus
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c. frontal lobe
d. parietal lobe - ANSWER-c
An older client who is resident in a long term care facility has
been bedridden for a week. Which finding should the nurse
identify as a client risk factor for pressure ulcers? a. generalized
dry skin b. localized dry skin on lower extremities c. red flush
over entire skin surface
d. rashes in the axillary, groin, and skin fold regions -
ANSWER-d
The healthcare provider prescribes the diuretic metolazone
(Zaroxolyn) 7.5 mg PO. Zaroxolyn is available in 5 mg tablets.
How much should the nurse plan to administer? A. ½ tablet.
B. 1 tablet.
C. 1½ tablets.
D. 2 tablets. - ANSWER-c
The nurse observes that a male client has removed the covering
from an ice pack applied to his knee. What action should the
nurse take first?
A. Observe the appearance of the skin under the ice pack.
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B. Instruct the client regarding the need for the covering.
C. Reapply the covering after filling with fresh ice.
D. Ask the client how long the ice was applied to the skin. -
ANSWER-a
Which action is most important for the nurse to implement when
donning sterile gloves?
A. Maintain thumb at a ninety degree angle.
B. Hold hands with fingers down while gloving.
C. Keep gloved hands above the elbows.
D. Put the glove on the dominant hand first. - ANSWER-c
A client who is in hospice care reports increasing amounts of
pain. The healthcare provider prescribes an analgesic every four
hours as needed. Which action should the nurse implement?
a. Give an around-the-clock schedule for administration of
analgesics.
b. Administer analgesic medication as needed when the pain
is severe.
c. Provide medication to keep the client sedated and unaware
of stimuli.
