ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam – Study Guide & Practice Questions
Advance directives - (answer)Legal documents that allow individuals to make decisions about their
medical care in advance
Health care proxy - (answer)A person designated to make medical decisions on behalf of another
individual
Living will - (answer)A legal document that outlines a person's preferences for medical treatment in case
they become unable to communicate
Oral statement - (answer)A spoken declaration of a person's wishes regarding medical treatment
Premenopausal - (answer)Referring to the period of time before menopause, during which a woman still
has regular menstrual periods
Papanicolaou test - (answer)A screening test for cervical cancer that involves collecting cells from the
cervix for examination
Breast self-examination - (answer)A technique for checking the breasts for lumps or other abnormalities
Estrogen levels - (answer)The amount of estrogen hormone present in the body
BMI - (answer)Body Mass Index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight
Calorie intake - (answer)The amount of calories consumed in a day
Abdominal girth - (answer)The measurement around the waist at the level of the navel
Blood pressure - (answer)The force of blood against the walls of the arteries
, ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam – Study Guide & Practice Questions
Peak flow meter - (answer)A handheld device used to measure how well air moves out of the lungs
Client's knowledge - (answer)The understanding a client has about the use of a peak flow meter
Video demonstration - (answer)A visual presentation showing how to use a peak flow meter
Observation - (answer)The act of watching a client use a peak flow meter to ensure proper technique
Importance of daily use - (answer)The significance of using a peak flow meter every day as prescribed
Oral care - (answer)The practice of cleaning and maintaining the mouth and teeth
Dentures - (answer)Artificial teeth and gums that replace missing natural teeth
Mouth sores - (answer)Painful ulcers or lesions in the mouth
Denture care - (answer)The proper cleaning and maintenance of dentures
Denture soaking - (answer)The process of placing dentures in a liquid solution for cleaning and
disinfection
Denture adhesive - (answer)A substance used to hold dentures in place
Sleeping with dentures - (answer)Wearing dentures while sleeping at night
Denture rinsing - (answer)The act of cleaning dentures with water after meals
Ampule - (answer)A small, sealed glass container that holds a single dose of medication
Advance directives - (answer)Legal documents that allow individuals to make decisions about their
medical care in advance
Health care proxy - (answer)A person designated to make medical decisions on behalf of another
individual
Living will - (answer)A legal document that outlines a person's preferences for medical treatment in case
they become unable to communicate
Oral statement - (answer)A spoken declaration of a person's wishes regarding medical treatment
Premenopausal - (answer)Referring to the period of time before menopause, during which a woman still
has regular menstrual periods
Papanicolaou test - (answer)A screening test for cervical cancer that involves collecting cells from the
cervix for examination
Breast self-examination - (answer)A technique for checking the breasts for lumps or other abnormalities
Estrogen levels - (answer)The amount of estrogen hormone present in the body
BMI - (answer)Body Mass Index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight
Calorie intake - (answer)The amount of calories consumed in a day
Abdominal girth - (answer)The measurement around the waist at the level of the navel
Blood pressure - (answer)The force of blood against the walls of the arteries
, ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam – Study Guide & Practice Questions
Peak flow meter - (answer)A handheld device used to measure how well air moves out of the lungs
Client's knowledge - (answer)The understanding a client has about the use of a peak flow meter
Video demonstration - (answer)A visual presentation showing how to use a peak flow meter
Observation - (answer)The act of watching a client use a peak flow meter to ensure proper technique
Importance of daily use - (answer)The significance of using a peak flow meter every day as prescribed
Oral care - (answer)The practice of cleaning and maintaining the mouth and teeth
Dentures - (answer)Artificial teeth and gums that replace missing natural teeth
Mouth sores - (answer)Painful ulcers or lesions in the mouth
Denture care - (answer)The proper cleaning and maintenance of dentures
Denture soaking - (answer)The process of placing dentures in a liquid solution for cleaning and
disinfection
Denture adhesive - (answer)A substance used to hold dentures in place
Sleeping with dentures - (answer)Wearing dentures while sleeping at night
Denture rinsing - (answer)The act of cleaning dentures with water after meals
Ampule - (answer)A small, sealed glass container that holds a single dose of medication
