RN ATI FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
PROCTORED EXAM 2023 Proctored
Exam with NGN 100 Questions and
Answers With Rationals-2026 Version
1. A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative
following a hip arthroplasty. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include to prevent venous thromboembolism
(VTE)?
A. Massage the lower extremities every 4 hours
B. Apply sequential compression devices (SCDs)
C. Place pillows under the client's knees
D. Maintain bed rest for the first 48 hours
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of
tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following transmission-based
precautions should the nurse initiate?
A. Droplet precautions
B. Contact precautions
C. Airborne precautions
D. Protective environment
3. A nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection of
heparin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
, A. Insert the needle at a 45- to 90-degree angle
B. Aspirate before injecting the medication
C. Massage the site after injection
D. Use a 1-inch needle for an average-sized adult
4. A nurse is assessing a client who has an indwelling urinary
catheter. Which of the following findings indicates a catheter
occlusion?
A. Urine output of 40 mL/hr
B. Bladder distention
C. Clear yellow urine
D. The client reports a feeling of pressure
5. A nurse is teaching a client about using a cane. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include?
A. "Hold the cane on your weaker side"
B. "Move the cane at the same time as your weaker leg"
C. "Keep your elbow fully extended when holding the cane"
D. "Ensure the rubber cap on the cane is intact"
6. A nurse is assessing a client's pain level using the PQRST
method. What does the "R" stand for?
A. Radiation
B. Relief
C. Region
D. Rating
7. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a blood
transfusion and reports low back pain and chills. What is the
nurse's priority action?
, A. Notify the provider
B. Stop the transfusion
C. Obtain a urine specimen
D. Administer acetaminophen
8. A nurse is performing a sterile dressing change. Which of the
following actions is appropriate?
A. Open the sterile package away from the body
B. Keep the sterile field at waist level
C. Set up the sterile field 1 hour before the procedure
D. Wear sterile gloves to open the inner package
9. A nurse is delegating tasks to an assistive personnel (AP).
Which of the following tasks is appropriate for the AP to perform?
A. Measuring a client's intake and output
B. Assessing a client's skin condition
C. Teaching a client how to use a walker
D. Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter
10. A nurse is caring for a client who has a nasogastric (NG) tube
set to continuous suction. Which of the following findings
indicates tube displacement?
A. The client reports nausea
B. The gastric aspirate has a pH of 4
C. The client's abdomen is soft and non-tender
D. The NG tube marking at the naris has moved
11. A nurse is assessing an older adult client for dehydration.
Which of the following findings is an early indication?
, A. Hypotension
B. Decreased skin turgor
C. Dry mucous membranes
D. Confusion
12. A nurse is preparing to insert a Foley catheter. Which of the
following techniques is correct?
A. Use sterile gloves only
B. Lubricate the catheter with petroleum jelly
C. Inflate the balloon before insertion to check for leaks
D. Clean the meatus with antiseptic solution from the clitoris
toward the anus
13. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a
new colostomy. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates understanding?
A. "I will change the ostomy pouch every day"
B. "I should avoid eating foods that cause gas"
C. "I can take a bath with the pouch off"
D. "I will cut the skin barrier opening slightly larger than my
stoma"
14. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for wrist
restraints. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Tie the restraint to the side rail of the bed
B. Remove the restraint every 2 hours
C. Apply the restraint tightly to prevent movement
D. Obtain a new prescription every 72 hours
PROCTORED EXAM 2023 Proctored
Exam with NGN 100 Questions and
Answers With Rationals-2026 Version
1. A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative
following a hip arthroplasty. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include to prevent venous thromboembolism
(VTE)?
A. Massage the lower extremities every 4 hours
B. Apply sequential compression devices (SCDs)
C. Place pillows under the client's knees
D. Maintain bed rest for the first 48 hours
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of
tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following transmission-based
precautions should the nurse initiate?
A. Droplet precautions
B. Contact precautions
C. Airborne precautions
D. Protective environment
3. A nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection of
heparin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
, A. Insert the needle at a 45- to 90-degree angle
B. Aspirate before injecting the medication
C. Massage the site after injection
D. Use a 1-inch needle for an average-sized adult
4. A nurse is assessing a client who has an indwelling urinary
catheter. Which of the following findings indicates a catheter
occlusion?
A. Urine output of 40 mL/hr
B. Bladder distention
C. Clear yellow urine
D. The client reports a feeling of pressure
5. A nurse is teaching a client about using a cane. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include?
A. "Hold the cane on your weaker side"
B. "Move the cane at the same time as your weaker leg"
C. "Keep your elbow fully extended when holding the cane"
D. "Ensure the rubber cap on the cane is intact"
6. A nurse is assessing a client's pain level using the PQRST
method. What does the "R" stand for?
A. Radiation
B. Relief
C. Region
D. Rating
7. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a blood
transfusion and reports low back pain and chills. What is the
nurse's priority action?
, A. Notify the provider
B. Stop the transfusion
C. Obtain a urine specimen
D. Administer acetaminophen
8. A nurse is performing a sterile dressing change. Which of the
following actions is appropriate?
A. Open the sterile package away from the body
B. Keep the sterile field at waist level
C. Set up the sterile field 1 hour before the procedure
D. Wear sterile gloves to open the inner package
9. A nurse is delegating tasks to an assistive personnel (AP).
Which of the following tasks is appropriate for the AP to perform?
A. Measuring a client's intake and output
B. Assessing a client's skin condition
C. Teaching a client how to use a walker
D. Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter
10. A nurse is caring for a client who has a nasogastric (NG) tube
set to continuous suction. Which of the following findings
indicates tube displacement?
A. The client reports nausea
B. The gastric aspirate has a pH of 4
C. The client's abdomen is soft and non-tender
D. The NG tube marking at the naris has moved
11. A nurse is assessing an older adult client for dehydration.
Which of the following findings is an early indication?
, A. Hypotension
B. Decreased skin turgor
C. Dry mucous membranes
D. Confusion
12. A nurse is preparing to insert a Foley catheter. Which of the
following techniques is correct?
A. Use sterile gloves only
B. Lubricate the catheter with petroleum jelly
C. Inflate the balloon before insertion to check for leaks
D. Clean the meatus with antiseptic solution from the clitoris
toward the anus
13. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a
new colostomy. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates understanding?
A. "I will change the ostomy pouch every day"
B. "I should avoid eating foods that cause gas"
C. "I can take a bath with the pouch off"
D. "I will cut the skin barrier opening slightly larger than my
stoma"
14. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for wrist
restraints. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Tie the restraint to the side rail of the bed
B. Remove the restraint every 2 hours
C. Apply the restraint tightly to prevent movement
D. Obtain a new prescription every 72 hours
