ATI FUNDAMENTALS REMEDIATION
STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ Actions to take when receiving a telephone prescription:
Answer: It is best to avoid these, but they are sometimes necessary
during emergencies and at unusual times.
-Have a second nurse listen to a telephone prescription.
-Repeat it back, making sure to include the medication's name (spell if
necessary), dosage, time, and route.
-Question any prescription that seems inappropriate for the client.
-Make sure the provider signs the prescription in person within the time
frame the facility specifies, typically 24 hr.
⩥ Obtaining a consult from a interprofessional team member:
Answer: -Collaborate within the nursing process, assist with the plan of
care, consult with other team members, and recognize the need for
referrals to assist with actual or potential problems.
⩥ Actions for handling defective equipment:
Answer: -Make sure to remove the equipment
-Label the defective equipment as defective with a tag. This ensures
other staff members will not use the equipment.
, ⩥ Actions to take after administering an injection:
Answer: -Be familiar with IV insertion equipment.
-Do not use needles when needleless systems are available.
-Use protective safety devices when available.
- Dispose of needles immediately in designated puncture-resistant
receptacles.
-Do not break, bend, or recap needles.
⩥ Planning care for a client who has a latex allergy:
Answer: -Remove latex gloves from the patient's room
-If a patient is going for a procedure, make sure powder gloves are used
instead of latex gloves
-Make sure everyone is aware of the patient allergy
⩥ Stages of health behavior change:
Answer: Primary prevention addresses the needs of healthy clients to
promote health and prevent disease with specific protections. It
decreases the risk of exposure individual/ community to disease.
-Immunization programs
-Child car seat education
-Nutrition, fitness activities
-Health education in schools
STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ Actions to take when receiving a telephone prescription:
Answer: It is best to avoid these, but they are sometimes necessary
during emergencies and at unusual times.
-Have a second nurse listen to a telephone prescription.
-Repeat it back, making sure to include the medication's name (spell if
necessary), dosage, time, and route.
-Question any prescription that seems inappropriate for the client.
-Make sure the provider signs the prescription in person within the time
frame the facility specifies, typically 24 hr.
⩥ Obtaining a consult from a interprofessional team member:
Answer: -Collaborate within the nursing process, assist with the plan of
care, consult with other team members, and recognize the need for
referrals to assist with actual or potential problems.
⩥ Actions for handling defective equipment:
Answer: -Make sure to remove the equipment
-Label the defective equipment as defective with a tag. This ensures
other staff members will not use the equipment.
, ⩥ Actions to take after administering an injection:
Answer: -Be familiar with IV insertion equipment.
-Do not use needles when needleless systems are available.
-Use protective safety devices when available.
- Dispose of needles immediately in designated puncture-resistant
receptacles.
-Do not break, bend, or recap needles.
⩥ Planning care for a client who has a latex allergy:
Answer: -Remove latex gloves from the patient's room
-If a patient is going for a procedure, make sure powder gloves are used
instead of latex gloves
-Make sure everyone is aware of the patient allergy
⩥ Stages of health behavior change:
Answer: Primary prevention addresses the needs of healthy clients to
promote health and prevent disease with specific protections. It
decreases the risk of exposure individual/ community to disease.
-Immunization programs
-Child car seat education
-Nutrition, fitness activities
-Health education in schools
