ATI FUNDAMENTALS PAPER 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF
NURSING – 40 EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS & DETAILED RATIONALES | NCLEX & ATI
UNIVERSITY LEVEL REVISION PACK
COURSE NAME
ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
LEVEL
College / University Level
SHORT INTRODUCTION
This ATI Fundamentals revision and practice pack is designed to help nursing
students master essential nursing concepts and clinical principles. It includes exam-
style questions, verified answers, and detailed rationales to strengthen critical
thinking and ATI exam preparation. Ideal for ATI testing, nursing school
assessments, NCLEX preparation, and clinical revision.
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer all questions.
Read each question carefully before selecting or writing your answer.
Choose the BEST answer for multiple choice questions.
Support application questions using nursing principles and patient safety
standards.
Use clinical judgment where appropriate.
Suggested Time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Follow ATI and NCLEX-style reasoning techniques throughout the exam.
, EXAM STRUCTURE
SECTION A — Multiple Choice Questions (15 Questions)
SECTION B — Short Answer Questions (10 Questions)
SECTION C — Scenario/Application Questions (10 Questions)
SECTION D — Higher-Order Thinking Questions (5 Questions)
PAPER 1 — FOUNDATION LEVEL
SECTION A — MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. Which action should the nurse perform first when entering a patient’s
room?
A. Administer medications
B. Wash hands
C. Raise side rails
D. Assess vital signs
Answer: B
Hand hygiene is the most effective method of preventing the spread of infection and
is a priority before patient contact.
2. Which pulse site is commonly used during adult CPR?
A. Radial
B. Brachial
C. Carotid
D. Femoral
Answer: C
The carotid pulse is the preferred site for assessing circulation during adult CPR
because it is centrally located and easily accessible.
NURSING – 40 EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS & DETAILED RATIONALES | NCLEX & ATI
UNIVERSITY LEVEL REVISION PACK
COURSE NAME
ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
LEVEL
College / University Level
SHORT INTRODUCTION
This ATI Fundamentals revision and practice pack is designed to help nursing
students master essential nursing concepts and clinical principles. It includes exam-
style questions, verified answers, and detailed rationales to strengthen critical
thinking and ATI exam preparation. Ideal for ATI testing, nursing school
assessments, NCLEX preparation, and clinical revision.
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer all questions.
Read each question carefully before selecting or writing your answer.
Choose the BEST answer for multiple choice questions.
Support application questions using nursing principles and patient safety
standards.
Use clinical judgment where appropriate.
Suggested Time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Follow ATI and NCLEX-style reasoning techniques throughout the exam.
, EXAM STRUCTURE
SECTION A — Multiple Choice Questions (15 Questions)
SECTION B — Short Answer Questions (10 Questions)
SECTION C — Scenario/Application Questions (10 Questions)
SECTION D — Higher-Order Thinking Questions (5 Questions)
PAPER 1 — FOUNDATION LEVEL
SECTION A — MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. Which action should the nurse perform first when entering a patient’s
room?
A. Administer medications
B. Wash hands
C. Raise side rails
D. Assess vital signs
Answer: B
Hand hygiene is the most effective method of preventing the spread of infection and
is a priority before patient contact.
2. Which pulse site is commonly used during adult CPR?
A. Radial
B. Brachial
C. Carotid
D. Femoral
Answer: C
The carotid pulse is the preferred site for assessing circulation during adult CPR
because it is centrally located and easily accessible.
