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Fundamentals of Nursing: Practice Questions and Answers, Exams of Nursing

State University of New York - New PaltzNursing

This resource provides practice questions and answers covering essential nursing concepts and skills. It is designed to help nursing students prepare for their fundamentals exams, offering insights into common topics and reinforcing their understanding of fundamental nursing principles.

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2024/2025

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ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTOR 2023
MAIN PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
A nurse is teaching an assistive personnel about a upper body
mechanics to prevent injury. Which of the following actions by the
AP demonstrate an understanding of the teaching? - Correct
answer The AP keeps the object he is lifting close to his body
. A nurse is assessing a client who is immobile and notices a red
area over the client's coccyx. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take? - Correct answer Assess the red area for
blanching
. A nurse is preparing to insert an iv catheter for a client following
a right mastectomy. Which of the following veins should the nurse
select when initiating an IV therapy? - Correct answer The cephalic
vein in the left distal forearm
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication into a client by the
intradermal route after applying gloves and cleaning the site with
an antiseptic swab. In what order should the nurse take the steps
to administer the medication? (move steps into box 1- 4 priority) -
Correct answer
. A nurse is providing teaching to a client about colorectal cancer
prevention guidelines. Which of the following recommendations
should the nurse include? - Correct answer Reduce intake of red
meats
A nurse is planning care to prevent skin breakdown for a client
who is immobile and is urinary incontinent. Which of the following
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ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTOR 2023

MAIN PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS.

A nurse is teaching an assistive personnel about a upper body mechanics to prevent injury. Which of the following actions by the AP demonstrate an understanding of the teaching? - Correct answer The AP keeps the object he is lifting close to his body

. A nurse is assessing a client who is immobile and notices a red area over the client's coccyx. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Correct answer Assess the red area for blanching . A nurse is preparing to insert an iv catheter for a client following a right mastectomy. Which of the following veins should the nurse select when initiating an IV therapy? - Correct answer The cephalic vein in the left distal forearm A nurse is preparing to administer a medication into a client by the intradermal route after applying gloves and cleaning the site with an antiseptic swab. In what order should the nurse take the steps to administer the medication? (move steps into box 1- 4 priority) - Correct answer . A nurse is providing teaching to a client about colorectal cancer prevention guidelines. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include? - Correct answer Reduce intake of red meats A nurse is planning care to prevent skin breakdown for a client who is immobile and is urinary incontinent. Which of the following

actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? - Correct answer Request a prescription for an indwelling urinary catheter A nurse is preparing to apply a condom catheter for a client who is uncircumcised which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? - Correct answer Place adhesive tape directly on the penis A nurse is teaching a client who had an enucleation about care of an artificial eye. Which of the following information should the include in the teaching? (select all that apply) - Correct answer - Apply pressure just below artificial eye to break the suction -Retract the upper and lower lids to reinsert the artificial eye

  1. A nurse is reviewing client confidentiality with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should identify which of the following examples as a violation of HIPPA? - Correct answer Discussing the clients transfer to a long-term care facility with a nurse from another unit
  2. A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following bowel resection and reports sudden severe abdominal pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - Correct answer Expose the clients abdomen to look for changes in appearance
  3. A nurse is providing care for a client who is to undergo a total laryngectomy. Which of the following interventions is the nurses priority? - Correct answer For the client explain the techniques of esophageal speech
  4. A home care nurse is teaching a client about home safety. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? (select all that apply) - Correct answer -I will use the bars when getting in and out of the bathtub -I need to check my medications for expiration dates
  1. A nurse is caring for a client who has wrists restraints after an episode of violent behavior. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Correct answer Tie the restraints to the side rale
  2. A nurse is admitting a client who has a clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply - Correct answer -Wear a gown and gloves when providing client care -Wash hands with soap and water after contact with the client
  3. A nurse is planning care for a client who has latex allergy and is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following actions is appropriate to include in the clients plan of care? - Correct answer Remove the stop stocks from iv tubing
  4. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who does not speak the same language as the nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Correct answer Direct verbal discharge instructions to the interpreter
  5. A nurse is teaching a client how to self-administer daily low dose heparin injections. Which of the following factors is most likely to increase the clients motivation to learn? - Correct answer The nurse explaining the need for education to the client
  6. A nurse is preparing to teach a female client about osteoporosis prevention. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make for this client? - Correct answer Walk for 30 mins 3 to 5 times a week
  7. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral feedings through gastrostomy tubes. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Correct answer Flush the tubing with 10 ml of water every 2 hours
  1. A nurse is caring for a client who has an incisional wound and a prescription for wound care. Which of the following images indicates the proper method of cleaning a wound site? - Correct answer
  2. A nurse is caring for a client who reports a pain level of 5 on a scale of 0- 10. The client informs the nurse that pain medications is not an option for managing pain. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? - Correct answer Would you like me to give you a back massage
  3. A nurse is teaching a client who requires maximum support about how to use a two wheeled walker. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding of teaching? - Correct answer The client moves the walker ahead 10 inches with each step
  4. A nurse is caring for a client who refuses to follow the providers prescription for bed rest. The nurse over hears an assistive personnel tell the client that if she does not remain in bed he will place her in restraints. The nurse should identify that the AP is committing which of the following torts? - Correct answer Assault
  5. A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter for an older adult client who has fragile skin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Correct answer Engorge the vein by placing the arm in the dependent position
  6. A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new prescription for parental nutrition in 20% dextrose and fat emulsion. Which of the following is the appropriate action to indicate in the plan of care? - Correct answer Prepare the client for a central venous line

should the nurse suggest? - Correct answer Listen to soft music before lying down

  1. A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about the Braden scale. Which of the following responses by a newly licensed nurse indicates understanding in the teaching? - Correct answer The scale measures six elements
  2. A nurse is planning care for client who is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to include? - Correct answer Ensure the client is free of medal objects
  3. A nurse in a long term care facility is planning care for 4 client's. Which of the following client's is at greatest risk of developing a pressure ulcer? - Correct answer Client who is unresponsive to pain stimuli
  4. A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? - Correct answer Setup the sterile field above the waist level
  5. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis for fibromyalgia. The client tells the nurse that she wants to use traditional Chinese medicine for treatment instead the medication prescribed by the provider. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? - Correct answer You should ask your provider if she recommends traditional Chinese medicine
  6. A nurse is teaching newly licensed nurse about the care of a client who has a MRSA infection. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates understanding of the teaching? - Correct answer I will remove gown and gloves before leaving the room
  1. A nurse is caring for a client who reports that she has insomnia. Which of the following interventions is appropriate for the nurse to recommend? - Correct answer Exercise 1 hour before bedtime
  2. A staff nurse is teaching a newly hired nurse about alternatives to the use of restraints on clients who are confused. Which of the following instructions should the staff nurse include?
  • Correct answer Check on the client frequently while he is in the restroom
  1. A nurse is providing teaching to a client about reducing first effects of immobility. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - Correct answer I will perform my ankle and knee exercises every hour
  2. To ensure a clients safety a manager is planning to observe a newly licensed nurse perform a straight catheterization on a client. Which of the following roles is the nurse manager functioning? - Correct answer Client advocate
  3. A nurse is planning to obtain a blood sample from a client for capillary blood glucose post test. Which of the following should the nurse take to obtain the sample? - Correct answer The lateral aspect of the finger
  4. A nurse enters a clients room an discovers a smoldering fire in the drapes. After moving clients to a safe location which of the following actions should the nurse take next? - Correct answer Pull the fire alarm
  5. A nurse is planning to discharge a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for insulin which of the following actions should the nurse plan to complete first? - Correct answer
  1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Correct answer Cleanse the skin around the stoma with normal saline
  2. A nurse is caring for a client who has a drainage evacuator. Which of the following is a appropriate action by the nurse? - Correct answer Ensure the drainage suction is set on high pressure
  3. A charge nurse is monitoring the documentation of the medication by a newly licensed nurse the charge nurse should intervene if the newly licensed nurse uses which of the following abbreviations? - Correct answer
  4. A nurse is caring for a client who has a drainage evacuator. Which of the following is a appropriate action by the nurse? - Correct answer Ensure the drainage suction is set on high pressure
  5. Nurse is preparing to transfer a client is partially weight bearing from the bed to a chair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Correct answer Have the client bear weight on the stronger leg
  6. Nurse is preparing change of shift report after the night shift using ISBAR communication tool. Which fof the following data should the nurse include when reporting background information?
  • Correct answer Start first dose of penicillin
  1. A nurse in an acute care facility is preparing to transfer a client to a long term care facility. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the hand off report? - Correct answer Effectiveness of the last dose of pain medication
  1. Nurse is teaching a client how to perform breast self- examination. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - Correct answer Squeeze the nipple to see if discharge
  2. Nurse is assessing a breath sounds of an adult client who has pneumonia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
  • Correct answer Follow systemic pattern side to side by moving down the clients chest
  1. Nurse is assessing a client's bowel sounds. Which of the following actions should the nurse take - Correct answer Place diaphragm of stethoscope over each quadrant
  2. Nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed a special diet the client is concerned that he does not have the resources to purchase the food he needs to adhere to. The nurse should notify which of the following members of the health care team? - Correct answer Social worker
  3. Nurse is providing teaching to a client who is self-administer an ophthalmic solution. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching? - Correct answer I will press the inner corner of my eye after insert drops