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ATI Fundamentals Focused Review Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the first action a nurse should take when a client complains of pain?✔✔Assess the client's pain level
What should the nurse do immediately after discovering a fire in a client's room?✔✔Rescue the client from immediate danger
What is the correct method to verify nasogastric tube placement?✔✔Check the pH of gastric aspirate
How should a nurse position a client who is experiencing shortness of breath?✔✔Place the client in high Fowler’s position
What is the priority action for a nurse when a client is at risk for falls?✔✔Implement safety interventions such as bed alarms
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How can a nurse promote autonomy in a hospitalized client?✔✔Encourage the client to participate in decision-making
What is the proper way to clean a wound with sterile technique?✔✔Clean from the least contaminated to the most contaminated area
What is the best way for a nurse to ensure informed consent was obtained?✔✔Verify that the provider explained the procedure and the client understood
What is a primary indication that a client has adequate oxygenation?✔✔The client is alert and oriented
When providing oral care to an unconscious client, what is the appropriate position?✔✔Place the client in a side-lying position
What is the first step in the nursing process?✔✔Data collection
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What is the best way to prevent pressure injuries in a bed-bound client?✔✔Reposition the client every 2 hours
What is the expected output for a healthy adult in terms of urine per hour?✔✔At least 30 mL per hour
What is the most reliable way to confirm a client’s identity before administering medication?✔✔Ask the client to state their name and date of birth
How should a nurse dispose of a used needle?✔✔Place it immediately in a puncture-resistant sharps container
What is a nursing intervention to reduce aspiration risk during feeding?✔✔Have the client sit upright at 90 degrees
What is the primary purpose of a safety event report?✔✔Document details of an unexpected occurrence for internal review
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