ATI Fundamentals Practice A Questions

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ATI Fundamentals Practice A Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

A nurse is assisting with discharge teaching for a client prescribed a walker. Which instruction is appropriate?

• Move the walker and strong leg forward first
• Keep elbows fully extended when using the walker

✔✔C. Advance the walker and the weak leg together

• Use the walker only when going downstairs

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about hand hygiene. Which client statement indicates understanding?

• “I’ll use gloves instead of washing my hands.”

✔✔B. “I should scrub for at least 20 seconds with soap.”

• “I only need to wash after using the toilet.”
• “Hand sanitizer replaces handwashing at all times.”

A nurse is caring for a client who is visually impaired. Which action promotes independence? 1 / 4

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• Speak loudly and slowly
• Hold the client’s hand while walking

✔✔C. Place personal items within reach and describe their location

• Turn off all room lights to avoid glare

Which action demonstrates proper use of a gait belt?

• Position the belt above the chest

✔✔B. Secure the belt around the client’s waist

• Use the belt while the client is in bed
• Tie the belt loosely for comfort

When collecting data on a client’s pain, which question is most appropriate?✔✔A. “Can you describe the pain you’re feeling?”

• “Are you in pain right now?”
• “Would you like medication?”
• “Is your pain worse than yesterday?”

Which finding should the nurse report during a skin assessment? 2 / 4

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✔✔A. Nonblanchable redness over a bony prominence

• Skin warm and pink
• Small bruise on the shin
• Freckles across the shoulders

A nurse is assisting a client with a partial bed bath. Which area should be cleaned first?

• Feet

✔✔B. Face

• Perineal area
• Abdomen

Which is an appropriate method to prevent falls in a hospital setting?

• Keep all side rails up
• Place a mat under the bed

✔✔C. Ensure call light is within reach

• Encourage bedrest for all clients

Which of the following should be used to determine the need for restraints? 3 / 4

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✔✔A. Attempt alternatives before applying restraints

• Use restraints whenever the client is confused
• Apply restraints if the client is restless
• Keep restraints on at all times for safety

What is the most effective method to prevent infection transmission?✔✔A. Perform hand hygiene consistently

• Use gloves for every task
• Wear a gown in all client rooms
• Disinfect the stethoscope daily

When transferring a client from the bed to a chair, which position should the nurse begin in?✔✔A. Semi-Fowler’s with feet dangling

• Supine with legs straight
• Prone with arms crossed
• Trendelenburg with knees bent

Which client finding should the nurse report immediately?

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