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ATI - Fundamentals Practice Quiz 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the best way to verify a client's identity before administering medication?✔✔Ask the client to state their full name and date of birth
How should the nurse position a client to promote lung expansion?✔✔Place the client in Fowler’s or High Fowler’s position
What is the most effective method for preventing the spread of infection?✔✔Performing hand hygiene
What action should a nurse take if a medication error is discovered?✔✔Report the error immediately and follow facility protocol
What should a nurse do first when a fire is discovered in a client’s room?✔✔Rescue any clients in immediate danger
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How should a nurse dispose of a used syringe?✔✔Place it directly into a sharps container without recapping
What is the purpose of a draw sheet during repositioning?✔✔To reduce friction and shear on the client’s skin
When should a nurse perform hand hygiene using soap and water instead of hand sanitizer?✔✔When hands are visibly soiled or after contact with bodily fluids
What is the first step in the nursing process?✔✔Assessment
What is the best way to reduce the risk of falls in a hospitalized client?✔✔Keep frequently used items within reach and use a call light
How should a nurse respond when a client refuses treatment?✔✔Respect the client’s decision and notify the provider
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What technique is used to maintain a sterile field?✔✔Avoid reaching over the sterile area
What is the best way to promote sleep in a hospitalized client?✔✔Establish a regular bedtime routine and reduce noise
What is the recommended duration for handwashing?✔✔At least 20 seconds
Why should a nurse encourage a postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer?✔✔To prevent atelectasis and promote lung expansion
What is the safest way to help a client who is weak out of bed?✔✔Use a gait belt and assist with standing slowly
What is the correct action if a nurse notices redness over a client’s sacrum?✔✔Reposition the client frequently and keep the skin dry
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