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ATI Fundamentals for Nursing ATI Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection in a healthcare setting?✔✔ Hand hygiene
Where should a nurse place the call light when leaving a client’s room?✔✔ Within the client’s reach
Which part of the body should be washed last during a bed bath?✔✔ Perineal area
When ambulating a client who is at risk for falls, where should the nurse stand?✔✔ On the client’s weak side
What is the primary purpose of using a gait belt?✔✔ To provide support and prevent falls during ambulation
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Which position promotes the best lung expansion in a conscious, postoperative client?✔✔ Fowler’s position
What is the best time to collect a sputum specimen?✔✔ First thing in the morning
What is the correct technique to open a sterile package?✔✔ Open the flap away from the body first
What should the nurse do before administering any medication?✔✔ Verify the client’s identity using two identifiers
What is the first thing a nurse should do if a fire breaks out in a client’s room?✔✔ Move the client to safety (Rescue)
What is the primary purpose of documentation in nursing care?✔✔ To communicate client information to the healthcare team
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When making an occupied bed, what should the nurse do first?✔✔ Explain the procedure to the client
What should the nurse do immediately after a needle stick injury?✔✔ Wash the area with soap and water
What should a nurse do before taking a manual blood pressure reading?✔✔ Ensure the client is resting quietly for a few minutes
What is the most accurate site for measuring core body temperature?✔✔ Rectal
When applying anti-embolism stockings, what is the most important action?✔✔ Measure the client’s legs for correct size
What should the nurse assess first in a client who is confused?✔✔ Level of consciousness
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What is the best action to reduce friction and shear when repositioning a client in bed?✔✔ Use a draw sheet
What is the safest method for disposing of a used needle?✔✔ Drop it into a puncture-proof sharps container
What is the priority nursing action for a client at risk of aspiration?✔✔ Position the client upright during feeding
What is the correct technique for using an incentive spirometer?✔✔ Inhale slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece
What type of isolation precautions is used for a client with tuberculosis?✔✔ Airborne precautions
When should the nurse perform hand hygiene during client care?✔✔ Before and after touching the client
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