RN ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM 2024
WITH NGN 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
QUESTION 1 OF 70
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has undergone cataract surgery. Which
statement by the client indicates understanding of the post-operative care?
☐ “I will avoid bending over or lifting heavy objects.”
☑ “I will use the prescribed eye drops as directed.”
☐ “I can resume driving once my vision improves.”
☐ “I should wait to resume regular activities until I see my surgeon in a month.”
Question 2 of 70
A nurse is assessing a client's pain level after administering a prescribed analgesic. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to evaluate the effectiveness of the medication?
☐ Assess the client's vital signs.
☐ Observe the client's ability to sleep.
☑ Ask the client to rate their pain on a scale of 0 to 10.
☐ Monitor the client for signs of sedation.
Question 3 of 70
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for a metered-dose inhaler
(MDI). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
☑ "Shake the inhaler well before each use."
☐ "Exhale completely before inhaling the medication."
☐ "Hold your breath for 3 seconds after inhaling."
☐ "Rinse your mouth immediately after inhalation."
,Question 4 of 70
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take to prevent postoperative complications?
☑ Encourage the client to splint the incision with a pillow when coughing.
☐ Encourage the client to stay in bed for the first 24 hours.
☐ Position the client in a supine position with knees flexed.
☐ Limit fluid intake to prevent nausea and vomiting.
Question 5 of 70
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has a prescription for digoxin. Which of the following
client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
☐ "I should take my pulse every other day before taking the medication."
☐ "If I miss a dose, I should double up on the next dose."
☑ "I should contact my provider if I experience blurred vision."
☐ "It is safe to take the medication with antacids."
Question 6 of 70
A nurse is educating a group of clients about healthy lifestyle changes to prevent hypertension. Which of
the following recommendations should the nurse include?
☑ Reduce sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg per day.
☐ Engage in at least 60 minutes of vigorous exercise daily.
☐ Limit alcohol consumption to no more than three drinks per day.
☐ Increase potassium intake by consuming more processed foods.
,Question 7 of 70
A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
☐ Lubricate the catheter 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches).
☐ Cleanse the perineal area from back to front.
☑ Advance the catheter 5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3 inches) after urine appears.
☐ Inflate the balloon before confirming urine flow.
Question 8 of 70
A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory results. Which of the following findings should the nurse report
to the provider?
☑ Potassium 5.6 mEq/L
☐ Sodium 142 mEq/L
☐ Hemoglobin 14 g/dL
☐ Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 18 mg/dL
Question 9 of 70
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral feedings via a nasogastric tube. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent aspiration?
☑ Elevate the head of the bed to at least 30°.
☐ Flush the tube with 30 mL of water every 4 hours.
☐ Administer feedings at room temperature.
☐ Check the pH of gastric contents every 8 hours.
, Question 10 of 70
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for a low-sodium diet. Which of the
following food selections indicates an understanding of the teaching?
☑ Grilled chicken breast
☐ Canned vegetable soup
☐ Ham sandwich
☐ Salted pretzels
Question 11 of 70
A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty sleeping. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
☐ Offer a cup of hot chocolate before bedtime.
☑ Encourage the client to establish a bedtime routine.
☐ Suggest a short nap during the day.
☐ Administer a sedative-hypnotic medication.
Question 12 of 70
A nurse is performing wound care on a client with a stage 3 pressure injury. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
☐ Apply a dry, sterile dressing to the wound.
☑ Irrigate the wound with 0.9% sodium chloride solution.
☐ Use hydrogen peroxide to clean the wound bed.
☐ Pack the wound with dry gauze.
Question 13 of 70
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who is at risk for osteoporosis. Which of the following
recommendations should the nurse include?
☑ Engage in weight-bearing exercises regularly.
☐ Increase intake of vitamin B12 supplements.
☐ Limit dairy products in the diet.
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