ATI Fundamentals Practice Exam

Free ATI Fundamentals Sample Questions with Rationales

Try these 3 practice questions written by NursingPlex. The correct answer and rationale are shown under each one.

1. 1. A nurse is preparing to remove personal protective equipment after caring for a client on contact precautions. Which item should the nurse remove first?

   1. A. Gown
   2. B. Gloves ✓
   3. C. Mask
   4. D. Goggles

   Rationale: Gloves are the most contaminated item, so they are removed first. The usual order is gloves, goggles or face shield, gown, then mask or respirator, followed by hand hygiene.

2. 2. A client is at risk for falls. Which action should the nurse take first?

   1. A. Apply a vest restraint
   2. B. Place the bed in the lowest position with wheels locked ✓
   3. C. Keep all four side rails raised
   4. D. Give a sedative at bedtime

   Rationale: A low, locked bed is the least restrictive safety measure. Restraints and four raised rails increase injury risk and need specific criteria; sedatives raise fall risk.

3. 3. Which finding should the nurse report immediately for an adult client?

   1. A. Temperature 37.4 °C (99.3 °F)
   2. B. Respiratory rate 8/min ✓
   3. C. Heart rate 88/min
   4. D. Blood pressure 118/76 mm Hg

   Rationale: A respiratory rate of 8/min is below the adult normal range of 12–20/min and signals possible respiratory depression. The other values are within expected ranges.