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RN ATI Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment 2019 B Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to four clients. The nurse should administer medications to which client first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. The client with renal failure and high potassium levels requires immediate attention because hyperkalemia can lead to life-threatening cardiac complications. Administering sodium polystyrene sulfonate helps lower the potassium levels.
Choice A, the client with pneumonia and a high WBC count, although important, does not present an immediate life-threatening condition.
Choice C, the post-CABG client prescribed atorvastatin, and
Choice D, the client with anemia and a hemoglobin level of 11g/dL prescribed epoetin alfa, do not require immediate intervention compared to managing hyperkalemia in a client with renal failure.
Question 2 of 5
A client is being taught about which foods to include in a low fiber diet. Which statement indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A client who reports insomnia is being taught by a nurse about promoting rest and sleep. Which statement should indicate to the nurse that the client understands the instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because avoiding alcohol before bedtime can help promote better sleep.
Choice A is incorrect as vigorous exercise close to bedtime can actually hinder sleep.
Choice B is also incorrect as consuming beverages with caffeine or sugar close to bedtime can disrupt sleep.
Choice D, while a good practice, does not directly address the issue of avoiding alcohol before bedtime to improve sleep quality.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus is being taught about self-administration of insulin by a nurse. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is to store the current bottle of insulin at room temperature. Insulin should be stored this way to maintain its potency and effectiveness.
Choice B is incorrect because massaging the injection site after removing the needle is not recommended practice and can cause bruising.
Choice C is incorrect as pulling back on the plunger after injecting insulin can lead to injecting air bubbles into the tissue.
Choice D is incorrect as syringes should not be reused multiple times due to the risk of contamination and inaccurate dosing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client. The nurse informs the client that straining while defecating can cause which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.