ATI RN
ATI Capstone Week 11 Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who has experienced some loss of bone density. The nurse observes a 'hunchback' curvature of the client's spine. The nurse should expect the provider to document which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kyphosis, an outward thoracic spine curvature, causes a 'hunchback' appearance, often linked to osteoporosis in older adults. Ankylosis, scoliosis, and lordosis do not match this description.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is instructing a woman who is contemplating pregnancy about nutritional needs. To reduce the risk of giving birth to a newborn who has a neural tube defect, which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Folic acid reduces neural tube defect risk. Iron, alcohol, and aspartame are unrelated to this specific prevention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about nutrition to a client at her first prenatal visit. Which of the following statements by the nurse should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcium needs increase during breastfeeding to support maternal and infant health. Vitamin E needs do not decline, iron does not double, and prenatal vitamins may not fully meet vitamin D needs.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has influenza. The nurse should identify which of the following statements by the parent indicates the child has an increased risk for Reye syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirin during viral illness like influenza increases Reye syndrome risk. Ibuprofen, humidifiers, and grapefruit juice are safe and unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to measure the fundal height of a client who is at 22 weeks of gestation. At which location should the nurse expect to palpate the fundus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At 22 weeks, the fundus is approximately 3 cm above the umbilicus, aligning with uterine growth patterns.