ATI RN
ATI RN Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment A Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing regular and NPH insulin in the same syringe for a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering within 5 minutes ensures stability. Shaking vials, withdrawing NPH first, or injecting air into regular insulin first are incorrect techniques.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client how to care for his behind-the-ear hearing aids. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Disconnecting the battery preserves its life. Alcohol damages aids, battery replacement varies, and cotton swabs risk ear damage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is undergoing brachytherapy with a low-dose radiation implant. Which of the following interventions should the nurse add to the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Instructing family to stay 1 m away minimizes radiation exposure. Removing linens, strict bed rest, and 2-hour visits are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 37 weeks of gestation and reports sudden, severe abdominal pain with moderate vaginal bleeding and persistent uterine contractions. The client's blood pressure is 88/50 mm Hg and her abdomen is rigid. The nurse should identify these findings as indicating which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placental abruption causes severe pain, bleeding, rigid uterus, and shock. Amniotic fluid embolus involves respiratory distress, placenta previa is painless, and uterine rupture halts contractions.
Question 5 of 5
A case manager is performing a home visit for a client following a stroke. The client's partner is providing care in the home. The client's partner states that she sometimes feels exhausted. Which of the following referrals should the case manager recommend for the caregiver?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respite care provides temporary relief for caregivers. Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or assisted living are not appropriate for caregiver exhaustion.